MORE CUSTOMER REVIEWS very good dvd I liked this DVD a lot. There are three levels of ab workouts, and three levels of full-body circuit workouts as well as a full stretch to be used alone or during cool down period. I can't imagine that someone can find this too easy. When it gets too easy, raise the amount of weight you are using. Do the circuit again. Currently, I'm doing all three ab workouts and then immediately start the full-body workout. When I'm done with the full-body workout at intermediate, I do it again at advanced. I choose heavier weight. Furthermore, even the DVD reminds us that the Abs diet DVD is supposed to be a guide. We have to change our workouts fairly often (monthly, some say), and this is a guide. Once one is familiar with these exercises, do some research and choose different exercises that work the correct muscles. Sometimes I workout along with this DVD, but I do a different exercise than they do. But, I like the rhythm and ease of working along with a dvd if I'm doing circuit training. I find it motivating. Tom Holland is great. He knows his stuff, he's charming without being too chatty-- a definite problem with many exercise dvds-- and personable, and fully explains what he's doing. He stretches after the reps are completed while explaining every move he is making and how it benefits. I'd really like to see him in some other exercise dvds as well. Lastly, the music is motivating without being too intrusive. It adds to the workout without distracting from it. Sound quality is good, camera work is good. -By Kendra (United States) It helped me lost more than 200 lbs in a Healthy Way This is the perfect DVD companion for the The Abs Diet Book. You eat more frequently, you eat consciously, and you exercise. It works !!! This plan keeps your metabolism at maximum speed all day long. I eat more than I ever ate before, and I have been able to keep in good shape. I was able to lost more than 200 lbs, I have been able to keep in shape for more than two years. I am in the best shape of my life thanks to The ABS Diet. The really important thing for me is not just that I look great, but that I feel great and that I am healthier than ever. Don't take my word, try the ABS diet and I am sure that you will get the results that you expect. Just stay in the plant until it becomes habit. !!! -By David De Sousa Easy-to-follow & implement. When someone decides to begin any home workout program, many times help is sought from DVDs and videos so they can exercise from the comfort of their own home. After personally using a variety of workout videos over the years, I've discovered an easy, yet highly effective way to get a full body workout, while targeting the difficult-to-tone, abdominal region. "The Abs Diet Workout" is a new DVD, which is based on The New York Times bestselling book by Men's Health Editor-in-Chief, David Zinczenko. This DVD contains: Abdominal exercises for three different fitness levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced; Full body circuit training for beginner, intermediate, and advanced, including power stretches; and bonus material such as -- Abs Diet Basics, which describes a six week diet and exercise plan designed to flatten your stomach; a sample meal plan for a day on The Abs Diet, and a list of the power foods. In addition, this hour-long DVD contains Abs Diet recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. If you have a DVD-ROM on your computer, you'll also be able to print out recipes. This DVD is hosted by Tom Holland -- 9-time Iron Man champion and professional fitness trainer. While the upbeat music plays in the background, Tom demonstrates each move, while explaining how each stretch and position will benefit your workout. The background music is upbeat, but not overpowering so it doesn't detract from Tom's direction. The program is easy to follow -- you start as a beginner, and move up to the next level as you progress. There are close-ups shot at different angles, which allow you to see exactly how each of the exercises is being done. After each of the ab workouts, you'll take on the full body circuit training, where you'll get a chance to tone the rest of your body -- you'll need that toned body to go with those abs :)! The bonus material gives recipes and shows you how to incorporate an Abs Diet plan into your life -- learn basic principes, get a sample meal plan, learn what the power foods are, and gain other helpful tips. MyParenTime.com highly recommends this DVD -- it's easy-to-follow exercises and informative bonus material make this DVD a winner for toning your body in no time. In addition, Tom is very motivating and doesn't appear arrogant like some other workout video hosts. Here's to a great workout! -By MyParenTime.com Effective, quick and simple... OK, allright, yes, I am working out... and my secret weapon is this DVD. In less than one hour I can cover the essentials (Abs, shoulders ,arms ,lower body) and do a stress-relieving stretch and get on with the rest of my life. (Take out the trash, etc.) Tom Holland is a straight-forward kinda trainer and gets the job done in an effective, quick and simple manner. You can always cheat a bit and start at the beginner level and then switch to advanced (or intermediate) before your body can complain and your mind choose taking the trash out to working out. And, the good news: if you follow through with this exercise DVD you will see positive changes. Thanks in part to the use of weights and lower-body work that practically guarantees success. Are there any cons ? Not really... The price is reasonable and the DVD is a quality product. In time you will, I assure you, be answering that oddly pleasant question: Have you been working out? -By Carlos Diaz Velazquez (San Juan, PR United States) It really works! I'm not keen on workout tapes or DVDs but I bought this because I got a deal when I bought the book, too. But this is a great workout DVD with 3 levels, one right for everyone. It doesn't take long to work out with it and the music that accompanies the action really gets you going. I've lost 15 pounds in 6 weeks by using the Abs Diet book (it shouldn't be called a diet - more of a lifestyle change in a positive way that anyone can stick with) and the DVD. -By James M. Coleman (Alabama, USA) A video I will do I have dozens of workout videos and I have been religious about this one! I usually just do beginning, intermediate and advanced for one long workout. I disagree that it is only for women, I think it is for men too-but most men I know don't like working out to videos. It is a great video and I have already recommended it to my friends! -By E. Partin "Merline" (Louisville,KY) This is an excellent workout Most books and magazines have printed exercise pictures. But who has time to read the description while balanacing on one leg? The book and the workout are excellent. If you are re-starting an exercise program (after pregnancy or pro-longed inactivity), this will get you going. The first circuit is easy, but if you do it together with the intermediate, it burns. The advanced should be done after a few weeks on the 1&2. The book is also en excellent and no-nonsense education on nutrition. I had no idea that it matters not how much you burn during exercise, but how much your body burns after you build the muscle. If you hate aerobics, this is the realistic plan for you. -By Olga N. Wall (Alexandria, VA USA) This publications contains the opinions and ideas of its author(s). 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