Nell McAndrew's Ultimate Challenge - Ultimate Results (DVD)

Advantages: A real challenge, straight up fitness, no chit chat
Disadvantages: Army Man is a liar, strange camera angles at times

...workout DVDs, I’d always avoided Nell McAndrew’s output as they were recommended as only suitable for the ultra fit. But after 3 months of Davina every day I decided I was ready for a challenge. The workout is certainly not one for those who class themselves as unfit! Nell claims she used this class when in training for the London Marathon which should give you some idea of what to expect! It consists mainly of running on the spot while simultaneously ...
...celeb DVD – in fact, Nell barely utters a word throughout the entire workout! None of the inane chatter that you get with Davina, this is straight up fitness and I find I really enjoy that about it. The workout is led by an Army-style shouting man who I actually find strangely motivating and certainly keeps me going for far longer than I am able to run under my own steam. It’s not a particularly big budget production – it’s shot in what looks like ... Read review

Advantages: Results show quickly, no irritating commentary
Disadvantages: annoying camera angles, need to take care with knees

This was the first of Nell McAndrew's workout DVDs that I have bought, and I chose it because I was looking for a hard workout that would really do something for my muscles. The first section is a warmup and consists of gentle stretches and light stepping / jogging to get your muscles ready for what comes next. The second section is the cardio workout, a gruelling session of energetic exercises in which jogging and aerobic activities are interspersed ...
...excessive and irritating commentary. Likewise, Nell McAndrew stays quiet and sweats with the rest of them - this is one celebrity workout DVD that is more about the workout than the celebrity. The background music is well suited to a workout, but at the same time fairly unobtrusive. The one thing I would criticise is the filming. Clearly not much effort went into the production of the DVD, and I don't care that it's filmed in an unattractive warehouse ... Read review

Advantages: Gets the heart racing, easy to follow
Disadvantages: Not my kind of music

This is the third of Nell McAndrew's fitness dvd's. It consists of three sections; warm-up, cardio and cool-down with weights and mat work. Additionally, there is an extras section with a further 20 minutes of exercises if you really want to "feel the burn" The class is led by a fitness instructor who Nell trains with to do her marathons. Therefore, by its nature, the workout is quite hardcore. However, there are "bail out" options should you feel ...
...words given by the lovely Nell are very encouraging too, as she clearly does workout a lot, so you know she isn't spinning you a yarn. I don't really like the music, which is pumping dance music, but I think it goes well with the workout. It retails for between £5.99-9.99 depending on where you buy it from, and is available from online retailers, as well as the usual high street outlets. Nell says she feels like she's only working hard enough if ... Read review

Advantages: A really tough workout that works. Nell actually sweats and the exercises are very affective.
Disadvantages: There are not enough stretches at the end of workout 2.

...was the first of the Nell McAndrew work out DVD's that I bought and I was hooked from the first time that I did it. It is true that it is really hard but you certainly feel virtuous after you have completed. I had to have a break the first few times that I did the routine but now I can do the whole thing. The DVD falls into 3 workouts with a further workout as part of the extras. The first workout is an excellent workout and prepares you for workout ...
...about this DVD is that Nell McAndrew does not say anything during the workout. You can see her sweating and in pain! She never flirts with the camera or makes silly comments about how much she needs to workout. If you want a very hard but fun workout then this is for you. I'm addicted. ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to follow, really works!
Disadvantages: Difficulty level may put some off

...there's no distracting talk from Nell and seeing her sweating along with you is encouraging!! The warm up is probably the most taxing warm up I have done, and it certainly gives you an idea of what is to come in the main cardio section. The cardio section has several "bail out" sections where you can stop the cardio should you wish. The first couple of times I did the workout this came in very handy, although on my third attempt I managed to do the ...
...it would be … as the cardio section progresses, there is less running on the spot, and more arm work, along with the killer squats that are done throughout the workout. The routines are easy to follow and repeated most of the way through the section. The challenge comes from the toughness of the exercises, rather than trying to follow what the instructor is doing. The weights and mat work section is manageable for most people I would say, you don't ... Read review