The Biggest Loser Workout: Power Sculpt Reviews

• Feeling the burn ;->

  
  By A24ZFFRQ4MG3XL on 2007-12-25
  The training gang are back again with another workout, but this is pretty much all toning. It's about 50 minutes and it works you from head to toe. These guys don't mess around and you will work hard (but even though you are sore the next day, you want to keep at it because you know it will give you great results).
  You can do a 30 minute level 1 workout or a 50 minute level 3 workout so as you get stronger, the workouts get tougher and you will avoid plateaus and boredom. This feature will keep you moving up the strength scale and keep challenging you. They suggest you need weights within about a 3lb to a 10lb range and if you are new to weight workouts, then you want to start light. These guys are very motivating but yet they make it fun. The contestants from past seasons are working out too and that is also motivating. I really like this and can't wait to do it again.
  
  

• Amazing Workout-Not (just for) Beginners

  
  By A1GHE64PQ27ULP on 2008-01-21
  I was really excited to get this DVD, especially since you can pick your level and make it "last" for 6 weeks while adding new levels and new moves throughout the 6 weeks. Now let me preface this with saying, I am extremely fit. I work out 4-5x a week doing cardio for 30-45 minutes at a time. (And when I do cardio the sweat is literally dripping off me in waves.) I also have been doing sculpting DVDs 2x a week for the past 6 months. This workout kicked my butt! Level one is definitely easy enough for intermediate, yet will still challenge those who are in good shape. I just added Level 2 today, and I actually had to stop the DVD and take a 60 second breather because I thought I would either throw up or pass out! You've gotta work me REALLY hard to make that happen!
  
  My only "criticism" is that I don't think this DVD is appropriate for beginners. However, after reading some reviews it is clear beginners are doing it and thriving on it. My advice to a beginner would be to concentrate on form before you concentrate on reps or how heavy your weights are. In the DVD a lot of the participants have really poor form. (Even though the trainers give them a thumbs up.) Watch the trainer and copy them. Once your form is perfect add weights and/or increase your reps. I'm sure any trainer will tell you they'd rather you do one really good move than 10 of the same move with poor form.
  
  If you want to loose weight and you stick with this DVD I can't imagine you wouldn't change your life and body. And on the same token, if you are already in shape this DVD will add variety and excitement to your workout as well as giving you a really challenging workout.
  
  

• The Biggest Losers create the Biggest Pains!

  
  By A1OMXVXXP07F05 on 2007-12-31
  Bought this along with the Cardio DVD and all I can say is wow.
  
  All 3 trainers are here just like in the Cardio and it doesn't take long before they start making you sweat! The great thing with this DVD is you can pick your poison with a 20 minute level 1, 10 minute level 2 and 10 minute level 3 sculpt workout. For a real challenge sign up for all 3 and hit play!
  
  It won't take long before your muscles are screaming and the sweat is rolling off your forehead. Lot's of lunges in this along with biceps and shoulder presses. All the good stuff is in here.
  
  I have no doubt that combined with the Cardio DVD just released, you can lose some serious weight with these.
  
  

• Too Fast with Poor Instructions

  
  By A3CD0L1W1IZUW6 on 2008-02-18
  Let me start by saying that I'm not overweight but definitely out of shape. I wanted to start exercising at home and bought this DVD. I did the level 1 workout and could barely keep up. The movements went way too fast for me. I don't think they allowed enough time between movements to do the exercises correctly. I felt rushed the whole time and by the time I was able to do the exercise properly, they were off to the next movement. The whole time, I was losing my balance and just doing the exercises wrong. The next few days my knee was bothering me and I don't normally have knee problems. I had no desire to try this DVD again so I ended up just giving it away.
  
  

• Not Fluff

  
  By A2F7CSE6KT7NI4 on 2008-02-21
  You think because this is from some reality show it's going to be fluff? No way. The beginner workout is tough but doable (weeks 1-2). The week 3-4 workout is difficult at best. The week 5-6 workout forget it. You're dead. Everything's done from plank and push-up position.
  
  But, it's a good pain. I've seen serious results just after a few weeks in terms of my overall strength, especially my core.
  
  My only complaint is that some of the routines seem rushed and they don't do enough reps in some of the routines. Some of them you want it to end and end now but others they just whip through it. I think the lunges are done too quickly and you have to be careful of your knees when you are just starting because the stability isn't there yet. Man, these guys love their lunges though.
  
  The price-to-pain ratio on this DVD is perfect though. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to get started with dumbbells weights and then continue to be challenged as they progress.
  
