Billy Blanks - Tae Bo Insane Abs (30/11/12)

Today I did Billy Blanks Tae Bo Insane Abs.

My heart rate monitor registers 218 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for 45 minutes and my heart rate averages at 126 with a peak at 173.

No equipment is needed for this workout.

Back Cover Reads:

 
Are you ready to see that six pack, or to lose inches around your waist? Then get ready for Billy Blanks’® new workout, “Insane Abs”. This workout will focus on slimming your waist, building a strong core, and shedding pounds like never before. You will feel the results immediately, and see them in just a short time after starting the workout. “Insane Abs” will target in on that problem area by helping you burn off fat to reveal your flat, toned abdominals! Burn up to 800 calories or more with this amazing workout and watch your mid-section disappear! Get ready to feel the burn!!!

Jari Love - Get Ripped & Chiseled (28/11/12)

Today I did Jari Love's Get Ripped & Chiseled

This is a weight training DVD without the cardio intervals like some of her other workouts.

My heart rate monitor registers 224 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for an hour and my heart rate averages at 114 with a peak at 161.

Equipment needed for this workout is a set of hand weights and a step.

Back Cover Reads:

 
 

Carve out your muscles, boost your cardio endurance and conquer fitness plateaus with this full-body resistance-training workout. Get Ripped & Chiseled uses you own body weight or dumbbells to burn 100% carbohydrates and achieve that ultimate lean look.

Get Ripped & Chiseled guarantees results by using scientifically proven super-sets: 2-3 consecutive exercises per muscle group. You’ll challenge your muscles through non-stop movements that sculpt your entire lower and upper body. With minimal rest between sets, super high reps and pulsing movements for extra challenge, your heart rate stays elevated and you develop lean, tone muscles. The video winds down with a critical stretch segment.
Get Ripped & Chiseled is a challenging workout for anyone wanting to take her or her fitness to the next level. It’s though but worth it!

TurboFire - Fire 60 Class (27/11/12)

Today I did TurboFire Fire 60 Class.

My heart rate monitor registers 537 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for an hour and my heart rate averages at 164 with a peak at 192.

No equipment is needed for this workout.

Description:
This is a 60 minute cardio workout.  There are fire drills and routines with 2 finales and a cooldown.  Super high intensity. 

Billy Blanks - This is Tae Bo (26/11/12)

 

Today I did Billy Blanks This is Tae Bo.

 
My heart rate monitor registers 455 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for 50 minutes and my heart rate averages at 162 with a peak at 186.

No Equipment is needed for this workout.

Back Cover Reads:

This is the definitive Tae Bo Workout.  It brings you the best overall body workout combining cardio, sculpting and ab training for maximum fat burning. You will shed pounds, lose inches and shape your body like never before. Not to mention, you will change the way you think about fitness forever. Known for his amazing ability to motivate, Billy is your coach. He and the crew are with you step by step, as you change your life, one kick and punch at a time. The DVD includes an intense 1 hour workout that will blast away excess weight and lose inches. In addition to the workout is a Tae Bo basics tutorial where Billy will teach you proper form on the basic moves and get you started on your journey to a better, healthier body.

Jillian Michaels - Shape Up Front & Shape Up Back (24/11/12)

Today I did 2 different workouts, both about 30 minutes long to give me an hour of exercise.  The first one I did was Jillian Michaels Shape Up Front followed by Jillian Michaels Shape Up Backside.

 

My heart rate monitor registers 387 calories burnt while doing these workouts.

Together they run for about an hour and my heart rate averages at 155 with a peak at 190.

Equipment needed for these workouts is a set of hand weights and a step.

Back Cover Reads:

 

Shape Up Front This workout gets your body moving and your blood flowing with a lower and upper body workout to make your body burn twice and many calories - so you'll melt off the fat and lose the weight. Jillian Michaels, TV’s toughest fitness guru, delivers a high-energy workout designed to keep viewers on track with their fitness and weight loss goals! Each of these high intensity DVDs will help get viewers moving, accelerate their fat-burning potential, and tone muscles through a series of creative cardio and weight training sessions. Her self-affirming blueprint for weight loss breathes life into her viewers’ workout regimen through genuine, supportive guidance backed by her impressive credentials. Shape Up Backside Shape Up Backside features Jillian Michaels, trainer to the stars, as she puts you on the fast track to toning up and losing weight.  In this amazing fat burning second volume, Jillian works the back, biceps, glutes, hamstrings and abs.  As always, Jillian keeps the whole program aerobic, for the ultimate in weight loss results.  Join Jillian Michaels, TV’s toughest fitness guru, for the best and most comprehensive workout regimen available on dvd.  Now let’s get started…

