Rating  - Excellent fitness program!
I've never reviewed anything on Amazon before, but I wanted to share my thoughts on this work-out, simply because it's the absolute best!
I just had a baby about three months ago, and in my efforts to lose the excess weight, I turned to my old friend Susan Powter. I had used this video before many times to maintain my shape, but now I needed it more than ever! Let me just say that in just a *week* of using it, I already feel firmer and more trim. The wonderful thing about this program is, first of all, the fact that you are encouraged to modify! I still modify a lot of themoves, but I know that I'm still burning fat and building muscle. Second, it's not that gimicky, dancing, froo-froo stuff. This is for real! The moves are controlled, and you really end up feeling each muscle group work!
I love how great I feel after this workout! It's so effective, and I really don't know any other program that even comes close to this one.
Rating - It really works!
I have had this video for a number of years, but I finally started using it in June. I followed Susan's advice to modify, as I was overweight and out of shape. I could only do 20 minutes of it at first. I did the warm-up, the first aerobic routine, and then I'd fast forward to the cool-down. I gradually added on more minutes as my fitness improved. I also followed Susan's instructions on how to modify the level of intensity to fit my fitness level. That was easy to do because I just had to look at the participants and follow the one who was exercising at my level. This video has real-life women (and a man) with real-life bodies, and they appear to be at various levels of fitness.
After five months of daily workouts with the video, I am at the highest intensity level, with my step also at the highest level. In addition, I stop the tape at the end of each step routine to do push-ups, crunches, and to lift weights. This adds another 10 minutes to the workout, making it a full hour. I find it easy to substitute in other movements if I get bored.
The tempo of the music is at a pace that allows me time to think about form, extension, and resistance, and I can practice using all those. That is what Susan says will change your body, not just doing the movement. Throughout the workout, Susan gives reminders about the correct form. She also reminds you that all you need to do is step up and down on the step, and not to worry about doing it perfectly.
My results? I am now 40 pounds lighter. I went from a size 16 to a size 6. I look and feel fantastic, and my doctor is amazed and very pleased with my progress.
I had to make myself do this workout everyday at first, but now I look forward to it. I still modify. If I'm feeling too tired to workout, I'll do the 20 minute version I started with. Or I'll just step up and down, and not do all the arm and leg movements. But most days, I like the challenge of doing the whole tape, and seeing if I can do it at the highest level. Afterward, I feel energized for the whole day.
I recommend this workout for anyone who'd like to get lean, strong, and healthy. It works!
Rating - Consistently Use This Workout Video...
Susan Powter has always been an "in your face" type of woman - but boy, do I miss her! She has always motivated me because she "tells it like it is."
I have about 40 workout videos and the one that I have consistently used over the last 8 years has been "Lean Strong & Healthy." I have used it so much that my first copy actually wore out! It is especially a great video for beginners.
Susan Powter is more than an "infomercial huckster." She is one smart woman - who tried to take on the diet industry. In many ways, she raised everyone's awareness and in many ways - she just wasn't able to take on the giants.
I know that Susan Powter likes to be in control of her own projects. (Sounds reasonable to me!) It would be great to have her with her own show again - in an atmsophere that worked with her take-charge personality. I think that women are ready for her message now more than 10 yrs. ago! That message comes through strong and clear in this great video.
Rating - Lost 32 pounds and no more back aches!
This video is fantastic! I can't lose weight like I used to. The treadmill and stationary bike did nothing for my weight. This video did! Not only that, occasionally I get low back pain; it's not serious but it hurts. All I need is 20-25 minutes of Susan Powter, working very easily and without the step, and the pain is GONE!
Ms. Powter's upbeat, energetic manner keeps you going even when you yourself can't.
Another great thing about this workout: it's all about common sense. If you want to burn fat, she says, your body needs energy. Eat protein, eat carbs. Just be smart about it. And she tells you how.
That common sense is applied to the workout as well. "Just keep moving," is her motto. Can't kick your legs like a Rockette? Are you very out-of-shape? Fine! Kick low, or not at all. She gives alternative moves to those who can't or aren't ready to do the workout full-out. Use the step, don't use the step. "Just keep moving!"
AND I LOST 32 POUNDS!!!
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