Three 10 minute routines help you get sculpted and fit. Chris Freytag leads you through Pilates, boxing and cardio segments to help get your entire body toned and tight. — Chris Freytag is a contributing editor of Preventio... more »n and star of multiple Prevention Fitness Systems DVDs. Her book Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss releases in December 2007. Cross Promotions are planned.
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Michelle M. from ARAGON, GA Reviewed on 8/28/2009...
Good mix of cardio and toning. Great for time-crunched days. Clear instruction.
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Little Miss Cutey | Melbourne, Australia | 09/25/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have almost all of Preventions dvds. They are great because you can do only a little workout, or combine all segments for one long workout. Plus, they aren't intimidating or too challenging that you won't do them. All the instructors are fantastic and Chris is excellent in this as she usually is. In this particular workout, there are three different 11 minute segments. There's cardio sculpt, pilates and kickbox. I love the pilates section where you also use dumbbells to increase the effect (like a bicep curl along with a bicycle). If you like kickboxing, you are in luck - it's fast and fun and totally fat burning. At the end of the dvd there is a 6 minute tutorial. All you need are some dumbbells and plenty of energy. I've done this twice already and really enjoy it. Chris is bubbly as usuall and I love how you can pick and choose what exercises you do and how long your routine is going to be. This is a fantastic workout that I highly recommend."
Chris always delivers
fit girl | 10/23/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"You can't go wrong with Chris Freytag leading your workout session. This DVD is great for beginners and advanced alike, though it would benefit from an additional 10 minute section. This is an effective, well-rounded workout, but intermediate and advanced exercisers may not find it particularly challenging. I also think they should have put the pilates segment at the end, because that way you won't have to take your shoes off only to put them back on. I supplement this 30 minute workout to meet my daily exercise quota."
Very good
Nathelie Smith | Oakland, California | 11/12/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This a a good workout when you don't have a lot of time. It targets areas that you may normally miss."
Chris Freytag is excellent as ususal
S. L Yany | Boynton Beach, FL United States | 02/07/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Any dvd with Chris Freytag instructing becomes one of my favorites and Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss is no exception. Although I have yet to do this dvd without supplementing the kickboxing or cardio sculpt segments with another dvd. Neither segment is adequate alone and together there is not enough cardio for my workout plan. However, Chris' cueing, instruction, and all around positive approach make this dvd a "go to" at least once a week."
Keeps its promise!
J. Boehme | 04/16/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Do all three of these toning/cardio segments and you'll feel it in your muscles and see it in the results! I love the Pilates segment the best but it's the cardio one that does indeed fatigue the muscles just enough to tell you it's working. The kickboxing segment is just fun! At first I did them separately, but together they are very effective. In all honesty, you need to do a variety of workouts (and eat properly) to get "BIG Weight Loss," but adding one of these segments to another cardio workout or doing all of them should work for most folks! I look forward to doing these workouts! If you're older (nearly 60) like me, stick to 2-3 pound weights."