10 Minute Solution Carb and Calorie Burner

10 Minute Solution Carb and Calorie Burner

Want to burn carbs but no time to exercise? We have the solution for you - the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least 10 minutes in their day and we’ve developed five super effective, carb-blasting workouts, each only 10 minutes. Instructor Michelle Dozois has designed the segments so that you can utilize each individually, or mix and match the sets to create a completely custom workout. Or you can put all five sets together for an incredible 50-minute carb burning bonanza.

SLOW and STEADY BURN This is cardio at its best - easy-to-follow-, fun and effective! By keeping your heartrate and exertion level at an elevated, yet comfortable pace for the entire 10 minutes, you’ll blast away carbs and feel great.

CARB KILLER Using kickboxing moves to knock-out extra carbs and calories, this routine really maximizes your weight loss efforts. Don’t worry if you’re not a seasoned kickboxer…the moves are easy-to-follow and inspiring!

POWER BLAST Get ready for a high energy, high power workout! This segment uses explosive yet controlled movements to really rev up your body’s carb-burning engine. Feel the power…Feel the burn!

INTERVAL BURN It’s back to basics with this 10 Minute segment. No nonsense, boot camp-inspired exercises are used to increase your muscular endurance and strength. You’ll take your heartrate up and down throughout several intervals - a proven technique to really demolish those carbs and calories.

METABOLISM BOOSTER This unique segment will keep you burning carbs and calories long AFTER your workout is over! The secret is incorporating weights. By using light hand weights, you’ll build lean muscle to increase your metabolism and burn more carbs, faster than ever before.

BONUS CARB CONVERSION CHART INSIDE This effective “cheat sheet” outlines the 10 Minute workout you need to do to burn off the carbs in everyday food items like bread, chips, pasta and even chocolate! Author and Nutrition expert, Cindy Whitmarsh of “Ultrafit Nutrition Systems”, also gives 5 super effective tips on how to stave off carb cravings, AND 10 totally simple substitutions to replace “bad” carbs in your diet with good carbs - without compromising flavor!

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars After a couple of years, and it is still my favorite workout
This was the first 10-solution DVD I purchased. After this DVD I was hooked on the 10 minute solution series. I love being able to arrange my own workout. But this particular DVD is great, and even several years after purchasing this DVD, this is still my favorite workout.

4 Stars Enjoyable, easy, classic aerobics
I’d recommend this for people who don’t want to spend a lot of time learning fancy footwork. I usually do dance videos, so I put this in when I need something that I don’t have to think too hard about. Would be nice if there were some other people in the room with the instructor in the video! Overall, I recommend this video.

5 Stars I really enjoy this DVD for quick Cardio
I love the 10 minute solution DVD’s and this one is great when you just want a quick burst of cardio.

I like to choose workouts with familiar instructors so I know what to expect. Michelle is a great instructor. I remember her from some of the “…of steel” series. She did Hips and Thighs of Steel 2000 (although her last name was Nevidomsky back then) with Tracy York and Leisa Hart. It’s nice to see she’s still around and still doing a great job!

5 Stars I love this dvd
This dvd is great. The pace is a little fast but you get use to it quickly. The moves are really cool, and the way you can pick the sequence the different workouts play in is also neat. She uses a lot of different kinds of moves, my favorite is the kick boxing one. Overall it’s a very good dvd and I highly recommend it.

5 Stars 10 minute carb solution
great solution for my need to get a workout in a short period of time

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Kundalini Yoga A Journey through the Chakras

Kundalini Yoga A Journey through the Chakras

The chakra system represents the complete spectrum of the human experience. Through Kundalini Yoga’s special blend of breathing, movement, stretching, meditation, and chanting, you’ll shine like the sun!
This comprehensive, 90 min. complete body/mind/spirit workout offers exercises and meditative techniques for each of these energy centers, as well as, inspired commentary to help assess where your blocks are and how to transform them. For instance, the Navel Center or Manipura Chakra (Wheel of Many Jewels) supplies energy which helps us sustain intent. The Heart Center or Anahata Chakra relates to compassion, expanded horizons, and going beyond, as in put your heart into it.
This DVD is for all levels and conveniently chaptered to help you vary your workout or focus on those segments most relevant to the issues pending in your life. Modifications are given so that everyone can always participate. Long time yogis will find much new material to add to their yoga repertoire. This DVD also features great music by Tom Carden.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Kundalini Yoga- A Journey through the Chakras
I have been using this DVD for several weeks now, and love it. The exercises are simple enough and explained well so that anyone can do them, from a beginner to experienced yoga, (I have been practicing yoga for about 40 years)I have been going back an forth with kundalini yoga for about 5 years and have decided to get serious about it, this DVD is a good place to start. I find the exercises raise my energy, and I am noticing that I am going through my days with more energy, I handle stress better ( work in a nursing home for the elderly), am happier and I sleep better. I work an eight hour job where I am moving constantly, in other words I don’t sit at a desk, like most people I don’t have hours to do yoga every day, I like how the CD is divided into thirty minute sections, or you can do the full hour on days that you have more time, I also like that they explain why you are doing each asana, meditation, bandh, mantra, breathing and mudra, I like to know what and why I am doing something, I feel that in knowing, your thoughts also create energy and can have a fuller impact on what you are working on, such as each chakra or chakras, and moving the energy up the spine etc. I also love the meditations at the end. To me Ana Brett and Ravi Singh did a nice job putting this DVD together, it flows nicely.

