Tank Top Arms, Bikini Belly, Boy Shorts Bottom Reviews

• Fun, but I've done better ;-D

  
  By A24ZFFRQ4MG3XL on 2007-04-12
  This is my second DVD of Minna's and it's good, but not as good as other workouts by other instructors. It is fun, and she is a great instructor, but there's something about this that isn't as good as others out there.
  It's an intermediate workout for your whole body. There are four sections and each focus on a different section. There is a segment for abs, upper body and butt, and the fourth section is your whole body. There are the usual type of moves here, nothing too new, but in each segment there are two intensity levels depending on how fit you are or how hard you want to train. There is a fast paced and a slower version using more controlled movement. All you need is some dumbells and you are good to go. Minna is an outgoing and friendly instructor with no frills. I like this and it's good to do once or twice a week along with a real favourite of yours.
  
  

• Another solid workout

  
  By A2IOP3U5E7AI7G on 2007-05-20
  This is my 4th dvd featuring Minna Lessig. I think she plans very balanced programs that hit all of the areas. This dvd has sections for arms & shoulders, abs, and glutes plus an additional 15 minutes segment for total body conditioning. All segments are challenging and include some moves that are new to me. You need two sets of weights (light & heavy) and a mat. I've been working out regularly for a while, so I used 5 and 8 pound weights. If you are just starting out, go lighter.
  
  Minna demonstrates moves well and is very encouraging - never annoying. This dvd will be a regular in the rotation for quite a while.
  
  

• overall body sculpting

  
  By AYC1WCN812V0M on 2007-04-25
  This is a fun fast paced, intermediate body toning and sculpting video. The moves can be challenging, but once you get the hang of it your good to go. The instructor shows you the move first, and then you follow along with her. She does different moves to work the same body part in different ways. This keeps the work out fun and interesting. The music is great. You will love this toning workout. I built up a lot of sweat just doing the sculpting routines and I bet you will too. This is a keeper. You can also turn of the speaking and just do the workout or create your own workout to the music only.
  
  

• the only one who does not like it!?!

  
  By A1105TON3DP3HY on 2007-11-25
  Okay so I give a workout several chances before I make up my mind. I was excited about this one after reading the reviews here. Clearly people like it, so it could be me. I work out an hour a day to a video, usually taebo or the firm (allison davis) or pilates (ana caban), and I am thin and do well aerobically but lack strength so I thought the toning from this video would do the trick. Here are my issues with it.
  What I was hoping for were challenging, simple, streamlined movements that worked my muscles. What I feel the video provides are awkward poses that focus more on forcing the body to do something strange or unnatural, for example, the "ballerina abs" pose- you are seated with your legs straight out in front of you, then with your arms at your sides you press down with your hands to lift up your butt. I just felt like my arms weren't long enough (and I don't have short arms!) to be able to do the move and that most of the stress was in my wrists once I did get some levity, and it was intended as an ab exercise. That is the overall feeling I get from the workout, that it is all going into my joints and bones and not my muscles. And I am 24 and quite flexible so I don't understand it.
  I also felt there was not a natural rythym from one move to the next, it felt disjointed and there is a lot of wasted, idle time. At the end of the workout my muscles are not fatigued (and they should be I am a beginner to strength exercise) and feel like nothing was accomplished and my time was wasted. The very few effective exercises are not enough for me to justify its regular use. It now sits on the shelf forever.
  I am honestly baffled by the good reviews everyone else has given this video. This video frustrates me way too much. More importantly, I found it ineffective.
  I gave it two stars, not one, because it isn't the worst video out there- the production is fine, it is easy to keep up with, the instructor isn't horrible.
  
  
  

• Challenging and Fun

  
  By A3RR1FBVPNCO6V on 2007-07-10
  This is one of the best, balanced, and solid overall workout DVDs that I've bought. At first I thought it was too simple; but as I kept following it for over an hour, I found it actually challenging and I got tired. It includes some interesting plank exercises that are challenging and yet very do-able. I like the music and the instructor is very pleasant. Throughout the program, core is being tightened. I've been regularly exercising for the last 15 years and I always search for fun and effective exercise programs that I can do at the home gym. I bought this DVD based on the reviews and am having so much fun working out with this DVD.
  
