Do you have to lay on the floor or get on your knees to do these DVD's? Also is a nutritional guide included?
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Most of the AB work is done standing, and yes, in between some of the routines is a small amount of push ups and sitting ab work. I personally have bad knees so I don't jump to the floor the way he does it. I just do my basic at that point. It's all good as long as I listen to my body. I'm 52 and have worked out forever. Hope this helps.
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In the ab sculpt video you do get on the floor for the last 10 minutes and do a plank series work out then you do a sitting with your body in a curl position. However there are 3 excercise dvd's in the one box and most of the videos are standing with a small part on the floor. Through out the videos they are modified by a person doing them along with Shaun T You get a workout calendar and weighted gloves. I'm not 100% sure about a nutrition guide if one was included I may have misplaced it. The package came complete with everything stated.
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There are a few parts in ab sculpt but for the majority you are standing. It does come with nutritional info.
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You have to get on the floor at the end of each workout to work your glutes, there are also two or three different nutrition guides included, even one for eating out
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No mats needed to do workouts. I didn't come with a nutritional guide, but I would suggest looking into a low calorie cook book.
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I'm guessing that you need to wear sneakers while doing the workout? I would like to do it in my basement, but it is carpeted. Is this a problem? I would imagine that a yoga mat might help for some things, but not for others.
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So, what would be a good schedule to use the DVD's? I don't see a formal schedule after the initial 10 days in the booklet.
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The instructions are online. you put them on your feet and sleep in them. pretty simple.
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I'm 41 and found these exercises to be very hard on my knees and I don't have bad knees. I think there are better videos out there for less money.
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I don't think they're really needed. My daughter likes to straighten her knees and hold her feet a few inches above the ground. That way she is always ready in case she needs to check her balance or slow down.
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Pillows slip and slide and they sink with the weight of your leg or legs. With this your legs stay at the elevated angle you need with very minimal sinking. I have used both and I prefer this and so did my husband after his knee surgery.
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You lay on the floor or a hard surface,put your ankles on the top,turn the machine on, it moves every part of your body.You can feel thecirculation. especally good for people that are not able to get out and walk, but good for anyone.I like the machine and should use it at least twice a day. I wouldsuggest a yoga mat to lay on.It is a passive exercise where the machinemoves you, instead of you moving the machine.
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This is a condensed version but the moves are the same ones in the regular insanity workouts - 1-2-3 Heisman, Ski Abs, Stance Jacks, Floor Switch Kicks, Power Knees, Floor Sprints, Power Jumps, Oblique Knees, Knee Taps, Wide In & Out Abs. There is no back on the floor work.
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Not really, but it has a book on how to prepare different lean and low fat marinades. No DVD or any other books, just the instructions...
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Christian, to clarify... if you are laying flat, your feet will not be higher than your heart, but if you bring your ankle up on the opposite knee or put your hands up to the top of the chair, you will be. I use this method (with the knee) if I want to rock in the chair laying down.
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Absolutely. I used to do the system when I lived on the 3rd floor of an apartment complex and my neighbors had no issue with me. As the others have said, Tony stresses the importance of soft landings. I had carpet and would do the workouts in my shoes but as long as I didn't stomp there were no issues. It's a great system, you should have no problems whatsoever.
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Hi Barbara, if you are out of shape, don't worry about it. I reviewed the dvd this am and found that many of the exercises are on the mat. It is relatively slow moving so you won't hurt anything. Whatever level you are improvement is what counts.
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Of course! I recommend starting with the first DVD, it's a great instructional DVD. It breaks down all the steps and makes it easier to advance to the rest if the DVDs. Or you can always modify the steps to your liking, that's what I do! Zumba is about having fun and still just moving around if you need to catch your breath at times.
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Mine didn't. Came with an exercise guide (booklet), nutrition guide, and TWO DVDs. One DVD has the set-up instructions, a 15-minute quickie work-out, and a 45-minute work-out. The second DVD has three 20-minute work-outs that target different areas of the body. Total work-outs is five but on TWO discs.
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Miss Pam, Mine did not come with a DVD, but really one does not need one. You set the angle from 1 to 6 on the Total Gym and either kneel on the board or lift your knees and use your toes. You can also sit side saddle, (left or right), and use that way too. And........just use your imagination. Best of luck. Gary
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The third dvd is good for advanced. It's 1:06 long and the ripped people in the dvd were groaning and sweating. Hope that helps!