5 Stars fill your body with your own light & power
This DVD is so amazing. It is difficult to do if you have never worked with breath or muscle isolation, HOWEVER, if you want the experience of feeling your body fill with the kundalini energy, this is for you! I do it once a week and am hoping to work up to more. Beginners should get a beginner yoga program to loosen up the body and learn breath work first. Start slow with this DVD. Stick with it and you will fill the power that is within your own body! It is truly amazing!

5 Stars What a Journey?
This journey was such an inpirational one. Not only do you get a great workout but along the way you learn about each chakra and its purpose.

One of my favorite poses is Tree pose, I feel grounded yet relaxed.

This is great for beginners and the advanced yogi.

Ana and Ravi are so inspirational and so giving by creating these workouts for everyone. Everyday I wake up looking forward to spending my first hour + with them. Sat Nam

5 Stars If you really want to get in touch with kundalini energy this DVD is it!
I was really surprised with how I felt after finishing this DVD for the first time–my mind felt clear and balanced. I was having some difficulties before with visualizing my 6th and 7th chakra colors, but after doing this workout twice I don’t have that issue anymore. This is a really wonderful approach to balancing chakras and your life. In comparison to some other Ravi and Ana’s DVD’s that I have I would say this one has a moderate level of physical activity and more complex breathing and energy moving exercises then other newer DVD’s that they have. Even though it is one of their earlier DVD’s–it is certainly a “must have”. I absolutely love it!!

5 Stars A REAL JOURNEY
THIS ONE, WITH INVIGORATING EXERCISES AND MEDITATIONS, SENT ME ON A VERY INTERESTING INNER JOURNEY. VERY INTROSPECTIVE AND GOOD WORKOUT TOO.

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Beyond Basic Yoga for Dummies

Beyond Basic Yoga for Dummies

beyond basic yoga for dummies is the next step for anyone who enjoyed basic yoga for dummies & is ready to enhance their practice with more postures that pick up the pace. Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 09/24/2002 Starring: Sara Ivanhoe Run time: 73 minutes

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great Yoga Workout
This is a great yoga workout for advanced beginners and for intermediates. Sara Ivanhoe gives clear directions and makes the workout fun even with repeated viewings.

4 Stars Great for beginners…. VERY BASIC
This is a good DVD if you have NEVER EVER done Yoga before. It is very basic but informative. If you have basic knowledge of yoga, I would go for the intermediated dvd. But, like I said, if you have no knowledge whatsoever, this is a great dvd.

2 Stars I’m a beginner but way past this..
I love Sara Ivanhoe and own some and have rented some of her other dvd’s. I was real excited to get this dvd and learn some new great poses. I have just started doing Yoga and I already knew 11 of the 12 poses. I can not believe that I already knew them because they are such simple ones and this is “beyond basic”. It is very clear and it is nice that is shows you what you could be doing wrong but I assumed I would learn the new poses in a flowing sequence. You just learn them and then hold them for 6 breaths and it’s over. It is very easy to do and you could probably skip the first one. Her Crunch dvd’s and 20 min workouts are better. I love the 20 min workouts.

5 Stars Yoga Postures for Strength and Flexibility
Sara Ivanhoe’s nurturing teaching style makes her workouts perfect for beginners, but even if you are intermediate, she still knows how to present challenging postures in a way that makes you want to try them. This workout begins with a series of stretches to warm up the upper body, but you may want to walk for 20-30 minutes or do some aerobics to warm up the muscles. I found that without the walking or biking, I was not as flexible.

“The Daily Dozen” exercises are a little more challenging than the first DVD and I was actually surprised at two of the exercises because they almost seemed advanced. It was more the length of time you are required to hold the posture that seems to make them go beyond intermediate. Upward Dog is surprisingly challenging when held for six breaths. Normally I’ve tried this in a vinyasa style workout with flowing postures. When you take each posture and focus your attention for six breaths, this becomes a test of patience and endurance. The postures include:

Chair

Warrior

Triangle

Wide Leg Standing Forward Bend

Low Lunge Twist

Upward Facing Dog

Dolphin

Cow - I had never seen this exercise before! Total challenge!

