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Kettlebell Total Body Workout Routine Popular for Fat Loss! Have any of you “Biggest Loser” TV show fanciers brought up the incorporation of the kettlebell into this past season’s fat-blasting workout routines? When I basi saw this amusive little piece of workout equipment, I asked myself: “What in the world is that thing? And how may I use it as part of my own workout routines to blast away fat?” The kettlebell – which is commonly mispronounced as a kettleball – was in the first place made out of cast iron. Its shape is described as similar to a cannonball (or bowling ball) with a handle! Ranging in weight from 8 to over 80 pounds, you may probably only imagine how toned your body would look after lifting those suckers various times per week! Rather than pumping iron, kettlebell workouts have been described as “swinging” iron. Exercisers lift and swing the kettlebell around for assorted repetitions above the head or all over the body. Lifting the weight of the kettleball for assorted repetitions with little rest amidst sets causes the heart to pump more quickly as a percentage of overall aerobic conditioning. Kettlebell workouts are used by trainers to increase strength, agility, endurance, and balance. Among exercise fanciers (no doubt, similar to the Bob and Jillian from The Biggest Loser), the kettlebell has earned the reputation of being capable to wholly transform and shape the entire body by combining cardiovascular and lean muscle building! Even altho kettlebells have been around for years upon years, there has been a recent resurgence in popularity. While this may be percentage of Biggest Loser Effect, it is likewise very likely that exercisers have fallen in love with how effective a kettlebell workout procedure may be for overall fat loss. Many humans are exceptionally likely to use “not sufficient time” to make it to the gym, but those excuses are blown out of the water through incorporating kettlebell routines, which are capable to get you fit by engaging the entire body with a comparatively short amounts of each day time commitment. Not to mention that a lot of exercisers find the use of the kettlebell as a fun substitute to lifting stacks of weights. As they are without apparent effort transportable and do not take up much space, kettlebells may be integrated as portion of a more spectacular indoor or outdoor workout procedure to get in shape and blast away fat. |
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237 of 239 people found the following review helpful.
Great interactivity and instruction on poses–plus it’s fun!
By lkboice
Great Yoga DVD, especially for those new to yoga. I’ve had a good handful of yoga classes and my husband’s had a few. We both really benefit from Bob’s instruction, particularly on form. It’s one thing to say, “keep your back straight,” or “make sure you watch your form,” but Bob instructs as if you’ve never had a yoga class in your life, which is good–both for newbies and those of us who aren’t experts yet. He actually shows you what good knee alignment looks like. Or tells you how it should feel. I agree with one of the reviewers that it’s a little awkward (okay, a lot awkward) to be in a yoga pose and have to look up at the TV, but that’s really the same as being in class–I would have to look at an instructor to see what’s going on sometimes–but after a week or two of doing this, you get the hang of it and know what to do.
The BEST part of the Biggest Loser videos are the interactive menus so you can select what kind of workout you want to do. What an AWESOME idea! Finally! Someone helps me cut out the stuff I don’t need or let’s me build a longer workout and it plays exactly how I selected it.
And hey, if you’re a dude, you’ll like this because Bob leads the session. It’s not just for girls. (And not just for skinny girls either.) Besides, there’s none of that swirly yoga-ish, indian flute music with perfectly carved bodies flawlessly moving from pose to pose. It’s basic instruction (with light background music), and you see the other participants (past BL contestants) make mistakes along the way just like most of us do when we’re taking a yoga class. So what if you put your right leg in the air when everyone else puts up their left. That’s what I love about this DVD! While I’m sure they spent a lot of “takes” shooting the DVD, they didn’t aim for absolute perfection. Hey, life isn’t perfect and I’ve yet to have a perfect yoga class. The fact that I got my tail out of bed to even do this each morning is as much perfect I can expect right now.
Yes, there’s a lot of “plank,” which is actually good for weight loss yoga. I have to admit that my arms were killing me during a lot of the warrior 2 poses, but I turned to my husband and said, “Just think, in a couple of weeks this will be so much easier for us!”
ps: Bob’s Biggest Loser Boot Camp is fun too!
68 of 73 people found the following review helpful.AMAZING!
