Shape: Bikini Body Camp Redefining Workout

I'm an intermediate/advanced, consistent exerciser. This DVD and the other DVD in this set- the "Bikini Body Transforming Workout"- are an amazing workout set! I have never done a better workout series, on a DVD or in the gym. They are tough! But great! Between the two DVDs, there are 5 30-minute workouts. They are all great cardio, and all work your lower and middle body very well. Some focus more on total body toning too. They also include power moves and balance. I find the workouts fun and am never bored. There are 5 workouts, so I never do the same workout twice in one week. Within a few weeks, I've seen changes in my body, mostly in my butt and abs. I also feel much healthier and more energetic. I've felt much better all around since doing these workouts, and therefore genuinely, actually look forward to doing them. The instructors are great and never get annoying!This "Redefining" DVD has 3 5-minute "mini-workouts" for the lower body, abs, and upper body that you can add on as well. I don't do the lower body 5-minute workout because the main workouts kill my lower body as it is. I add on a 5-minute workout from Shape's "Shape.. Your Abs" DVD because I find them better than the 5-minute one on the "Redefining" DVD. But I do add the 5-min upper body workout to the days when I do the workouts focused on strength.Overall I'd highly recommend these videos. You get cardio, strength, endurance, power, balance, and energy in 30-minutes. They are highly efficient, well designed workouts that are very fun to do and make me feel great!

I just bought this more than a week ago and I am feeling awesome... I am pretty petite in build, I am 5'4" and weigh 125 right now. I bought this to tone up and possibly lose about 10 lbs to bring me to 115, which is what I look best at. I feel like I am standing taller from the ab workouts and my legs feel like they are more toned. I started out not using any weights, just to get the movements down since I have never really excercised my arms with weights before (besides lifting my 5 year old). I can still feel my muscles working without the weights, so I can't wait to add them in. I really love the 5 minute ab workout, too... it reminds me of Pilates a little. I am super excited to see what this does for me, so I will post again in a month to let others know of my progress.

This DVD contains two, 30-minute workouts that will have your heart pumping and your body sweating. Both workouts use the stretch band that comes with the DVD, as well as a pair of weights. I use eight-pounders myself. Tracy York is the lead instructor on the first workout, Interval Circuit. Tracy blends cardio and sculpt into one quick, 30-minute workout. Lisa Wheeler is the lead instructor on the second workout, Cardio Interval Sculpt. This one is mainly cardio, but Lisa throws in some exercises with weights for good measure. There are also three, five-minute bonus segments. Tracy leads the arms segment. Lisa instructs the upper body segment. Michelle Dozois instructs the abs segment. I like how there are three instructors like this because I get to see three different styles of workout instruction. Tracy and Lisa are my two favorite instructors of the three.

This is a great dvd. It 'stars' three top instructors (Tracey York, Michelle Dozois and Lisa Wheeler). They are all excellent instructors who cue really clearly but also make this a fun workout to do. They include a great introduction at the beginning of the workout (while the options are on the screen).The first workout is 30 minutes of a circuit type training. I found it to be easy to follow and yet it's really effective and fun and you will burn calories. They also give you a dyna-band inside the disc. This and weights are the two main pieces of equipment you need. Each instructor does a great job and they all chip in with advice throughout the routine.It has a cool set, and an infectious energy about it. This is definately going to be a new favourite of mine because it's full of variety and really enjoyable (you have so much fun that you feel like you aren't working out). I think this is excellent for anyone wanting to get fit and shed some pounds. I love it and think you will too.

I loved these 2 workouts! The first workout is a circuit workout alternating cardio with weights. The routines were harder to follow than the ones in the other Bikini Body Workout by Shape but nothing you can't get used to if you do the workout a few more times. The 2nd workout was easier to follow and much more intense with longer cardio sessions and shorter weight workouts. I was dripping by the time I finished the 2nd workout! I typically use 5lb weights because I am trying not to build bulk when I work out but you could easily handle 8 to 10lb weights with either of these 2 workouts. I wouldn't go higher than that. The band isn't used as much as you think it would be used but it's nice to have so you can do your own workouts. I think if you combined these 2 workouts with the 3 from the other bikini dvd, you would have a great, 5 day program that would definitely challenge you! I agree with the others, on both DVDs, the comments are annoying but I guess they shouldn't just stand around and say nothing either! I highly recommend this tape!

I have always enjoyed the Shape magazines and the articles and exercises they have, which is why I bought this DVD. It is great, it has 2 30 min workouts, and you do each workout twice a week. It also came with a resistance band and a 'back to basics meal plan' booklet. The meal plans are great, my husband read them and was excited about trying them with me, which is something that has never happened before! I also recognized some of the moves from an old Jane Fonda video I used to have, which are really easy to grasp and totally work your body. The 1st day I used the video I was sore the rest of the day and the next morning! The dvd also comes with 3 5 min workouts targeted for specific body areas. Another great thing about this dvd is that once you get into shape, you can do both workouts for a 1 hour cardio exercise, and you can pick and choose if you want to do the 5 min workout for your legs, arms, and/or abs. I am so glad I bought this, b/c it only takes 30 mins a day, I do it when my son is taking his nap. The instructors are very good at leading the routines and keep you motivated to keep moving and up your intensity. I would seriously recommend this to everyone, the exercises are good and easy to follow!

I've atempted this twice and feel I need to up my fitness level before I'm able to do this.It definately is a good workout for someone trying to shed the last few pounds. But for someone like myself who is overweight and a very basic user I suggest Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred and once you get some endurance start incorporating this..

i love this dvd. the instructors go a little fast at times. but boy oh boy do they make you sweat in this one. i was sore but not too sore. they try and get all they can into 1/2 an hour combining weights with cardio. i always do the extra 15 min routine at the end. they have 2, 1/2 hr routines to swtich it up and 3, 5 min target areas. i would recommend this to any one.