Product Details

• Actors: Michelle Dozois
• Directors: Michael Leber , Michelle Dozois
• Format: NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: AFFA Studio
• DVD Release Date: September 1, 2009
• Run Time: 76 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002JM5HSM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,950 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intense Workout - LOVE IT!!, September 3, 2009

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

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This review is from: The Ultimate Workout (DVD)

Michelle Dozois newest DVD in the Your Body Breakthru series rises above the standard she set in her first 3 YBB DVDs - which was pretty high in my book. The Ultimate Workout is an efficient,tough workout...which I really appreciate because I have 3 kids, 5 & under. It's tough enough to burn off my frustrations, and short enough to keep the kids busy in another room =)

The Ultimate Workout is broken up into 3 sections:

Ultimate Cardio Blast - 30 minutes
Ultimate Super Sculpting - 30 minutes
Ultimate Flexibility - 15 minutes

The cardio begins with a 7 min. warm up. Right off, Michelle uses big moves to get your body warm. After the warm up, you start 1 of 3 sets. Each set contains 3 movement patterns with built in intensity. Michelle uses the hi/low method to get your heart rate up, plus she incorporates a good bit of arm movements. You will do kickboxing moves, squats, lunges, knee ups, push ups, high knee run, wide stance w/fast feet, power jacks & heel clips...just to name a few =) You will sweat...a lot!

Sculpting requires 2 sets of weights - amt. depends on your level, gliding discs, and a step. It's not a big deal if you don't have gliding discs or a step. You can substitute paper plates for the discs, and a chair for the step. I used 5lb, and 8 lb weights.

Michelle has some unique killer movements in this sculpting workout. Let me say, the discs (I used paper plates) add another dimension to your workout. They target your muscles in such a precise manner! Using the discs, Michelle does some awesome work; core - in plank position, leg work - lunges, and arm movements - push ups. The step is used for squats with curls, tricep dips, side leg raise with shoulder raise and to do some core/chest work with. I was a little concerned at first, I typically steer clear of steps - however, I was pleasantly surprised =) The upper body, lower body, & core all get worked...seriously, it is INTENSE!! Several of the exercises are efficient in that they use several muscle groups at once. She ends with some tough core work =) It's amazing the amount of work that is done in 30 minutes.

The flexibility segment is a nice feature considering most workout dvd's seem to have cut back on getting a good stretch after working out. Several of the stretches you will recognize from Michelle's Your Best Body Circuit. She does a nice stretch for the IT band. If you have the time once in a while, this is a relaxing segment. Michelles thoroughly stretches all the muscles you just worked =)

If you have major knee issues, you may want to skip this one. A few times I experienced knee pain during the cardio...I usually have very little trouble with my knees - I guess the intensity got to me?

I highly recommend this workout dvd! Michelle really packs in a lot in 30 minutes - for both cardio & sculpting. Because of the intensity, I would recommend it to intermediate exercisers and up. She does have modifications to make it a bit easier...but not much. Michelle is my favorite instructor - she explains the movements clearly, is always right on cue, and always amazes me with the level she brings!! Great personality, nothing annoying about her. NO DOUBT - FIVE STARS =)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Workout!, November 2, 2009

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R. Collins "Book Junkie" (Morgantown, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Workout (DVD)

I have several of Michelle's workout DVDs and I think this is one of her best. Her cardio segment definitley gets my heart rate up and the first time I did the weight section I felt it the next day. I don't have the sliding discs but the paper plates that she recommends work just as well. They do make your body exert more effort to do the moves.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Workout!!!, February 13, 2010

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Amanda Jane Keller "SunnyApple" (PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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I have tried over 30 fitness/workout DVD's in the last 3 months and this one is one of my favorites! I am a cardio addict and this DVD is one of the best! The workout is for intermediate exercisers. It has built-in cardio blasts and it is almost an interval training session without it actually feeling like it.