By M. Perez
I ordered this product during the pre-sale so I got it the tuesday that it was released. I’m new to yoga but I must say that this was one of the best workouts I’ve ever done. I read about how yoga has changed so many peoples lives and to be honest, I wasn’t buying it. But, now, I’m starting to believe that maybe there is something to it. Bob is so motivating (not to mention easy on the eyes)! The moves are simple and easy to follow, but you can feel your heart racing and your muscles working with every move and stretch. Of course, I’m presently on Level I, but I’m looking forward to moving up in the next few weeks. Buy it! Now! 
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful.Another awesome Biggest Loser workout video!
By Shannon RangerChic
I was excited to hear that The Biggest Loser folks had created a yoga video. It doesn’t disappoint either. Just like the previous Biggest Loser DVDs, this is awesome. I have been wanting to get into yoga and this is a great way to start, with one of the trainers we are used to watching each week and with some of the contestants we grow to love on the show (Ali, Bernie, Bill, Michelle, Heba and Vicky).
I definitely recommend this not only for fans of The Biggest Loser, but for anyone who wants a yoga workout that isn’t intimidating and is easy to follow.
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A good workout
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
OK, I’ve just worked out with this video once. So can’t say much about longterm effect. But I did have a good work out. There are five or so sessions in the video that you can choose and add to your work out. I added all of them. I agree with some other customers that Bob is certainly a good looking guy to look at. His voice sounds like Ryan Cerest, or maybe overall he feels like Ryan. Anyway. It’s not easy, at least for me, to follow all of the exercises. Some of them are just a real challenge to your muscles. I do not see it a lot of fun thought. You need to hold some positons for longer than you want and it’s a pain. But overall I found it easy to follow the whole work out which is about an hour.
Great Yoga tape
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve never purchased a Yoga video before and wasn’t sure what to expect but I love it. It’s a great workout! I’m sweating like crazy by the time I’m done and I just love Bob!
BUY IT NOW!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I LOVE my Weight Loss Yoga dvd. I’m no work out novice, but I do own my fair share of work out dvds. This is by far the hardest. The first time I tried it, I was in agony the entire time! But when I finished, I felt incredible. I really love the cool down. I would recommend this to beginners or for those of us who are not the most physically fit of human beings. It’s easy enought to follow, but you can feel it working every step of the way. I own several other Biggest Loser work out dvds and I really like how they have “real people” doing the moves with you. It really makes you feel like if they can do it, so can I. I also really enjoy Bob’s instruction. He’s extremley positive, which I like.
Great intermediate workout
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been doing yoga, off and on, for over ten years. Therefore, I was pleasantly surprised that this DVD actually taught me a new pose (awkward airplane…great for your core). I have been to many different yoga classes and have watched many yoga videos and DVDs, but this is the first DVD I found that incorporates light weights and a medicine ball into practice. I like the additions of the weights; it keeps the workout fresh.
As previous reviewers have noticed, going from plank to downward dog endlessly can be boring, but it’s so good for your abs, and I hate crunches.
Whoa!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
What a suprising workout this was! I have never done yoga and this was a tough but simple exercise! Muscles burning like crazy!! I really liked it!! I think I will see some good results with this!
The first one I’ve stuck with!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the first workout video I’ve ever stuck with through all of the “levels” in the last 15 years of working out at home! I started from a very low level of physical fitness, so I’m going at a slower pace than “recommended.” (The DVD recommends to do the workout 4-5 days per week, with 2 weeks per level). I’m using it 3 days per week (as I’m sore enough that I need a rest day in between), and have done 3 weeks per level – but I’m finishing Week 8 now and next week will be my last week on Level 3 before I move to the Maintenance level. The changes in my strength and flexibility are measurable and quite frankly, amazing to me. This workout isn’t easy, but it builds my confidence more than the huffing-and-puffing cardio style workouts. I’m dripping sweat by the time I’m done, yet feel completely relaxed. In just this past 2 months, my balance has improved, my strength has increased by what feels like leaps and bounds, and I can now touch my toes! I haven’t been able to touch my toes in years! I’d say this workout is geared towards beginners, as the moves are doable even by “big people” like me. Even though the people in the video are all former Biggest Loser contestants/winners, it’s nice to see them shaking and struggling through some parts just like I do (except for Ally! Man, she is a MACHINE! Go pink team!) Bob Harper is encouraging (though whenever I’m doing the Awkward Airplanes in Level 2, I typically curse him as a sadist). 8 weeks into using this DVD, my motto is now, “I live for corpse pose!” I can’t say enough good things about this workout. I believe that someday I’ll be saying that it changed my life.
