Get Ripped! with Jari Love Reviews

• Fun endurance workout...

  
  By ATKVDKXO3Q6ZM on 2005-12-18
  This is the only video that I have by Jari Love, but it's a great one. Ripped is an hi-rep lighter weight endurance workout that runs just under and hour. It is quite similar to the Bodypump workout or classes, which I personally have never seen but have heard they are alike. Jari is exercising along with 3 other exercisers which she refers to as the "Rippers". You will need weights, dumbells and/or barbell, a step or a bench you will need for some of the seated exercises (they use the bench for the lying exercises but I just lie on the floor), a mat if you don't have carpet and Jari also recommends a heart rate monitor. The setting is a bit dark and somewhat plain but didn't bother me. The music is decent, techno would be the best way to describe it.
  
  The warmup I found a little odd, not really your typical warm up, you just grab some weights and go from the start. You do some shoulder rolls while holding a barbell or weights, and then you will so some deadlifts, rows, deadrows, bicep curls, overhead presses and squats. These are all moves you will see in the workout but the weight should be much lighter than what you would normally use.
  
  Then it's on to the workout, Jari tells you what exercise is coming so you can prepare. They also display each exercisers "personal weight load" which I really liked, it gives you an idea of what weights to use which I found very helpful. You start out with squats, a pretty long set with varied counts, 4-4, 3-1. 2-2 and single count. After these you will do a brief set of plie squats before finishing out with another brief set of traditional squats. Chest work is next you will do a short set of pushups, followed by bench presses again with varied counts. Next are pullovers where just one dumbell is used, I usually think these are pretty easy especially in a workout like this where lighter weight is encouraged. My arms were on fire! Pullovers also target the triceps and that is where I really felt this one. Following pullovers is lying triceps extensions to fry the triceps a little more, then you will move into a close grip bench presses that also work the triceps. Towards the end of this set Jari will combine the two exercises.
  
  Floor leg work is next, inner thighs are worked first with leg lifts, then you will work the outer thighs with more leg lifts, then knee ins with some pulses. Ankle weights can be used here or a dumbell for a little extra challenge. Then you will move onto deadlifts and rows. You will start with deadlifts, then rows, then you will combine the two for a deadrow where you will bend at the hips then row. Next are lunges, where you will step back and then lunge down and return to standing. I modified this one just a bit by doing a static lunge in a 2-2 count which I liked better and I will still on pace with Jari and friends.
  
  You will finish out with biceps, shoulders and abs. The biceps and shoulders are two of the toughest sets in the workout. The biceps are done in varied counts and is a pretty long set. The shoulders consist of 4 sets total, you will do 2 sets of side lateral raises, then 2 sets of front raises. The ab work is pretty easy and short, you will do 3 exercises, reverse crunches, traditional crunches and oblique twists. Then it's on to the cooldown and stretch. There is also stretching in between most of the exercises so the final stretch isn't too long.
  
  Overall I really liked this workout and give it 4 and a half stars. Jari is a very pleasant instructor and I liked her style, I would definitely buy more workouts from her. The DVD has a few extras, a testimonials section where people talk about why the love the Ripped program, and a techniques and modification section where Krista (one of the Rippers) shows how you can personalize the workout to your needs. I would rate this workout as intermediate, but it is suitable for all levels. I would advise viewing the video before doing so you can familiarize yourself with the different rep counts and tempos as most of the exercises have them. For those who like hi-rep endurance workouts, this one is a great choice. Well done Jari!
  
  

• New to Jari Love but not video fitness ...

  
  By A2KY7D19Y15UFP on 2006-07-05
  I purchased this workout based on the recommendations of a number of fitness buddies. It has turned out to be the perfect workout for this stage of my life!
  
  Following 30 years of a pain-free, relatively fit life, during one short year I experienced a weeklong hospitalization due to food poisoning followed by 4 weeks laid up with a dislocated sacroliac joint. OUCH! I was finding that I no longer had the strength, stamina or energy to do my hard core Cathe Friedrich or Firm workouts. Along came Jari Love.
  
