Customer Reviews

The Spark: Fit, Firm & Fired Up in 10 Minutes a Day

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This video contains seven 10 minute daily workouts plus a 15 minute aerobic segment. The first time I did the first workout, that 10 minutes flew by so quickly, I did it again! I'm far from being in shape so I did have to work at some of the moves but Nicole is sincerely warm and personable and reassuring about different fitness levels working at different rates. She's a real person; attractive and fit but not one of those glamor models that you know are phony or out to make a buck. SparkPeople.com is genuinely about the members, not about the founder as some other fitness websites are. I'll use this DVD every day and enjoy it!

Once again, Coach Nicole and SparkPeople have put out a great fitness product! I was stuck indoors yesterday because of a snow storm, unable to make it to the gym for my usual strength training and cardio workout, so I popped in the DVD and did a few of the 10-minute workout segments. Let me tell you, Coach Nicole worked me hard! And she did it with that winning smile and wonderful attitude of hers! This DVD is for people of any fitness level; Nicole lets you know how to modify each exercise if you need to and even tells you how to ramp it up if it is too easy! I especially love the "Strengthen and Lengthen" segment - it made me feel taller and more flexible after doing it just once.

BONUS: The DVD includes a 15-minute heart-pumping, cardio workout! And guess what? It is FUN! :)

I am 73 years old and admittedly there are some exercises I cannot do after recent coronary bypass surgery but this DVD makes the exercises easy to follow. Nicole, with her explicit and detailed instructions tells us to go at our own pace.

I am not in a bikini yet (chuckle) but am feeling stronger and much healthier. I highly recommend this DVD for fitness. I also have Nicole's Cardio Blast, which I've not tried yet, but when I get to it, I'll be ready willing and able.

I think this is an awesome DVD for getting back into the the routine of exercise. You can increase and vary excercise patterns of all the exercises on the DVD at your own pace. Coach Nicole breaks the routines down at a very nice pace. Each set is about 10 minutes until you customize your own set up of the DVD exercises. Very nice exercise DVD! Supports some of the goals covered in "The Spark" book by Chris Downe.

This DVD makes for a great workout. Following the program has helped me achieve exactly what it promises, I feel more fit, look a little firmer, and have more energy. I especially like that all the exercises are scalable. If you are stronger in one muscle group or movement, you can make it harder and then lower your weight for the next one. Nicole is very personable and seems more "real" than many other fitness DVD personalities.

Great workout DVD for a "real" person. Coach Nicole is so easy to relate to. The exercises are challenging yet doable for any fitness level. Coach Nicole is great at making sure you know how to modify the exercise to your own personal level. Coach Nicole also explains in a way that is easy to understand and follow. Love it!

I loved this DVD because it's made of 10 minute workouts. The instructions are very clear; she gives plenty of alternatives for various levels; and is extremely encouraging.

The bonus cardio track is wonderful too, it was very tiring for me in the beginning.

A great way for beginners to get committed to workouts without being overwhelmed by the exercises or the time they require.

Let me just start off by saying there's no way to not like Coach Nicole! She is very warm and personable! This is the perfect DVD for the busy Mom (like me!) that is almost always in a crunch for time. These workouts are just 10 minutes a day and THEY WORK! Come on.... Who can't find 10 minutes a day? And on the days you do have more time just double up and do the workout twice! It's a must have!!!

Item was exactly what I was looking for. It leads you through a number of 10 minute exercises. The 10 minute workout for arms has been great for rebuilding strength and flexibility on a damaged shoulder.

Coach Nicole is awesome! She's informative and motivating without being perky or annoying. She doesn't yell or make you feel inferior. She shows you easy modifications that will work for any fitness level. The workouts and stretching each day are about 10 minutes, so you can easily fit in your strength training. Needs little equipment, just a fitness/yoga mat, a chair, and a set of hand weights.