Davina: 1 & 2 Box Set DVD
Hello! In my new DVD box set you will find both Power of 3 and My Three 30 Minute ... more
Workouts to help you get fit at home whilst having loads of fun at the same time! Each DVD has been created with the help of my very own personal trainers Jackie and ...
A review by rachael23 on Davina McCall - The Power Of 3/My Three 30 Minute Workouts (Box Set) (DVD) February 11th, 2008
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Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Educational Value
Excellent
How good are the presenters?
Good
How good is the content?
Excellent
Value for Money
Excellent
Advantages:
improved fitness, toned body, lost weight
Disadvantages:
none I can think of
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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I bought this DVD after reading some very good reviews about it. I am not a huge Davina fan but they promised she wasn't too annoying in it so I thought I'd give it a go. Plus the video is mostly her two personal trainers Jackie and Mark.
The exercises are split into 5 sections and are based on interval training. This means you do a section of stretching/ toning exercise followed by a minute of aerobic exercise to keep your heart rate up. This means that you will still be burning fat while you do the toning. Sounds great doesn't it?
There is a simple warm up section where you do some stretching and get your heart rate up a little. The warm up is easy to follow and it is also very important as the work out can be quite hard work at times
The first of the main exercise sections is for legs and bums. In my opinion this is the hardest of all the routines and I would always recommend you do this bit first, otherwise you may be too tired to do it properly. This section mainly consists of squats followed by various leg raises and you can really feel it in your bum and thighs. You will also feel it for the next few days so be warned! Jackie leads this work out and she will also show you easier versions of the exercises so if you can't do all the repetitions then you can follow her so you don't cool down too much.
The next section is for your arms and upper body strength. You will need a chair and two small weights for this section. You start with a minute of aerobics to get you heart rate up then its straight into a section of weights. This section can be quite hard at times but you don't have to do all the repetitions straight away so it is easy to go at your own pace. Mark shows you the arm exercises and he gives very clear explanations about what you should be doing and what each exercise is for. Again Jackie shows some easier alternatives throughout.
The third section is for stomachs and bums. Personally I would have preferred more work on the stomach in this section as my bum was still killing me from all the squats! Sometimes I just do extra sit ups while they are doing the bum bits. As with the arm exercises you don't need to do all the repetitions straight away so you can go at your own pace. You will need a towel or a mat to do these one, unless you have a very comfy floor :)
Finally there is a cool down section, which is very relaxing and feels great after all that hard work. Really try to do this properly though as you will feel very achy the next day I promise. I must admit I have started doing a few extra leg stretches as I was so achy after the first few times I wasn't sure they did enough in the video. However it could just have been me being super unfit! Still a few extra stretches isn't going to do any harm.
One thing I really like about this DVD is that it is split into sections so it fits in with the rest of my life quite nicely. I do the whole thing on a weekend (which nearly killed me the first time but persevere it's worth it). Then during the week I do each of the 3 sections on their own (with the warm up and cool down). E.g. Monday legs, Wednesday arms, Friday stomach, Sunday wholes thing.
One thing I would say is that Davina can be a bit annoying going on and on about the music, which isnt actually that great.
This DVD is good for most levels of fitness as you can do as much or as little as you like. I have really noticed the difference in my fitness and my body shape. I feel and look great and would definitely recommend this workout. Just don't give up after the first week as you will be very achy. I promise it gets easier!!
Advantages: The workouts do actually WORK! Disadvantages: Pointless extras and Davina's a bit annoying sometimes!
...helpful to anyone unless you're Davina McCall, and "Davina on Food" is her basically her in a supermarket trying to explain about healthy eating, but she doesn't really seem to actually SAY anything. However, I do agree with one thing she says: diets just do not work. You can go on a no-carb diet, lose loads of weight, but then you'll only put it all back on once you start eating normally again. You don't need to cut anything out: everything is ok ... ..."presenting" it. I can't say I'm a huge fan, but she has a laugh whilst working out and can be quite funny, which does help. In fact the funniest thing about this DVD if you watch it are the personal trainers: they're a husband and wife team, the husband is a big muscly body-builder, and his wife is short and fat and demonstrates the "easy" workouts, and says things like "if this is too hard for you, just have a lie down!"
Although I have only been ...
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Good fitness work out Review ofDavina McCall - The Power Of 3/My Three 30 Minute Workouts (Box Set) (DVD)by
Mazzy3
Advantages: Easy to work out to Disadvantages: NA
i could not believe how amazing this dvd was, i have never been a very fit person but i thought tht i would give this dvd a try, i really could not believe how easy it was to get into and i could do it in the comfort of my own living room where no-one can watch what i am doing which makes me feel self conscience, its a good dvd as it isnt just for women,men can take part in it to. i really enjoyed this dvd as it gets you active and fit, it is very ... ...fantastically very clear on her instructions for you to follow, it is worth every penny that you buy it for, the music on it is at a pace yuo can work out to and it isnt to fast or anything,overall i would recommend it to anyone who isnt super fit but who isnt dead fit, it helps build confidence as well. ...
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ALMOST INSTANT TONING!! Review ofDavina McCall - The Power Of 3/My Three 30 Minute Workouts (Box Set) (DVD)by
pinkgunner10
Advantages: The different sections break it up nicely Disadvantages: None
...Not a huge fan of Davina as she usually goes a bit OTT when on the TV but I found her to be quite inspiring as she just gets on with it and looks genuinely puffed out. Being instructed by two personal trainers is great as it gives an easier alternative to the exercises in parts when you are starting to feel the strain. The warm up gets you in the mood for the exercise and the cool down is very relaxing. A great DVD, I could start to see results after ...
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My favourite exercise DVD to date Review ofDavina McCall - The Power Of 3/My Three 30 Minute Workouts (Box Set) (DVD)by
claire310373
Advantages: It works & easy to do after a few goes Disadvantages: Soundtrack
...my diet too much
Yes Davina is slightly annoying after watching it 20 times but the exercises are fairly standard & you get offered an easy option if the main exercise is too much for you
The trainers are very clear in explaining what you need to do & give lots of encouragement. Toning exercises are combined with bursts of fat burning exercises so your not constantly jumping around out of breath
I have used the 3 x 30 minute workouts (the boxing ...
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Work Your Heart Out Review ofDavina McCall - The Power Of 3/My Three 30 Minute Workouts (Box Set) (DVD)by
connellans
Advantages: Helps to lose weight, keep fit. Disadvantages: None that i have found.
...trainers have different types of workouts. I like Davina McCall and it makes for light entertainment when working out listening to her little comments. You have a choice to opt to have music playing while working out or not. Has some good advice on the dvd too. ...
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