Wide Leg Seated Forward Bend

Reclined Butterfly

Supine Twist

Final Relaxation

I really loved “Dolphin” which is like Downward dog with your arms bent and your head almost on the floor. It tests your upper body strength and balance, but feels great once you are done with the breathing exercises. Each posture presents a physical and psychological challenge which makes them even more fun.

“Cow” felt very much like an advanced exercise, mostly because of the flexibility required to even get into the posture. I literally sat there laughing when I realized there was no way my legs would “pretzel” the way the exercise required. So, you may just want to adapt that one for beginner/intermediate and it still seems to have the desired effect. Beginners will find some of the exercises to be more intermediate, and intermediate practitioners may find this workout great for developing patience.

For some reason, which I can’t explain, Sara Ivanhoe’s workouts leave me feeling more centered, balanced and generally happy and peaceful. It is as if the world spins a little more smoothly after the workout. A meditation session is also offered and Sara Ivanhoe teaches you a new mudra. I can also highly recommend her Candlelight Yoga workout and all of her 20-minute Makeovers.

Items needed: Yoga Mat

~The Rebecca Review

3 Stars A little disappointed…
I bought the First DVD, Yoga for Dummies. It was great because it had a section where she showed you each pose and then she actually gave you a full routine that you could practice to. This DVD only gives the instructional part but there is no routine to follow. And I agree with the other reviews…the pop-ups are beyond annoying. I do not think these existed on the first DVD and I am not quite sure why they were added. I like Candle Light Yoga and Crunch Fat Burning with Sara but I would not recommend this DVD due to the fact that it is basically instructional with no practice routine to go with the instructional.

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Power Body Kettlebell Bootcamp with Angie Miller kettle bell

Power Body Kettlebell Bootcamp with Angie Miller kettle bell

Blast calories, build endurance and optimize your workout time…welcome to Power Body Kettle bell Bootcamp! You will experience an amazing cardiovascular and strength training workout using one of the most popular fitness tools today the kettlebell. It is a versatile piece of fitness equipment for all-over body conditioning, strength and power training, and endurance building. This workout is designed to have a quick learning curve while burning maximum calories. The key to getting the most out of this workout is to learn how to do the exercises properly and safely by following instructor Angie Miller in the easy-to-learn tutorial. Practice the exercises until you are comfortable and confident in all the movements and be patient. You’ll boost your metabolism and burn fat, even while you’re practicing. Power Body Kettlebell Bootcamp is designed for all fitness levels Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Throughout the workout, Angie uses a 15 pound kettlebell. If you’re just beginning you may want to begin with ten pounds and as you progress, you can increase the weight of your kettlebell. This will allow you to experience continued improvement in your strength and overall fitness level. There is also a modifier who will show variations to the exercises that might require more flexibility, balance, or strength. Whether you’re an advanced or beginning kettlebell exerciser, you will find Power Body Kettlebell Bootcamp refreshing, challenging, and heart pumping!

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Really enjoyed it
Looked good and love kettlebells so I tried it…glad I did. Very well done and nice easy instruction.

5 Stars Great introduction to kettlebells
I must admit that I bought this workout because I was looking for more traditional kettlebell training. My only experience up to this point was Kettlenetics, which is a good workout, but it’s a fusion workout. I was slightly disappointed by the fact that the ab work here did not include Russian Get-Ups, which I have become very good at…. Overall, it’s a solid workout, no fusion involved. I really liked the fact that the DVD is broken down into 10 minute segments, which makes it a good “I’m in a time crunch” option. I am currently using an 8 pound kettlebell, and have just purchased a 10 pound because the 8 pound is no longer challenging. If you are looking for a good introduction into kettlebells, this DVD will be a great investment!

5 Stars Great DVD!
This is a great DVD and Angie Miller really knows her stuff. My wife and I both use this workout and we both love it. It’s good for all levels and is shot very well. Many fitness DVDs look like they were shot by a kid, but this one is pro level all the way. Some may not care about that, but I do. I like quality. One DVD, good for all levels? That’s a deal. YOu won’t go wrong with this one.

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Jennifer Giannis Fusion Pilates for Post Pregnancy and C Section Recovery

Jennifer Giannis Fusion Pilates for Post Pregnancy and C Section Recovery

Get back into shape after pregnancy! Real Hospital Footage First Six Weeks Plan

A MUST for getting back your pre-pregnant body. Includes real footage of Jennifer immediately after her C-Section offering tips on what to expect and how to care for yourself during your hospital stay.

Also includes a SAFE First Six Weeks Exercise Plan, which will gently prepare you for Jennifer’s Main Post Pregnancy Workout.

