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A lot of FUNOctober 30, 2008 I recieved the book in great condition and in a timely matter. I love the exercises in the book. They have been a lot of fun to do with my aerobic classes as well as at home.
Great book indeed!June 13, 2008 What a great way to change up your routine and maintain interest in working out. This book has recharged my body and I see incredible results. Those exercises that look simple are really cranked up to a new level by doing it on the ball. I am on my second round through the book and have double the reps/time for each exercise. I also like the menu plan for it's portions and it helps guide me to more snacks during the day. Laura
Good start, for the most partSeptember 6, 2007 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Overall, I like this book for many of the same reasons others did, but only for the duration of the 3-week program. I chose it because usually bands and balls are considered ideal for anyone who's just getting started exercising or who hasn't exercised in a long time, and for the most part it is - except for someone with a considerable amount of weight to lose.
Some of the positions in the exercises are difficult for someone with a lot of excess weight to achieve proper form (such as and planks and push-ups). I found one exercise - a standing quadricep stretch with your hand on the ball - impossible to do as pictured because at 5'6", apparently I'm taller then Denise and couldn't reach the ball without bending. There's no modifications for any of these except for advanced exercisers.
The recipes are good and surprisingly quick but again, no modifications if there's a food you don't like or might be allergic to (such as peanut butter), or if you live in an area where your grocery options are limited. I live in a major midwest metro area and have NO idea what "Old Bay seasoning" is, nor could I find it. (Must be a Texas thing.) As for cost, the food isn't as expensive as the South Beach Diet or Abs Diet.
Most of your eating is during the day, with two between-meal snacks(and snacking at work is a habit I'm trying to break). Many recent studies indicate that most people eat more later in the day, so it seems a light after-dinner snack would prevent late-night munchies but there's none here, despite an overall daily calorie count of about 1500.
(And...no dessert? Not even 10-calorie, sugar-free Jell-o? That's just wrong.)
Read my stats and you will see this book WORKS!!!August 9, 2007 I was looking for something I could do with my kids and this is the perfect workout because you can do it anywhere literally. Its fun and easy. There are tons of exercises and the stretches feel wonderful.
Anyway I just finished up week 1 and so far I've lost 1 inch off my waist, 1/2 inch off my hips and am 1.5 pounds lighter. I did not follow her diet plan but just did weight watchers instead. And I did 30 minutes of cardio as well 3 times per week.
I was so excited that I just had to come and post a positive review on this book. I'm motivated more than ever to keep going now. Great book and much better than those pricey machines that take up space in your house.
Awesome!!July 20, 2007 Honestly this is really the only book that you will need to get a complete body workout. Not only does Denise break down the chapters into Abs workout, lower body workout, and upper body workout with the ball and bands she also shows how to perform yoga and pilates on the ball. This book is easy enough to throw in your suitcase with your resistance bands and take on vacation or even to the gym after your weight training. Absolute the best!!!
