Kathy Smith - Timesaver - Lift Weights to Lose Weight
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DVD Cover Information
Actor: Kathy SmithDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-05-09
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Goldhill Home Media
Movie Reviews of Kathy Smith - Timesaver - Lift Weights to Lose Weight
Movie Review: Excellent toning for upper and lower body, with options to prevent plateaus
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this DVD with the goal to increase my toning options - previous to this I only had Denise Austin's "Shrink Your Female Fat Zones", and this worked all sections of the body rather than having dedicated body part workouts.
I was pleased that this DVD comes equipped with individual workouts for the upper and lower body, and a short but effective abdominal routine.
Here's what you get:
1. 20min Upper Body Routine
2. 20min Lower Body Routine
3. 7min Abdominal & Back Routine
4. Some random babbling about improving posture
20MIN UPPER BODY ROUTINE - Being familiar with bicep curls, tricep extensions, lat pullovers, bench presses, overhead presses and in general all of the standard exercises that come with upper body strength training, I did wonder whether this workout would be challenging. I was pleased and not pleased at the same time to find that Kathy ensured enough variations and tweaks to work the muscle to the point of failure - pleased that my money had not been wasted, but not pleased because my arms are sore and useless the next day! Kathy demonstrates how to perform the exercises with proper form and maximum effectiveness, which is refreshing compared to Denise Austin - whom you often have to rely on the other exercisers to demonstrate how to perform the exercises safely. Kathy uses a bench in this workout, but you can easily substitute a chair or a stability ball to complete the workout just as effectively.
20MIN LOWER BODY ROUTINE - This might be difficult for those with knee problems, as Kathy relies heavily on squats and lunges, and while these are the most effective way to tone the lower body, they may not be in reach of everyone, so Pilates might be a better option for people with injuries. There are some glute exercises that require you to lean on a chair on your elbows, and I personally find this uncomfortable, and end up focusing more on my discomfort than on the exercise itself - so I use the kitchen bench or the dressing table to lean on instead.
7MIN ABDOMINAL AND BACK ROUTINE - 7 minutes, sure it isn't long, but its enough time to work your abdominals properly. Though for people who have problems doing situps/crunches, this might be a problem. At the moment I cannot do a situp properly, but even then I get a good enough workout from this short segment, but for others who are in a more severe state, you might want to consider the "Winsor Pilates Ab Power Sculpting with Resistence" routine, which provides modifiers for those with back & neck problems whilst still giving your abdominals a good working over in 15mins. Nonetheless, for those who can do a decent stomach crunch, this is effective and good value for 7 minutes of your day.
Kathy Smith has included the use of what she calls a 'dual track system' to give its users the option to work out with either lighter weights with more reptitions, or heavier weights with fewer repitions. Really, all the dual track system is is a series of on screen prompts to either pick up or put down weights and stretch out the muscle you are working. This way, rather than having different beginner/advanced routines, you have a single routine that you tweak depending on your preference for lighter/heavier weights.
Kathy is vibrant, charismatic and encouraging, without being too girly or mushy; though some people may find her suburban perkiness a tad annoying. I find it quite difficult to believe that people would find her personality to be such that it put them off the workout altogether - as per Denise Austin's workouts, where sometimes her mannerisms simply cannot be compromised; "Tight tushies! Flat Tummies! No more jigglies!" - Kathy has no 'catch phrases' as such, but does sometimes let out a "OooOoooooWWWWWWW!" as a representation of how the muscles are being worked. However, while I don't find her personality annoying, she certainly does quite a bit of shouting even though she has a microphone. This doesn't bother me, since I turn the volume down a bit, and I really am surprised that other people find it that big of a deal.
Be warned though, I started this workout only after being able to do the "Shrink Your Female Fat Zones" toning workout, and the other 10 minute toning segments on Denise Austin's "Get Fit Fast", "Personal Training System" and "Power Zone: Ultimate Metabolism Boosting", which I believe are better for beginners. Someone who is just starting a toning routine will find the speed of the reps on this workout difficult, and the other toning workouts I mentioned (while there are probably others who could recommend others) encompass the needs of a beginner.
Another thing, this DVD does not come with a warmup, although Kathy advises that you do one. In her second LWTLW DVD, Kathy does include a separate warmup, so I guess someone is listening! Just go for a brisk walk for a few minutes beforehand - or if you have a 5min warmup from another DVD, then do that first, don't go doing this DVD cold.
Summary:
* Not for beginners.
* Good exercises for upper, lower and abdominal regions of the body
* KATHY YELLS QUITE LOUDLY but all you need to do is turn the volume down a bit.
* You need to warm yourself up.
Enjoy!
Summary of Kathy Smith - Timesaver - Lift Weights to Lose Weight
Timesaver Lift Weight to Lose Weight includes two highly efficient 20-minute workout routines, one focusing on the upper body; the other on the lower body. The unique Dual Track System enables you to alternate high and low resistance to gain strength and avoid workout plateaus, and can be easily combined for an amazing total body routine. Perfect for all fitness levels. Lifting weights adds lean muscle required to increase metabolism and helps burn calories. It also increases bone density to improve posture and prevent osteoporosis. Bonus workouts include Fabulous Abs and Stronger Back plus Kathy?s tips on "Looking Thinner with Great Posture."Similar DVD Movies
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