The Biggest Loser Workout, Vol. 2 Reviews

• Really very good ;-)

  
  By A24ZFFRQ4MG3XL on 2006-12-30
  I like this even a little more than the first workout. I think it's possible for all levels to gain something from this. You can choose your own personal workout by choosing from the various segments here. Each segment is around 10 to 15 minutes and they all do different things like fat burning, flexibility and toning various muscle groups. Even better, if you are a woman there are segments that focus a lot on abs and thighs. Bob and Kim are enthusiastic and help you along, and it's nice to see real people (former contestants) perform the routines (instead of the always stick thin exercisers).
  All you need to get started is a fair bit of room, weights, a stability ball and you can opt to use a medicine ball if you have one. Overall, it's a great workout that is made better by the customisation which I love. I really like it and have found already in the while since I've gotten this, that I'm feeling good. Hope you love it too.
  
  

• Great Workouts!

  
  By A1JB013FYYOFVJ on 2006-12-12
  I think the workouts are great! You really get a lot for one dvd. It's nice that they have the separate workouts tailored to men and women's needs. Kim is a little annoying to me. I'm not sure if it's just that she tries too hard. But her exercise moves are good. I love Bob! He's always so motivational. What I like about this dvd is that, like the previous dvd, it provides challenging workouts with both strength training and cardio. And the workout times are even shorter than the previous dvd. It's very user friendly in the sense that you can tailor it to the amount of time that you can personally dedicate to your workout. Even if you can only do 20 mins., you really sweat. Great job!
  
  

• Biggest Loser Workout, Vol. 2 Evaluation

  
  By A28KL6CIE5P9B3 on 2006-12-20
  I really liked this workout. It is great, and it has all sorts of different aspects and different workouts for you to choose from. There are even tailored workouts for men and women, but you can choose to do any, and still get a great workout!
  This workout DVD has shorter workout segments, meant so that you can mix and match the different workouts together, or just do a short one for the day! I tried three of the workouts today, and the trainers (Bob, and Kim) kicked my (....)... but they were GOOD quality workouts. I will definately use this workout DVD a lot, and incorporate it into my physical fitness and exercise program.
  The ONLY thing that I wish was a little (only a little) bit different with this workout, is that I wish there was more of BOB!! I feel that there isn't enough of him on there. I also have the first BL workout and love it, and so I'm used to Bob being on there, and miss having him motivate me with every workout. For a beginner (well, at least with the public) Kim does alright though! :)
  
  I highly recommend this workout to anyone and EVERYONE!!!
  
  Get it, it's good!!!
  
  

• Not as good as the first

  
  By A25HW84A01CJ01 on 2007-01-09
  Like most sequels, this one was not as good as the first. Before I begin my review, I just want to note that I have been working out for many years and consider myself to be more advanced than beginner.
  
  I was glad that Matt and Suze from season 2 were in the DVD. I was happy to see Eric, too, since he is the only season 3 cast member that I liked because he wasn't creating drama, whining, or crying constantly.
  
  One of the big problems I have with this video is the menu. The text is very tiny, and I can barely see it with my 20/20 vision. The workouts are called one thing on the back of the DVD case, and another on the menu screen. For instance, "Low Intensity Cardio" on the case is "CardioMax" on the menu, which is very confusing. "Low" and "Max" are two different things. The workouts on the screen menu are also listed in a different order than they are on the case. The option of doing a workout without the trainer is an option, but I would also like the option of doing it without the music.
  
  I thought the warm-up was good, and the functional flexibility actually made me a little sore the day after doing it, which was surprising, seeing as how you don't sweat during it and it's low/no impact. I didn't think the boot camp was as difficult as the first DVD's. I am tired of the same old standbys of squats, lunges, and plies, and this DVD is packed with them, especially in the Power Sculpt for Women, High Intensity Cardio for Men, and the High Intensity Cardio for Women (although I do like the plyos in this section and my heart definitely works). I liked the Power Sculpt for Men, and I wish the women were working out with weights in their segments. I barely broke a sweat in the Low Intensity Cardio segment, so I had to modify it to get my heart rate up. The cool-down was shorter than the first DVD, which I liked (who needs a 20 minute cool-down when they can do it in 5?), although the quads and pecs never got stretched, and I don't understand how you can get a good stretch when you're standing on a hill trying not to fall over, which is what the castmembers are doing in this segment.
  
