Hi,
I just heard about this on VF forum and was wondering what you all think. Here's the link
http://20minutebody.com/. I look forward to your thoughts on this set, TIA!
Nora
From the clip, it looks a lot like Jillian Michaels Bodyshred, and I'm doing that program right now. Bodyweight and HIIT are trending this year, actually have been mainstreaming for a couple years I would say. His program also advocates afterburn, EPOC, which is something I don't really buy into. I know, Jillian's does too, so do many programs.
I use a low intensity, aerobic warm up prior to a BWT/HIIT workout, and an extended aerobic warm down after. In my opinion, it is a better way to work out, it's heart-healthy, and circulatory system healthy. I know there's a ton of "science" blah, blah, blah. I just don't buy it.
Yes, high intensity, bodyweight, and functional fitness is great, especially in a short amount of time, I just don't want to trade off warming up to work at that level and warming down from that level for the sake of "afterburn".
I learned this from running, and many of my running workouts were essentially an extended warm up followed by an extended warm down (for time). I think I mentioned before that younger people could get away with short high intensity workouts without warming up & warming down, whether they should or not, IDK. Probably not.
My advice, give yourself enough time for a proper workout, what ever that means to you.
Note: he's not hard on the eyes is he?
You don't need a ton of exercise equipment , only your bodyweight and a set of DB's . Great workouts. Although the price is fantastic on the set, I will pass on those. I already have more than enough workout dvd. How many do I really need? I may cave a year from now, who knows?