Great value for money

This three pack is great value for money -the 'Ultimate' DVD being the best of all. I use that one regularly, only using the other two now and then to vary my workout. The exercises are graded so you can do the same ones at different levels the fitter you get. The women doing the workouts are 'real' women too...not sinewy gym instructors or models turned DVD stars. They are ordinary mums, working women etc., and all had weight problems before starting the programme...and now look fantastic. There is even a sitting down workout for people who have to (or want to)go easy or are disabled.

For already trained women

Although I am into yoga for many years this DVD raises your heartbeats for sure. It is mostly like an aerobics class than a usual yoga-related prenatal program with calm and soothing exercises. It is quite vigorous and I wouldn't suggest it to women who had some troubles in the first trimester.

I love it! Great relief for my fibroid pains

This is one to enjoy and has been very helpful with my fibroid pains

I have never slept so well, the PM routine helps me to relax and enjoy my rest!

I must say I prefer the direction of the AM routine as he is very clear with the poses so you are aware, where you should be and the position your making to guide you through easily.

I would like to point out if you are an absolute beginner you will need to get familiar with the terminology and the rhythm of the workout as you flow through the sequence, however once you get the hang of it you look forward to doing the next session.

Disapointed!!

When i looked at the previous reviews for this dvd i thought it would be for me, as i am totally clueless at dancing but i got the total wrong impression. This dvd would be a good way to work out if you are already a dancer but apart from that it just makes you feel stupid because the moves are impossible and you are given no guidance how to do them. So i was very disapointed with this dvd

Love this DVD

I use to do Bodycombat but I moved and no gyms near me seem to do it so I thought buying this would take me back to those good old days!

I love the aggression you can get out of your system in this video. My only criticism would be that I found things were a bit rushed and I found it hard to keep with some of the moves, but maybe that's because I'm not familiar with it.

I didnt feel particularly tired by the end, and I'd done the whole DVD. But again, maybe because I wasnt sure of what was coming next I didnt put all my efforts into it.

I will be going back to it though, as I throughly enjoyed it.

brilliant work out

I don't normally write reviews but this exercise dvd is brilliant good cardio workout mangaed to loose 5ib in first week without changing diet. As for comments on Vicky wearing hot pants throughout the dvd she actually wears tracksuit bottoms and only has the hot pants on at intro!!! I think she looks fab and after completing the workout I can see how she lost so much weight!

BUDDHA BELLIES

Inspired by Vanda Scaravelli, Nicole offers a wonderful introduction to Yoga for Pregnancy with three guided sequences. These are of varying lengths and adapted to suit different stages of pregnancy from 14 weeks to full term. Beautifully filmed, Nicole elegantly demonstrates the postures while 6 months pregnant, with clear background instructions. The timing is very good and one really gets the feel of the flow of the asanas guided and facilitated by the all important breath. The DVD aims to empower and help mums to be at all stages of pregnancy, offering a simple to follow guide which can easily and safely be used at home. Excellent. Yoga & Health magazine.

A happy customer

I wasn't convinced I'd enjoy yoga as I'm a road cyclist and triathlete so if it doesn't hurt, then it's not worth doing. But I really enjoy this work out. I try and do it every few days and feel great afterwards - really stretched out. The time goes very quickly as each exercise moves quickly into the next.

Barbara currie- seven secrets of Yoga

I am not very motivated when it comes to exercising but wanting to get rid of the extra weight since having my baby 8 months ago! i liked the idea that this was separated into 10 minute sessions as that would be quite easy to fit into a routine...(i did do a post pregnancy yoga DVD first until i thought i was ready)
Well i have done 10 mins at least every day for the last 2 months and on the days when baby is quiet and happy i manange to fit in 30 mins.
I have been eating a sensible diet along with the DVD for last 3 weeks and have been weighing and measuring myself to see results, i have lost 5 Lb but better still 7 1/2 inches!!! over stomach, and legs so i would definately recommend this to anyone who is not motivated and short for time, as even on those days you wake up thinking i wont do any Yoga today you still do!!
I have not done any regular exercise for about 6 years!!! as i hate the gym getting too hot and sweating and could never understand those who manage to exercise regularly, even though i wanted too, but now finding something fun to do i have been converted!
This has been fantastic losing the inches is motivation enough, and I CAN TOUCH MY TOES again after years of not being able too.
A must buy for any wanting to start yoga.