  As with the first DVD, the trainers don't always work both sides of the body evenly, so I either keep count and make sure I get it even, or I switch leads each time I do the DVD (they work the right side, I'll work the left, and vice versa next time). This drives me nuts; I don't know why they bother working both sides if they aren't going to be worked evenly. The trainers, at times, also say left when it's my right, which I've noticed on a lot of workout videos and it's another pet peeve of mine. Obviously we don't work out facing away from the TV!
  
  

• Good Workout But...

  
  By A25MDXPGRRMR79 on 2007-01-28
  I own the 1st TBL DVD and Love it. I was expecting the same with this one. Well, this one is a bit different. They added the other trainer in and for me.... her voice is a little annoying. She does not keep her count as well and seems to mess up a bit. However, she does work you! I enjoy doing the Functional Flexibilty, Boot Camp, & The Men's Cardio Max. The Men's Cardio (I am a woman) made me feel as though my legs were going to explode and they felt great afterwards. I felt as though I had the beautiful runners legs that I have always wanted. ;)~ I definitely recommend owning a Workout Ball. They use it several times in the video. They also use a medicine ball but my ball works just as well since it has sand inside so that it does not roll. Hand weights are important too. You set the workout for as long as you need by choosing the workouts from a menu with it keeping track of the time for you. I recommend this video. U can't go wrong for only $10.
  
  
• Not enough Bob!
  By A26LD9FQHTM8ZH on 2007-07-28
  It's a decent workout, but not enough Bob! Too many props needed too, but I just improvised on that one. I liked 1 better because I find Bob really motivating and upbeat as a personal trainer.
  You do get a good work out, but it just doesn't seem as fun as the first one.
  
  
  
• Work It Out!
  By A22G4GVLDZ0482 on 2007-01-12
  All that I can say is that this DVD has made me look forward to exercising. Bob Harper is so motivating. Kim Lyons is no joke - she will give your body a work out. I do think that the Season 1 DVD is more strenous - but both DVD's are totally different
  
  
• Ok
  By A2YRL6UU2J4HGR on 2007-08-09
  If you loved the biggest loser 1 workout, then I believe that you are going to be disappointed. This workout has a lot of new things in it, but most of the workouts you can not do in your house unless you have a vaulted ceiling. It has some balance ball workouts that you need to raise the ball over your head. My ceiling was not high enough. So I missed out on a few workouts. And unless you are doing the more intense workouts, you do not get to work out with Bob, who I believe is the more inspirational trainer than Kim.
  
  
• Is everyone else seeing something I'm not?
  By A1929JHRZLVWUY on 2007-11-11
  Well I was not a biggest loser fan until the 2007 season. I got interested because of the theme song "What Have You Done today to Make You Feel Proud?". That's when I went to the library and checked out both DVD's I and II and the old book and new cookbook. I watched both DVD's and decided to go with the 2nd because it was newer and the people keep the same timing on the exercises. Also DVD 1 only had 4 weeks of exercises. It said 1-3 and 2-4. Pretty confusing I didn't know if I should alternate 3 - 4 the last 2 weeks or not. Anyway I bought the 2nd DVD. It was okay at first, but I AGREE BOB is a better motivator than Kim. Her voice is so annoying, she is almost as bad a Jillian but at least I feel like Jillian cares sometimes. Bob makes me feel like I can do it. Kim makes me feel fat, stupid, and beneath her level. Maybe some of you love her, or maybe I'm paranoid. All I know is I've done her workouts and she makes me feel like a big loser alright. Just not the kind on the show. The DVD does have some good qualities. I admit the workouts are hard for me, but the DVD doesn't make me want to come back. I looked up and 3 weeks have gone by again and I haven't worked out. Motivation is one of my problems. Today I decided that I'd rather workout with the 1st DVD even though the people are not n-sync with each other. WHY you might ask? Because BOB made me feel special, like I could do it, like it didn't matter that I couldn't keep up. HE MOTIVATED me. I should have just gotten it in the first place. Don't get me wrong, if you are an exercisers you might like Kim's methods better. I do wish Bob would at least keep the timing in the first tape. But if you are not a self-motivator and need a good encourager then the 1st DVD is for you. If you are self-motivated and can't quite do something more stenuous then DVD 2 is for you. I hope this review is helpful to someone out there trying to decide between the two DVD's.
  
