Gilad: 15 Targeted Express Workouts
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Movie Reviews of Gilad: 15 Targeted Express Workouts
Movie Review: Good Job!
Summary: 4 Stars
Like other reviewers of Gilad's products, I was introduced to his no-frills aerobics workouts back in the nineties. I used to tape his "Bodies in Motion" and his sister's "Basic Training" workouts to use over the weekends. As my level of fitness improved, I moved on to other instructors. Then, life got more complicated. Knees became weaker and yoga replaced jogging and jumping. For quite a number of years my Gilad tapes laid in the back of my closet collecting dust. A couple of months ago, however, and while I was looking for a way to get some much needed aerobic conditioning without killing my knees, I rediscovered Gilad again.
Any time-deprived fan of Gilad will appreciate "Express Workouts." I certainly am. This 2-DVD set features 15 workouts that are under 10 minutes each. I can combine different segments to fit my schedule and to concentrate on the body parts I need to strengthen. DVD 1 features an 8-minute warm up and then individual segments meant to tone and work the back, chest, arms, shoulders, buns, hips and tights. You'll need a set of weights if you're doing DVD 1.
DVD 2 contains seven workouts. The first one, "Dynamic Moves" is a low impact workout. The moves (twists, squats, etc.) will certainly be familiar to those who have used other Gilad's DVDs. The second segment, "Strength & Balance" is a yoga-inspired workout. "Basic Cardio 1" is another low impact routine using grapevines, jump rope and boxing movements. "Cardio 2-Challenge" continues with the boxing and martial arts inspired movements. If you have done "Gilad's Elite Forces Fat Burning Workout," you should have no problem doing both cardio segments back to back. The fifth segment, "Compound Strength" combines lunges with biceps and triceps work. In the final two segments, "Core Foundations" and "Core Challenge," Gilad targets the abdominal area by doing crunches, roll ups and backstrokes.
As always, Gilad is excellent in his emphasis on form. What I miss from this DVD, however, was the synergy he and his exercise mates had in the earlier programs. It made those old "Bodies in Motion" workouts on the beach lively and full of fun to watch and follow. Still, I recommend "Express Workouts" to anybody who is starting a fitness program and to those who'd like to mix and customize their workouts to fit time availability, mood or need.
Movie Review: great workout
Summary: 5 Stars
This video really gives you a good workout, you can really feel it in the targeted areas! I can pick and choose what I want to work on for that day. I have acually made a daily schedule on a dry erase board but you can download one of his workout schedules for this dvd for free on his web site. I have had it a month and still have not done all the workouts. I like that all you need is 2 pairs of weights one light set and one heaver set and yourself not alot of extra things to buy like with other workout videos.Movie Review: Customize it!
Summary: 4 Stars
I tend not to rely too much on workout videos, but this one is getting a lot of use. First, you can hardly go wrong with Gilad. His knowledge, professionalism, and reassuring personality shine through the tv. "Express Workouts" is two discs with a collection of under ten-minute segments, each focusing on a different fitness component or muscle group. I really like being able to customize my own workouts, so this is perfect. You can do a ten minute segment if that's all the time you have, or you can combine several segments to your taste.
Some of the segments are ambiguously named, and the sequence seems a bit off. For instance, "Dynamic Moves" is a fast paced segment of oppositional movements which I think is better described as cardio, but there's an isometric segment in between it and the other two cardio segments. However, once you have viewed all the parts and have gotten a good feel for them, this inconsistency is easily overcome by merely forwarding the dvd to the part you want. Recommended.
I'd like to add a plea to Gilad and all fitness video producers. I want captions! I like to listen to my own music, and captions would be an enormous help.
Movie Review: Great workout video!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love Gilad. These workouts are quick & effective. I tend to be pressed for time many days and don't often have 30 minutes or more to workout. The cardio workouts (9 minutes each) WILL leave you sweating. This is great for days when you want to get something in, but just don't have the time. I highly recommend! Movie Review: Excellent product
Summary: 5 Stars
This dvd set is just what I needed to begin and maintain a convenient, flexible exercise program in my own home. There is something for everyone who is either at a beginning or intermediate level. The programs can be used in any combination that one requires. Being a 55 year old beginner, I am using Warm Up, Cardio Basic, Dynamic Moves, and Core Foundations for a great 30 minute workout every day.
There are a few speaking and action mistakes (for you perfectionists out there) but nothing that detracts from the effectiveness of the segments included on the dvds. Since they were taped live on location, these little blips seem quite natural.
I highly recommend this product.
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