To get into shape follow three programmes which consist of an aerobic workout designed to burn fat and make you fitter, some body conditioning exercises to tone up those problem... more
fitness video, cynics might either be relieved that the population is finally to be spared her evangelical diet-speak, or conclude that she's "past it". However, ...
fitness video, cynics might either be relieved that the population is finally to be spared her evangelical diet-speak, or conclude that she's "past it". However, ...
burn fat and make you fitter some body conditioning exercises to tone up those problem areas plus a chair workout for those with restricted mobility or who are u...
Workout, with something for everyone!Rosemary Conley is the United Kingdom's leading diet and fitness expert with 30 years experience in this field.Do you want to look and feel good, and get in real shape? If you do, then The Ultimate Body Workout is definitely for you! There are three programmes - a 35 minute exciting aerobic workout is definitely for you! There are three programmes - a 35 minute exciting workout that will burn fat as well as make you considerably fitter, followed by 20 minutes of body conditioning exercises that really tone up those problem areas. (These workouts are designed to be done on alternate days or together as a total body blast.)Plus, for the first time, there is a chair workout especially for those who, maybe through physical restriction or limited mobility, are unable to participate in standing exercises. This section will help you burn extra calories, enabling you to become stronger and increase your flexibility and mobility generally.
fitness video, cynics might either be relieved that the population is finally to be spared her evangelical diet-speak, or conclude that she's "past it". However, this programme is not so easily dismissed. There might be nothing new here, but there is no doubt that a great deal of Conley's success comes from her ability to motivate. Conley first runs through the key moves featured in the work-outs, cleverly eliminating the problem of figuring it out during the sessions--and the risk of giving up. The 35-minute aerobic workout and the 20-minute body conditioning session are designed to be done on alternative days, while the final chair programme is for those with limited mobility (including pregnant women) who still want to burn calories. With no expense spared on the original soundtrack, a series of pop hits make this all the more easy to go along with. Conley punctuates her instruction with references to members of her backing team and their weight-loss successes. This is a work-out for the womancommitted to being slim against all odds, and for whom dieting is likely to be a lifestyle.--Lorna V
A review by wardenblw431 on Rosemary Conley's Ultimate Whole Body Workout (DVD) January 5th, 2005
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Do it at home when you want, caters for everyone's needs
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None for me
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yes
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Shortly after the birth of my second child I decided to enrol at my local Rosemary Conley class to help shift the excess pounds I’d put on during my pregnancy. I had tried various diets in the past, but had never stuck to them finding them far too strict or difficult to incorporate with the rest of my family’s meals. I always ended up going back to my old habits soon after becoming bored with the regime. However, the Rosemary Conley diet was different – so much easier to follow and the whole family could enjoy it too. However, while the change of diet helped me on my way back to my slimmer self, I found the exercise classes that are part of the Rosemary Conley diet class were more beneficial. I was becoming much fitter as a result, and I was also making lots of friends as well as toning up my flabby bits.
Once I had reached my target weight, I still watched what I ate, and also went along to the fitness classes twice a week just to make sure I didn’t slip into my old ways again. I had found a class that I loved and I didn’t think I’d ever find myself saying that. I had always gone to aerobics classes where there were stick thin Lycra clad women who always stood in front of the mirror admiring themselves and they always had the uncanny knack of making you feel inferior as you walked into the room. This class was much different, there were no little cliques and nobody laughed if you couldn’t keep in time.
Just as I was enjoying my little routine, my whole world fell apart at the seams. The lady that used to take our class decided that it was eating too much into her social life so felt she had to give up her franchise. Knowing that the nearest Rosemary Conley class was over 100 miles away, drastic measures were called for.
While I have a few fitness videos and DVDs collecting dust at home, I decided I would use some Amazon vouchers to purchase Rosemary Conley’s whole body workout video. A few days later it arrived on my doorstep and made its way into my living room.
This fitness video comes in three parts:
The first is an aerobic fat-busting routine, which lasts for 30 minutes. Included in this routine is a lengthy warm up session and this makes sure that your joints and muscles are ready for action. While Rosemary Conley might conjure up images of a WI leader serving up scones and tea at a village fete, this could be nothing further than the truth as you press play on your machine. While I first thought that the background music would be cheesy and something that you would expect to be playing on Classical FM I was pleasantly surprised to hear that it was quite upbeat and funky. Tracks by the likes of Steps, Yazz and Boyzone were present giving it a thoroughly modern feel to it. Along with Rosemary are 4 ladies who all play an important role in this video. Each one has their own fitness level starting from beginner working up to more advanced. Depending on your own level of fitness you will be able to decide which of the lady’s routines you want to follow.