  
• no cardio
  By A23LLVXW37OUBA on 2007-02-22
  The cardio in this tape is lacking. The toning and strengh training is great but it is too chopped up and you never get a chance to get your heart rate up. The first video was much better!
  
  
• Excellent workout video! The Best Ever!
  By AKOWKM8PA6VFB on 2007-01-18
  Having never been a huge fan of workout videos, I thought I would give this one a go since I fell in love with the tv series. I was so amazed by the contestants weight loss and how their workouts were so varied and interesting.
  
  The DVD is set up very nicely. There are about 10 or 12 different workouts and the dvd allows you to choose how you would like to set up your workout. So for example you can pick warm-up (5 minutes), functional flexibility (10 minutes), women's or men's cardio (10 minutes)and the cool down (5 minutes). So you have now just created your workout of 30 minutes. It is very high intensity and the good thing is that you can go at your own pace and you switch up your routine according to the exercises you choose.
  
  I usually do 20 minutes in the morning, just by picking 2-10 minute sessions. It will have you sweating in no time, it's quick, it's realiable and your favorite contestants are right there with you.
  
  Great job Bob and Kim!
  
  
• Disappointed
  By A2ZKGNX96I6OIH on 2007-01-15
  I was so excited to see BL was coming out with a new DVD. I lost all my baby weight with number one. I LOVED Bob and the workouts were great. I was bummed with this DVD. Kim annoys me and she is EVERYWHERE. I thought the "girl" workout that she did was too tough. I had to keep stopping and I'm in decent shape. I was able to do all the workouts on the first one with no problem. The segments were a bit strange. I was happy to have a shorter cool down as I couldn't be bothered with the LOOONNGG one from the first DVD, but it doesn't have relaxing music like the first, and again it is KIM. I was bummed the entire workout and I'm not looking forward to doing it tomorrow. I think I'll go back to the first. I really disliked this DVD. :(
  
  
• What a great DVD!
  By AILWUKTC6HG35 on 2007-03-10
  I have quite a collection of workout videos and DVD's, but am always happy to add some more good ones! I really enjoy this DVD...the workouts are great, and very motivating! Also, it shows the week-by-week weight loss struggles and achievements of a couple of the actual show's participants. I highly suggest getting this one...even if you are beginner, you can workout without weights, and make the moves smaller...then kick it up when you get to that level!
  
  Good luck with your fitness goals...do something good for yourself!
  
  
• a good follow-up to volume 1
  By A82UVIERJ6QIP on 2007-06-23
  I have had this DVD for a couple of months now, and it has become one of my more frequently used workout videos. As with the first Biggest Loser workout, I really like the fact that you can mix and match workouts to suit you. The DVD contains 9 segments. After reading previous reviews, I tried all of them, not just those gender-specific to me. The Women's workouts tend to focus more on the hips, thighs and butt, while the Men's workouts work the arms and chest more. I tend to like Bob's training style over Kim's - she can be a little too 'aerobics instructor' for me. Still, I have to hand it to the girl, she does most of the exercises with you, and she's still able to talk and be perky doing it!
  
  
  
  This volume also uses more equipment - several segments use the stability ball, and a medicine ball in addition to the hand weights used in the first volume. And while I enjoyed doing the arm and ab workout on the stability ball in the boot camp segment, I thought that the boot camp in Volume 1 still provided a better workout.
  