  Get Ripped! is a compact little workout (55 minutes but it flows so wonderfully, you'll think it's 35 or 40 minutes) that hits every single muscle group. The music, the lifting rhythyms and the strict attention to form (is it possible that I've been doing deadlifts incorrectly for YEARS?!), make this a perfect workout for beginners to seasoned exercisers.
  
  This is an endurance style weight workout - meaning that your weights are kept fairly light and you'll be doing a lot of repetitions. Alternating this with more traditional weight work is finally bringing my strength back.
  
  Jari is a very capable instructor. She's not perky or annoying, just a straightforward motivating woman. I enjoy her cast as well and it's exciting to see them evolve in future workouts.
  
  The only thing missing is abdominal work. Add more yourself.
  
  

• Get Ripped (but maybe a headache, too!)

  
  By A3K4OSWZE8GZAZ on 2006-04-27
  I enjoy Jari Love's "Get Ripped" workout a lot. It is a high-repetition, strength training workout. This means you do the same muscle-building exercise for each muscle group many times over and over. It isn't as repetitive as you might think, however, because Jari varies the speed at which you do the moves. I found that this 55 minute workout flew by and left me pleasantly worked out at the end. Jari uses a light barbell and a club-sized step (as a weight bench). One background exerciser uses dumbbells instead of a barbell. If you don't own a step, you can simply do those moves on the floor.
  
  As far as difficulty, I would rate this as an intermediate level. Jari's background exercisers, however, show both beginner and advanced modifications which make it possible for everyone to get a great workout. There is a segment separate from the workout itself that goes over modifications in detail, which is perfect for the beginning exerciser.
  
  A couple of minor details: people who do not enjoy "techno" types of music may be annoyed by the soundtrack. It is definitely different than most of the other music from workout videos I own. I found it to be unpleasant, but something I could live with. Additionally, although this is a total body workout, I thought the section for abdominals was unimpressive. I hate doing ab work and in fact my abs probably are my weakest muscles. Even wimpy ol' me found this section to be too easy even with modification. You may want to add additional abdominal exercises on to your workout.
  
  Overall, this is a great workout that is different from some you may have tried.
  
  
  

• An Awesome workout!

  
  By AVU7BBX90ZU7Q on 2006-06-17
  I loved this DVD! I've been doing cardio for years and my weight hasn't budged. As soon as I started Ripped I knew it was the workout for me! I felt so sore after the first time but did it again a few days later and felt sore but fantastic. It works all my muscles.
  
  After doing it regularly for about 3 months (in addition to my usual cardio) I've lost 15 pounds and I feel toned! I thought that in my 30's I'd have to just live with less muscle tone but not anymore.
  
  Jari is a calm easy-to-listen-to instructor and the exercises are easy to follow. The workout covers all the muscles of the body. Its a pretty no-nonsense workout and is very sensible.
  
  

• Boring and Easy

  
  By AF3PK668E0D63 on 2007-01-30
  I was disappointed with this DVD considering the title and how good Jeri Love looks. It would be good for beginners to weightlifting, but as an experienced weightlifter who is trying to build an at home routine, the DVD is really easy. Just to give an example, I think the routine includes maybe 8 push ups and 12 lunges on each leg. The DVD is well intentioned, but Jeri Love lacks enthusiasm, giving a few weird winks and smiles once in awhile. Oh, and even as a fan of techno music, the background beats in this video are really dull, bordering on annoying.
  
  
• My absolute favorite DVD.
  By AA2CCSNI3H7BN on 2007-02-20
  I started out doing the Crunch DVDs, but really wanted to take it to a higher level. I found this DVD and do it three days a week. I pair it with Crunch Boot Camp to get some cardio in.
  
  This DVD is the best. My body fat percentage is down, I can really see definition in my shoulders, chest and arms (my legs are already in really great shape). I wanted to get the arms Annette Benning had in American President, and I can really see myself headed in that direction. Yay!
  
  It's about 55 minutes long, and it really flies by. The instructor is matter of fact and to the point. She's helpful in that she tells you exactly where you should be focusing for each particular exercise, her instruction is really top-notch, and the people exercising with her are not annoying at all (unfortunately can't say that about the people on the Boot Camp DVD).
  