As the fitness routine progresses there is a timer on screen that you can keep your eye on to see how much time you have left. I must admit the first time I watched the clock I found myself thinking it was lasting forever, but as I got used to the routine I found that the time passed quite quickly and I began to thoroughly enjoy the session.
If like me you have 2 left feet and find it difficult to pick up new routines or steps, then there is no need to worry. Before each session, Rosemary spends a few minutes showing you the more difficult steps making it easier for you.
Part 2 takes you onto the full body toning session and this one lasts 20 minutes. Rosemary is back with her 4 assistants and again you choose which one you want to follow. For this routine weights can be used on your ankles and wrists to give more resistance when working out. If you don’t have any weights, don’t worry about having to fork out money on expensive ones, a couple of tins of beans or water bottles will do the trick. Just like the first session, the warm up lasts a few minutes making sure that all your muscles are stretched so no damage is caused – while you might be able to do the exercises without warming up, you will suffer the next day if not following it, so be warned.
Again, the music is fairly upbeat and modern and works well with the routine. This session works at toning your muscles and while the routines are gentle, they are very effective and over the next few weeks you will see a vast improvement. One part I found particularly beneficial was the section aimed at tummies. Having had 2 children, I felt the muscle tone on my stomach had seen better days. A couple of months after using the video and I’m very pleased with the results.
The third and final part is aimed towards people who are perhaps not as able bodied as yourself, maybe they are pregnant, elderly or confined to a wheelchair. This routine lasts about 20 minutes and is centred around a chair as the whole routine is done sitting down. I haven’t actually done this routine, but have watched it through and it looks pretty straightforward – again there are different routines to follow depending on your level of fitness. Once again, the music is modern and not in any way dated.
While the video has been split in 3 sections, you can still do them all together. I just do the first two, as I don’t feel I would benefit from the last one. When I first started using it, there was no way I could manage to do both of them, but now I have progressed well and have even upgraded my choice of lady to follow.
Having used this video for just over 3 months I am very pleased with the results. It had been about 6 months since I’d set foot in an exercise class and while I thought I was fit after running after 2 young children, it’s surprising how wrong I was. The first couple of times using the video I felt like giving up especially as there was a clock ticking away the seconds like they were hours, but now I look forward to playing the video every other day and following the routines. I find the exercise video very enjoyable, and Rosemary comes across as being very professional and caring and not intimidating in any way.
I paid the fantastic price of £5.97 for the video plus a small charge for P&P from Amazon.co.uk. Rosemary Conley’s Whole Body Workout is also available on DVD and can be found on the high street in shops such as Woolworth’s and WH Smiths, as well as some supermarkets. Expect to pay in the regions of £7.99 for it.
All in all I am very pleased with this video, unlike the others in my collection that make good ornaments, this one is used at least twice a week and I use it in conjunction with my healthy eating plan. With Christmas a mere memory this is just the thing to help me with my New Year’s Resolution, to slim back into my bikini in time for my summer holidays.
Advantages: Fight the flab and have fun Disadvantages: none, exercise is good.
...of the road. Rosemary Connelly’s Ultimate body workout is something special. What impressed me immediately was the way that before the workout began there was a section where she explained a few of the more difficult moves nice and slowly. This was great for me because I have this problem where sometimes my brain forgets to tell my feet which way to go and I end up in a heap on the floor. By the time I’ve mastered the step they’re doing something ... ...heading for the goal posts. Rosemary talks you through each different step and has four ladies with her, each working at different levels of fitness, from the most basic to a much more active routine. What impressed me so much about this one, compared to others, was the amount of time given to warming up, stretching and then the cool down at the end. I am a qualified gymnastics instructor and I know the importance of warming up properly. I loved ...
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Advantages: Fun, easy moves, no supermodels. Disadvantages: Hard work, a bit untrendy.
Rosemary Conley is my Mum's guru. She goes to her diet and fitness classes and adores every word that comes out of her hallowed mouth. Rosemary has been going for years, bringing out such delights as her Hip and Thigh diet and Flat Stomach plan, as well as her very successful clubs.
To me she is a middle aged woman who wears flowery
leggings and speaks in very soothing tones as though
she is your best friend. My Mum had one of Rosemary's
older ... ...smug and virtuous afterward.
