Search - Essentrics Workout: Arms, Abs&Waist Toner / Legs, Butt&Thigh Thinner intermidiate-advanced level on DVD

Great stretching and toning exercises for the entire body.

T. Church | Redondo Beach, California | 04/16/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The title is a bit misleading since you can't spot-reduce. This isn't for burning lots of calories, it doesn't get the heart rate high enough. Having said that, with proper diet and extra cardio exercises, this will definitely help tone up problem areas. I'm trying to cut back on cardio due to spinal injury and needed something that will loosen up the joints and tone up without bulking up. These workouts are fairly basic but really concentrate on different muscle groups, hitting from different angles, and constantly stretching out the back by arching and rounding in fluid motion. They're easy to follow, no gimmicky or jerky movements here. The instructor does a good job at explaining without stopping or resting. I do both workouts at once (30 minutes each) and hardly get out of breath or break a sweat. But I feel it in my arms, legs, abs, and bums all day, and my posture has changed. It's a great way to start the day.



Also, the video is tastefully done- no annoying music, beautifully shot and art-directed."