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Movie Reviews of Crunch: Total Resculpt Dvd
Movie Review: Love It!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is so great for upper & lower body toning. The instructor is very motivating and fun! It's mostly weights... which is nice!Movie Review: Great toning workout...
Summary: 4 Stars
Total Resculpt is a 45 minute workout split into a lower body and upper body sections, each about 20 minutes long containing their own warmup and stretch. Kendell Hogan leads the workout, he is joined by 7 young gals all who are in great shape.
The lower body section is first, you start with a simple and fun warmup and then you will start "chiseling" your lower body with plie squats, there are variations in the count, starting with 2-2 then going into singles, later adding front deltoid raises. You will finish out with a set of 3 down 1 up, then holding at the bottom. Next are static lunges, you will do single count lunges then you will hold at the bottom and pulse, then finish out with a hold. I used much lighter weights than I normally use and was surprised at how much I felt this, I expected it to be much easier. Static lunges are repeated on the other side before going into reverse lunges. You will do reverse lunges on each side, then you repeat but add a knee lift at the top. Following this are standing leg extensions while holding the arms out to the side holding light weights, this too was pretty challenging as I used 5 lb weights for these. After these you will combine all three elements, reverse lunge adding a knee lift then extending the leg, alternating legs. Finishing out the lower body segment are stiff legged dead lifts, again starting in a 2-2 count then single count. Then you will do side leg lifts, this time you are holding your arms out in front of you. You will do these on each side, before combining them with the stiff legged dead lifts. A brief stretch follows the lower body work.
Upper body is next and it's covered well. Again you start with a brief warmup, lots of fun though. You will start with back work, a variation of a rear deltoid raise with the feet staggered, you will start with a slow count before going to tempo. Then you will do double arm rows, repeat the rear deltoid series, then you will alternate the double arm rows before finishing out with one arm rows on each side. Biceps and shoulders are next, starting with hammer curls for the biceps, you will start with both arms then alternate, then repeat. Then you will work the shoulders with side lateral raises, one side at a time starting with a slower count, then going to tempo. Back to biceps, this time you will do angled curls with palms up. You will start by going only halfway down for a set, then you will start at the bottom and come up halfway, then you will combine both of them. Then you finish the segment with front deltoid raises, alternating arms then adding a cross and a small side step. Triceps are next, you will start with double arm kickbacks, then alternate the arms, then repeat the two. Then you do a set of french presses before going back to kickbacks, this time one arm at a time, then you will do one more set of french presses.
To finish out the upper body section you will work shoulders again, starting with upright rows, then overhead presses, and rear deltoid raises, before combining all three. Then you will move the floor for chest work, starting with pushups, then you will do pec flies, you will do a set with both arms then just one arms at a time which was pretty challenging. Then you will finish out with a set of bench presses, later slightly crossing at the wrist for a little added challenge. A short stretch follows.
I liked this workout more than I thought I would. Kendell and his crew used one pair of light weights for this workout, light weights are definitely appropriate and recommended here as a lot of the moves are done in combination or one arm at a time to make it tougher. I used anywhere from 3-8 weights and I felt that I got a good workout. You won't get big muscles here, definitely a toning and sculpting workout, but a good one. Lots of interesting moves to change things up from a traditional weight training routine. I think that all levels would be suitable for this workout, as long as one is somewhat familiar with the different toning exercises. Kendell Hogan is a pleasant instructor who is encouraging and seem to be having a good time, he does a nice job here. Overall, a solid workout by Crunch, good one to choose if you are looking to tone up.
Movie Review: Good for toning
Summary: 4 Stars
I was introduced to Kendall Hogan via Fit Tv. I love all of his All-Star Workout episodes they play, I believe there are 3 total. This DVD is the same enthusiastic Kendall Hogan that I loved from FitTV, but it lacked some of the cardio that I like in his other workouts I've done. When I do this workout I usually hit the treadmill for 15-20 first to get in the cardio that I want. With that said my husband really liked it b/c of the ease of the short cardio circuits he does and the great upper body workout. I agree that the toning when done with appropriate weights for your ability you can really feel the workout. They suggest one set of weights, but I use 2 sets (3's and 5's...a few moves I even use 10's- but my goal is always more reps than weight). From a male perspective my husband uses 15- 30lb weights and really likes the 45mins+ workout.
Overall, I think you'll enjoy this workout if you are looking for a toning routine.
Movie Review: Good Basic Workout
Summary: 4 Stars
I thought this was a great intermediate workout. Kendall is energetic and cues well. Both sections have a short warm-up and very short cool down. The lower body section is all standing exercises. You'll hold dumbells while you do lunges, squats and leg lifts. Kendall makes it interesting by changing the tempo and doing different variations so it's not just boring squats and lunges. The upper body section starts with standing exercises for the back, shoulders and arms. Then you'll do a few push ups and hit the floor for chest flies. Even though it's only 20 min., Kendall covers all areas well. You move back and forth between muscle groups to keep it interesting. Kendall moves fast enough to keep you from getting bored; but doesn't move too fast. You can change weights if you need to. I felt challenged using 5 and 8lb. weights. Advanced exercisers could use this for light days.Movie Review: quick and effecient
Summary: 4 Stars
Being a former aerobics instructor and fitness trainer not to mention video production person, I'm a tough sell on dvd's... I have to day this one is very good on all levels.
For a good, compact and effective sculpting workout, all the bases are covered efficiently for both the upper and lower body workout. The dvd is divided into separate sections so that the workout can be broken down into two parts. Both are clear and concise, easy to follow, fun and a decent workout for beginners and intermediates. For advanced exercisers, it offers a nice "easy-day" workout for a day you just can't make it to the gym. The dvd quality is good and the music is pretty good as well