This unique and inspiring workout: • Includes a First Six Weeks Exercise Plan, safe to perform whether your delivery was vaginal, c-section or even if you have a diastis recti • Includes Jennifer’s Main Post Pregnancy Workout that strengthens all the core muscles to get you back into shape after pregnancy, FAST! • Includes yoga-infused pilates as well as low-impact cardio to shape and tone

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Diastis Recti
If you have diastis recti (separated stomach muscles during and after pregnancy), then make sure you follow a work-out program that is customized for your condition - otherwise that gap could get wider and you will lose even more core strength. A more challenging workout will defeat the purpose. Before you sign up for a fitness class, check to make sure the instructor knows what diastis recti is and find out how to modify exercises. Some hospitals offer programs for women with this condition, or go to a yoga centre that offers a restorative class that is gentle and focuses on building core strength safely. Yes, you may feel as though you aren’t working very hard, but the gains are tremendous when you are gentle with it. I would imagine it is the same for some women who have had c-sections. I truly believe that every new mom with diastis should see a physical therapist or specialist for an assessment in the first month post-partum.

4 Stars Good, but not very satisfying
This video is pretty good in the sense that you really feel like she knows what you’re going through since she had her own C-section and you see her in the hospital. The post 6 week routine is pretty relaxing, easy to follow and you can easily find the props in your home. The only thing I didn’t like about it was that I didn’t really feel like I got a good workout OR a good stretch, which I would have liked. I’m pretty average when it comes to being in shape and just had my second c-section, but I just didn’t feel afterward like I had accomplished much after this workout. It may be just that I’m impatient, but I would have liked to feel a little burn or a little sore the next day, but I haven’t felt a thing. I know the point isn’t to hurt yourself, but you would like to think that you are burning some calories and building some muscle after having a baby and I just didn’t feel like the workout pushed me very hard.

5 Stars Great workout–post partum and otherwise
I exercised through my pregnancy and was eager to start up again but was cautious because of the 6-week rule. This DVD was a great beginning in that phase and beyond. It would have been nice to have seen the DVD even before I went to the hospital since the instructor shows some simple things you can do while in the bed. The bed exercises would have been great just to start stretching out and feeling less like an invalid.

I’ve started the post-6-week workout and it is great. To be honest, since I’ve done pilates before pregnancy and exercised regularly throughout, I thought it would be an easy workout. It is not, though it is low-impact and sensitive to the post-pregnancy physical state.

All in all a great purchase. Highly recommended.

4 Stars Good basic work out
First, let me preface this review with the fact that I didn’t workout regularly pre-pregnancy. I’ve been blessed genetically, and that combined with a crazy schedule and, admittedly, plain laziness, I rarely found time for exercise except for a pilates class a few times a month. Also, I ordered this dvd after I gave birth and it was delivered after my doctor released me for exercise at 6 wks so I didn’t get to use the exercises she demonstrates in the hospital. However, I’ve used the main work out and found that it is generally good overall. It helps if you have experience with some basic dance moves (she incorporates basic ballet moves in the work out)so you understand the form/balance, as well as some basic pilates, for the same reason. I don’t feel she does a really good job of explaining the neutral spine, and, for the benefit of beginners, it would help if she demonstrated modified versions of some of the movements. For example, the pilates roll down/roll up can be very challenging, and requires a lot of stomach strength that tends to be lacking after pregnancy, let alone a c-section - there are modified ways of performing this exercise, as I learned in past pilates classes, that helps develop stomach strength without risk of injury, etc.

I would not recommend this work out for someone who considers themselves advanced as far as exercising goes. It isn’t likely to be a challenge, but may still be a good resource for exercise suggestions while still in the hospital/immediately following birth. I would recommend it to anyone who is a beginner (as long as you have some basic pilates knowledge, as I mentioned before) to someone intermediately skilled. The workout was quite challenging to me when I first started it about 6 wks ago but since then I’ve mixed up my routine to include other forms of exercise; now it still provides a good, somewhat challenging workout without being too boring. It has definitely contributed to getting me back into my pre-baby wardrobe.

Also, check out the book “Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby” by Caroline Creager. This is a GREAT book. I found the information contained within to be very thorough and helpful. It includes information for exercising following either c-section or vaginal delivery.

5 Stars great one
WOW. It is amazing to see the footage of Jennifer right after her C section in the hospital and then see the change in her body just a few months later. It is really encouraging. Pretty brave of her to let the camera roll in the hospital right after giving birth! (brave, and really helpful…)

I love the beginning of the tape . Both the hospital tips and the first six week exercises. I was so lucky to have this dvd before I gave birth. So I was prepared!! I went to the hospital knowing the exercises I could and should do during my stay. After I returned home I was able to do all the gentle and effective exercises in this workout’s 1st 6 wk plan right away!!

And the main workout is incredible. In 4 and half months I really feel like I’ve gotten my pre pregnant body back without killing myself. I feel healthy and strong!!! Highly recommend this dvd…

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