Personal Training

Personal Training is a pretty cool workout DVD by trainer Chris Freytag. In the 4:40 minute intro, Chris explains how this DVD works. It contains multiple short strength and cardio workouts. Chose the menu option "Targeted Workouts" and you get a list of goals: Get Firm, Flatten Your Belly, Slim Your Hips & Thighs, Improve … Continue reading Personal Training

Beginner Rotation

I kind of hate to call this a beginner rotation, but I guess, in essence, it is. It is also a rehabilitation rotation. A way to keep exercising even when you aren't at your best. I was an advanced home exerciser but I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2018. It turned out to … Continue reading Beginner Rotation

Walk On: 21 Day Weight Loss Plan

Walk On: 21 Day Weight Loss Plan is a workout program from Jessica Smith for beginners. Because I am currently undergoing chemo, I purchased quite a few of Jessica's Walk On DVDs/programs. I need workouts at this level on hand to get me through the rough days during chemo. And this program worked perfectly for that. Though I … Continue reading Walk On: 21 Day Weight Loss Plan

Fit Split

Fit Split is Cathe's newest fitness program, similar to her 4 Day Split and Cross Train Express programs. Fit Split contains 4 workouts. Each workout is part cardio, part strength. It also contains a bonus core workout and lots of premixes so you can approach these workouts in different ways. The workouts are not sold … Continue reading Fit Split

10 Pounds Down: Cardio Abs

10 Pounds Down: Cardio Abs is a collection of 3 short workouts and a tabata bonus from Jessica Smith. There is a 2:15 minute intro in which Jessica talks about how gadgets and crunches are not the secret to flat abs. Cardio, strength training and a healthy diet are needed to reduce body fat. And … Continue reading 10 Pounds Down: Cardio Abs

Walk Strong 3

Walk Strong 3 is the third program in the Walk Strong series from Jessica Smith. Though I will be summarizing the program here and reviewing each of the workouts, here is Jessica's website that gives her own description, a video clip and other information about the Walk Strong 3 program. And here is a page … Continue reading Walk Strong 3

30 Minutes to Fitness: Build & Burn

Build & Burn is a fitness program from Kelly Coffey-Meyer. It contains 5 workouts that are all just under 30 minutes. There is no calendar but the idea is to start at workout 1 and do one workout a day. She also includes a week long menu and each meal is interchangeable. It doesn't give macro/nutrient or calorie … Continue reading 30 Minutes to Fitness: Build & Burn

Walk Strong: 6 Week Total Transformation System

Walk Strong is a fitness program by Jessica Smith. It has been on my wish list since I discovered her via her YouTube workouts. I had planned to get it with any Amazon gift cards I got for Christmas and my birthday (since I always get them) but then Groupon offered it for half the price … Continue reading Walk Strong: 6 Week Total Transformation System

Katami 4X4

Katami 4x4 is a fitness program from trainer Paul Katami. It consists of 12 workouts, a foam roller, a stretch rope and the usual literature that comes with workout programs (overview, workout calendar and nutrition guide). "4x4" refers to the structure of the 8 main workouts in the program. There are 4 circuits in each … Continue reading Katami 4X4

Cathe Live Rotation #3

Cathe has come out with some really awesome live workouts recently so I thought it was time for another Cathe Live workout rotation. This rotation is made up of primarily Cathe's newer live workouts (newer than the workouts in my previous Cathe Live rotations, that is) but there are also some workouts that appeared in … Continue reading Cathe Live Rotation #3