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Great interactivity and instruction on poses--plus it's fun!
Great Yoga DVD, especially for those new to yoga. I've had a good handful of yoga classes and my husband's had a few. We both really benefit from Bob's instruction, particularly on form. It's one thing to say, "keep your back straight," or "make sure you watch your form," but Bob instructs as if you've never had a yoga class in your life, which is good--both for...
Decent, but needs more variety
This video is definitely challenging the first couple times you do it - and I definitely felt the workout the next day. However, there's no variety! There's only one set of positions for the beginner, one for intermediate, and one for advanced. I basically have it all memorized now - there definitely needs to be more variety. That being said, it's a good workout.
This review is from: The Biggest Loser: The Workout - Weight Loss Yoga (DVD)
Great Yoga DVD, especially for those new to yoga. I've had a good handful of yoga classes and my husband's had a few. We both really benefit from Bob's instruction, particularly on form. It's one thing to say, "keep your back straight," or "make sure you watch your form," but Bob instructs as if you've never had a yoga class in your life, which is good--both for newbies and those of us who aren't experts yet. He actually shows you what good knee alignment looks like. Or tells you how it should feel. I agree with one of the reviewers that it's a little awkward (okay, a lot awkward) to be in a yoga pose and have to look up at the TV, but that's really the same as being in class--I would have to look at an instructor to see what's going on sometimes--but after a week or two of doing this, you get the hang of it and know what to do.
The BEST part of the Biggest Loser videos are the interactive menus so you can select what kind of workout you want to do. What an AWESOME idea! Finally! Someone helps me cut out the stuff I don't need or let's me build a longer workout and it plays exactly how I selected it.
And hey, if you're a dude, you'll like this because Bob leads the session. It's not just for girls. (And not just for skinny girls either.) Besides, there's none of that swirly yoga-ish, indian flute music with perfectly carved bodies flawlessly moving from pose to pose. It's basic instruction (with light background music), and you see the other participants (past BL contestants) make mistakes along the way just like most of us do when we're taking a yoga class. So what if you put your right leg in the air when everyone else puts up their left. That's what I love about this DVD! While I'm sure they spent a lot of "takes" shooting the DVD, they didn't aim for absolute perfection. Hey, life isn't perfect and I've yet to have a perfect yoga class. The fact that I got my tail out of bed to even do this each morning is as much perfect I can expect right now.
Yes, there's a lot of "plank," which is actually good for weight loss yoga. I have to admit that my arms were killing me during a lot of the warrior 2 poses, but I turned to my husband and said, "Just think, in a couple of weeks this will be so much easier for us!"
ps: Bob's Biggest Loser Boot Camp is fun too!
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I ordered this product during the pre-sale so I got it the tuesday that it was released. I'm new to yoga but I must say that this was one of the best workouts I've ever done. I read about how yoga has changed so many peoples lives and to be honest, I wasn't buying it. But, now, I'm starting to believe that maybe there is something to it. Bob is so motivating (not to mention easy on the eyes)! The moves are simple and easy to follow, but you can feel your heart racing and your muscles working with every move and stretch. Of course, I'm presently on Level I, but I'm looking forward to moving up in the next few weeks. Buy it! Now! :)
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I was excited to hear that The Biggest Loser folks had created a yoga video. It doesn't disappoint either. Just like the previous Biggest Loser DVDs, this is awesome. I have been wanting to get into yoga and this is a great way to start, with one of the trainers we are used to watching each week and with some of the contestants we grow to love on the show (Ali, Bernie, Bill, Michelle, Heba and Vicky).
I definitely recommend this not only for fans of The Biggest Loser, but for anyone who wants a yoga workout that isn't intimidating and is easy to follow.
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I hate yoga and have never taken a yoga class that has left me feeling anything other than irritated and in pain. This one is totally different and I am loving it! After doing the Biggest Loser Workout and the 5 minute cool down/yoga section with Bob I thought, "This was actually kinda nice. If only Bob had his own, full-length yoga video." Well, apparently Santa was listening because just 2 days after Christmas, there it was on Amazon; just waiting for me.
This workout is just that - a workout! For those that think yoga is easy and you don't get good exercise from it, they should definitely try this. Bob does strength moves for your whole body, leaving you feeling stronger, fitter, and a little tired at the end. This is a great addition to any workout video collection!
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I hesitated buying this DVD because as a yoga teacher, good routines are hard to find. This is the way I was trained back in the 1960's; holding the poses to build strength and stamina.
I am pleasantly surprised and have put it in my workout rotation. You learn yoga better when you hold the poses; if you learn from a moving flow you tend not to watch your form as
well. If your thinking of trying yoga, this would be a good place to start.
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Good Workout for beginners or advanced exercisers. Yoga was recommended to me by my back doctor to strengthen an injury, but I hate doing non-workout workouts. This DVD (if you do all 5 segments) is a good workout with instruction to make it even harder. Bob is not at all annoying (like the Denise Austin videos). Bought copies for my mother and mother in-law. You will need 3lb or 5lb dumbells once you get comfortable to make the moves harder.
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I've done a LOT of dvd yoga workouts, but this one was by far the best. Bob does a really good job of walking you through each pose. The first time I did it, following his instructions, I was able to do a deep forward bend and hold onto the bottoms of my feet. I've NEVER been able to do this before! I definitely recommend it over any other yoga workouts on the market. (But if you buy it, be prepared to sweat.)
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I started Biggest Loser boot camp and the Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga. I alternated days with Friday's off. Instead of spending 2 weeks on each level I spent 4 weeks on each level. I also designed my eating plan %100 out of the Biggest Loser Family Cookbook. After 12 weeks of this I went from 261lbs to 226lbs. It works, that's all I have to say.
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I am a big fan of the Biggest Loser and find that Bob Harper is quite the inspiration. This is my first Biggest Loser DVD after being a diehard fan for all of the TV seasons. I must say I thought that this DVD wouldn't do much for me but would a good way to mix up my daily work outs of running at least 5 miles a day and lifting weights. The day after I did this DVD work out, I was so sore I could barely breathe without it hurting!! I was amazed what this yoga work out did to my body! By the end of the work out I was sweating like crazy!! Two days later (after my soreness from the first time went down) I did this DVD again. The next day I wasn't as sore but I could definitely feel it in my abs and arms. It's GREAT and it's not like you're typical work out where you feel like you're working really hard. It's fun and super easy to follow. It's also great that you're able to design your own workouts so you're not doing the same thing over and over again. I recommend it for anyone who is looking to get into yoga and is a fan of the Biggest Loser.
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I am a long distance runner, consider myself pretty darn fit and have been doing yoga for the last 3 years. This DVD is amazing!! Bob pushes you hard and makes you work, which is what you need if you wanna burn the fat. Not really "yoga" yoga, but a combo cardio-pilates-power-yoga..... awesome. I was sweating in the first 5 minutes. I love the way Bob encourages you.... worth my money and would recommend this to ANYONE... 10 stars!
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