Get Ripped! with Jari Love: Get Ripped & Chiseled Reviews

• Jari's most challenging endurance workout yet!

  
  By AK7CAW3N1XZV6 on 2007-09-26
  I'm fairly new to Jari's workouts but have really been enjoying them--I love how she pushes you to work hard yet doesn't kill you. I was thrilled to be able to preview her newest video, Ripped & Chiseled. I found it to be most similar to her Get Ripped Slim & Lean in that it is a long workout (just over an hour) which really challenges your endurance. However, Ripped & Chiseled is different in that Jari uses 2-3 consecutive exercises per muscle group, so each area really gets hit hard!
  
  Jari's background exercisers here include Gaylene from Ripped 1000 (who amazingly is 57 years old!), Judy, and Mike. As with the other Ripped workouts, you have your choice of using different types of equipment, including dumbbells, a barbell, and weight plates. Also, the weight loads for each exerciser are shown (this time BEFORE the exercise starts, which is great because it gives you time to set up) as well as the total number of repetitions.
  
  Again Jari uses a high number of repetitions with varied counts (singles, 2-2, 4-4, 3-1, 1-3, and pulses), but she adds some new twists here, such as high/low pulses on the squats and 1-7/7-1 counts on the triceps work. There are a total of 15 exercise tracks as follows:
  1. Warm-Up
  2. Lunges
  3. Squats
  4. Stiff Leg Deadlift/Bent Knee Deadlift
  5. Chest Press
  6. Push Ups
  7. Chest Fly
  8. Back Track
  9. Triceps Dips
  10. Skull Crushers
  11. Pull Overs
  12. Overhead Press
  13. Biceps
  14. Hammer Curls
  15. Cool Down
  
  With the exception of the triceps dips, which is a bit shorter, each track averages around 4.5-5 minutes. As you can see, there is no abs work, but the abs section from Slim & Lean (a nice quick abs routine consisting of 4 exercises performed in 2 sets), is included as a bonus. The DVD Bonus features are as follows: Abs Workout-Talking Nutrition-Healthy Recipes-Other Programs-Previews.
  
  Although this workout is similar to Slim & Lean, I enjoyed it much more; it just seemed to flow more smoothly, making the time, although lengthy, go by more quickly. Although not as intense overall as Ripped 1000, which includes cardio, I believe that Ripped & Chiseled is Jari's most intense endurance workout to date. Since you are working each muscle group several times before moving on, you will probably need to use lighter weights than with Jari's other workouts--even Jari & crew dropped to lower weights during the biceps section! Therefore, this would not be a good workout to use as part of a heavy lifting routine.
  
  The best thing about this workout was that I felt great after I was done! Definitely an excellent endurance workout for intermediate to advanced exercisers; highly recommended.
  
  

• tears you down to build you back up

  
  By A1F48KQEBOLPUW on 2007-12-25
  This video has 6 sections: legs, chest, back, shoulders, triceps, and biceps. Each section is 2 or 3 (for legs it is 4!) exercises that last 5 about minutes each which really wear each muscle down until you can barely lift any weight at all. By the time you are done working out a body part, you are really glad to be moving on. I consider that a good thing in an exercise video, because it pushes me harder than I would push myself.
  
  There isn't really any cardio, though. However, if I want cardio I can do the Get Ripped 1000 workout. This one is great for all around strength and endurace.
  
  

• Killer Workout

  
  By AZAVU4V0J8S4V on 2008-01-07
  Jari Love is a great trainer. This workout out is a non-stop killer workout; with lots of reps and no stopping. I could barely walk the next day after all the lunges. I like her training style; she mixes things up to confuse the muscles into working harder. She has very good form and passes on good information, to keep the student from injuring themselves. I have all her DVD's and can honestly say; I am not disappointed with any of them.
  