Personal Training with Jackie - Crunch Free Xtreme Abs (23/11/12)

 

Today I did 3 different workouts.  All Ab working routines for a total of 50 minutes.  The first one I did was Personal Training with Jackie Crunch Free Xtreme Abs which was 30 minutes long.  The second one I did was from Fitness Blender called 5x5x5 Pulse workout for abs and obliques (this one can be found on youtube) which was 10 minutes long and finally from Tiffany Rothe called 10 minute Booty Shaking Waist Workout (this one is also located on youtube).

 

My heart rate monitor registers 265 calories burnt while doing these workouts.

All up they run for a total of 50 minutes and my heart rate averages at 127 with a peak at 166.

Equipment needed for the Personal Training with Jackie workout is a set of hand weights and the other two don't require any equipment.

Back Cover Reads:

 

Television star, Jackie Warner, is known for sculpting some of the best bodies. Her renowned workouts command up to $400 per hour. Now you can experience Jackie’s personal training at home with Crunch-Free Xtreme Abs. Crunches: we all hate doing them. So don’t! You don’t need crunches to get a lean, flat, toned, and sexy midsection. In Jackie’s crunch-free training program, crunches are considered a waste of time. Learn her secrets to getting those AMAZING abs in these two innovative workouts just 15 minutes each! One routine gives you the option to sculpt your abs and strengthen your core with exercises all performed from a standing position. For the other routine, you’ll hit the floor to tone, tighten, and firm even further. Alternate routines and work out with Jackie three times per week to attack your abs from every angle and get trimmer, tighter, flatter abs—fast!

Jari Love - Slim & Lean (21/11/12)

Today I did Jari Love's Ripped Slim & Lean.

This is a weight training DVD without the cardio intervals like some of her other workouts.

My heart rate monitor registers 265 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for 65 minutes and my heart rate averages at 120 with a peak at 168.

Equipment needed for this workout is a set of hand weights, a barbell with weights and a step.

Back Cover Reads:

 
Get Ripped Slim & Lean dramatically decreases body fat, increases lean muscle and improves energy levels.  No matter what your fitness level, this video will kick up your metabolism so that you burn more calories all day long. 

A full body workout, using dumbbells or your own body weight, Slim & Lean takes you through 15 scientifically proven body sculpting exercises that guarantee results.  In this fun, rewarding workout your target trouble areas like the lower body and build definition in your arms and shoulders.

To compliment the workout, this video includes a challenging abs routine and stretching segment.  Modifications ensure the exercises are effective for beginner to advanced levels.  You'll see amazing results as you get stronger, leaner and feel more energized.

TurboFire - Fire 55 EZ

Today I did TurboFire Fire 55 EZ Class.

Don't let the title fool you, this certainly is not an "easy" workout, it just doesn't (from what I've read) contain the fire drills that are in the Fire Classes.  

 

The moves can seem a little confusing to begin with, but I soon got the hang of it, and obviously after doing it more times it will seem less confusing.  The good thing though is that before each section, there is a walkthrough of the steps you are going to do, so you get some idea of what is going to come.

My heart rate monitor registers 665 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for 55 minutes (or 70 minutes if you go through the step walkthroughs before each section) and my heart rate averages at 169 with a peak at 197.

No equipment is needed for this workout.

Description:

This is a 55 minute cardio workout in the TurboFire program.

Most of the cardio DVDs have a warm-up, multiple cardio sequences, Fire Drills (HIIT), a Finale and a cool-down. This one is no exception. Don't let the "EZ" fool you, this workout is no joke! It is long, which means LOTS of calories burned and you can make it as high intensity as you want to. I think the EZ is referring to the difficulty level of the moves. 

After the warm-up, you go into a couple of cardio sequences that last about 15 minutes. They involve a lot of punching, some kicking, some floor movement and even a little plyo. Then comes your first firedrill. These are High Intensity Intervals that last 1 minute. You are supposed to go all out and give it everything you've got! Then, you cooldown for 1 minute. Next, you go into more cardio, new moves though...another firedrill...then the final cardio sequence. After the final cardio set, you go into the finale. For this DVD, there are 2 finales. You end the workout with a cool-down.

