I would consider myself fairly fit and generally i find fitness dvds not challenging enough to be worthwhile, but i wanted something to do on my non gym days that would firm up those stubborn wobbly bits. The before and after bits of charlie (what an amazing transformation!) made me think it would be worth a go. And it was. It is easy to follow, and as it is split into five sections (warm up, dance, combat, high intensity and pilates), it doesn't drag, and the easy rapport between Charlie and trainer Dee makes it feel like exercising wth mates. While it never feels like ridiculously hard work, it has really toned my thighs and bum (i think this is the work of the high intensity bit, there a lot of squats here), and my belly (the pilates bit, which has some great alternative to those pesky sit ups we all love to hate). There aren't any really complicated steps to learn, which is a good thing as the one possible downside is that Dee doesn't spend long explaining any of the moves, it's more a case of look and learn, but that doesn't really matter. There is also some diet advice for anyone looking to lose weight. Overall, this really is about the best fitness dvd i have tried - the only thing it could use is more arm work, and a funkier soundtrack -but i'd recommend it to almost anyone.
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I was looking on buying this...glad I didn't now. Claire:-)
catrinaf 08.03.2006 10:09
Hi and welcome to Ciao – A good first review although more info would have been useful. If you want any help or want me to re rate, leave me a message in my guestbook - Cat x x
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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