  To be more specific, I typically burn about 235 calories during this workout, and 55% body fat. Of course, there is also the afterburn to consider, but during the workout itself, this is what I burn.
  
  My only complaint is that when the DVD tells you the weight load the other exercisers are carrying, it doesn't say until you're already starting the exercises. One of the girls is about my build, and I'd like to know what she's carrying before I start so I know which weight to pick up. Oh well, I'll be able to just remember it before too long.
  
  Also, during some of the work, they don't show the girl using the dumbbells enough. In one exercise, they don't show her at all. I'm not about to stick a bunch of bar bells in my living room, so I need to see what dumbbell girl is doing!
  
  Other than that minor thing, this is an excellent DVD, and I look forward to moving on to her others.
  
  
• Much love for Jari Love
  By A3KNMHIBPH5I7A on 2007-04-30
  I checked this out of the library just to try it and had to order a copy of my own before my renewals run out! Jari is a great instructor, low-key but motivating. I was looking for a whole body workout that used weights and was an efficient way to tone. I am a formerly fit person just getting back into it. I have to take a couple mini-breaks throughout the workout on certain parts, but can mostly do it all using low weights (I use hand weights for her workout). I have done this workout a handful of times and have already seen results! I sort of get "in the zone" in this workout and can hardly believe so much time has passed when I finish. Jari is good at cue giving and transitions you well throughout the workout. My only criticism (and I gave 5 stars, so it's not much) is that the ab work at the end doesn't challenge me enough. Several other reviews have mentioned this as well. But I have a separate ab workout anyway...plus, I am so tired by the end that I'm not much up for abs at that point. Highly recommended if you want an efficient workout and a great instructor. I will be seeking out all of Jari's dvds. She knows her stuff and has an approach that works for me.
  
  
• Great workout :-()
  By A24ZFFRQ4MG3XL on 2006-06-15
  I'm fast becoming a fan of this powerhouse. She is tough and does not muck around but motivating and yet somehow fun.
  This is a tough and no-nonsense body sculpting workout. She uses long sets of high repetitions so you will get a lot of definition in your arms and legs. It's like being at a gym, only you are at home, but you are getting a very similar workout. There is fantastic music on this dvd and it's not just sitting around in the background, but it's moving you right along with the workout itself.
  You use different tempos with the repititions and this makes it more effective and keeps you interested and you also add slight modification changes. She focuses on breathing properly and using good form and the right weights for the different parts of your body (heavier weights for biceps but lighter for shoulders).
  You don't need much in the way of equipment; weights, a step bench and only if you want - a stability ball. I really love doing this workout because you can feel the benefits right away and you know your arms will thank you later. This is really great and because you can modify the moves and use different weights in your weights, anyone can benefit from and do this workout.
  
  
• Great Workout
  By A2CUDN1WTEV8SQ on 2006-10-02
  I have been working out for years, and I own so many workout videos I could start renting them out. This is one of my favorites, the moves are simple; you feel the work, but not to the point of it being so hard you hate it. I highly recommend this video.
  
  
• Very well rounded....great for all fitness levels!
  By A2DB59RP2R2FFV on 2007-04-16
  This DVD is great! Not only is the workout for every muscle group, but there are also useful extra features.
  There is a demonstration of how to properly do all the moves in the workout, and how to make the moves easier if you need to.
  There's an explanation of how Ripped workouts are different from others, and how they are designed to get results.
  Jari is a wonderful instructor and her firm encouragement does a lot to get you through the really tough sets.
  And there are tough sets! Providing you are using the proper weight, these exercises are very challenging, but great for any level of fitness.
  
  
• Excellent intermediate-level weights workout with NO dread factor!
  By AK7CAW3N1XZV6 on 2007-06-13
  I'm an intermediate-to-advanced exerciser. While I can certainly do many advanced workouts, they often leave me feeling exhausted and have a huge dread factor. Although I want my workouts to challenge me, I also want to feel GOOD after exercising, not wiped out. Given this, Jari Love's Get Ripped is a perfect match for me. I definitely feel thoroughly worked out after using this DVD, but the constant tempo changes and variety of equipment used keep it interesting, meaning that the 55 minutes fly by and there is absolutely NO dread factor--in fact, I look forward to doing this workout!
  