Good but not as challenging as Ultimate Challenge!!

I bought this DVD as I love Ultimate Challenge and do it regularly even after 18 months of owning it. I am not quite as keen on Maximum Impact. The music and the annoying, smiley, very pleased with himself man in the background are fairly off putting, but other than that it is still a good workout. It has alot of boxing moves and you can feel your arms and shoulders working, and the lunges and squats are great for the thighs and bum. I missed the high-impact aerobic/running sections that were in Ultimate Challenge, but this keeps a variety to my workouts. I love the shouty instructor and I agree that you can see Nell is super-fit and enjoys working out. Still a very good DVD, far better than the usual 'look how much weight I lost in a month' celeb DVDs. I would buy it again.

Amazing

This is the best workout dvd ever. I have tried a few other dvds in the past- like CD UK and Davina high energy- but none of them show any results or i just get bored after 10 minutes. With this, I have only been doing it for 1 week and have already lost 3 pounds! At times you realy want to give in because it is hard but gareth realy makes you want to keep goin. Its set to a brilliant soundtrack. And it realy helps that the girls are doing it in the background while gareth shows you the next move. One thing i would say is hold the stretches a bitlonger than they do in the dvd.

Slim 'N' Salsacise

I really enjoyed this DvD. If your someone who has never really done an exercise dvd or can't really stand the standard erobic type dvd this is the one for you. Its easy to get to grips with and you don't feel like your out of your debth. Most important this is really fun to do so you feel really good at the end and looking forward to your next session.

This dvd is a good starting point if you are really serious about shaping up. Once your used to it you can move on to something abit more challanging and if not it will keep you healthy. I would say all in all this dvd is fun and to be used by people of moderate fitness. If you are someone who is no stranger to the gym then don't get this dvd to keep fit however i'd still recommend it for the fun factor.

excellent instruction, but rather boring!!!

I bought this DVD as I wanted something that I could do in a limited amount of time, and I also wanted reminding of the pilates basics as it is some time since I have been to a class, and some of my other pilates DVDs don't give adequate instructions.
This DVD consists of three workouts and a pilates basics section. The workouts last about 35 minutes each. The pilates basics bit is great for beginners, and a good refresher for those who have already done some pilates. I thought the first 2 workouts were OK, but for some reason hate doing workout 3.
My only critism is that this DVD is very slow paced, and I find it a bit boring so don't do it as often as my other DVDs.

Give it a go

I am 25 and although not over weight at 5'6" and 9st, was very unfit before starting this DVD.Up until 2005 I had smoked 20 a day sice I could remember and always skived off PE at school. Generally lazy, after having my daughter 18 months ago I never got motivated to join a gym or do anything about toning up again etc, although I would shy away from home DVDs as well telling my self they would be a waste of money sitting on the rack and never being used!!
Then I joined Amazon and came accross this DVD. I picked it one because it was cheap and two because Rosemary has been around longer than me and is a trusted house hold name. I wasn't disappointed.
There are 3 workouts; A fat burner lasting 25 mins, a body toner lasting about the same and a chair workout for people who for whatever reason need a prop. Rosemary advises doing the fat burner and toning on alternate days , but you can combine to get a total body work out.
The fat burner is energetic enough to make you out of breath and cover your forhead in a film of sweat. I really have seen an improvement in my fitness after just 4 weeks,(do the excersise about 5 times a week). Rosemary has 4 women working out with her at differentl levels so as your fitness improves you can change mentor or, as I do, swap during the workout depending which routine you are doing. It is old school aerobics at it's best with 'box steps', 'waist bends' and 'Travel overs' all done to 90's ORIGINAL pop tracks. I can't see me getting bored of this DVD and I think it's a perfect choice for those just starting out or ladies who are quite a bit over weight because you feel results so quickly which keeps one motivated, and the diversity in levels means it will take a long time to complete.
If however you are very fit to start with or want the '6 pack' look I don't think this is for you. The toning part is just that; gentle toning. Not muscle building
All in all I am thrilled with this DVD and I have lost 4lbs already!

DO NOT BUY!!