  
  
• Pretty good for the price.
  By A23ANL1G1AHRYD on 2008-03-21
  The Biggest Loser Workout: Power Sculpt
  
  I found this to be a pretty good workout. I've just started strength training again and found most of the exercises to be challenging esp. those in Bob's section. I do like that the exercises keep the heart rate up, but the pace and multiple movements can compromise your form which means you won't be getting the true benefit of the exercise and/or possibly end up hurting yourself. So you have to be careful.
  
  Another thing, for exercises done one side at a time - they aren't always done evenly. Be sure to count and do the same number of reps per side.
  
  
  
  
• The Biggest Loser Workout: Power Sculpt
  By A35R3MMOSISYTQ on 2008-01-14
  Early December 2007, after watching the amazing results from the Biggest Loser Television show, I decided to purchase both the The Biggest Loser Workout: Power Sculpt & Cardio Max.
  
  They came in the mail later December so since January 1st of 2008 I have been working out with both DVDs and have since lost a few pounds and my friends have noticed a difference in my performance in sports and walking and thinning around my face. With 155 pounds to lose I am on a good start. Working out and eating correctly is the biggest key. The DVDs will not help you trim up and loose weight. You have to work out and manage your food intake as well.
  
  On a personal note, I believe in a few months i will look back on this experience and say they (the Biggest Loser Club DVDs) saved my life. You have to get these if you want to see some at home changes in your life.
  
  
• Best workout DVD!
  By AIUTJ3OQRVG2D on 2008-01-21
  I have tried my fair share of workout DVDs and this is by far the best. My other exercise DVDs are usually collecting dust after one or two uses, but this one has kept me coming back AND I'm losing inches and pounds after just 2 weeks! The instructors are wonderful and very inspirational. Totally nonthreatening set up/instruction and fun to work out along side. I use the "Maximum Results" program- only 35 mins for level 1. Gets the heart rate up and love the routines with the weights. Each move incorporates upper and lower body so you are able to target many muscle groups with each movement plus alternatives are offered if the movement it too hard or too easy for you. Only complaint- I'm not a fan of the music in the background, but it is easy enough to tune out. All in all, I highly recommend this DVD.
  
  
• Good work-out, but poor instruction on mechanics
  By A1JJ1RZMYD4Q0B on 2008-02-10
  I work-out avidly by doing other body sculpting routines (by Jake) and running frequently. Overall, I am in excellent shape. However, this work-out kicks butt. I felt the pain and burn the same day as well as the next day. My only criticism of the work-out is that the movements are quite rapid with the weights and the instruction on body mechanics is poor. My back really hurt after completing the work-out due to the use of 10 pound weights and quick movements. The video does call for heavier weights, but it may be more beneficial to use lighter weights until accustomed to the movements. I played the work-out with trainer instruction, which apparently did not guide me well enough. I will be more careful when I do the work-out next time and pay very close attention to the core.
  
  I felt the levels did progress and were ranked appropriately, unlike other reviewers. If the movements are done correctly, the intensity of the levels do increase with each trainer. I could barely keep up at the end and I am used to 50 minute routines without a problem. I would definately recommend this work-out DVD to those who are serious about training and/or weight loss. I am only interested in the former and not the latter. I can really see why these trainers produce results on the show. Yet, I
  
  
• Great Power Sculpt Workout!
  By A3BEU6UDTI8D36 on 2008-02-26
  This is power sculpt workout will make you work. I can tell you that you will sweat and your muscles will burn! I alternate this workout with The Biggest Loser Workout: Cardio Max 6 days a week and Fat Free Yoga - Lose Weight & Feel Great w/ Ravi Singh & Ana Brett NOW W/THE **MATRIX** MENU OPTION!!! and Crunch - Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga Blend at least 2 times a week. I have been doing this routine for 5-6 weeks now and have dropped 15 lbs. Hallelujah! I am grateful to have established a routine that works and can I do it in my own home. P.S. I ignore most of what the instructors say that is not pertinent to the exercise at hand. If you get too involved in what is spoken in general to the biggest loser's contestants it gets a bit annoying. Remember the goal... The workout does work :-)
  
  
• No Nonsense Workout that will change your body
  By A23O8T3LNL9YY8 on 2008-05-15
  I am such a big fan of the Biggest Loser Series. I have The Biggest Loser 1, Cardio Max and now this is my third DVD.
  As always, the DVD is fully customizable, so that you can workout as long as need or have time to workout.
  The instructors (First 20 minute is Jillian, second 10 minutes Bob and third 10 minutes is Kim) are all clear, consise and enthusiastic. Their encouragement is not chatty or irritating. I find it to be fun yet professional.
  As for the workouts...good grief! I workout 5-6 days a week, two of those days being devoted to strength training. This DVD works every single muscle that I need it to and I feel like I'm accomplishing a great deal each workout. My arms were burning at the end of Jillians Workout and then on to Bobs. By the Kim's session, I was pooped! I didn't finish it, but I appreciate that because it gives me something to work toward. There are some standard exercises (bicep curls, shoulder lifts), some combination exercises (shoulder raises while squatting), and also some non-traditional exercises like lifting out your arms in a V and then back in..that one is a killer! (I left out that there is a 5 minute warm-up and cool-down on the DVD)
  I feel stronger and leaner and my arms show improvement.
  Worth every penny!
  