  
  
  I also didn't particularly enjoy the Functional Flexibility segment, which focuses more on range of motion and slower movements. Not much in the way of cardio or weights as I have become accustomed to with BL workouts.
  
  
  
  Also, as some other reviewers mentioned, a lot of product promotion went on. And there was less of the contestant's success stories, which I personally found to be motivating.
  
  
  
  I still prefer the first volume over this one, but, in the end, it does provide a good workout. Like the previous volume, it is guaranteed to make you sweat, and work all those areas you want to target. Definitely, a lot of bang for your buck.
  
  
• Good workouts but requires a lot of equipement compared to first one
  By A6SQU6GAW3OGM on 2008-03-15
  These workouts are good, but I prefer volume one hands down. The low-impact options are minimal in this version and the one low-impact version requires equipment not commonly on hand and not advised on the jacket. I have hand weights at home so that piece was not a problem, but I don't have an exercise ball (the large one or the small "medicine ball" type) and really don't have room for those. If I had known those were required, I would have skipped this DVD in favor of another.
  
  
• GREAT HOME WORKOUT!!!
  By A3IMBV0PS8WQ5A on 2007-02-07
  THIS IS A VERY GOOD WORKOUT FOR SOMEONE WHO LIKES TO WORK OUT AND WANTS A CHALLENGING ACTIVITY BUT HAS NOT WORKED OUT IN A WHILE. I USED TO BE AN ACTIVE CYCLIST, YOGA , RUNNING, RESISTANCE TRAINING, AND ANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY. BUT I HAD A BABY IN 2006 AND DID NOT DO A THING FOR TEN MONTHS. I AM NOW TRAINING FOR A 180 MILE BIKE RIDE AND I HAD TO GET MY BODY USED TO MOVING AGAIN AND GET MY CARDIO UP BEFORE I COULD ATTEMPT TRAINING ON MY BIKE. THIS WAS HARD ENOUGH TO CHALLENGE ME BUT NOT KILL ME OR DISCOURAGE ME FROM STICKING WITH IT. I LIKE THAT YOU CAN MIX UP AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORKOUT. THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE VIDEO INSPIRE ME TO KEEP GOING. I ALSO LIKED BOB THE TRAINER, SOME DID NOT, BUT I FOUND HIM VERY MOTIVATING. EVEN MY HUSBAND ENJOYS THIS WORKOUT . WE BOTH SAW RESULTS IN 1 WEEK. THE WEIGHT DID NOT DROP RIGHT AWAY BUT IN ONE WEEK OUR ARMS AND LEGS FELT MORE TONED. THE ONLY THING I DID NOT LIKE WERE ALL THE LUNGES IN THE WOMENS WORKOUT, BUT I STICK TO THE MENS WORKOUT AND THAT WORKS JUST FINE FOR ME.
  
  
• customizable
  By A2R99U1NKSLQ51 on 2007-02-08
  love that you can customize your workout. i love the potential to grow and increase the challenge. these workouts contain basic moves that are great for the body, working big muscles groups and such. you can expand on the workouts by upgrading to heavier weights or medicine ball. once you learn the moves you can do the exercises on your own or for more reps as well.
  
  
• It is a good workout
  By AMPGAK0ZXDTJY on 2007-02-23
  I am a fan of BL having lost 50lbs on my own before BL was out there. I got this as a Christmas gift after having my first child and it kicked my butt. One of my complaints is there is too much talk. I guess I prefer instruction without the chit chat about how I'm feeling it burn.. I prefer the segments with Bob in them over Kim partly because Bob seems a bit more down to earth, though Kim's segments are tough. My other problem is that there seems to be a lot squats & lunges in the different segments so there isn't much variety as I had hoped and the arms & abs only have the Bootcamp 15 minute workout (Granted I prefer toninng my abs, butt, & arms). I haven't tried the men sections but after reading a couple of posts I will. Overall it is a good workout!
  