  It did take me a little while to get used to Jari's style, however. First of all, the "warm-up" is not at all like traditional warm-ups in other workouts: instead of doing some light aerobics and stretching, Jari has you start right in with the weight training, not doing a lot of reps but enough to warm up the hamstrings, biceps, and shoulders. After some trial and error, I found that I could do this segment using 10# dumbbells. In fact, I used my 10# dumbbells through the majority of the workout, going a little heavier for the first set of chest work and deadlifts but dropping down a little towards the end of the workout for the biceps and shoulders work. The great thing about all of the Ripped workouts is that Jari and her three background exercisers vary not only in the equipment they use--eg, Jari usually uses a barbell, while another exerciser sticks with dumbbells and others sometimes use just weight plates--but also in their individual weight loads, which are very helpfully shown on screen at the start of every new exercise.
  
  For all of the exercises, Jari varies the count. She generally starts with a slow four up-four down count, moves into three up-one down, goes to two-and-two, sometimes to singles, and then pyramids back up again. Given this, you will be doing A LOT of reps, but you are never rushed, which allows you to lift heavier if you prefer. You can also always drop down to lighter weights for the quicker sets, although Jari does move from tempo to tempo with no breaks (there are short stretch breaks between body parts, however). The workout begins with squats/plie squats, then moves to floor for chest, starting with push-ups (only one set, thank goodness!). Still on your back, you'll do pullovers and then a tricep superset--I found this particularly tough, as my triceps were pre-fatigued from the chest/back work. I liked that Jari then stays on the floor for inner and outer thigh work in the form of side leg lifts; she does enough reps so that you feel the burn and then that's it, you're done! Coming back to a standing position, you'll do deadlifts and then a deadlift/row combo. This is followed by just a single set of four-count lunges on each leg (I was VERY happy not to have to do various tempo counts here). Then comes biceps, shoulder work in a seated position (Jari and crew use their steps, but a chair works fine too), and finally abdominals. The abs work consists of just a few different exercises (working lower abs, upper abs, obliques), but when I make sure to execute them with good form, I really feel the burn here. One background exerciser does the abs work (and some of the previous exercises as well) using a stability ball. The workout ends with some nice stretches on the floor, mainly for your hips and hamstrings.
  
  Extras on this DVD include demonstrations of the exercises, information on the science behind Ripped, and testimonials. The one thing I wasn't so crazy about with this workout was the music--it generally had a pumping, techno-type beat (with occasional vocals) similar to what you would hear in a club. This is not my style, but once I get into the workout, I barely notice it. Jari herself comes across as a bit cool and reserved, and although some people might not click with her, I actually liked her no-nonsense style as well as her excellent form pointers and good cuing. She does try to be encouraging, frequently saying things like "awesome!" and "you can do it!" Although I think that this workout is perfect for intermediates like myself, it's actually appropriate for a wide range of exercisers: advanced exercises should have no problems modifying up, and I think even true beginners could do this workout so long as they paid attention to form (watching the exercise breakdowns first would be a great idea) AND made sure to keep the weights VERY light, or even no weight (Jari and one of the background exercisers use body weight only for the lunge series). Overall, I'm thrilled to have discovered the Ripped series and believe this workout to be an extremely valuable addition to my collection; highly recommended!
  
  
• An easy-to-follow collection of simple but elegantly effective workout routines
  By A14OJS0VWMOSWO on 2006-06-08
  Get Ripped, featuring actress, model, singer, and personal trainer Jari Love, is the introduction to an effective and fun style of workouts specifically designed to burn off excess calories, carbs, and fat. Providing an easy-to-follow collection of simple but elegantly effective workout routines, Get Ripped showcases a three to four week program of "cutting edge" workout exercises for men and women resulting in maximum muscle definition, body fat loss, and cardiovascular productivity. Especially appropriate for beginners wanting to get into the best shape of their lives, Get Ripped is an effective, 55 minute DVD exercise program featuring a conversation with Cory Fagan about the underlying science and research behind why the "Ripped!" program works, along with several illustrative success stories. Also very highly recommended from Razor Digital Entertainment are the two other exercise DVDs; Tom Holland's Total Ab (159521887, $14.99, 29 minutes) and Tom Holland's Total Body (1595521860, $14.99, 68 minutes).
  
