Jade's Shape Challenge (DVD)

I was wary of buying this DVD as unsure what Jade would be like in a fitness DVD. But the before and after photos and the fact that it had 4 different workouts made me give it a chance...and I was pleasantly surprised. The workouts can either be done seperately (15mins each. Warm up/Cool Down 10mins each) or in combination giving you flexibility in your workouts, especially if your time is limited. There are 2 combination workouts that combine one ...
...or you can make your mind up which workouts you want to do. The personal trainer is very easy on the eye and quite good with explaining the exercises. Jade can be annoying with her comments but it is good to see her struggling and getting tired like a normal person would. I have Davina's workouts and its very annoying when you're sweating buckets and want to fall in a heap and Davina is bouncing around like she hasn't done anything. Jade is much ... more

I was wary of buying this DVD as unsure what Jade would be like in a fitness DVD. But the before and after photos and the fact that it had 4 different workouts made me give it a chance...and I was pleasantly surprised. The workouts can either be done seperately (15mins each. Warm up/Cool Down 10mins each) or in combination giving you flexibility in your workouts, especially if your time is limited. There are 2 combination workouts that combine one of the cardio workouts with the core or resistance workouts, or you can make your mind up which workouts you want to do. The personal trainer is very easy on the eye and quite good with explaining the exercises. Jade can be annoying with her comments but it is good to see her struggling and getting tired like a normal person would. I have Davina's workouts and its very annoying when you're sweating buckets and want to fall in a heap and Davina is bouncing around like she hasn't done anything. Jade is much more down to earth.
The workouts give a good all body workout with cardio, resistance and core training. Shape Circuit 1 includes press ups, abs work, squats & lunges and some killer cardio sections. Shape Circuits 2 includes boxing (non contact) and more cardio based than Circuits 1. The Core workout doesn't have any normal situps but things like planks and leg extensions. The Resistance workout is free weights and squats and lunges. You don't need any equipment although you can use dumbells and a step if you have them. And you don't need much room, only really enough space to lie down at full stretch.
I would recommend this to anyone wanting to shed those extra pounds gained over Christmas. I workout at least 5 times a week at home and gym and this DVD left me panting in a heap on the floor unable to carry on in a few places. My muscles definately feel it afterwards.  

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