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Tighter Assets with Tamilee: Weight Loss & Cardio Blast

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This 2 volume set is great for those who really want to focus on your core and strengthening your lower back by using your core. I have been a Tamilee fan for 12 years, and as in the past, has challenged me again.

The first DVD, Cardio Blast (30 minutes) requires alot of core movements and balance. You will also need a lot of room so that you can "Cardio Blast" some of the moves. It definetly takes several attempts to get some of the moves down, however it does get your heart pumping and you are sweating by the end. A bonus feature on this DVD is a 10 minute bun workout that incorporates lunges and squats while utilizing your core. Very good for those who don't have time for the 30 minute cardio or her 40 minute buns of steel tapes.

The Second DVD, the weight loss (30 Minutes) is a killer. I viewed the dvd first before doing the exercises and thought it was going to be easy. HA! This again incorporates a lot of core, balancing and also weights. I have a step and follow her but you can do the exercises on the floor. She starts on one leg focusing on that leg for about 12 someodd minutes before you go into 2 sets of free weights. Then you switch and do the other leg, followed by 2 more sets, then finish with some very effective abs. Let me tell you by the time you are done with the leg portion, your leg is quivering from the slow tap up, tap downs and flying leg holds (don't do this then try to do lower body yoga moves, it kills your thighs). This DVD has a 10 minute ab section that is great. You use a ton of obliques and it varies from you standard crunch.

Both DVDs have the nutrition plan and give good advice. Tamilee is informative without being annoying. The only downside is that it might be a little frustrating for those lacking balance. But after serveral tries it does get better.

This set contains the cardio DVD "Cardioblast" plus the toning DVD "Weightloss."

Tamilee is a good, motivating instructor. She cues from your point of view and gives instructions on how to properly do the moves. She's also cute and will ask for "one more, please!"

Cardioblast has a short warm up and stretch and goes into floor cardio. You do not need any additional materials besides yourself, a sweat rag and some good shoes. The workout is broken down into ~5 segments, each with a song. The first song starts slow to warm you up more and the next few songs gradually increase in beats per minute so you get a good effective cardio workout. Tamilee incorporates "core" movements into the cardio, where you have to stick and hold the moves for a few seconds before going on. This cardio workout uses your arms, abs and legs effectively. There is a slower cool down song and a stretch at the end. Overall this workout goes about 35 minutes.

The Weightloss DVD uses a step and handweights to tone the body. Tamilee starts with a short warm up and stretch and then goes into one sided bun work on the step. That lasts about 9 minutes. Then you do a short arm workout and go to the other side of your buns for another 9 minutes. This is again followed by more arm work and eventually some ab work and a cooldown. This video goes about 35 minutes and even though it is not traditional cardio, your heart rate will still increase a bit and you will probably be very sweaty.

I find that either workout alone is good for a day when I am pressed for time, but that combining the workouts back to back is very effective.

Tamilee has 2 other women on set with her and Cindy (back, left) does the beginner modifications and does the Weightloss workout without a step. You will get a better workout with a step though.

These DVD's also have a lot to offer as far as "extras" - There is a nutrition guide and some recipes and on each DVD there is an extra 10 minute toning segment - one has 10 minute buns and one has 10 minute abs that is a rough workout and works mainly the obliques.

Overall, these are solid workouts that have both cardio and toning.

I've only tried the CardioBlast DVD of this set so far. I bought it after reading good reviews here. I'm pretty satisfied with it. I am a fan of Tamilee's workouts in general, so I knew going in that this would be good quality. I've been pretty skeptical of "aerobics" workouts in the past because they don't usually seem to get your heart rate up that much in such a short amount of time. This DVD is different!
This workout looks pretty simple, but it's actually far more challenging than it looks. Beginners like me will find it hard to keep up at first. Take several water breaks.
My only complaint is the pace of the DVD. The choreography isn't as basic as some people make it out to be; I think it will take me several more tries to get it down. It was frustrating to be behind or using the wrong feet, etc. If you have two left feet like me, be patient with this workout. Even if you aren't going the right direction or doing the arm movements exactly right, your heart is still pumping and that is what is impt.
Overall, it's a high energy cardio workout that really makes you burn calories. A good buy!