  
  
• This workout has everything you need to get in shape
  By AFI00QJ0NT26E on 2006-08-10
  If you want to get into shape and haven't tried weights before I recommend this workout. You will get the results promised and be on the road to the best physical shape you've been in. Very well cued instruction and a great overall workout
  
  
• Worth the purchase!
  By A2QO6A00UITYG0 on 2006-11-04
  I think this is an excellent compliment to a fitness program. I especially like the mix and match where you can select which body part you want to work. It allows you to jump on for about 15-20 minutes if that is all you have and get in a workout.
  
  
• Great DVD
  By A2ZNJTBNAR269R on 2006-12-05
  You will still need to do cardio seperately but it's a great way to get in a weight lifting session at home. I really love it. She's great, straight forward, not at all annoying or peppy. I highly recommend it. I continue to be challenged by the workout. I have been working out at a gym so I thought I could use 8 pound dumbells but she does so many repititions and variations that I ended up going to 5 pounds (3 for triceps) and worked my way back up. The best thing about it is that you can increase the weight to continue to challenge yourself but even with light weights this DVD is challenging, in a good way. I'm really glad I purchased it and will certainly try her other DVDs soon.
  
  
• A no nonsense workout
  By A4T7PFS3V2A3A on 2007-03-14
  I recently bought this workout and I LOVE IT! I had read everyone else's reviews before buying it and agree with some, and not with others. Its a great workout, I love that you get right into the workout with just a quick warm up as opposed to a long warm up that leaves you exhausted before you even begin. I love that she is not perky and fake-sweet. I like that she is enthusiastic about her workout, but not jumping around like she's hyped up on speed like some others do. I love that she does all the workouts, some instructors walk around. I love how she tells you what exercise is coming up next while stretching the one you just worked. It gives you time to get ready for each move. It is easy to modify with hand weights, as opposed to a barbell. She gives a very short, but very uplifting speech at the end, during the final stretch that left me very motivated. The workout goes really quick and there are no parts that I "dread" like some other workout DVD's that I have. After doing this workout I felt like a warrior princess or something, very strong. I can actually see myself getting a better physique through this DVD. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because during the deadlift-row combo, they do not show the 1 person using hand weights instead of a barbell, so I could not watch her to make sure I was modifying it the same as her--did she go to the bathroom during this segment? Other than that, this is a 3 times a week workout for me and I really do like it a lot.
  
  
• Absolutely Fabulous!
  By A1YYPGHTQ3JUYE on 2007-04-14
  I found this workout to be right up my alley for my current stage of fitness. I have been doing cardio videos (some with dumbell work "mixed" in) for the past two years, and am in good shape. However, I have been looking for a dvd with just good strength work involved. I found this ripped dvd to be perfect as a start - I LOVE Jari's style and her personality throughout the video, she is one of the most motivating instructors I have worked out with and I have a TON of videos. The time flew by, and by the end of it my arms felt rubbery in a good way. I have a barbell, but dumbells would work fine too if you are just getting started. I highly recommend this video for anyone starting out with this type of workout, and I look forward to moving on to Jari's advanced workouts... Enjoy!!
  
  
• Excellent Weight Training Workout
  By ARCEOEXJSS2GS on 2006-11-25
  I have purchased numerous weight training DVDs in the last decade or so and this is the BEST I've tried thus far. The whole exercise is to the point with no cheesy choreograph and it is very effective. If you are looking for a serious and effective weight training DVD, you won't be disappointed. It's great for guys as well. My husband tried it with me and he avers that it works. NOTE: The program does not include warm up section, so it would be best to do your own warm up before beginning the DVD. It does include short stretching at the end of each workout section, which is great!
  
