How does this differ from her 30 day method? Trying to avoid having the same cardio and Muscular Structure Workouts that she already does.
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I have never purchased her 30 day workout before and didn't not know there even was one, you could have save me some money (Ha Ha). I only purchased the metamorphosis set and as my original review stated I hated it. Still to this day I have not completed it or even attempted to work out to it again it sits on my shelf gathering dust. I actually went back to the Jillian Michaels set. If you liked her 30 day workout than it's probably the same type of work out.
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I'm not sure since I don't have the 30 day method. Sorry I can't be of more assistance.
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Hello! I do not have this product myself, but I just finished watching some of the sample exercises. It seems that you would want to focus less on the cardio/dance section...maybe just once or twice a week for good measure, and pay more focus to the 'Bum Bum' workout, which is the the main butt sculpting section. I've been in and out of the gym for years and was an athlete all my life, so I know how most types of exercise work for the female body. For example, I've been doing some Tracy Anderson YouTube videos this past week. Although her goal is to get you to be the 'teeniest, tiniest' you, this is NOT my personal goal. I'm tall and thick, with a J-Lo type lower body. I simply wanted to lift my butt back up, give it a rounder, fuller appearance even, and do minimal toning to my thighs and arms. So instead of doing all of her exercises with speed and high reps and NO weight, I strap on ankle weights and do each move in a very controlled and slow manner, only doing about 15 reps of each exercise. This will lift and tone muscle rather that cause it become too compact. And in just a few days I started to noticed lift in my bum, toning on the sides of my legs, and better overall appearance. So I think if you stick to that type of agenda, being sure to really concentrate on the move, really engaging your glute muscles, and not doing everything too fast...and definitely minimizing your cardio, you will get the results you are after. I'm not a certified trainer, although I briefly studied sports med. in college, but I've been working for years on sculpting nice glutes and legs...so I know what works and what DOESN'T work for women. HTH!
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Hello Laurie! All you need is a cold bottle of water and lots of energy :-) You will love this workout! April
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yes, I have done the routines 6 days a week, but I do the main one three days a week and then do the extra dvd's for abs, buns/thighs, yoga/stretching on the other days. I have done the extra ones twice in a row on the same day, but I have never done the main 30 minute dvd on back to back days. Concerned that could lead to an injury. I am middle aged, so may not exercise at your same intensity, but I don't think I could do the main workout more than 3 days a week.
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Hi, i got both workout at home but while i just took a peak to LMC i'm on week 4 of TXT. On my first impression they are not at all alike, cause while TXT is more a MMA "Style" workout that cover various aspect like Yoga, cardio, strenght and a LOT of core, LMC is more on Aerobic class with martial arts movement.So fear not to get the same product, but anyway focus on what you are looking for. I have to admit that from the trailer TXT2 looks a "Killer"! :D
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Not for a beginner if you do not go at your own pace. It is hard on your knees but using a larger workout pad helps. I am 60 years old, was not very active for two years with my shoulder (operated on twice in 2012), so I was way out of shape at the start of T25. I just went at my own pace at first and did not try to keep up with the people in the workouts. I am kicking butt now, for me. My shoulder is coming around. The main thing is to know your own body and not over do it. I love being done in 25 minutes!
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Video 1, 2 cardio, repeat, then day off, then repeat again....so after 2 weeks, switch to 3,4, cardioid- repeat...and keep doing that....
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There is no calendar or diet information, just the DVD set. I don't know the other workouts, so cannot make a comparison. They are pretty intensive and you will get a workout. No equipment needed, maybe a mat for floor work. It's basically a boot camp with sarge in your face.
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I felt the same at first. I find that the resistance becomes less of a burden as you get into the 15th or so repetition. I now even set it at a notch above minimal; it is a tough pull at first. I usually do a half hour. I am no Chas. Atlas by the way. It is a great workout. good luck
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I'm not a mom and I know you wanted to know if mother's have gotten toned from doing Zumba but I just wanted to say I've done both the Zumba and Zumba Exhilarate for three weeks in a row for 5 days each and haven't lost or gained anything. I know in both you work with the toning sticks. I just have regular 3lb weights which gets harder the longer you use them for these two videos. The Zumba 'Sculpt & Tone' will have you heaving if you're not in top shape. The Zumba Ripped is extremely low impact so I don't see why they call it 'ripped' when you barely break a sweat. I'm not in tip top shape but I know the Ripped DVD is too easy to do and don't see how you can get 'ripped' from it. I'm not a mom and I know you wanted to know if mother's have gotten toned from doing Zumba but I just wanted to say I've done both the Zumba and Zumba Exhilarate for three weeks in a row for 5 days each and haven't lost or gained anything. I know in both you work with the toning sticks. I just have regular 3lb weights which gets harder the longer you use them for these two videos. The Zumba 'Sculpt & Tone' will have you heaving if you're not in top shape. The Zumba Ripped is extremely low impact so I don't see why they call it 'ripped' when you barely break a sweat. I'm not in tip top shape... » Read More I'm not a mom and I know you wanted to know if mother's have gotten toned from doing Zumba but I just wanted to say I've done both the Zumba and Zumba Exhilarate for three weeks in a row for 5 days each and haven't lost or gained anything. I know in both you work with the toning sticks. I just have regular 3lb weights which gets harder the longer you use them for these two videos. The Zumba 'Sculpt & Tone' will have you heaving if you're not in top shape. The Zumba Ripped is extremely low impact so I don't see why they call it 'ripped' when you barely break a sweat. I'm not in tip top shape but I know the Ripped DVD is too easy to do and don't see how you can get 'ripped' from it. « Show Less
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You would be disappointed...not the same kind of workout as a bow flex. Better off joining a gym for the several months.
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This workout program uses weights and 1 minute cardio intervals but in the 30 min sessions you are doing various exercises that either trigger the front of the body or the back of the body depending on your. She lays it out very clearly for you and there is very little repeating in this series. However, I love Insanity too but I haven't seen it done with weights.
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Well as for me, after hearing her workshop session and why T-Tapp is different and why she does what she does, I bought the whole packet. I love the workouts. But if you can get the 15 min deal for a few bucks just to see how your body responds, do that. But I usually work out to the 38 min for total body. When you go for the whole program it starts with a "bootcamp" you do for four days in a row, then after that you do whatever workouts you want like every other day or so. She recommends you do not do these work outs every day as it overwork your body.
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I like the GoFit workouts, but I like Amy Dixon's Raise Some Bell workout better. Both are good workouts, I just prefer Amy Dixon's style.
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not really sure what to tell you. I'm still quite early in the workout . I'm trying to get the first sequence of the first six moves learned so I can progress to the next sequence. It seems like a good workout and is not very strenuous , at least to start out. He stresses posture in the workout and I think that is good. I can't really say if it is helping my flexibility yet as I have a history of back problems and so far I do not notice any improvement in that respect.
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Do the real Insanity series. That's worth the $. This video is an added bonus video and the quality is terrible. I returned mine. I've been doing Insanity (the complete series) for 2 years and I love it. I do Gillian when I feel like I need to take it down a notch on some days. Insanity is Gillian multiplied and fast-fwd'd. I love both for a well-rounded workout.
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I'd say start with the 15 minute one. Get a feel for it and let your body tell you how you need to proceed.It's a pretty intense workout; believe her when she says you can change your bod with only 15 minutes/daily.Just remember, no returns, are accepted, so you should be sure you're going to want to keep whatever you invest in!