  
• The Greatest DVD ever
  By A1VQ7TD0H06G82 on 2007-05-29
  I saw Minna Lessig on TV promoting this DVD, and after watching a few of the exercises, I decided to try it. I have tried many DVDs like pilates and taebo, and this was by far the best and most fun. You can do arms one day, abs the next, followed by bottom, or you can do a whole body workout. I like it because I can do a whole body workout followed by just abs or any combination that I feel is right for the day. She is also very motivating through the whole workout. The whole body workout is only 15 minutes long, but I was sweating by the end!!I would recommend this DVD to anyone who doesn't want to work out at a gym.
  
  
• Excellent workout
  By A14KVK9OJBGTWK on 2007-04-21
  I bought this dvd 2 weeks ago and have done it 3 times now and really enjoy it. I was also very sore which, of course, is a good thing. Minna knows how to make working out fun. She does a very good job hitting every body part. In my opinion, an excellent workout for intermediates. I never dread doing this workout because Minna makes it fun. Often, I don't work out because I dread it, but this one is fun.
  
  
• Minna is an awesome instructor
  By A32UP97BE5B2R3 on 2007-11-27
  Minna is a bit on the overly excited side, but she really gets you going and has great workouts that really help you tone and build muscle while losing fat. I don't care for the location its shot at-kinda boring- but the music is decent and the workout is really really good. I keep doing this video over and over- and I'm definately seeing results!
  
  
• AWESOME DVD
  By AFKWPVE1825PO on 2007-07-06
  If you are going to buy one excerise DVD, this is the one. Paired with 30 minutes of your favorite outdoor cardio (walking, runnng, biking, whatever..)this dvd provides a long or quick weights & toning workout. I LOVE IT. Isn't cheesy AT ALL...just the perfect amount of time for each segment. A+++
  
  
• I really like this video...
  By A2CCH56RL0KMV3 on 2007-09-28
  This video was my introduction to Minna Lessig, and a surprisingly pleasant one at that. The set is warm and colorful, and the music is very understated, motivating, and, well, nice. Minna, who herself is upbeat and encouraging without being goofy, provides the ultimate motivation to stick with the workout: the perfect female form! That's reason enough for me to spend a little cash on this one, but I'll continue for the sake of those who aren't convinced. ;)
  
  This video features four well-organized "circuits": one for the arms and upper body, one for the midsection, one for the glutes and lower body, and one for the total body. The video also has separate warm-ups and cool-downs, which is a plus if you tend to mix and match segments (you can insert them appropriately at the beginning or end of your entire workout instead of having to do integrated warm-ups and cool-downs in each circuit). The exercises, while many of them build on familiar moves (e.g. pushups, crunches, lunges), are very much varied. I expected the total body workout to be a mish-mash of the previous three, but to my surprise, even it offered novel moves.
  
  As a slight note of caution, several of these moves are very challenging, particularly if you are not an experienced exerciser. However, modifications are shown, and the exercises (assuming you're able to perform them) will certainly be effective. I love the fact that there are stretches, which are essential to keep the muscles "long and lean" and maintain flexibility, after every exercise. Minna's cuing is impeccable, and all of the exercises are initially done slowly to allow viewers to become comfortable with the movements. She talks only enough to coach you through the exercises. I, for one, appreciate the silences between reps; I can count myself!
  
  I did dislike the "raise-the-roof" bit in the arms circuit, which was personally my least favorite one. It didn't ruin the overall tone of the video by any means, but I was certainly tired of "imagining my tank top" by the end of the segment. I was also disappointed in the lack of oblique moves in the abs circuit. However, the total body circuit definitely added some great new moves to my repertoire, and I can't wait to integrate the video into my routine!
  
  
• Nice workout
  By A3OEJZ55JC64TJ on 2007-08-09
  I mainly got this workout video for the tank top arms and boy shorts segments. And mainly, that is what I have used. In the past month, I have done this video faithfully 3x a week. And I like the results! None of the workout moves seem impossible, and in a way, after doing them a while, they almost seem to easy, but I am still seeing results (I just increased my weights). I would recommend this video for anyone who wants to spend 15-20 minutes on any of the areas, and see results! I only have one complaint... I wish her arm workout had more for the triceps!
  