  
• Kicked my butt!!!
  By A33Q0XUZNQG448 on 2008-01-08
  I bought this work out along with the Sculpting one and I am only on day 2 of my rotation between the two and all I can say is I can feel the burn! I only started with the beginners workout but I was huffing and getting pumped all the way through. I am not in the best shape but I hope to lose weight and tone at the same time with both Dvd's. I like that I can see people who look like me on the screen and know that they have lost weight without pills and surgery but with real sweat. I'm a huge fan of the show and I can't wait to do my own BL challenge at home with weekly weigh in's. Working up to the advanced level may take me some weeks but am really looking forward to making lots of progress. I will definetely keep doing these workouts!
  
  
• Great total body work out with 3 instructors
  By AFI00QJ0NT26E on 2008-02-06
  You start off this workout with Jillian and as always she isn't going to go easy on you. This is the longest segment of the workouts and you get challenged by the workout she's prepared. The next section is with the other female on Biggest Loser, and you have a challenging workout with her that gets the sweat rolling. The moves are easy to follow and get results. The final segment is with Bob and it's the most difficult section. He taps into his yoga and pilates moves in this segment and the core gets a great workout from the moves he has you do. You get a great overall total body workout and one that makes you sweat. It's varied with having 3 instructors so you get a variety to fight boredom. This is a great workout series and one I'd recommend.
  
  
• great workout!
  By ADKXUXVIG5M33 on 2008-01-09
  I love this workout! It is motivating, which I needed, plus it is a lot of fun!
  
  
• I Was Amazed
  By A17FXNZPQHZNFG on 2008-01-28
  This DVD far exceeded my expectations. I loved the show "Biggest Loser", but I wasn't expecting the workout DVD's to be anything special. The DVD includes several different workout routines adjusted by the level you chose. It seriously feels like you are apart of the class. They speak casually amongst eachother, and you don't "feel" like you're following a workout dvd. I very much suggest this. It provides as a great, medium-instense workout. You can't get much more with a dvd home routine than this right here!
  
  
• The Biggest Loser Workout: Power Sculpt
  By A29XLE8HY8FRAI on 2008-02-15
  I love the show and the DVDs. In the past I don't like to work out using DVD becaue either the people in the program too perfect or the instructors talk too much. All this DVD series are good we only need to exercise 30 minutes but we got a lot of sweat. I have a fit posture and use this DVD to stay healthy and have good muscle tone.
  
  
• Great Workout!
  By A2V1XK55GV4NNZ on 2008-02-23
  I like that this DVD provides instruction on proper form. I have only done Jillian's portion. This DVD portrays a softer side of Jillian versus her Biggest Winner DVDs.
  
  
• fantastic workout
  By A3FPZ0XS3CZG8D on 2008-02-29
  I own a lot of exercise dvds but this one tops them all. It works you out and you expand your workout every other week to challege yourself. I hurt after the 1st workout which means that i used muscles that i thought i was already working out but i wasnt. fantastic recommend this to anyone from beginner to expert. Love Jillian and Bob and Kim feel great after working out. A++++++
  
  
• a really tough fun workout!
  By A2N2QWXHWQRUPN on 2008-04-03
  I recently got hooked on the biggest loser show. I thought I would check out this DVD to get in shape after recently having a baby. I figured it would be easy but I was wrong! I could not even keep up with the past contestants on the level 1 setting and I think I am in pretty good shape. I love how quickly the workout goes by and the ability to change the levels for your workout. I also love the yoga cooldown because I am a yoga fantatic. This boot camp style workout is fast paced and hardcore! It does not bother me that it is not in sync like the other people mentioned - I am hardly coordinated myself! You can follow the different people for modified versions of the workout. I have lost all my baby weight (20 lbs) and still feel challenged and I am not even on the third level yet! This is a great workout paired with the cardio max, you can switch off every other day and get in top shape!
  
