Product Details

• Actors: Eight Minute Workout
• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Sterling Ent
• DVD Release Date: March 27, 2001
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000050IMY
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,359 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Product Description
As seen on TV - Jaime Brenkus, Instructor (ACSM Certified) :08 min. FITNESS(tm) turns your TV into a sophisticated fitness machine. The :08 min. countdown clock and an on-screen progress chart are designed to make firming up quick, easy and fun.

:08 min. ABS(tm) fits your busy schedule and will give you results quickly without any extra chatter. In just 8 minutes it will trim your waistline by taking you through a series of simple movements scientifically designed to maximize the effectiveness of your workout.

:08 min. ARMS(tm) - Toning your arms, chest and shoulders is fast with :08 min. Arms(tm). Follow the simple movements and in just 8 minutes you've had an effective upper body workout - Guaranteed

BONUS:
* Interactive Menus
* Stretch
* Workout
* Fitness terms
* Fitness tips

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective, non-damaging, *toner*. 5 stars but just barely., July 15, 2001

By A Customer

This is a good *toner* and the speaker even calls it a toner. You can definitely expect to lose and shape with this program but do not expect to build with it. If everyone did the routine, America wouldn't have the bad rep it has as far as average fitness goes.

The good stuff: it's based on sound techniques, it works and doesn't damage your lower back. Now that should be enough but I'll babble a bit more. With the DVD, you get three worthwhile programs: stretch, abs and arms. The other programs are pretty much worthless filler (with one exception). The constant movement even offers a *mild* cardio workout. Converting the program to build wouldn't be all that tough. The abs routine would just require more reps and a couple of weights. The arms routine needs a set of dumb bells that would allow working each group to failure and a few sets. So, for the arms, figure 3 sets of 8 minutes and then another six minutes for all the bell changes.

Now, for the bad stuff: music - bad; dialog (i.e. "Ok, gang") - cheesy, enthusiasm of two support people - they look bored and, in their defense, they are bored. She gets modified push ups and no weights and he gets, what looks like, 5 pound dumb bells.... pulleeeze.

61 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great program to stick with every day, June 22, 2001

By	Keith I. Kozak (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have used this tape everyday now for the past 2 months. I have seen results. It is a great tape to work out with, because you can go at your own pace. Also, there is a constant flow of movement. Therefore, if you need to take a break, you do less of one exercise, but don't miss out on the entire routine. My mom even started doing it with me. There are various levels that she was able to work at. Try it for yourself, you will get a lot out of these exercises. For abs each exercise is 45 seconds and for arms each is 30 seconds. Although it is a continious 8 minutes in rotation. Try it! You'll LOVE it!

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This DVD will kick your A-s, er Abs!, July 11, 2002

By	Gina M. Cross "dindy_g" (Cockeysville, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this primarily because of the reviews I read here and the fact that exercise DVS are still a rarity (love DVD format). I was skeptical because I thought "How am I going to tone my big fat stomach in 8 minutes a day?" Well my friends this WORKS. I am already seeing a difference in 3 weeks. What's more, the video, while challenging, is easy to follow. I hate it when the exercises are so complicated that I am not sure if I am even doing the exercises correctly. You will have no problem following these. I had bad lower back pain when I began this program and it is just about gone now. My Doc gave me a sheet of back exercises to do, but I never wanted to do them. As a bonus, there are some cool bonus workouts including a 20 minute kick boxing workout done by a tough navy seal looking dude. Boyfriend thought that was cool. I bought the "8 minute workout" DVD set that includes butt, abs, arms, legs, etc. It wasn't much more money just to get everything at once. I have to try the other workouts and will report to you!