  
• A well-rounded, no-nonsense, beginner-to-intermediate level workout
  By A1ZUK82SVPB3MX on 2007-01-01
  This is Jari Love's first workout video, which serves as a great introduction to those who are just beginning strength training with weights, and is also a thorough and effective workout for intermediate exercisers. This was actually my first total-body strength training workout video and I used it consistantly for about four months before I moved on to the subsequent and more difficult, "Get Ripped: Slim & Lean." These exercises are 100% no-nonsense, consisting of high repetitions of classic, tried-and-true exercises like forward and plie squats, lunges, bicep curles, dead-lifts, overhead presses, lying innner & outer leg lifts, minimal abdominal work and so-forth. Jari's queing and instruction is right on the mark, and she gives clear explanation and attention to form.
  
  I had originally given this DVD 4 stars, since some of the segments are beneath my level now (especially the ab portion) as I've now moved on to the more challenging "Get Ripped: Slim & Lean," which I enjoy even more and use instead of this workout now. However, "Get Ripped" is an efficient and complete workout that is more suitable for a beginner-to-intermediate exerciser, so I added another star, since it is challening without being grueling or too difficult and is a perfect place to start.
  
  Rating: Excellent
  
  
• Awesome
  By ABZJ3GSMYQQMZ on 2007-01-20
  Jari Love's Get Ripped program is Awesome. This is the first DVD, "Get Ripped! with Jari Love." The workout is challenging for newcomers to weights or to those returning after a hiatus, or the experienced. You get results. Jari is motivating in a great way. You can tell she walks the talk and believes in what she is doing.
  I especially loved this video because I don't feel burnt out after doing it but I feel the burn. I also love the energy and atmosphere of the video.
  There are three other participants in the workout. It shows the lbs of the weights each participant is using. I though that was great because then you know what to strive for or you know that if she/he is using that weight I definitely need to start lower or the same etc. It also shows the participants at different angles so you can see the their forms better.
  There is a piece in the DVD that shows modifications as well as modifications being shown during the exercise. The modifications are clear and effective.
  Jari gives great directions and information about the exercises. She makes you think about your form and breathing which is really important. I've done many videos where breathing and form are hardly mentioned. I absolutely enjoy this workout!
  There is a piece on why these exercises are effective. This is great information because it's good to know why the exercise is effective and how it's making your body to burn calories and fat. This knowledge helps to push your self.
  There is a piece on Nutrition. Nutrition is just as important as exercise. Many times people forget about the nutrition and only do the exercise so this piece is a great reminder to some and a new lesson to other.
  
  
  
• Jari Love is Great!!!
  By A1LRPBXVYT25EL on 2007-02-27
  Jari Love's videos have to be my favorite so far. She has good form and leads a great workout. There is always room for taking it up a level and changing things up during the video. Jari does very high reps with lower weights which is something I would not do at the gym on my own. I have already noticed changes in my body and I have been doing the workouts for about a month. This is a more advanced workout so if you are new to lifting and toning pace yourself. Start with low or no weights and make sure you have good form. If you are advanced then you will have a blast! Something about the workout style calms me, but energizes me at the same time. It's great!
  
  
• Look forward to working out
  By AXTJJL7LINFY6 on 2008-01-03
  When I decided to drop my gym membership, I was sure I wouldn't find anything on DVD to compare to my favorite gym free weights class. I was pleasantly surprised by Jari Love's "Get Ripped" workout. I liked that it was a full hour, and covered all the major muscle groups. I also liked that Jari stretched after each exercise. In the class at my gym, we would do the same thing. Jari keeps things moving a long, so I don't get bored and before I know it the workout is done. I can easily keep challenging myself with this workout by just adding more weight.
  
  For this workout, you will need free weights, a step bench, and if you so desire a mat for floor exercises.
  
  
• Rave On Ripped
  By AQA2FPOVU6VQX on 2007-06-20
  I got this DVD and the Slim and Lean, and really enjoy both of them. I do these at home and although I don't have all the exact equipment needed I still feel like I get a good workout from what I have (mat, dumbells, exercise ball). Jari is encouraging and "the rippers" are normal people, not "model" types. You can do the whole workout or go to a particular exercise of choice. Recommended for those wanting to do medium/high rep weight training, that will make you lean not bulk up.
  