  
• Perfect workout!
  By A3I8UBN42UH4F8 on 2007-08-16
  I really like this DVD. I can target certain areas on some days, rotate thru the different workouts or do an all over cardio workout. And it was very easy to follow and used familiar moves ard positions but is a slightly different way that kept it fresh and not a boring repetition of the same old exercises.
  
  
• Minna Lessig's DVD review
  By A1M8VA1N2MEL9O on 2007-09-10
  I enjoyed all aspects of this DVD. Minna explains simply how to properly do each exercise before beginning each set. Once you feel familiar, you can just do a few extra reps. I like the way it is broken down into short sections so you can do just what you can do each time. The music is fun and enjoyable. Minna is encouraging but not over the top. Fun and motivating.
  
  
• Great when you're short on time
  By AIMW6T9RZDQ15 on 2007-06-04
  I really like this workout. It's especially nice when you you're short on time or want to add-on to your cardio. Minna gives great cues and has some nice twists on old moves....and a few new ones that make this workout fun.
  
  
• Good Workout
  By ANSS25TGPWC7S on 2007-08-28
  Based on a recommendation in Shape magazine and the reviews online I decided to purchase this DVD. The workout targets all the rights areas, but be prepared to be sore the next day! The moves are not new moves but Minna adds a new flare to make them fun.
  
  
• Nice challenging workout!
  By A26A64X86VL1R4 on 2008-01-15
  Lessig came highly recommended from another reviewer, and I was not disappointed. She does a nice warm-up and spot reducing segments follow. I had some problems with the pushups but figured out to modify them by doing only a slight press.
  
  The workouts move smoothly from exercise to exercise. Lessig is perky and encouraging without being saccharine. I would call these workouts an intermediate intensity workout.
  
  
• THE BEST WORKOUT DVD!
  By A2JVYFXTDFAOFP on 2008-02-01
  I ordered a bunch of DVD workouts 5 weeks before my wedding. By far, Minna's workout is the best. Her instructions are clear. In fact, the types of "moves" she uses do not really need instruction. Watch her do it once and you are set to go. I really wanted something FAST, EASY and to give me A GREAT workout. This DVD is it! After two weeks at 3 times a week, doing each workout each time, I have fantastic results. Within in a week, I noticed a definite increase in muscle tone. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG BUYING THIS DVD WORKOUT!!!!
  
  
• I Have never felt better!
  By A2O7UQ3ES2PJOJ on 2007-09-13
  I am getting married in April and I wanted to really kick it in high gear! This DVD has been so great! The DVD is set up into three individualized circuits for the body. I usually do one or two circuits a day along with the "Total Body Toning Circuit" at the end. I have never felt so good while I was doing a workout! I smile the whole time and the instructor, Minna, gives great instructions! If you are looking for an excellent work out, this is one that truly delilvers!
  
  
• It's okay.
  By A1TY3NNXNUH2K8 on 2008-02-21
  While this DVD did give my girl huge guns, worthy of an A-1 Abrams, her belly is by no means a bikini and she continues to wear one pieces in public. As for her bottom, it is definitely short.
  
  
• Great workout, but get the book as well.
  By A1G69JU2E32FB5 on 2008-03-09
  The workouts in this DVD and simple and easy to do. You might not find new moves, but the combination of them and then separated into upper body, abs, and lower body as well as total body makes for a diverse collection. I will say that I got the combination of the DVD and book. I really just wanted the DVD, but I am very glad that I got the book. There are a few moves not included in the DVD and the book has very well laid out workouts and schedules for those who are new or lazy (like me) to organize a workout program. I'm an occupational therapist and know most of these exercises (particularly the arms), but I'm too lazy to make up a program. I really enjoyed Minna's energy (without being condescending) as well as her attention to form and stretching. I highly recommend this DVD and book for a beginner or intermediate exerciser. Good luck on your quest on being fit and healthy!!
  
  
• the best toning dvd ever!
  By A33T5BXKKV62H5 on 2007-10-05
  i am a big fan of workout dvds, especially for toning. as a mother of three, and wife, it is great to be able squeeze in a workout of this magnitude w/my busy schedule. the moves are great because they are different from all the other workouts, which keeps you from getting bored.
  thanks minna!!
  
