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This item is brand new and still in it's shrink wrap. The Goddess workouts are a complete workout which include a warm-up and a cool down/stretch. The build-your-own workouts include elements from all of the workouts, plus there are additional exercises.
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90 of 92 people found the following review helpful
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I just completed my first Kettlebell Goddess workout (Odyne -- the Goddess of Pain -- yeah, I'm a masochist) and loved it!
The DVD design is intelligent & user friendly. It's setup as interactive menus which allow freedom of choice. You can choose from the Goddess workouts (which either focus on cardio or strength) or a build-your-own workout by combining different exercises and Goddess workouts. There's even a pdf file that contains examples for your weekly exercise routines which allow you to chose between cardio & strength.
The Goddess workouts are a complete workout which include a warm-up and a cool down/stretch. The build-your-own workouts include elements from all of the workouts, plus there are additional exercises.
Granted, you have to buy the kettlebells, but this is still a great price for the volume of exercises available. Kettlebells are pretty reasonable until you get up to the really heavy ones. I'm starting with a 4 kg/9 lb kettlebell I got at a local sporting goods shop for $20. It's the traditional black iron Russian version, not the colorful, vinyl coated American version.
The instruction is easy to follow, and the exercises are demonstrated well. I just hate when they pan to the pretty smiling model's face and I can't see what she's actually DOING, which is the whole point of the darned thing! That doesn't really happen with this video. One of the things that seperates this from the pack of most workout DVDs is that all three are Kettlebell instructors. One is even a medical doctor. They aren't model/actresses who answered a casting call ad and know little to nothing about the exercises.
Another feature which seperates this DVD from the pack is NO CHEESY MUSIC! Andrea has omitted the usual, generic workout music in favor of simple instruction. Much of the time, there is no speaking either, just breathing. She says once you get the hang of the exercises, feel free to play your own music. I went ahead and played mine and was able to hear her and the music. So much better than that Goddess awful synthesizer music commonly found in workout videos (pardon the pun)! =P
The DVD design is intelligent & user friendly. It's setup as interactive menus which allow freedom of choice. You can choose from the Goddess workouts (which either focus on cardio or strength) or a build-your-own workout by combining different exercises and Goddess workouts. There's even a pdf file that contains examples for your weekly exercise routines which allow you to chose between cardio & strength.
The Goddess workouts are a complete workout which include a warm-up and a cool down/stretch. The build-your-own workouts include elements from all of the workouts, plus there are additional exercises.
Granted, you have to buy the kettlebells, but this is still a great price for the volume of exercises available. Kettlebells are pretty reasonable until you get up to the really heavy ones. I'm starting with a 4 kg/9 lb kettlebell I got at a local sporting goods shop for $20. It's the traditional black iron Russian version, not the colorful, vinyl coated American version.
The instruction is easy to follow, and the exercises are demonstrated well. I just hate when they pan to the pretty smiling model's face and I can't see what she's actually DOING, which is the whole point of the darned thing! That doesn't really happen with this video. One of the things that seperates this from the pack of most workout DVDs is that all three are Kettlebell instructors. One is even a medical doctor. They aren't model/actresses who answered a casting call ad and know little to nothing about the exercises.
Another feature which seperates this DVD from the pack is NO CHEESY MUSIC! Andrea has omitted the usual, generic workout music in favor of simple instruction. Much of the time, there is no speaking either, just breathing. She says once you get the hang of the exercises, feel free to play your own music. I went ahead and played mine and was able to hear her and the music. So much better than that Goddess awful synthesizer music commonly found in workout videos (pardon the pun)! =P
50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
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I have been doing KB workouts for about 2 months now. I have Karen Brooks' workout and a couple of Anthony DeLuglio's DVDs (Providence and KB Training Vol. 1).
The workouts on this video are very short and tough. The Goddess workouts are less than 30 minutes, including warm-up and cool down. The add-ons and drills are less than 15 minutes. If you are short on time, these workouts fit the bill. If you want a longer workout, you'll have to get creative with the chapters.
There is a PDF file on the disc that you can print out to ge a better understanding on how to combine the sections to create your own workouts.