  

• Brilliant as always :-0

  
  By A24ZFFRQ4MG3XL on 2007-11-30
  Jari is a fantastic instructor. She may not be as vibrant and outgoing as a Christi Taylor or a Kari Anderson, but she is straight to business, get results instructor. She could whip ANYONE into shape.
  This is another brilliant workout. I have all her other workouts and this is up there with them. You really fatigue your muscles here. Free weights and high repetition to get the maximum burn. If you are going through a plateau or such, then this will push you beyond it. It's really helpful to get your metabolism up because there is so much intensity for your muscles. The first time I did this, I could barely move the next day and in fact I still felt the effects of this for almost half a week. All you need is weights, maybe a dumbell if you want and you can use a step as your weight bench.
  I thoroughly enjoyed this workout (yes, even through the fatigue and pain) because I know it's going to tone up almost any trouble spot and also because she is a good clear instructor who cues well. I would only suggest doing this three times a week maximum, but as always, consistensy is key and do this with cardio. I love it.
  
  

• Think Buns of Steel for your upper body!

  
  By A1UN6K649HVEC3 on 2007-10-19
  I LOVE Jari Love! She seems so sincere. My first (and favorite workout) of hers is Get Ripped 1000 'cause it has cardio with the muscle toning. I recently got Slim & Lean and the new Get Chiseled. This Chiseled one works every muscle good, but I find it really is more challenging for my upper body. I was worked to failure on many of the upper body tracks and had to lighten my weight or stop for a few reps. Remember the butt cramps from the original Buns of Steel with Greg Smithy? Well, that is what this is for your arms, back, and upper body. You will be sore!
  
  
• Not my favorite of Jari's dvds.
  By A2VOS0QU40O0QS on 2007-12-21
  This is a good workout and I love Jari too but I prefer all of Jari's other workouts over this one. I guess supersetting is just not for me. Also, in the lunge section near the beginning you hold your feet in the same place for a long time (in a lunge position). I found this really irritated my ankle and foot while holding in back in that position for so long. I have only done this video once and it will probably be a long time before I pull it out again (when I forget how much I did not care for it). It is really HARD though. Personally, I would highly recommend Get Ripped to the Core or even the original Get Ripped. Those 2 are my faves..
  
  
• Fantastic
  By AX2QM546LRZWN on 2007-12-14
  All of Jari's workouts are great. In this one she adds more variety of exercises for each body part. I love this workout. It's fun, and it's very effective. Her sequencing and her style are great.
  
  
• Wow - a lot like BODY PUMP! Killer workout!
  By A307CEQ1BU1I4U on 2007-12-29
  My wife took a class known to many as "Body Pump". It's an hour long, high intensity, high rep class that uses free weights and weighted bars to fatigue your muscles to the point of exhaustion. We've been using this DVD for weeks now and it's great. She says it's almost just like Body Pump, so if you're into that class, you can buy this dvd and do it at home. This dvd takes you through a logical course of legwork and upper body work to hit all of your major muscle groups hard. About the only thing she doesn't concentrate on is Abs, but by the time you're done, you're ready to be done. If you want a high intensity dvd that really works your muscles in ways you never thought possible, try this! I used to go to the gym and "lift weights". This is far superior to anything you can put together yourself at the gym.
  
  
• Excellent Upperbody Work
  By A1B5HGRNVWR2Z0 on 2008-02-20
  I used Jari's "Slim and Lean" DVD before. "Ripped and Chiseled" is the second DVD I have of her. I have to say, I like the Slim and Lean DVD better. My goal is to find an exercise routine that burns calories while weight training. There is limited amount of time to exercise everyday, I wanted more bang for my effort so to speak. This particular DVD does not really keep my heart rate elevated throughout. Looking at the exercise breakdown, the exercises that incorporate lower body muscles are all in the front of the DVD. The lower body lounges and squats get my heart rate going in the beginning, but after that, there is hardly anything for the lower body at all. The upper body exercises doesn't use large enough muscles to maintain my heart rate in the 80% range.
  