This DVD is GARBAGE! A complete gimmick. Poorly instructed and the dance instructors are really annoying. The set looks horrendous. Everything about this DVD is cheesy. It's a complete and utter waste of money. DO NOT BUY!!!

Great for beginners but with some drawbacks

I couldn't decide whether to rate this DVD with 3 stars or 4, and finally had to settle for 3.

I really enjoy this DVD. I find the moves to be straight forward, easy to to flow into, and well-balanced. The background music is soft and pleasing, and Leah has a clear, encouraging voice.

However, there are two main drawbacks to this DVD. Firstly, Leah never explains what you should do if you can't complete a movement or posture. If you're too stiff or sore, there is no guidance about how to properly position the body so that you still benefit from the posture. This is a glaring omission considering how important it is for beginners to practice good form at *all* times. Secondly, Leah, as a seasoned practitioner, has excellent breath control. For those of us who are just starting yoga, we often need to breathe much more frequently than Leah. As the movements are timed with the breath, this becomes a serious problem. I often find myself falling out of time because I simply cannot breathe in and out as long as Leah. Your breathing will improve, I've noticed this already, but it's very frustrating when you first start the practice.

That said, I would still recommend this DVD for absolute beginners. I have asthma as well as lower back pain from a sports injury, and I've found that doing this practice a few times a week has really helped with both. I also belly-dance, and I've found that the two methods compliment each other nicely. Yoga gives me a better awareness of my body, which I can then use in my belly-dance classes. Yoga also helps ease out sore muscles and increase my flexibility. All major bonuses!

Overall, this DVD is very good for a beginner who wants a simple, easy introduction to yoga. If you have been practising for a while, however, I suspect you'll find this too easy and maybe even a little boring. The running time is about 50-55 minutes, not even an hour, so it's a very gentle workout and not that challenging once you start to loosen up.

I'm looking to buy a better, more challenging DVD now but I will definitely use this one frequently. It's very good as a way to unwind and stretch out.

Does exactly what it says

I have tried many workout dvd's but i like this on the best so far.
It really does work your whole body and I am starting to see changes - my clothes aren't tight - result!!
I would reccomend this to anyone new to exercise or not, you really feel like you've done something and the time flies.

Jordan Workout Not All That

I bought this DVD alittle while back, but never got round to doing it. I put it on the other week and haven,t had it on since. I like Jordan, and after the hype she built up about it, I thought it was going to be brillant. I was disappointed with the routine, alot of on the spot moves and I was starting to get abit bored. Jordan was a joke, she hardly broke out in a sweat, so why she needed to change her outfit for every section I do not know. I have been doing the Natalie Cassidy DVD, and in that you are constantly moving around and its absolutely brillant, I love it. So Jordans just seemed to be abit dull for me.

Great idea, shame about the execution

There's the raw materials of a decent workout here. The instructor is friendly and businesslike and explains things well, the camerawork doesn't suddenly irrelevantly cut away to a shot of a fan or someone's ankles when you're trying to see what to do, and it isn't spoiled by inappropriate music.

Unfortunately, I *hated* the little 'tips' that pop up during each exercise, with an annoying 'brr-doing' noise. If there had been a way to turn these tips off, or to choose whether to view them or not (as with the Tae Bo DVD series) I would have rated this DVD much higher. As it is, there's no way not to see them, and to hear that annoying noise, every time you work out. It's like working out with someone with a really infuriating ringtone who never turns their phone off.

Also, it's a small point, but the box claims it includes both a beginners and an intermediate workout, but it doesn't, unless you count the instructor saying 'if you're a beginner just try the first six exercises at first and work your way up'.

I usually feel much less stressed after I exercise, but this DVD left me more stressed. I enjoy Pilates DVDs but I can't recommend this one.

Not the best available

I bought this because it was cheap and I'd heard that Katy Appleton was a very good yoga teacher. It was ok. You are led through each pose and the explanation is clear enough. But...I just can't bare to watch it now, because Geri is incredibly irritating. She keeps making lots of empty, irritating comments, which can prevent you from relaxing into the poses (as you'd hope). I found myself thinking,"Oi! Geri, zip it!" If you want a lovely serene gentle approach to yoga from a very competent teacher I would suggest Howard Napper.