  
• Good but could be better
  By A1BWV45RKR6SP1 on 2008-03-23
  I like Minna Lessig as an instructor and i've enjoyed her other DVD's. This one just wasn't her best work mostly because there wasn't a consistent flow (floor then standing then floor again sort of thing) . Overall, it was a fair workout with the exception of the abs section that has yet to leave me feeling like the abs were worked at all.
  
  
• Awesome DVD
  By A2J88XZA7N4HKG on 2008-03-31
  This DVD is the best, no doubt about it. After using it for just two days I can already feel changes taking place in my physique. There are six segments - Warm Up, Tank Top Arms, Bikini Belly, Boy Shorts Bottom, Total Body Toning, and Cool Down. You need a heavy and a light set of hand weights, but if you have just one pair that's OK. You can also choose to just hear the music and mute Minna's voice. However, I think that muting her would prevent you from getting the full benefit from the workout because Minna seems to know just the right times to motivate you, and correct you. She walks you through every move in a way that you can understand, and picks up the pace once you've gotten the hang of it. What I also liked about this DVD was that the woman on the right side of Minna is the one who performs all of the beginner modifications. If a move is too challenging, just shift your attention to Jessica and do what she is doing. Overall, this is a great DVD, and you can benefit a lot from buying it.
  
  
• Buy the DVD for a great workout!
  By A2T95IH81W2YJZ on 2008-05-15
  This is a great workout; very challening. I've been concentrating mostly on the arms and legs, and I feel that I am getting a workout that will definitely help me achieve what I want. Each section is about 15 minutes long. You can break it up if your time is limited. This workout is not easy, but it is doable. I have found that I must have a lot of patience with myself. She does some unique exercises like the "froggy" (Bottoms section). This is something I look for in my selection of exercise DVDs. I hate to buy something that every other instructor is using. She gives excellent instructions, and her cuing is right on the mark. If you buy this DVD, don't give up if it is too hard for your level; just stick with it and you will find that you can do this; just have some confidence in yourself. I do feel that the "Bikini Belly" section is the hardest, but abs are not my favorite anyway. If you buy the DVD, don't buy the book. The book is 99% pictures of the exercises. You really don't need both. Buy the DVD. I think that you will be very happy in your selection. I know that I am.
  
  
• Best Workout for My Busy Schedule
  By A2WAQGJE1ZIKVM on 2008-07-02
  I'm a busy single mom and I don't have a lot of time. I bought Minna's workout video and I love it. After a few weeks I finally worked my way up to an entire session. (Start out slow because you're gonna be sore the next day!) I used to train heavily in my 20's but am now almost 40. This was a great way to re-tune my muscles and get ready for my bikini this summer. Yes! I look and feel great and I look awesome in my bikini. Thanks, Minna!
  
  
• Good video to target certain areas
  By AEWJAL10S5595 on 2007-08-19
  I really like this video to target the arms, which gives different moves than previous DVDs and other DVDs to target the same area. She is motivating and energetic and that's why I like her so much as an at-home instructor!
  
  
• Excellent overall routines!
  By A16C8GBKXKSLHC on 2007-11-02
  This is not the first Minna Lessig DVD I've owned. Minna's cueing is precise, explanation and demonstration of each move clear. She knows how to make you feel the challenge of the reps and what each move will do for your body.
  
  
• Effective and easy
  By A2Z34WVTZOBL4S on 2008-04-18
  This is a great DVD to compliment your cardio workout. You can rotate the workout everyday to achieve maximum results. It was challenging enough, but didn't kill me. The moves are easy to perform and I've definitely seen a difference.
  
  
• Pretty good!
  By A37CL21WP8H6ZX on 2008-04-21
  I wasn't sure about the title but it turned out to be a really good workout. The instructor has a very nice personality and she keeps it moving along.
  
  
• She rocks!!
  By ABFLBFPGL9B8F on 2008-05-01
  I absolutely LOVE Minna!! She's one of the best instructors around. Everything is easy to follow and her challenges, should you choose to accept them, will give you an extra boost, reminding you what kind of shape you want to be in. I hope she comes out with more, because she truly motivates me.
  
  

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