As with anything in life, you get out what you put in to this program. Of course it has it's pros & cons. If you read the other reviews, you'll find that a lot of people complain about the instructor: her voice, her count, even her body. Yes, her voice can be grating, and her jokes are lame. And hearing her trite catch-phrases ("I'm a sweaty Betty!", "I'm sweatin' like a sinner on Sunday!", "I'm swimmin' in sweat!") does get annoying after about the bahjillionth time, but after you've watched each workout at least once, for many of them you have the option to choose to hear cuing and music only, you don't have to listen to her non-stop patter every time you workout. As for her count being off...who cares? You need to move your body! What does it matter if she screws up the count?! My advice, stop looking for something to complain about and just keep exercising. As for the people who commented about her body...way to be judgmental!! Chances are if you're looking for an at-home workout dvd, your body isn't perfect either. And if you don't like feeling judged for it when you go to the gym, then don't judge her body. It's called being a hypocrite. Furthermore, she does not quit during the workouts, so she might not be model perfect, but she's healthy and fit. That's what matters. And all you need to do is follow along, stick to the schedule of workouts and stay the course, and you'll be healthier and fitter than you are right now (although you might not be model perfect either, but who cares?)
Now, there are things I legitimately don't like about some of the dvds, but none of them are so big I can't get past them and find ways for this to work for me. Sometimes I mix up other workout dvds into it. For instance, I am an avid yoga practitioner, and her yoga section pales in comparison to either going to a hot yoga class or doing one of Rodney Yee's yoga dvds. And on cardio days I use Brazilian Butt Lift Cardio Axe because it's fun and gets me out of breathe with my heart rate high, and even though it's Brazilian dancing moves, it's less jumpy. Also, the leg day one is basically all lunges and squats. That gets boring for me after awhile so I throw in kettle bell swings, dead lifts and single-leg squats as she's still doing lunges. That keeps it interesting for me and helps me stick to the schedule.
So yeah, like I said, you get out of this what you put into it. I put in not looking for stuff to complain about, and not being judgmental of someone else's body when mine isn't perfect either. I put in making tweeks and adjustments where I need them so that I can stay the course. I also put in commitment and adherence, better eating choices, lots of water and in my first week, I lost 5.8lbs. I've got 20 more lbs to lose and I'm confident this program will help me get there. I'm glad I bought it. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to pop in one of the dvds and get to work on reaching my goal!!
UPDATE: During the Cardio Max dvd, doing the rotating lunges, I torqued my left knee. Sprained the LCL - lateral cruciate ligament. The move is done too quickly, doesn't allow time for proper foot placement. You're expected to just jump into the move and go. I felt the pop and it immediately got tight within the joint, so I stopped. Pulled the dvd out and wrapped my knee. I spent 3 days wrapping, elevating, icing that knee to keep it from getting worse. When I was able to return to the program, I tossed that one aside. I will use another cardio dvd on days that one is scheduled.
I still believe, you get what you put into it, but you also need to know what to take out of it. Overall, I am seeing improvements utilizing this program and a few others in my repertoire, to maximize both my experience and my safety.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.5 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.41 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.84 Pounds |
| Brand Name | X-TrainFit |
| Material | Abs |
| Suggested Users | Fitness |
| Manufacturer | X-TrainFit |
| Part Number | XTFMAX |
| Model Year | 2019 |