Bob Harper - Bob's Workout (19/11/12)

 

Today I did Bob Harper's Inside Out Method Bob's Workout.

There are 2 x 30 minute workouts on this dvd, so you can just do one of them or combine them like I did to get an hour.  To be honest I was a little scared when I put this one on.  All the reviews of it online talk about how hard of a workout it is, but I didn't actually think it was all that hard.  Yes it was tough, but I didn't stop, whereas the guy on the dvd was doubled over on several occassions, taking a break.

My heart rate monitor registers 359 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for an hour and my heart rate averages at 144 with a peak at 181.

Equipment needed for this workout is a set of hand weights and a step.

Back Cover Reads:


An exclusive look at the cutting edge routines from Bob's very own training regime. This is high intensity, sports infused, curcuit training at its max for high powered weight loss, fat burn and muscle building.  Challenge your workout.

Workout 1
30 minutes of extreme core based upper body training, with Bob constantly turning up the heat.  You've trained with Bob, now train like him....if you can!

Workout 2
30 minutes of advanced core based lower body training, with Bob introducing is toughest routines yet.  Go harder and get your hardest body possible!

Personal Training with Jackie - Xtreme Timesaver Training

Today I did Personal Training with Jackie Xtreme Timesaver Training.

My heart rate monitor registers 226 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for 30 minutes and my heart rate averages at 145 with a peak at 189.

Equipment needed for this workout is a set of hand weights.

Back Cover Reads:

Television star Jackie Warner is known for sculpting some of the best bodies. Her renowned workouts command up to $400 per hour. Now you can experience Jackie’s personal training at home with Xtreme TimeSaver Training.

You don’t need hours in the gym to get the body you’ve always wanted. Jackie has designed a highly-effective, complete head-to-toe circuit workout that’s just 30 minutes. Wondering how that’s possible? By using compound moves to train multiple muscle groups at one time, Jackie has cut your workout time in half. This is Xtreme Efficiency! Besides toning your entire body more quickly, engaging more muscles means you are automatically torching extra calories with every minute. Plus, these compound moves drive your body straight into the cardio zone—giving you both strength training AND cardio at once. It’s like two workouts in one. Busy people don’t have time to target one muscle group at a time or do separate cardio. If time is of the essence and fat loss is your goal, this is your workout. Give Jackie 30 minutes a day three times per week and she’ll give you a triplethreat body: lean, strong and totally sculpted!

Bob Harper - Totally Ripped Core (15/11/12)

 

Today I did Bob Harper's Totally Ripped Core.

My heart rate monitor registers 199 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for 50 minutes and my heart rate averages at 121 with a peak at 172.

Equipment needed for this workout is a set of hand weights.

Back Cover Reads:

Gear-up for absolute body reformation with two groundbreaking workouts. Ignite your metabolism and destroy hundreds of calories with Bob Harper’s exclusive, cutting-edge combinations and proven techniques of activating, engaging and sustaining the core. Sculpt powerful, lean muscles, while reinventing your body from the inside out. Whip your core to perfection by isolating and defining vital muscle groups, to abolish pounds and sharpen stamina. Pit your body’s strength against its own endurance at maximum levels, commanding an on-going metabolic surge, and annihilating fat calories long after completing your workout. Extraordinary physiques are built on rock-solid cores, so rise to the challenge and prevail with a fit, toned and powerful body.

Workout 1: Totally Ripped Core 50 minutes of isolated core combinations command the top-most levels of effort and all planes of motion to reach the optimum fat-burning metabolic state. Reveal a tighter, leaner, more defined mid-section, and construct the foundation to sculpt the strongest body possible.

Workout 2: Ripped Core Quick Bonus 10 Minutes of aggressive core training sets the heart rate racing and accelerates your metabolism for rapid fat burning results. Get it in, and get it done in this compact core routine to deliver rock solid abs in no time! REWARD YOURSELF WITH RESULTS! 

Jari Love - Get Extremely Ripped (14/11/12)

Today I did Jari Love's Get Extremely Ripped.

My heart rate monitor registers 616 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for just over an hour and my heart rate averages at 161 with a peak at 191.