BEST yoga video!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been looking for a yoga video for over two years. I have gotten about 4 or 5, because they get great reviews but the workouts are so boring, too long and i don’t do them. I have done this one twice in two days, it is that good! I love this video and skipped to week 5-6 because I wanted a hard workout and have done yoga for years, it was perfect. I loved how fast paced it was, and the ab workout is the best too.
I got this dvd for my brother who just had back surgery b/c I am sure that the week 1-2 will be modified enough for him to start working on building a strong core and recovery.
Awesome workout!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I consider myself to be at an intermediate to advanced level when it comes to yoga/ pilates and other workouts. I was concerned this would not be tough enough of a workout, boy was I wrong!! I attend yoga and pilates classes at my gym several times a week and this had me sweating and grunting just as much as any class! Bob has you hold the moves long enough that you feel the burn and stretch, but you flow through the movements at a pace that keeps you interested. I find many yoga dvds boring, and this one definetely was not! I think it would be great for any level exerciser. I also love that you can customize the workout to your needs and time that you have available. This is definetly my favorite yoga dvd!
Really, really good workout
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m new to yoga (new year’s resolution) and I’m so glad that I picked this one as 1 of the 2 yoga DVDs I got. I would have never guessed that I could get so sore without having to use any weights, no crazy cardio etc…just my body “and Bob”, heh. I’m doing this 2-3 times a week, in rotation with other Biggest Loser trainer DVDs. I WILL be in swimsuit shape by June
great yoga/pilates dvd for all
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was skeptical on how a yoga dvd title could include the words “weight loss” but after doing this video I totally get it. I have never done any serious yoga before and I am a complete novice and I LOVE this DVD. Bob (the instructor *love him*) is excellent on giving instructions on what to do and how to do it.
Try this DVD. Dont think you can lose weight doing yoga? WRONG. First time I did this DVD my sister and I were sweating like crazy (and shes in good shape). The next day you will be feeling how much work you did. I had (and still have) muscles hurting that I didnt even know I used. TRY IT!
Yoga workout
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great yoga workout. Burn baby burn! Love Bob from biggest loser, so motivating and positive!
Region 2?
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Can’t watch it. I live in US, and I got a region 2 DVD (Europe). Good job Amazon. Not.
Great workout, seeing results in under 2 weeks
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Unlike most yoga workouts, this one makes you sweat and makes you feel all the muscles you have. There are some poses that are a bit rough on your wrists but just be sure to roll your wrists when possible and you should be just fine. For those who whined about this not being a beginning workout, I completely disagree. It is very much a beginner’s workout as you have many alternative poses that still make you sweat. It is your own fault that you tried to keep up with the instructor when you physically weren’t ready yet.
Fabulous!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bob’s biggest loser yoga weight loss is so fabulous! Just buy it! I have recommended this workout to friends and family. Those who have followed my advice have been thrilled! This is a great yoga workout!
Should be called “Kick butt Yoga”
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
As recommended, I bought the “Weight Loss Yoga” dvd to compliment the “Boot Camp” video. I really wanted a Biggest Loser yoga dvd and boy did they deliver. I am very very happy with both of these dvd’s. The yoga workout makes me so happy cuz I am pouring sweat through out the workout. Those downward dogs with one leg raised are sheer torture heaven and the plank position a/k/a pushups, well there could not be a better ab workout than this. Plank works my lower pooch area beautifully and even though I have to modify a little, or some would say alot, I know that because I am giving it my all, soon I will be able to do plank without the modifiers. And side plank, well what can be better than that? If anyone says they are not challenged in this workout I’d have to say that they must be in awesome shape. One thing I am not sure about and that is how I am supposed to work the boot camp and the yoga together. I don’t know if your supposed to alternate days or do both in one day, so I do the Boot Camp Maximum result workout, about 30 min., then I follow it with Weight loss yoga level one for another 30 min. What can I say, I like to workout. If you are looking for a more mellow yoga workout that flows but does have many of the same poses, try “Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss” with Suzanne Deason. It shows 4 women working at different levels, I very much enjoy this one for it’s more laid back approach on my off days from heavy cardio and grunt workouts. I love it all!