  Overall, this is a good workout video. I like the fact that the workout involves controlled movement, Jari is not overly hyper, bouncing off the walls, like some other aerobic videos. The back workout is new, and very necessary for me.
  
  Update (2 months later):
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  I've been using Jari's "Ripped 1000" and "ripped to the core" with "Chiseled". I realized that the three DVDs have slightly different focus.
  
  - Ripped 1000's focus is mixing cardio with weight reps, your heart rate is elevated throughout because of the cardio portions. On average I consume 20 oz of water during this video and seems to sweat them all out.
  
  - "Ripped to the Core" is slightly less cardio than 1000, but lots of compound exercises that involve both upper and lower body at the same time. Heart rate is elevated but not nearly as much as 1000. I can get away with drinking 15oz of water.
  
  - "Chiseled" is less bouncy. More focus on each muscle group. Especially the back, arms, shoulders and chest. Because of the large amount of upper body work, my heart rate is not as high as the other two, but the upper body muscles do get more work. Because of the lower cardio, I perspire a lot less, and can get away with drinking 8oz of water.
  
  My arms and shoulders were all sore after using "Chiseled" even after I've been working with "1000" for a few weeks. So I guess it depends on what your focus is. I had limited amount of time to work, and I wanted every minute to count. So I chose 1000 more thinking that I can work Cardio as well as weight at the same time by keeping the heart rate high. But I think "1000" does not do as well when it comes to train the upper body muscles as the "Chiseled". So my new plan is to use this video once a week.
  
  One drawback, the break between segments in this video is extremely short, I had to pause the DVD after most of the segments. I suppose this could be viewed as a good thing, you get as much material as you can, crammed into the alloted time. Keep the remote close though.
  
  
• Once again Jari delivers...
  By A1ZIZC1Q9AJM9E on 2007-12-27
  I just purchased Jari's latest dvd Get Ripped and Chiseled and I must say Jari delivers a great workout once again. Not the most challenging, but a great overall workout. This dvd focuses more on the arms, but the leg section is good too. The hardest part of the workout for me was the shoulder track. I had to decrease my weight load as did Jari. I still can't believe Gaylene is 57!
  
  
• What a discovery !
  By A1AWCSOXJSM9DX on 2008-01-20
  I am 56. I taught aerobics for 12 years and ruined my knee. I went into body building and LOVED it but got too bulky. I was doing 30 lb dumb bell bicep curls and LOOKED like it. I had huge, bulky muscles. I just discovered Jeri a few weeks ago and LOVE her. I am losing bulk and weight. Her bicep sequence with 5-7 pound weights is a killer. I have purchased 5 of her dvd's and love her so much that I have sent my daughter, a Stanford athlete, the same dvds. Jeri is amazing. THNXS Jeri ! I am a HUGE fan.
  
  
• I LOVE ALL OF HER DVD WORKOUTS!!!!!!!!!
  By A1SC49GH4D3UHK on 2008-01-03
  She gives me hope! I have all of her workouts and love them! I've had 4 children and I can't believe how much my body has transformed already from her workouts. I'm really sore but it's a good sore!
  
  
• Jari has done it again! :) :) :)
  By A1I34N9LFOSCX7 on 2008-02-25
  More Jari!!! Yay!!! I just recently bought the "ripped 1000" video which i didn't have yet and also this new "ripped & chiseled" video. Now my collection is complete! woo-hoo!
  
  There are some new moves in this one & your muscles will feel it. i know mine sure did! I guess after months & months of the same moves i got kind of used to the workouts. (i was rotating slim & lean & ripped to the core) Well I just did ripped & chiseled for the 1st time 2 days ago & am still sore. man did i feel it! I am glad i got ripped & chiseled to add to my rotation, i am sure it's going to be a great addition. Now i can't wait to test out ripped 1000 (which i watched part of the way through. it has cardio mixed in with the weight training. Nice!)
  