The instructors don't talk much. There are no cues as to when to start ("Ready? And,...begin...," etc...) Counting can only be heard as part of the breathing. The lead instructor provides minimal guidance. Some of the basic movements are explained in separate chapters, but other moves you'll have to learn on-the-fly, with no explanation.
One instructor, who is also a doctor, looks a bit panicked some of the time, and her form falters during many of the exercises. She sometimes loses her balance, looks like the KBs are controlling her (rather than the other way around), or just looks like she's struggling to keep up.
Some of the exercises use two KBs - two-handed cleans and swings, for example. Many of the exercises can be done with regular dumbells - renegade pushups (pushups with alternating lat pulls), single leg squats (called 'pistol box squats', I think), back lunges, waiter walk, dragon walk, deadlifts (good mornings), etc.
I think the layout of the chapters is a good idea for someone who is motivated to create their own workouts. However, there needs to be more explanations of the exercises while the exercises are being done. Some motivational words would be helpful too, especially when you're ready to just drop the KB and give up!
There is no music, which did not bother me. The workouts are tough (although a bit short), the talent a bit dull, guidance from the instructor minimal, and the set is simple yet attractive.
I prefer Art of Strength's workouts.
The workouts on this video are very short and tough. The Goddess workouts are less than 30 minutes, including warm-up and cool down. The add-ons and drills are less than 15 minutes. If you are short on time, these workouts fit the bill. If you want a longer workout, you'll have to get creative with the chapters.
There is a PDF file on the disc that you can print out to ge a better understanding on how to combine the sections to create your own workouts.
The instructors don't talk much. There are no cues as to when to start ("Ready? And,...begin...," etc...) Counting can only be heard as part of the breathing. The lead instructor provides minimal guidance. Some of the basic movements are explained in separate chapters, but other moves you'll have to learn on-the-fly, with no explanation.
One instructor, who is also a doctor, looks a bit panicked some of the time, and her form falters during many of the exercises. She sometimes loses her balance, looks like the KBs are controlling her (rather than the other way around), or just looks like she's struggling to keep up.
Some of the exercises use two KBs - two-handed cleans and swings, for example. Many of the exercises can be done with regular dumbells - renegade pushups (pushups with alternating lat pulls), single leg squats (called 'pistol box squats', I think), back lunges, waiter walk, dragon walk, deadlifts (good mornings), etc.
I think the layout of the chapters is a good idea for someone who is motivated to create their own workouts. However, there needs to be more explanations of the exercises while the exercises are being done. Some motivational words would be helpful too, especially when you're ready to just drop the KB and give up!
There is no music, which did not bother me. The workouts are tough (although a bit short), the talent a bit dull, guidance from the instructor minimal, and the set is simple yet attractive.
I prefer Art of Strength's workouts.
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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I'm new to the kettlebell craze but not to weight training. I purchased Kettlenetics after seeing an infomercial and loved the workout and results. The Goddess workout is only the second kettlebell routine I've tried. It is a different type of workout than Kettlenetics and therefore I have added it to my weekly routine. I feel sore in the right places the day after I use it.
There are several full workouts on the DVD as well as the option to create your own. They use heavy weights. I only use an 8 pound bell but am getting great results. (I tried the routines with my 4 pound bell but didn't feel it was much of a challenge.) Each workout runs about 30 minutes. It doesn't seem like much time but the routines are intense. You cover a lot of ground in this short time. The prompting is good.
It is worth the price.
There are several full workouts on the DVD as well as the option to create your own. They use heavy weights. I only use an 8 pound bell but am getting great results. (I tried the routines with my 4 pound bell but didn't feel it was much of a challenge.) Each workout runs about 30 minutes. It doesn't seem like much time but the routines are intense. You cover a lot of ground in this short time. The prompting is good.
It is worth the price.
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Published 7 months ago by Vienna
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Published 8 months ago by S. Williamson
SO Very Disappointing!
I had high hopes for this and it was sooooo bad I had to return it!
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Published 8 months ago by Amy Choate
Worst work-out video on the market
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Published 12 months ago by JSue
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