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5.0 out of 5 stars
Two strong, effective, quick buttocks workouts., September 6, 2002
This review is from: The Science of Fitness with Tamilee: I Want Those Buns! [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Tamilee Webb, a well-known veteran instructor, has put together a new series of "I want those..." tapes. Each tape contains two 15-minute workouts focused on a particular part of the body. At the start of the video, Tamilee explains that she did exhaustive research to determine which exercises were the most effective and then included the exercises that rated highest in her workouts. For each workout, Tamilee is exercising solo in the same studio from her "Quick Toning" series (minus the two televisions showing her from different angles). In fact, the entire feel of this video is similar to the QT workouts, but it moves much more quickly, including shorter workout and cool-down times. Tamilee is an excellent instructor and good at cueing, but in this video, she moves so fast between the exercises that it is sometimes difficult to keep up.
The first segment consists of fairly traditional moves. Tamilee begins with squats, moves on to lunges, the "sumo" squat, and a combined lunge/kick. She does three total sets with some variations each time and moving from 12 to 8 to 12 repetitions. The second workout consists of more unique moves. There is a strong emphasis on one-legged squats, combining these with a toe tap, buttocks kick-backs, and a "runners" lunge (which I liked a lot). According to the tape, the second workout is supposed to be more challenging, but I found that each one had its tough parts.
Overall, I enjoyed these workouts. Unlike what some other reviewers said, the next day, I really felt it in my buttocks rathern than my thighs, which is what usually happens with other lower body workouts. Also, I didn't experience any strain to my knees, so I wonder if those who did weren't being careful enough to not let their knees go beyond their toes during the squats and lunges. These two workouts are tough enough to shape up this hard-to-change body part without being too grueling to do.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Toning Workout, July 25, 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: The Science of Fitness with Tamilee: I Want Those Buns! [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Tamilee Webb delivers a great toning workout for the buns in this tape. Like the other "I Want Those..." tapes, there are two workouts, each complete with warm-up and cool downs. The first workout is a bit easier than the second (although they both burn) and when you advance a bit you can do both. And there is little repetition between the two so you won't get bored. Webb is a confident and professional instructor. She does NOT have that (seemingly requisite)ear to ear grin glued to her face, which makes her seem more genuine. There is really no cardio work here, and my only gripe is that this should have been more clear on the tape jacket. But it will last as a great toning and strengthening bun workout
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing comes close to this workout!, June 5, 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: The Science of Fitness with Tamilee: I Want Those Buns! [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I have incorporated some squats (including the Smith machine) and lunges in my regular workout for the last 2 years. But I'm telling you that I did the first 15 minutes of this video and could hardly walk for 5 days. MAKE SURE YOU DO PLENTY OF STRETCHING before and after. What a workout! The best buns workout hands down!
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