  I guess the ripped & chiseled is most similar to slim & lean in the type of format, being highest reps with no cardio or tough compound moves. I noticed afterwards that i didn't sweat as much as i thought i would. I seem to sweat profusely through ripped to the core & sweat a bit through slim & lean. After this workout i was basically dry. but my muscles were fatigued, especially my upper body. i noticed more arm/chest/back exercizes, and i feel soreness mostly in the upper body. I wanted some more arm toning so that's fine with me! i'll just do ripped 1000 next since she mixes in cardio.
  
  A Downfall is that there is no abs. As others have stated, she threw in the slim & lean abs segment as an extra. You have the option to do that after the workout is over. I just wish it was tacked on before the stretching instead of having to play it afterwards but that is my only gripe.
  
  Overall i really like all her videos, they are all different & it's good to have variety to mix it up. but i must say i am a huge ripped to the core fan because of the compound moves. They really get my heart-rate up & i feel it in my whole body going up & down off the step (you can do it without a step but it's not as effective. trying to stay balanced going up & down off the step works your abs the whole time. Actually i use a BOSU instead of step & that makes it even more challenging.) So I really hope her next video has some new compound moves in it. :)
  
  
  
  
• Feeling The Love
  By A2FKCO5MD7TNCF on 2008-04-16
  
  I've been doing the workout for 2 weeks as my only exercise. I came to buy it because other forms of exercise of great exercise, such as pilates, yoga, and cardio, didn't quite "connect" with me.
  I respond well to weight lifting but have never done it formally. In the past I've stayed in great shape by doing manual labor. After (supposedly) moving up on the food chain (NOT doing manual labor) I lost my muscle and became "average."
  No more! It dawned on me that I could have a nice structured workout lifting weights and become strong and defined once again.
  So, it's only been a couple of weeks but I know there is a big difference in my body and how it looks and feels.
  I believe lifting weights are the most efficient means of exercise in terms of "bang for your buck". It's challenging and no matter what structured format or trainer you choose, it can never get old because you can always challenge yourself and increase your weight.
  Jari and crew are extremely effective in demonstrating the exercises. There is no fluff or unnecessary additions to the program.
  Jari is real and supportive without being sugary or fake.
  This is just a very effective workout with great real people without [...] jobs, which I appreciate.
  I believe this program exemplifies what lifting weight can do for your body as evidenced by the gorgeous 57-year-old lady on Jari's left.
  If you aren't new to weight training or strengthening, this DVD is also for you. My husband is a power lifter and did this workout with me when I first received it. It tore him up and he now does it with me when I do it (1 day on 1 day off)!
  This is a GREAT workout!!
  
  
  
• Another Good One by Jari!
  By A9VC2QTQ01OWH on 2007-12-28
  I have all the workouts by Jari. This one ranks right up there with the rest. Supersets are very challenging. On some parts I still have to stop to rest. Good chest and tricep workout in it. It's her usual ~1 hour length, so not good for someone with not a lot of time. The only thing I did not like is that there is not an ab workout. There is bonus feature with the ab workout from Slim N Lean, but I was looking forward to a new one. Over all a very good workout!
  
  
• Good for intermediate/advanced levels
  By A8J0NZW2YXNEV on 2008-01-17
  Although the workout is very tough, Jari does not give very detailed instruction, just a lot of "good job" comments. For example, when doing squats, she does not explain how the knees should not extend beyond the toes. I only know this from other workout DVDs where the instructors point out the proper form.
  During the cooldown, Jari talks too much. I prefer a more tranquil quiet time for stretching.
  