I started running in April 04 and since I live in MN and winter is on the way, I wanted to prepare myself by finding some good cardio workouts to use when I can't be outside. I have given away many and spent way too much money on stupid, hard to do, ineffective workouts. Tamilee is the best there is (at least from what I've found thus far and I have TRIED MANY)! Truthfully the first time I tried the Cardio Blast I was bugged because I was lost a lot and couldn't keep up. I am so glad today that I gave it a another shot. The second time through I got it and from that point forward I have "worked out to music only" - What an awesome feature!!! I do the Cardio Blast in the mornings with no narration and it's just me and the music and Tamilee kicks my ass everytime. There are two girls with her, a modifier and a higher intensity example. Great for all levels - once you've learned the routines that is, but don't give up. The third time round is the charm!! I know it well enough now that I can read her lips and know what's coming. Anyway - I really like the movements, the progressions, the different routines and I just like Tamiliee. She cues better than most!! The Weight Loss is good too (you should have a step and some hand weights) - but I don't like it as much as the cardio workout . You do one side lower body, arms, other side lower, arms again, abs and cool down. To d them both is a great 1 hour workout if you have the time. They're good on their own as well.

The 2 Tighter Assets workout are innovative and fun. The Cardio Blast workout incorporates aerobic moves that are not hard to follow. It contains several sections and the moves are not repetitive. It is over before you know it. I prefer the Weight Loss workout which includes more stregth training.
There is one negative about these DVDs -- it takes about 1-2 min to go over the introduction. I was not able to fast forward to start the workout right away. For people who want to do both workouts at the same setting, you will need to wait for the introduction section on your second workout.

Tamilee Webb's 2 DVD set is the best! She has you working hard without a steep learning curve. If you have read my other reviews, then you know that I hate videos with complicated steps or poor instructions. Tamilee knows her stuff and she shares that knowlege with you. You learn how to do each move the right way every time. The Weight Loss DVD is my favorite, but you should note it requires a step. The first few times I tried it, my legs felt like jelly afterwards. When I was able to get through the whole workout, there was a tremendous feeling of accomplishment. The lower body workout is strenuous without being exhausting. When I've complete the video, I feel energized rather than depleted. Tamilee's cueing is efficient and her timing is excellent. There are only a few minor negative points; the music is a little bland and the two women who are exercising with Tamilee are too perfect to seem real. I really appreciate it when workout videos show normal looking people. That being said, these videos are two of my favorites. I never seem to tire of them.

My first Tamilee workout DVD's and I think they're both great. I have many workout tapes and this is a great addition to my collection - rates as two of my favorites.
Challenging, but can be modified for the out-of-shape (like I was when I started doing these workouts)
Not cheesy
Good timing/queues
Good understanding of muscle groups worked/purposed of exercises
Not boring...I have not grown tired of these and have used them over and over
Try the 'extra' 10-min abs - you will definitely feel it!
Also a fan of Kathy Smith, Cindy Crawford (Total Challenge) and Windsor Pilates

These workouts have excellent technique, quality instruction, and don't require very much space. They pack a punch, but can be modified to be simpler or more difficult depending on your energy level that day. Motivating and time efficient, anyone can benefit from adding these to their collections. Very advanced exercisers may not feel truly challenged but could use it for a light day.

I love Tamilee workouts! They are not too long but are quick and down to business. In only 30 min she makes sure you get a serious workout making getting fit in no time def. possible. I started using this after I gave birth to my first child. I had a lot of weight to lose but not alot of time to devote to working out since I now have an infant. This workout helped me get back in shape and set the tone for an overall healthy life style. She helps you with letting you have a diet meal plan to acclerate your progress or an upbeat workout if movtivation is your weakness. Whatever the case if you have 30 min def add this to your to do list...you deserve it!!!

When I purchased this video, I was looking for a good, quick cardio workout to do before going to work. It takes FOREVER to get to the actual workout and there is no way to skip over the long company intro. The workout itself is fine. Tamilee Webb's experience shows in her seamless cues. Some of it is a little cheesy, but challenging. However, I am not impressed enough with the workout to regularly endure the long intro. It is okay for a weekend when I have more time, but unused otherwise.