  
• Quick Results
  By A2HHPHVKJF0X7W on 2008-04-28
  Love this dvd....have lost 15 ounds in 4 weeks implementing the Bl calories and this workout...I am moving on to level 2 this week...it is doable and fun, and being familiar with the participants makes a difference for me.
  
  
• Biggest Loser Power Sculpt
  By A2FHCVQAT9Y0LH on 2008-01-18
  I really like the DVD and love doing the Biggest Loser workouts! I love the show so this helps.
  
  
• "The Best Workout Ever"
  By AZ1PFTTW1CUCR on 2008-01-22
  First of all, I love the show - Biggest Loser. I think it is great what all the trainers do for the contestants on the show. I know that when I watch the show, it gives me a lot of motivation.
  For a very long time, I have looked for a dvd workout video that I have really liked. I thought to myself, If I love the show, then I should try one of their workout programs. I recently purchased the Power Sculpt as well as the Cardio Max and I absolutely love both of them! It's the best workout ever. I love the fact that you can customize your own workout and go at your own pace and still get results! If you're like me and looking for a great workout, you can't go wrong with these selections! Kelly Forster
  
  
• Jillian Michaels
  By A1U8G1NJIECLAL on 2008-04-21
  All I have to say about this DVD is get ready to sweat...it's amazing! My arms and legs are getting stronger and much more sculpted with every workout. It's less than an hour for a FULL BODY EFFECTIVE workout. Great for busy moms (like myself) who still want to look like we train at a gym everyday. Thanks Jillian for creating these workouts that truly SHRED the FAT AWAY!
  
  
• Fantastic workout!
  By A32UP97BE5B2R3 on 2008-05-08
  This is a great work out. Jillian starts you of with warm ups, and the first 20 min workout. I love every second of Jillians workout- great instruction- what a friendly and motivating instructor. I have an use all of jillian's workout dvd's but I like her in this one the most. Then Kim has a 10 min workout. I find Kim a bit annoying, but she still gave a great work out with good instruction and a good ab workout too. Then Bob has a 10 min workout which is a killer after doing the other two! theres a 5 min cool down, which honestly should be longer. The dvd is programable so you can select what workouts you want to do. you can also shut off the instructors talking but I've never wanted to do that. I really love this DVD- I love seeing the contests workout because you think- hey if they can do it- I can do it! After buying and using this one I bought the cardio max which I'm looking forward to useing!
  
  
• Great Movie!
  By AKE4HS4SUUBD5 on 2008-01-26
  This movie is awesome! I was worried that it would not be hard enough if you didn't start out as overweight as the contenstants of the biggest loser. I currently work out at least 5 times a week and it still was a great workout!
  
  
• biggest loser power sculp
  By A3CV6Z2BLE9FIW on 2008-02-13
  I have been using this along w/the cardio workout for about a month. I can tell its working by the way my clothes fit.
  
  
• Biggest Loser sculpt and Cardio ...the BEST
  By A2PRTU9NVUXH3Z on 2008-02-24
  THis dvd is absolutely the best.......I am just about to finish the 6 week program and was able to shed the last 5 that wil bring me to my goal ..I used this in conjunction with the cardio max to obtain better than expected results. The only thing you have to watch out for is that there are some lunges that pivot and my knees were sore until I made sure I was doing the move properly,,,,,,but otherwise these are the BEST!
  
  
• Great workout!
  By A1C6JV6CHKH7I5 on 2008-02-25
  Great workout! I like that you can choose which ones you want to do, 20, 30, 50 minutes.
  
  
• A good product that will make you work.
  By A1WAWY4DWJHZBG on 2008-02-25
  I already owned the Biggest Loser Cardio Max workout and wanted to get this as a companion. It's not easy but it is a good workout and definitely worth the money.
  
  
• Good work out
  By AWKYG07ZI5HMC on 2008-02-25
  This work out DVD is really good for beginners and those who are more advanced! I liked that it had different levels to work out at depending on your fitness level and allows you to build from week to week, so you really get three work outs for the price of one. The moves are not too strenuous for people just starting out and they show a modification for every move which is nice for beginners. They also show power moves for those who are more fit. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because it is only about 30-35 minutes including warm up and cool down...I prefer an hour long work out, so buyer be aware of that.
  
  

• The Biggest Loser Workout: Cardio Max
• Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred
• The Biggest Loser Workout, Vol. 2
• The Biggest Loser Workout, Vol. 1
• The Biggest Winner - How to Win by Losing: The Complete Body Workout (5-Disc DVD Set: Shape Up - Front, Shape Up - Back, Cardio Kickbox, Maximize - Full Frontal, Maximize - Back in Action)