  
• Absolutely awesome workout!
  By A164H8634LAOI1 on 2008-02-21
  This workout is definitely challenging enough for an advanced exerciser like myself, and it is also good for beginners. The only thing is, do not use weights or the step on the lunges because off the step they are quite challenging at first. Be sure to use your own body weight starting out, and build up from there. The first two exercises are for you lower body (lunges off the step and squats). Both tracks are very hard, so you are working hard right at the beginning. The rest of the tracks are for your upper body and back. I love the back track becuase you are really working your back muscle throughout. The last three tracks are by far the hardest, all working your upper body into ripped and chisled muscles. The shoulder presses fried my biceps and shoulders! Overall, a great workout. I was disappointed that an abs workout was missing, but the one from "Slim and Lean" is included in the bonus menu.
  
  
• Gets you going!
  By A2OICMBE417WL3 on 2007-12-13
  Excellent, just like the first 3 DVDs I bought.
  Makes you work harder than doing it on your own and even when you don't feel like working out, you don't want to let Jari down and then you really enjoy it.
  
  
• The Best Jari Love Get Ripped Yet
  By AFI00QJ0NT26E on 2008-01-25
  I thought I had the best Jari Love Ripped workout then this one arrived. This is the hardest and most complete Ripped to date. You find yourself doing several sets per muscle group and you see why it's called ripped and chiseled. As per usual this has excellent cueing and you can follow the moves without having to feel ackward. Jari makes sure to hit all the muscles groups not once, but twice and sometimes three times throughout this workout. You find yourself doing moves she hasn't introduced in other workout for the ripped series which makes this a complete workout. You get your heartrate up through out the workout and know before the day is over that you worked you body in a great way. I like the segments on this and never found myself clock watching like I've done in the past with other workouts. I've read where someone compared this to her slim and lean workout, I think this is the advanced version if anything. Great workout one that will get you results and will help you build muscle and get tone all over. Great head to toe workout.
  
  
• A worthwhile video.
  By A3NFADR0NAEZTK on 2008-03-23
  I give this video 4 stars instead of 5 because I still think that Jari's "Slim and Lean" video is her best. This is also good, giving you a variety of segments with lots of reps. The only thing is that several segments require a step or bench. Ofcourse you can do these moves on the floor, but I personally find chest presses and flys to be less effective on a flat surface which limits your range of motion.
  
  Overall, this is a good, fast-paced video.
  
  
• Bad production values make it difficult to watch.
  By A175N19FS2B4J on 2008-09-13
  I know a lot of you will disagree with me. However, if aesthetic presentation is important to you in an exercise tape, this is not for you. The filming is very washed out; for that reason it's difficult to to see. In addition, the set is indoors, with no attempt at interesting lighting or natural light.
  
  (Straight in to the giveaway pile.)
  
  I'm hoping her other videos have better production values.
  
  
• Love this workout!
  By A38OXJEX0KT6FV on 2007-12-14
  I own all of Jari's video--and recommend them--but this one is my favorite! This workout really focuses on the upper body (by the end my arms feel like spaghetti noodles), but there is enough lower body work to get your legs burning as well. Both Jari (in her 40s) & Gaylene (in her 50s) will motivate you to stick with it...I am seeing increased definition after 3 weeks.
  
  
• Great workout!
  By A3E3XNYILUZ87Q on 2008-02-15
  Jari Love's Ripped & Chiseled workout DVD is awesome! If you are familar with Body Pump at your gym, this is very similar. She does lots of reps with light weights, so no need to worry about bulking up--for us ladies! Good addition to your workout collection!
  
  
• I am SORE today!!!
  By A1WM69CRDBRLBS on 2008-03-05
  Holy Moly. I am a new exerciser and just recently added strength training into my new routine with this DVD. Oh. my. gosh. I am sooo sore this morning. Jari shows you modified moves for the beginner and more difficult moves for the advanced fitness buff. I am most certainly the former, as I did my pushups against the wall and used 3 pound weights (they use 10-16 pound weights! HOW??). In fact, during the shoulder track, I had to drop to 2 pound weights...then one pound weights....then just the weight of my arms. Oh, the burn.
  And they are jelly today. My legs are useless. :) But not for long!! This DVD is sure to bring good results with dedicated use, 2-3 times a week. And I am pleased that I will be able to use it as I get stronger---just by increasing the weight.
  The only thing that bugged me about this DVD (and I am still giving it 5 stars, as I feel the DVD review should be about the *workout*) is the bonus nutrition segment. The interaction between Jari and her ditzy nutrionist is super annoying. I could not watch the whole thing as her voice was really grating and she seemed uncomfortable in front of the camera. I am sure the information itself was important, but I would rather listen to someone like Susan Powter (who has an intense deep voice and speaks with authority and confidence) discuss nutrition. However, the bonus recipes look *delicious.*
  