  
• Love This!
  By A2RHDFFD4EBJD on 2007-04-09
  I'm a huge fan of this show and watch it all the time! I was so excited to know that we could order this DVD and workout like they do! It's a very instructional DVD and you can customize it any way you would like to. It even has a workout type for women & men! It's a great addition to my other workouts!! Plus I love seeing the people from the show doing the workouts!
  
  
• For Beginners
  By A3143TE51VNVNM on 2008-01-18
  Good thing I borrowed this from a friend. This is not for intermediate or advanced fitness levels. I found the work outs slow and barely broke a sweat.The music is also bland. I would recommend this for a warm up.
  
  
• A Great Workout
  By A15G5S3LGDGTUH on 2008-02-20
  I have had the Biggest Loser 1 Workout DVD for a year and like it. Biggest Loser 2 is more challenging in my opinion. I am in good shape from exercising every day and after this workout my legs were sore the next day. Most of the focus is on lower body. Also you need a Medicine Ball and a big stability ball for one of Bob's workouts. I just used a 5-pound weight instead and did the exercises(crunches and weights) on the floor as I don't have a stability ball. Bob and the people are more fun in the first DVD, but Kim gives a couple of great workouts at 10-minutes apiece for the women.
  
  
• Awesome!
  By A2V3FVVTNWQPPY on 2007-01-09
  There is nothing better than the freedom of working out at home on my own time. The 'Biggest Loser Workout' did it again! It's totally worth getting.
  
  
• EXCELLENT WORKOUT!!
  By A3BYIR3WE968SX on 2007-01-09
  This workout comes highly recommended!! Just the availability of the variety of workouts makes it worth the purchase - not to mention having Bob lead you into a butt-burning experience!! The first one was great but this is the icing on the cake - well done Biggest Loser team!!
  
  
• very helpful!
  By A1I9GM9KZAQEN2 on 2007-01-11
  You have to start with yourself and get motivated! When you get to that point, this is the DVD for you..I feel great after working out, not tired or bored.
  
  
• Great workouts
  By ADYIVJBM75AXU on 2007-01-18
  I love working out with the Biggest Losers! It's great to know those working out on the video with the trainers are "real people" who have lost signifigant weight and having watched the show I feel like I know them. The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is because I am personally not motivated as much by Kim and the segments specific to women are led by her. They are good workouts though. I have also tried and enjoyed the two segments intended for men... I just use lighter weights!
  
  
• Biggest Loser Workout Vol.2 is a hit with us!!
  By AQZZNPLSD41BU on 2007-01-18
  At the beginning of the year, we began an exercise class in our workplace every day immediately after work. Our instructor, however, only works 3 days a week so we're always looking for things we can do on the days we're on our own. I brought this workout to work with me and those of us who are "serious" about working out and losing weight loved it! The only ones who complained are those who want an easy workout. We love the feature that you can program your workout. Now I want to purchase Volume 1 also.
  
  
• Biggest Loser 2
  By A2DMQKEDPABEMF on 2007-01-20
  To be quite honest, I believe the first one is a more intense work out. I would suggest mixing both the womens and mens workouts together to acheive a better result. But I still Love BOB!!!!
  
  
• Wow
  By A15LSKHZQXVWNL on 2007-01-29
  I love the set up of this DVD. I can do women's workouts or the whole group work outs. I also love the section on functional flexibility. As someone just really getting into the functional flexibility area, sometimes yoga is still a bit much for me, but this is great. I love that again they do a downscale person on each one if you are not up to the higher end just yet. Bob is great again of course, and it's nice to see Kim on there this year and them working as a team!!! I love it
  
  
• Hard core workout!!!
  By A1QG24QAT2B8W9 on 2007-02-13
  I think this is an outstanding exercise video! I ecspecially like how you can build your workout for as long as you want it. This helps to keep my work outs fresh and different each time, instead of being to repetitive. Bob works you hard with a lot of weights and is a great motivater. This video works for both my husband and I, and at the end of the session, we both feel like we have completed an intense motvated work out!
  
  
• Low Impact, High Intensity... and fun!
  By A1SKYETEJCFHS6 on 2007-02-14
  Great variety and fully customizeable... low impact, high intensity!
  
  

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