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Tamilee Webb: Tight on Time - Hot Spots

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I have many Tamilee Webb dvds and that's because she's a great trainer. She's very knowledgable and outgoing and motivating. That's what you want in a good instructor and that's what you get here. She makes this fun and not boring in the least.
There are three toning workouts (one on the floor and two standing). You use basic moves and equipment like dumbbells (even for the ab workout). She is a good cuer and that helps you stay focused on your moves rather than trying to figure out what's coming up next. Each segment is toning - there is abs, arms and shoulders and a 'total body rocks' segment. It's not the toughest workout, but like the title suggests, it is good if you are pushed for time but want to do a little something. It has a bonus workout at the end using an X-ertube, but for the main workout, all you need is dumbbells and you're all set to go. I like this and recommend it to busy people wanting to tone up a bit.

I you like Tamilee's "I Want that Body" DVD, then you'll also really love this one! Tamilee is her usual positive, low-key, yet motivating self, and it's a great toning workout.

The DVD is broken down into three ten-minute segments that work your entire body through the use of three-pound dumbbells. One of the segments focuses on abs, one on the entire body, and one on arms and shoulders. There is also one extra ten-minute bonus workout that works your entire body using a resistance band.

Overall, this is one tough workout! Tamilee has great new moves that are not on her other DVD's, and I certainly feel sore the day after doing this workout. Just also be aware that this is a weight/strengh-training workout and not a cardio workout; although some of the segments did get my heart rate up, the segments are designed more for toning.

An additional bonus of this workout is that it also includes a three-minute warmup section and a three-minute cooldown. The DVD menu includes the option of playing these all the way through with the three main strength sections, so that you don't have to constantly go back to the main menu.

There were only a few negatives to this video, none of which hindered my ability to enjoy it. One negative is that the DVD is shot in a more "modern" (for lack of a better word) way that means that you're not always able to see what Tamilee is doing. At the end of each segment, she also starts stretching, but the camera cuts out before she's done (so that you can't finish the quick stretch) since the whole concept of "tight on time" means that they are trying not to waste any extra time. The only other negative is that I wish the bonus resistance-band section was part of the main workout; in order to do this extra workout, you have to exit the workout, go to the main menu, do the workout, and then go back to the main menu in order to get the cooldown stretch. It's nothing major, but it does take a little more time.

Overall, though, this is great! I love Tamilee, and this video is of her usual high quality, with lots of new, intense moves!

Tamilee instructs you through classic moves, mostly using hand weights. These moves are very effective because of the weights and since we're tight on time, targets muscle groups. My favorite new move: from a squat to plie with arm raises. There are no modifications and I feel one should be in the intermediate to advanced level. This is her debut production and it has excellent quality: stage, music, camera angles, and the clock.

I thought this was a pretty good DVD with effective 10 minute workouts. I was a diehard buns of steel and abs of steel user and I got this DVD as a Christmas gift. On days when I am rushing out the door to work or getting home late in the evening, I usually do the abs and arms sections and feel like I at least got a decent mini-workout in. I'd say the ability level is intermediate or so (not too easy but not too hard).

This was my first Tamilee Webb dvd. I had to come write a review because I was so impressed with her. First of all, her personality is great. I for one was tired of the video instructors that were either to mechanical and drill-sergantish, or too bubbly, over-hyper, and equiped with a "more beautiful than thou" attitude. Tamilee is a refreshing down to earth, no nonsense instructor who truly makes it feel fun and do-able to complete each workout.

Aside from being thoroughly impressed with Tamilee as an instructor, the workouts themselves are great. I have never been able to stick to one exercise rutouine for long. For me, 30 min. on an eliptical at the gym feels like foreverrrr. Because this workout is divide up into 10 minute sections, it goes by amazingly quick. I'll start one section with the intend of doing only it, but I'll always end up doing two more sections after that because the time just flies by. And it's fun. I find I'm actually looking forward to my exercise rather than dreading it. Which sets me up in a positive mindset toward my workout routine, day after day, so I know I can stick with it. And I know I'm getting a good workout. I don't always "feel the burn" during every exercise, but I'm always sore the next day. Tamilee makes it so easy to follow along - I never feel confused about what exactly I'm supposed to be doing. The other great thing is, you can increase the weights you use, and the intensity as you get stronger. If you feel like you're not getting a good enough work out, you're probably just not taking full advantage of the workout (i.e. really contracting each muscle as you do the exercises, or just increasing your weights).

I've been using the workout for a week and a half now, and I'm already seeing results. I feel stronger and more toned, and I'm able to do some of the optional harder posistions that I couldn't do before.

To think I almost didn't buy this workout for fear of it being another unused video on my shelf! This was the best money I ever spent!

If you are a Tamilee Webb fan, you won't be disappointed. Tamilee can be counted on to create a challenging workout and this is no exception. She is more fluid in this routine and makes it fun. I would recommend this DVD for anyone that wants a challenging strength training workout that has pizzazz.

Tamilee Webb is a fitness expert: if you recognize her name readily, it's probably from her Buns of Steel routines - now a new DVD series, TIGHT ON TIME, opens with two new titles - and HOT SPOTS packs in a total body tubing workout in which weights are optional strategies. New choreography adds spark and new life to her routines, which require little space to perform. A ten-minute count-down clock on screen makes it easy to time and tailor workouts. With its compound moves and clear views on achieving results, HOT SPOTS is a winner.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

I like this DVD very much. I love the clock counting down your time. So motivating for me! the workouts were great with variations and effective moves. A plus in my book!

Nice sectioned workouts. The best part about Tamilee is her calmness and friendly personality. I just love her. However, even though I like this workout, there are some drawbacks: I like to max out on weight based on body part worked, but this isn't really possible with this because it moves pretty quickly using the same weight throughout. But that doesn't bother me as much as the fact that she has a tendency to leave out chest (she does that also in her 'I want that Body' video), I can't figure out why. Otherwise, very good video indeed.

Great Work out dvd, especially if you are pressed for time. Feel the burn.