  
• A Must-Have for all Fitness Enthusiasts!!!
  By A25B8W9VSY0C5Y on 2008-04-07
  I received this DVD for my birthday in February and I have to say that I am not disappointed. As a matter of fact, it is probably my favorite birthday present this year... and I even got a computer. ;-)
  
  This workout, though deemed strength training, can also be used as cardio assuming you put enough into it. I find that when I truly challenge myself and really put my heart into this workout that it gets my pulse up and keeps it up through a majority of the DVD. That said, this workout is definitely very challenging and by the end of each track I find that each muscle group being worked is trembling. Jari has a great personality and really does well to encourage without being annoying. I like the way she explains and teaches throughout the DVD. The best thing about the workout is that you can NOT plateau. If you feel that you are plateauing then you simply get heavier weights.
  
  I highly recommend this workout! It is exceptionally challenging but every bit worth it!
  
  
• Jari Love ripped & chisled
  By ADFL541X4GCCT on 2008-05-19
  This dvd is great...you get a good workout with weights without going to a gym. The dvd can be more challenging by adding weight & doing pushups military style. Results can be seen within 4-6 weeks and if you want more cardio she does a cardio 1000 dvd as well ....also great!
  
  
• Jari More please!
  By A2KLJEAR5NBAHW on 2008-06-13
  Ok another amazing Jari Love work out, I am thinking of going up to Calgary in Canada just to see her gym! She has made me into a "fan"natic of hers. I love her. I work out by doing "Slim and Lean" one day, run the next, "Ripped and Chisled," more running, "Ripped to the Core," REST DAY hallelujah, and then "Ripped 1000." I can't wait for her to come out with more..... like a bootcamp style workout. She rocks! Thanks J. Love!
  
  
• I love Jari's challenge
  By A36NRDXIUW1WXD on 2008-01-12
  This DVD was very challenging, I really love the way Jari pushes you. You feel like she's right there with you for every exercise. Her body is testimony that her program works! Fantastic exercise video.
  
  
• Great Workout
  By A2V5IPK0AZD1L9 on 2008-02-14
  This is a great workout. It can be modified for beginners but definitely will give an intermediate to advanced person a great workout. I have become stronger and more toned since doing this workout in the last month. Jari is good about reminding you about body alignment during the exercises which is good for me. I really like the superset for the triceps and the shoulder workout. This is a workout that has taken me out of my plateau. I am a runner and would occasionaly lift weights but not to the extent that Jari pushes you to go. She motivates you to continue even though you want to quit which is what I need when lifting weights. I feel much stronger after only about 4 weeks of doing this DVD twice a week. I also do her Ripped 1000 once a week as well as run 3 times a week. This DVD focuses more on upper body than lower body which is what I was looking for anyway.
  
  
• Ripped & Chiseled with Jari Love
  By A15RQSEGO7YZB1 on 2008-03-01
  This is exactly what she promises. Absolutely fantastic workout. You will feel your muscles burn and work for you. The supersets will make your muscles react and act. I have several of Jari Love's DVDs and have been impressed and satisfied with what she offers, the way she inspires.
  Excited about the next release.
  
  

• Get Ripped! with Jari Love: Get Ripped 1000
• Get Ripped! with Jari Love: Get Ripped to the Core
• Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred
• Get Ripped! with Jari Love: Slim & Lean
• Get Ripped! with Jari Love