i wanted a dvd that wasn't too high impact as i have recently had an op on my spine (hence not exercising and feeling like a lump of lard!) and was told not to "over work" myself, i generally wanted to tone up and lose a bit of weight and had been recommended this dvd by a friend.
i purchased it and watched it through first, to be honest i couldn't see how charlie brooks had toned up and lost the weight (you get to see charlie before and after) in 6 weeks, as i didn't think the exercises were gong to "make you sweat" and get great results as much as it claims too.
How Wrong Was I ! i'm not a stranger to exercise, used to go to the gym about 3 times a week and do a fair bit of walking, but when i actually worked through the dvd for the first time i was shattered and sweating buckets! i wanted to keep to this and try and work through the dvd about 3 times a week, after about 10 days, i felt noticable "slimmer" and toned and had bags of energy.
The first time i done this i admit there were a few of the routines that i didn't get straight away and instead of rewinding the dvd back, i just improvised slightly (!), but the second time round all the moves came naturally and was easy to get on with. and the third time round i was automatically doing all the bits that were later "added" on to the basic routines.
The dvd is seperated into 5 10 min sections, which is great as it dosen't get boring and if you only have time to do one section you can skip to it knowing that you have at least broke into a sweeat. a great warm up and cool down/pilates based section which again works wonders.
i would recommend this dvd to those who normally find exercise dvd's "boring". this is far from it, you will have fun doing this and will tone up if you keep to it! the music in the dvd is not great, but the tunes keep you going and all the exercises keep well in time with the music. i would say that this dvd is suitable for all levels. highly recommended..
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My daughters used to have several videos for exercises I only ever managed the warm up and then was exhausted! I could do with toning up before I go on holiday again! See your PGB. Jo x
al1892 01.02.2006 19:07
Helpful review. Can't stand Charlie Brooks myself but the dvd sounds good. Even I should be able to manage 10minute segments. al x
kerrith 01.02.2006 15:05
This is the one fitness DVD i really fancy trying. I also have spine probs so this sounds ideal for me. xx
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Advantages: A fun, easy to pick up workout, like the pilates section Disadvantages: Bad camera angles, annoyingly perky trainer, doesn't push you that hard
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