Rosemary is joined by 4 women who do the workout
behind her. These are ordinary women who have all lost
weight through going to Rosemary's classes, and they
all work out at different levels. This is good because
if you are new to exercise you can follow the woman
working at the basic level, an if you are very fit
you can follow the advanced women. As the video goes
on, Rosemary introduces all of the women and ...
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Queen of fitness Review ofRosemary Conley's Ultimate Whole Body Workout (DVD)by
sophialouise
Advantages: Easy to do, even if you are new to exercise Disadvantages: Easy to not push yourself
...was advised to go for Rosemary Conley as she is gentle with the wrists!
There are two main work outs to choose from. One is a half hour aerobic workout. There is a long warm up and cool down, with plenty of jumping about in the middle! There are people working at different levels in the background. It is very easy to just stick with the level Rosemary works at, though. I am sure I could easily work harder as I do not feel exhauted at the end of ... ...managable for most people, and Rosemary gives tips for making some of the exercises easier for people who find them difficult.
There is also a chair exercises routine for people who find it difficult to stand or who will find exercising difficult. I haven't done this routine myself.
The music on the dvd is already quite dated, with hits from groups such as boyzone! but it is upbeat and fun to jump around to. I haven't got fed up with the music ...
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Advantages: Switch from beginner to advanced during a workout Disadvantages: Stretch durations don't match
...to try other DVDs).
Rosemary Conley is one of the best fitness instructors as she almost always explains the exercises in a way that makes them easy to follow. There are several different exercise levels demonstrated on the DVD and you can easily switch between them part way through the routine.
This DVD has a half hour aerobic routine and a half hour toning routine (there's also a chair workout for people with mobility difficulties, but I haven't ... ...it can be used by beginners - and, if you follow the advanced exercises, it's sufficiently strenuous that it'll maintain fitness levels for fitter people.
Hand held weights can be used for the toning workout and I find that this workout is a really good cool down after the aerobics.
I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to lose weight or just improve their fitness level. ...
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probably one of the best Review ofRosemary Conley's Ultimate Whole Body Workout (DVD)by
tracyjane71
Advantages: easy to follow and keep up with Disadvantages: only half of dvd is aerobic the rest is toning and stretching
...love it. I have several Rosemary Conley exercise dvds but this one is a favourite of mine. It is easy to follow. The pace is good and perfect for most fitness levels. There is also a chair workout for those less mobile. I would definately recommend this and hope to be seeing results for myself shortly. This DVD can also be found in a triple back which includes two other dvds. The music isn't bad either - mostly pop and dance(which isn't usually my ... ...if you own any other Rosemary Conley exercise dvds or have attended any classes, most of the moves are the same....the box steps, knees raises, walk forwards, step and reach, leg curls...no salsa in this one though!!! Repetitive yes....boring ...no!
There are five sections - running time 79mins(i don't do the chair workout but if i do all of the exercise sections you do about 50 mins total)
- introduction (the usual health tips etc)
- fat burning ...
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Advantages: Excellent aerobic workout Disadvantages: Not the easiest steps to follow
...I have a large collection of RosemaryConley videos and DVDs. I prefer her workouts to most others because the exercises are almost always well demonstrated and easy to follow.
This DVD was a bit of a surprise because it wasn't immediately easy to follow. The first time I tried the dance/workout my actions weren't even close to the motions Rosemary was performing - and the next 10 attempts weren't much better. But, as you've probably guessed from the fact that I didn't give up after a couple of attempts, the moves are fun and the DVD is entertaining enough to keep the motivation high even if you suffer from a bad case of two left feet.
The good thing is that even if you aren't getting the steps exactly correct you'll still be using up lots of energy, getting fitter and burning fat. My favourite aerobics DVD is the RosemaryConley...
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Plot: To get into shape follow three programmes which consist of an aerobic workout designed to burn fat and make you fitter, some body conditioning exercises to tone up those problem areas plus a chair workout for those with restricted mobility or who are able to take part in standing exercises.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): CINEMA CLUB; SONY DADC
Release date: 12/05/2003
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: CCD 9717
Barcode: 5014138297176
DVD Description
To get into shape follow three programmes which consist of an aerobic workout designed to burn fat and make you fitter, some body conditioning exercises to tone up those problem areas plus a chair workout for those with restricted mobility or who are able to take part in standing exercises.
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Main Language: English
Technical information
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital Mono
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital Mono English
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