Equipment needed for this workout is a set of hand weights and a step is optional if you want to make some of the moves a bit harder.

Back Cover Reads:

Are you ready to blast fat fast?  Redefine and reshape the person you are meant to be!  Get Extremely Ripped!!  Using only the most effective calorie burning, fat melting, high rep exercises, you will lose weight quickly and see amazing results in just weeks!  You will work all your major muscle groups in a continuous fashion, while keeping your heart rate elevated longer.  The result? Constant calorie burn and a revved up metabolism during the workout and for hours afterward!  You will literally turn your body into a fat burning machine each time you do this DVD.  From beginner to advanced, these exercises have modifications for all skill levels, helping anyone achieve the Ripped success.

Jillian Michaels - Banish Fat Boost Metabolism (13/11/12)

Today I did Jillian Michaels Banish Fat Boost Metabolism.

My heart rate monitor registers 403 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for 55 minutes and my heart rate averages at 148 with a peak at 187.

No equipment is needed for this workout.

Back Cover Reads:

Fire up your metabolism with TV's top trainer, Jillian Michaels, and lose big with her fierce formula that adds strength and ab moves to dynamic cardio for increased fat loss. This 40-minute circuit workout blasts your heart rate with challenging intervals to turn up the burn and melt off the pounds. Whether you're just getting started, or ready for a hard-core workout, reveal a ripped, lean body! Jillian will help you!

Billy's Bootcamp Cardio Sculpt (12/11/12)

Today I did Billy's Bootcamp Cardio Sculpt.

My heart rate monitor registers 249 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for 50 minutes and my heart rate averages at 128 with a peak at 174.

Equipment needed for this workout is a set of hand weights.

Back Cover Reads:

The time is now to get that sculpted look you’ve always wanted! Billy Blanks® is bringing you the best of the best. Boot Camp Cardio Sculpt is designed to help you shed those unwanted pounds, while sculpting the muscles you want to see. Billy gets your heart pumping with new and exciting Boot Camp Cardio moves, while incorporating exercises that will help you to lose inches, and tone muscle. This all new Boot Camp workout is exactly what you need to get your body the way you want to look, and the mindset to change the way you feel about exercising. Time for Boot Camp Cardio Sculpt! Fall in troops!

Jari Love - Get Ripped to the Core (8/11/12)

Today I did Jari Love's Get Ripped to the Core.

My heart rate monitor registers 307 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for an hour and my heart rate averages at 129 with a peak at 194.

Equipment needed for this workout is a set of hand weights and a step.

Back Cover Reads:

Get Ripped to the Core helps you burn 100% of carbs through a no nonsense, full body workout.  Through invigorating movements you'll keep your heart rate elevated to burn 2-3 times more calories than traditional weight training programs.

Using dumbells or your own body weight, you'll complete 9 double duty exercises that work multiple muscles at once.   The unusual number of reps will break you out of your plateau to achieve your desired fitness goals.  

You'll strengthen your abs in every exercise movement, using the best scientifically proven exercises to see Ripped results fast.  Get ready to transform your body immediately!  The weight loss results from this workout are similar to running with the added bonus of total muscle toning.  no matter what your fitness level, you'll enjoy this fun, easy to follow, results driven program.

Bob Harper - Ultimate Cardio Body (7/11/12)

Today I did Bob Harper's Ultimate Cardio Body.

My heart rate monitor registers 480 calories burnt while doing this workout.

It runs for an hour and my heart rate averages at 157 with a peak at 187.

Equipment needed for this workout is a set of hand weights.

There are 2 workouts on this DVD.  The first is an hour long high level cardiovascular weight training workout and there is also a bonus 10 minute glute challenge workout.

Back Cover Reads:

Buckle down for a hypersonic cardiovascular roller coaster ride with Bob's Ultimate Cardio Body Extreme Weight Loss Workout.  Crush hundreds of calories with fast paced plane-changing movements, demanding total core engagement, and driving muscles forward as they race against your flying heart rate.  Every inch of your body will burn as cutting edge weight wielding maneuvers command complete cardio and muscular activation, to demolish fat calories, pound for pound.  Tower above your highest level and watch fat melt away as you pick up speed and exhibit excellent form with every unrelenting go-round.  Stopping is not an option.  Let's go!