Product Details

• Actors: Gunnar Peterson
• Directors: Shape Magazine
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: LIVING ARTS
• DVD Release Date: April 6, 2010
• Run Time: 80 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0030BS1G6
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,084 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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SHAPE:GET HOLLYWOOD FIT - DVD Movie

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bland but effective, April 7, 2010

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nctmac "Nancy" (TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shape: Best-Ever Hollywood Workout (DVD)

Shape: Best-Ever Hollywood Workout focuses on sculpting/toning. There isn't any cardio, and it lacks variety. The background music is like elevator music. Gunnar Peterson is calm, friendly, and gets to the point. The basic, simple moves are great for the beginner exerciser. Gunner demonstrates the move first, then you start the repititions. The low repititions made me question the effectiveness of this workout, then I woke up sore this morning?! I did all 4 programs using the custom workout option. Continuous play - this may be the first time Shape has made this option available. When bought new, the dvd comes with a slip to mail in & receive SHAPE magazine 1 yr free.

TWO THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
1.This is a SCULPTING workout, no cardio.
2.This was effective for me because I did all 4 programs in sequence.

The only things you need for this workout are dumbells and a mat. Gunner offers modifications for beginners.

The DVD is broken down into 4 programs:

*Total Body Toning 20 min.
*Power Burn 20 min.
*Amazing Arms 11 min.
*Lower Body Blast 11 min.

I'll do my best breaking down each program, please leave a comment if you have any questions =)

1. TOTAL BODY TONING

WARM UP - 4 minutes
Arms swing foward, then back, then across. Shoulder stretches followed by spiderman stretch, hip flexor stretch, hip opener & IT band stretch (great stretches!). Inner thigh stretch, then roll up. *these moves used in cool down*

- SQUATS
- PUSH UP with ROWS (use dumbells)
- BICYCLE CRUNCH
- PLANK POSITION hold one leg up towards end, then alternate to other leg
- HIP RAISE with CHEST FLY
- CRUNCHES
- SQUAT with dumbells, RAISE WEIGHTS UP (shoulder press) & PRESS UP ON TIP TOES
- HAY BALER - Side lunge with weights down, bring leg in, turn at waist & press weights out at eye level
- WOOD CHOPPER with 1 dumbell
- SIDE CRUNCH
- SLOW MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
- DIAGONAL BACK LUNGE with TRICEP EXTENSION (dumbells)
- SQUATS while holding dumbells above head

COOL DOWN - 2 min.

2. POWER BURN

WARM UP - almost 3 min. *mainly same moves (leaves a few out) as TBT, adds hamstring stretch/inner thigh stretch*

- FULL SITUP w/ STRAIGHT LEGS
- WOOD CHOPPER CRUNCH (use dumbell)
- WOOD CHOPPER STANDING (use dumbell)
- SQUATS with dumbells - pull dumbells up under arms while pushing up on toes
- JUMP SERIES - up & down, side to side, single leg, narrow feet up & down, ski jumps
- SPLIT LEG SQUAT using dumbells
- SPLIT ARM PUSH UPS
- SQUAT - push up, press up with rotation (dumbells)
- CRUNCHES - crunch alternated with cork screw crunch (one dumbell)
- REACHING LUNGE with LATERAL RAISE (dumbells)
- CURTSY LUNGE with LATERAL RAISE (dumbells)
- BICEP CURLS with BALANCE CHALLENGE - single leg (dumbells)
- SUPERMAN using one dumbell
- CLOSE GRIP PUSH UP
- KNEE-INS while in plank position
- SEATED TORSO ROTATION w/ dumbells
- SUMO SQUAT - up & extend (one dumbell)

COOL DOWN

3. AMAZING ARMS

WARM UP - arm circles, shoulder stretch, side stretch. Grab Dumbells =)

TRICEPS
- Tricep extensions
- Tricep kick backs
- Close grip pushups

BICEPS
- Bicep Curls w/ balance challange
- Side Curls - arms at 90 degree angle
- Hammer Curls

SHOULDERS
- Lateral Raise
- Arnold Press
- Rear Delt Raise
- Half Press alternate w/ Full Press

Then Gunner does curls, tricep kickbacks again & lateral raises again.
COOL DOWN - same moves as warm up

4. LOWER BODY BLAST

Start with hamstring stretch, inner thigh & hip stretch,then spiderman stretch, quad/hipflexor stretch & IT band stretch.
- Squats
- Hip bridges
- Hip bridge with single leg, opposite heel to ceiling
- Squat Hops
quick stretch

-Slightly bend standing leg, opposite leg floats - reach down to touch ground.
-Cursty squat, touch ground
-Squat with reach & extend (on toes)
COOL DOWN Stretch- quad/hip flexor, IT band & calves

The positive aspects of Shape: Best-ever Hollywood Workout include; Gunner has a calming effect, no tricky movements/choreography, no cardio (for those who dislike cardio), because he switches between floor & standing exercises - the time goes by quickly & the customize workout option. A long lasting workout since you can increase the weights as you progress with these multi-muscle exercises.

