Actor:Tracy York Director:Linda Shelton Genres:Fitness & Yoga Sub-Genres:Fitness & Yoga Studio:Peter Pan Format:DVD - Color - Closed-captioned DVD Release Date: 12/27/2005 Original Release Date: 01/01/2005 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2005 Release Year: 2005 Run Time: 1hr 2min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 1 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
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Little Miss Cutey | Melbourne, Australia | 12/26/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love a good ab workout. You can never have too many. Because you need to do abs so often, variety is key for not getting bored. This is a good workout to add to your collection. Tracey York is a good instructor and she does another great job here. She begins by alternating two minutes of toning with five minutes of cardio (always keeping your heart rate up). There is crunches, pilates, core-conditioning and "dynamic movement" (they're all short but tough). Because your heart rate is up a lot and you are doing toning, that's the best way to burn the fat and tone together which is more effective in the long run. This workout is very well choreographed which makes it fun. Again, you need dumbells here too. The one problem I have with this, which you'll need to think about too, is that you may already have this because it's a re-release of Shape Your Abs from last year. The cover has changed in a ploy to sell more copies. I like this cover best though so I'm going to sell my original copy. Just don't buy this dvd if you already have last years copy."
Wonderful ab routines!
Lauren | 02/08/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just received my DVD this week and I absolutely love it! I've done the classic abs segment and the core segment and they are both great. I watched the other two segments and the exercises seem a bit more advanced as far as core strength and balance but the exercises themselves aren't impossible to do like some abs videos I've attempted.
I love Tracey York and I was excited about the cardio segment. She gives you a really good workout but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone with ankle or knee problems.
The 12-minute all over fix is GREAT. I wasn't sure a 12-minute workout would be worth my time, but she has some great moves that really work.
I would definately recommend this DVD for anyone looking for a great abs and/or cardio workout. The 12-minute workout is also great, but I'd recommend the Shape Your Hips, Butt and Thighs workout if you're wanting a really good lower body workout."
Abs Intensive
Rebecca Johnson | Washington State | 06/16/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Core strength is the focus of "Shape Your Abs." With four routines you can either do all the exercises in one session or focus on a classic, Pilates-based, core or dynamic routine. The menu allows you to skip over the cardio routine if you just want to focus on your abs after doing other cardio exercises or walking.
The classic routine focuses on tried-and-true exercises like sit-ups. Tracy York makes sure you are focusing all your attention on the muscles that count. Her encouraging style and a jazzy soundtrack keeps you moving through the exercises quickly.
The Pilates-based segment is another floor routine with recognizable techniques. The Hundred, Double-Leg Stretch, Crisscross and Double-Leg Lower Lift all make their appearance. The precision and control needed to complete the routine helps to flatten the midsection.
In the core segment the abs are targeted from a variety of angles and positions. It starts with a Pilates-inspired pre-roll-up combined with creative side stretches. Plank position follows with a move the feels more like running. This move tests your ab strength and takes you to your outer limits of endurance. You can feel the exercises working as you develop long lean ab muscles.
The final dynamic routine helps to train the torso to remain completely still while you move your arms and legs. You are on your back for all the exercise and yet this is the most creative segment with unique exercises to help you see results fast.
All the routines are fun and Tracy York makes sure you are never bored by keeping the routines creative and core intensive.
~The Rebecca Review "
Great Workout
Carmen | Los Angeles, CA | 02/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great abs video. It is a four part ( five minute per section) that includes classical abs, pilates inspired abs, core strengthen and dynamic abs. The instructor points out the correct way to do each exercise to get the best results. Before this video, I was doing crunches the wrong way. I did not know what to expect from the video, but I enjoy the workout. The video also includes a 35-minute cardio workout, which I bypass and go directly to the ab workout."
Keep Doing it!
Marylou Sanders | Asheville, NC United States | 08/04/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"At first I hated this DVD...I tried the cardio segment and I got quite frustrated with all the moves. However, I was determined to do it all and within 3 times of popping in the DVD, i started to get all the steps. Trust me- this dvd is great if you master the cardio- you'll improve your hand/ eye coordination, lose fat, and have fun. There are 4 five minute abs toning workouts also, which really give you a variety and tone your abs. If you are looking to tone your body you are supposed to do at least 30 minutes of cardio and 5 minutes of ab workouts each day, so this DVD is perfect!"