  
• Quality, un-boring, results-getting workout!
  By A28GANT0U37G1 on 2007-08-23
  This is the second "Ripped" DVD I've tried, and I'm really impressed with them both. They're challenging, but I can keep up... and they're broken up into bite-sized chunks so you're never bored. I also like Jari's attitude and presence. Overly zealous instructors creep me out... but Jari comes across as sincere and solid. I might normally be put off (i.e., intimidated) by her blonde beauty and super-fit body... but there's something about her that seems down to earth and approachable. Her instructions are sprinkled throughout the workout so I'm never confused or lagging behind. Most other exercise DVDs either bore me or leave me in the dust. I actually look forward to doing Jari's workout 3-4 times a week. AND I'm seeing results.
  
  
• Great total body workout
  By A3T2G352GLIEZZ on 2008-01-08
  This is my favorite Jeri Love dvd so far. It's pertty intense. I have never felt muscle fatigue during an exercise dvd until Jeri came along. She hit's every major muscle group. And there is a leg section where you do lying leg lifts. I add a resistence band and a weight to give it a little kick. I wish the abs section was longer but I tend to overdo the abs anyways and most of the exercises in this dvd do work your core. I could replay the abs section but I never do. This dvd is through and effective. I also like the fact the exercises are shown by four diffrent people and modifcations are shown if needed. Another perk is the weight loads being used by the people exercising are shown onscreen to help keep you from overtraining. I highly reccomend this and any Jeri love dvd.
  
  
• Grow with this Workout
  By A2FMPWCAQSQJ2E on 2008-05-05
  This is the 'easiest' of Jari's workouts. There are less reps and sets than in her other videos which makes this a good beginner to intermediate workout because it's so doable and like another reviewer said, no dread factor. So, knowing that, enables me to pick up heavier weights than I otherwise would with here other workouts. I agree that in general the ab exercises are not that tough and should be longer. So, I always add wrist and ankle weights (which makes quite a difference) and sometimes just repeat the ab section. The only thing I miss are the chapters that her other workouts provide where you can easily pick the exercises you want to do or skip over. Nevertheless, I like this workout well and am giving it 4 stars.
  
  
• Ouch! I Love This Workout!
  By A9UWTYWPW520G on 2008-08-20
  I own a heck of a lot of workout DVD's, and all of Jari's Get Ripped DVD's are among my favorite for weight lifting days. I have been at it for a month now and already I see some new muscle tone. These videos are also WAY less boring than lifting weights at a gym. An hour is over before you know it, and if you use an adequate weight for your fitness level, you REALLY feel like you hit the muscle groups that were worked. I feel just as sore after Jari's videos as I did after a workout with my personal trainer, only working out with Jari is much less expensive!
  
  
• Felt the Burn!
  By A10ERGWIRWBOHX on 2007-12-04
  I recently gave up my gym membership and I've been looking for a good weight workout I could do from home. THIS IS IT! Jari keeps you moving with very short rest periods between sets. I did the entire workout with two sets of dumbbells - 3 lbs and 10 lbs. There are three other people in the video and they do a good job of showing variations on the exercises.
  
  The video hits all the major muscle groups in about 45 minutes (55 minutes including warm-up and cool down). My heart rate stayed pretty steady for the entire workout and I burned about 250 calories while working up a good sweat. Jari recommends using this vid 3 times a week to build muscle and burn fat.
  
  I plan on using this for a couple of months before moving on to some of Jari's other videos. I feel like I'm getting a great resistance workout from home!
  
  
  
  
• Love this one!
  By A2VOS0QU40O0QS on 2008-01-13
  Excellent workout with fast results. I alternate all of her dvds. Highly recommend and good price.
  
  
• I Wish I Could Give this Six Stars!
  By A1AK0QF8R327PE on 2008-01-14
  I have tried other work out dvds to help me get a work out in on the days that I just can't make it to the gym - this is the best by far. The dvd offers push without feeling impossible. I now enjoy this dvd more than going to the gym and have no trouble getting movitated to do the full work out three times a week. (Note: I'm not a fan of exercise!) The 55 minutes breezes by and when I'm done I feel like I've gotten a great work out. I purchased the three-pack of dvds, and look forward to trying the others once I'm mastered this one.
  
  
  
  

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