Kathy Smith: Lift Weights to Lose Weight, Vol. 1 - 2
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DVD Cover Information
Artist: Kathy SmithBrand: Lions Gate
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-09-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Lions Gate
Movie Reviews of Kathy Smith: Lift Weights to Lose Weight, Vol. 1 - 2
Movie Review: Great strength training, not as high of caloric burn as another strength dvd by Kathy but this one offers more moves
Summary: 5 Stars
One of my favorite fitness dvds is "Build Muscle, Shrink Fat" by Kathy. While this one was very similar, it didn't burn as many calories as that dvd.
And, quite frankly they were a bit TOO similar in the moves to need both. So while this is a FANTASTIC strength dvd, the other one kept my heart in the target heart rate zone but offered only one dvd where this one contains a set of two so you get more with it. So you decide what you need...
First, I'll note that, although I own several of Kathy Smith's dvds I am not biased towards her...I've given one or two of them just one star before when the cueing is bad.
That said, this one is a real winner!
How I measure caloric burn:
First, let me add that I wear a bodybugg to monitor my daily caloric expenditure. I say this only so you'll know what I note is based upon scientific measurement, rather than simply perceived exertion. It can also monitor calories burned per minute and just during a workout so I have great measurement in how a fitness dvd does, regardless of whether I feel I'm burning a lot or not. And I've amassed a large fitness dvd library over the years because I workout to them 6 days a week so I have a few to compare it to...
Caloric burn:
okay, so that said, I've learned that most dvds will fall into cardio dvds which tend to burn more calories as you do them and strength dvds which burn less during the workout but helps to continue burning more throughout the rest of the day and develps muscle which also raises metabolism. I have a much harder time finding a dvd that does both. One of the Crunch dvds does this and the Biggest Loser dvds are all pretty good at it as well. This one burns more calories than many strength dvds but isn't too high up there. Her "burn muscle shrink fat" burns almost twice as many in the same amount of time while still getting great strength training.
Cueing:
Excellent. In some dvds Kathy can trip me up BADLY but this one is excellent and very easy to follow along to in spite of it being fast paced and full of energy.
Toning:
Full body workout, but it's broken up into doing a upper body, lower body, and core. You can choose one or mix them up.
Cardio:
This one is primarily strength and my heart rate was elevated, though not as high as some.
Equipment: You'll see her use a weight bench but you don't need it. On some of her moves she just sits on it and does bicept curls etc. You'll actually get great results if you stand and do these...you can lean and do them like other fitness dvds show. As far as laying down on the bench, you can do that on the floor or across a step. You can also use a bosu. (half ball) so no weight bench is needed. You will need hand weights. I use 6-7 pounds the whole time even though she suggests light, med, and heavy. If you find a good weight for you, you really don't need to swap out IMHO.
Instruction: Good instruction and advice on workout out safely and for the best effect.
Energy: good but not with some of the "wooop! "yeahs!" that Kathy has in some dvds that get a tad overdone and irritating at times...this one is upbeat without the silly screaming of the background exercisers that she has in some of her dvds...BUT...it seemed rather odd that she actually howled like a coyote several times in this one. I am not sure why but I think it scared my cat.
Muscle Toning: She REALLY hits the important zones on a woman's body on this one, including great targeting in the upper body not only to the arms but to the muscles that lift your chest. Your lower body moves are great on the glutes and hips and the abs moves are very effective. You will get a very thorough workout with this and tone up in the areas of most importance.
Conclusion: For the price, getting 2 full fitness dvds is great. I still prefer her "Build Muscle, Shrink Fat" for strength training since it has a higher fat burn during the strength training according to my bodybugg measurement of caloric burn...BUT...that said, this will offer you MORE of her strength moves on the two dvds so if you want a limited fitness library you do get more bang for your buck on this one to get your strength training in without boredom. A great dvd.
Summary of Kathy Smith: Lift Weights to Lose Weight, Vol. 1 - 2
Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 09/16/2008 Run time: 120 minutes Rating: NrSimilar DVD Movies
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