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Are you getting your 3 a week?

Advantages: Good for those pushed for time; mostly well instructed
Disadvantages: Cardio Box difficult to follow initially; not really challenging enough

...fat through the whole routine. Davina has two trainers, husband and wife team Jackie and Mark Wren, and this section is lead by Jackie with Mark and Davina following. I really like workouts that involve weights so this gets the thumbs up from me, although when compared to the Super Sculpt workout on her later Superbody DVD it’s not as challenging. Jackie’s instruction is nice and clear here and she explains how things should feel as well as what ...
...The Core Stability section Davina describes as “working your insides” and is a Pilates style workout with lots of floor work which really works your abdominals. I really like Pilates and find that although it’s not a typical ‘drench yourself in sweat’ workout, the results you get from it are really good and give you a much leaner, more toned figure. This is lead again by Jackie. Instruction For those who find Davina a bit annoying then this is ...

bubblegum_princess 17.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Davina McCall - My Three 30 Minute Workouts (DVD)

Old but great workout

Advantages: can see quick results, tone up muscles and loose weight
Disadvantages: slightly out of date

...In these workouts Cindy Crawford shows exercises for all main muscle groups - arms, shoulders, chest - which is the part exercise programs usually pay little attention to, back, abs, legs. It combines aerobic and strength exercises so allows to tone up muscles and loose weight. Every workout starts with a warm-up routine, then proceeds to leg exercises, which are quite unusual and she uses chair for support for most of them, in the first workout ...
...a quite fast rhythm, however Cindy gives a little time to rest between repetitions so you can always adjust it for yourself and rest abit longer when you only start the program. Cindy is a great role model too. I have all her programs and when doing them regularly can definitely see results. Better than any other ones i have tried so far. ...

IrishaP 13.06.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Cindy Crawford - Shape Your Body Workout (DVD)

A lovely, well paced workout

Advantages: Well structured, calming, effective workout & no equipment required
Disadvantages: No reminders of breathing/posture for beginners

...I'd read a little about Darcey Bussell's DVD and from the reviews it seemed to be a good one. When I discovered that my friend had it, I asked very sweetly and she agreed to lend it to me so that I could see if it was the one and worth buying for myself. Darcey Bussell was a principal ballerina with The Royal Ballet until her retirement in June 2007. In the introduction to her DVD she says: "I have been doing [Pilates] enthusiastically for the ...
...from the picture provided, shows Darcey Bussell sitting upright. The text at the bottom says 'A practical introduction to the core programme'. The DVD itself is bright orange, very vibrant! There is also an introduction booklet, which gives a more detailed summary of what Pilates is, why Darcey recommends it and some basic advice. I would advise watching the DVD through once before you attempt any of the exercises, just so you get a feel for it ...

law3 16.02.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Darcey Bussel - Pilates For Life (DVD)

Hotpants Workout - It really works!

Advantages: good fun, dance routines make the sessions fly by!
Disadvantages: lots of stomach crunches towards the end ;-/

...off and throw it in the trash after watching just the introduction to this workout, yet my opinion was soon to change after getting over the initial annoyance of the backing music and the fact that I could never, EVER be as toned and beautiful as the dancers showing me the moves! This DVD provides an excellent workout, with the steps explained to you well, even if some of them take a little practice! I now use this routine as part of my daily work ...
...up a lot since beginning the workout a few months ago, it really does work- and you can feel the evidence of that after even one session! There is an excellent variety of slow, and fast paced routines and the warm down section in particular- although slightly grueling if you are not a fan of stomach crunches, certainly exercises your body in all the right places! Each routine on the DVD is designed for a different part of the body, and this is handy ...

techie_fairy 15.01.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Hotpants Workout (DVD)

Exercise i actually enjoyed....and will do again!

Advantages: Well presented, fun & effective exercise DVD-brilliant!
Disadvantages: None! I would recommend it to anyone.

...fantastic! Right from the start Davina is typically upbeat making it seem less like exercise and more of a laugh. It starts with the usual do's and don'ts of exercising during pregnancy but quickly gets into the warm up routine.Then its onto a low impact aerobics session followed by sets of toning exercises. Finishing with a gentle stretch and relaxation section. I am in the early stages (just 5 weeks) but i feel confident that even at 7/8 months ...
...the exercises. During each exercise Davina and her trainer Jackie advise what to do for a more gentle workout, so it really can be tailored to your needs and ability. Even the music is alright! I was really suprised to see that the DVD had been running for nearly 50 minutes and i felt as though i had just started... normally 3 minutes of exercise seems like 3 days! But in this instance the entire session was like having a giggle with a mate...sounds ...

KatieSCB 31.03.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Davina - My Pre And Post Natal Workouts (DVD)