The reason I gave it 4 stars is because it was bland & the movements were basic. I am not a low key type of person. I love unique workouts with challenging moves....I get bored too easily. Power Burn sounded like it would be somewhat tough, but it just got my hopes up - Power Burn is a little misleading. BUT, I did wake up sore after doing all 4 programs.

As a mom of three young children, I don't really have the time to workout for an hour in order to get results. I do highly recommend this for beginner & intermediate exercisers, the 20 minute segments will be sufficient plus you can tack on one of the 11 min. workouts. You'll feel it the next day =)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nothing fancy, just plain and simple toning....., October 16, 2010

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Colleen M. Schneider (San Lorenzo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shape: Best-Ever Hollywood Workout (DVD)

I borrowed this dvd from our local library and am considering buying it to add to my collection. I am usually heavier into the cardio exercise, yoga and pilates and know that more toning with weights would be a good addition to my daily workouts. I like the fact that you get 2 20 minute workouts and then two 10 minute segments. That means I can put a shorter segment along with one of my shorter cardio workouts or do a segment after going out walking for a little extra toning. Is it tough? No, not especially, but it is challenging enough-it isn't Jillian Michaels tough, where I feel like I am going to cough up my spleen at any moment, but it is effective. He shows you the exercise and you do the moves-they are not complicated but they are effective, getting in, working the muscles and moving to the next group. That I liked. I don't want to do a million crunches-let's do some really effective abs exercises and then move to the next muscle group.

This was my first time doing a dvd with Gunnar Peterson and I was pleased. He is pleasant, effectively cues the moves, has good form but is not chatty. I found his style kind of no frills, just get in, do the moves and move on.

For me I enjoyed the workout and already feel the crunches from doing the moves this morning, and I definitely felt the squats.

In the dvd you will find total body toning-20 minutes, power burn (20 minutes), amazing arms (10 minutes) and lower body blast (10 minutes). The power burn wasn't exactly a high intensity cardio conditioning in what I would expect, there are a couple jumping moves, but nothing overly intense in that one, but I felt all four workouts were good, basic crunches, bicep/tricep curls, squats, lunges, push-ups and the like-you know old-school exercises-they've been around for a long time because they work.

I used the dvd as one complete hour long workout and felt I got a good toning workout covering abs, arms, butt and thighs.

Will you find more fun workouts? Sure, but if you are looking for a no frills, get in, do it and move on kind of workout, this one is a keeper.

I would recommend for beginners as well as intermediate exercisers as the moves are simple and there are modifications given when there is an easier option.

Overall, a good toning workout to add to your collection for when you may be pressed for time.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not "Best Ever" but still Very Good, April 12, 2010

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Amy Hilliard (VA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shape: Best-Ever Hollywood Workout (DVD)

This is a straight no-nonsense and strength training only exercise video. You need a mat and a set of dumbbells challenging enough to work your muscles, but still keep your form. The warm ups and cool downs are short, but I like how you do stretches as you go through the workout too.

The video is easy to program. The four workout sections are Total Body Toning, Power Burn, Amazing Arms, and Lower Body Blast. If you only want to do one section, you can click the title on the main menu. Click Custom Workout to "Build your Perfect Workout" and link the sections together. You can do any number of sections (1-4) in any order to create many individualized programs. You just click and highlight the section(s) you want to do. You can also learn more about Gunnar by clicking Get to Know Gunnar.

The workout contains 4 workout sections and a Get to Know Gunnar section. In Total Body Toning (20 minute) and Power Burn (20 minute) you use compound movements to work the entire body. Some examples of moves from the Body Toning section are squats with lateral raises, squats with military presses, and planks. Some examples of moves from Power Burn are the Wood chop (while holding dumbbell, move arm from shoulder to across the body to ankle), running in place, and lunges. In Amazing Arms (10 minute) you work all parts of your arm - triceps, delts, and biceps. Some examples of moves are pushups, triceps presses, lateral raises, and bicep curls. The final section is the Lower Body Blast (10 minute). Some examples of moves are power squats and a balance move for which your slowly bend forward as you slowly extend one leg behind you.

I usually prefer cardio interval training. However, I like this no-cardio video as a nice change of pace. To add cardio you can always add a section from a cardio-only exercise video, or like I do make up your own cardio/ kickboxing routines. Overall, I think this is a nice solid workout. I don't know if it is "the best ever hollywood workout," but I'm glad I bought it for my collection of exercise videos.