Sorry, I didn't like...

Clarissa

Clarissa

Cathlete
Barry's Boot camp. It isn't that it was awful and I have to admit I only completed the legs/butt video so far...but I did watch the arms/abs video so far and I just think the quality of the video itself was not great (maybe Cathe spoils me with her great choreography, filming, etc). So, after watching it last night I thought well, it isn't the background people, taping, etc, that matters - it is the workout itself. Sure I was "winded" and everything and my legs burned a little, but Nadia's count is so off (at least on Legs) that it is annoying. The exercises don't match the music which makes it hard to focus. Also, the same song keeps playing...oh sorry to sound so negative. I was just super-excited about trying something new and I didn't think it was a big deal...let me try the others though this week and I may feel differently, who knows?? What is with the people on the treadmill in the background the whole time??. Just wanted to share my honest opinion since I value all of yours so much.
Clarissa ;)
 
Thanks Phyllis. Yes- it is certainly something to shake things up. For instance, at least I wasnt squatting w/ 40 lbs at 5 am - just tens! I don't know, let's see about the others though and post in a few days from now...
 
legs and butt is the worst of them (although i still like it). try any of the others. i have to admit that i never pay attention to the music (in cathe's videos or any others), so the music doesn't bother me one way or the other.

i really like the cardio. i think it will work you as hard as you push yourself. you have to give it your all.

then again, i hate dancy step routines. i have only done imax3 once and hated it but do enjoy the blast only premix. i haven't even attempted HIS and LIS because i have heard they are dancy. i have no desire to do that and wouldn't enjoy it.

different strokes for different folks. that's why there are so many flavors of ice cream. if there was just vanilla, we'd be bored.
 
I'm totally with Lorie in saying that Legs and Butt is the absolute worst of BBC. I dread doing it. I know this sounds really rude, but I just think Nadia is the reason I dislike it so much. She seems very awkward and spends too much time explaining things. Her count is awful and IMHO, the exercises aren't that hard at all. This is the only BBC w/o that I don't get DOMS from.

I only like the Arms/Abs cardio. The others I pass on. (Although I don't have a treadmill so I haven't done the treadmill workouts--maybe I'd like those).

Try the other 4 videos before you give up. Good luck!
 
I didn't like the series either. I just can't get into videos that try to dazzle you with how hard they are. I ended up giving mine away.

Carolyn
 
Phew, I was starting to think there was something wrong with me for not liking it. I tried them and have decided to wrap them up for my DH for Christmas. I think he might like the weight work and hi/lo cardio. I guess I was meant to remain monogamous with Cathe. ;-)
 
I love the series but find the music very annoying and that's odd for me b/c I normally don't really care either way. There is an option to play the work outs w/o the music. I use it every time now and it's soooo much better! :)
 
<I just can't get into videos that try to dazzle you with how hard they are.>
Indeedy!

The instructors are rather cheesy and the music leaves something to be desired (the one song is catchy but I don't need to hear it over and over). I also get a kick out of how they cue the treadmills runners who run mindlessly while every one else is lifting weights. Still, it's a change of pace, a good w/o, and I can mix it up on my Cathe rotations along with Tony Horton, who I can only handle in small doses (whereas I know many others here would love to just handle him }( )
 
Morning :)

I think this series grows on you. Its a shock to not have someone count properly - stay on beat - and well who isn't quality like Cathe....Nadia is my least favorite, but I focus on the exercise and i have gotten great results from this series overall.....

My overall cardio stamina has improved immensely - it was actually kind of shocking to me!

I have enjoyed how much stronger my abs feel when I am doing plank work and I can do more pushups.....

Stick with it - - - I wasn't sure it was that hard either until I completed the second full week and had a handle on what weight selections to grab - that makes a difference - I was fried every time!

My two favorites are "Total Body Dvd" and the Legs portion with the non Treadmill cardio portion on "arms and abs" -) For some reason I felt the quick "Total Body DVD" was great - it was shorter - quick - and if I wanted to add a quick jog afterwards, it was still under an hour workout - )
 
Barry's Bootcamp seems to be reeeeeally popular with this forum so I've been very tempted to get it. I just about ordered and now I'm not sure! What should I do? :eek:
 
I agree with others who thought it was annoying that the exercises don't go with the music. It bugs me too. I think I'm going to try doing it with the voice only/no music and see how it goes.

That said, I have really enjoyed the BBC workouts I've done so far. I haven't done legs, and don't intend to, so I can't comment on that one. But I really like the upper body and core workouts. I've also done 2 of the non-treadmill cardio and it's a nice change of pace from step aerobics or kickboxing.

Oh, yeah, and the people on the treadmill... *head scratch* that's so weird!
 
Gosh, I could have given you mine like 4 months ago. I guess that doesn't help you now. ;-) I think you could find it pretty cheap on deepdiscount.com. I seem to remember something about discounts from somewhere (apparently I'm not at my most helpful today). You may like it, but there's really no telling until you try it. I found out the hard way.

Carolyn
 
>Oh, yeah, and the people on the treadmill... *head scratch*
>that's so weird!

Don't ask me why, but I LOVE the people on the treadmill. It makes me feel like I'm in a personal training session at a gym--sounds weird, but it makes me feel less lonely working out at home. I love how they're walking when we're warming up and then running during the workout and then walking again as we cool down. I think it adds an amazing dynamic to the workouts.

Allison
 
Of the ones I've done, and the ones I've reviewed, Nadia's is the weakest in presentation (but it fried my butt!!!). I find her the least motivating, but I still do the sets because, well, once you get started, there's just no stopping.

These workouts are unlike anything else in my collection. Are they polished and choreographed? No. Is the form perfect? No. But I really like them because they're quick and dirty. You sweat, you pump, and you're through in about an hour. And you feel them the next day. I needed this change of pace. I plan to alternate them every other week for a couple of months with Cathe's 4-Day split.
 
Ladies- thanks for the great feedback! I am going to try the chest/abs today and see what happens! And BTW - pleeeease don't NOT order it b/c of something I wrote! Again, I am just so used to Cathe's filming style. No biggie!
Seriously - try it and see what you think!
Clarissa :)
 
It's funny because I am so used to Cathe's (and other instructors) formal presentation and choreography in workouts that I almost turned off BBC after the first ten seconds! I was like, "um, I do NOT want to do jumping jacks for my warmup!"

But for some reason (I'm notorious for not giving things a fair shot--I still can't believe I didn't turn it off...) I finished the first w/o I tried (Arms/Abs) and was so happy. I had sooo much fun. I just fell in love with Barry and how awesome he is.

I am not surprised at all that some people don't like it. It's the exact opposite of Cathe. I also like how there's no step aerobics involved (and I'm obsessed with step, so that's unheard of for me to say). I find myself doing WAY too much step and this series doesn't even offer that, so that's a good change as well. The kicker is that the cardio is SO hard and I haven't been able to find non-step cardio that was at the intensity I want until now.

Anyway, I sound like a freakin' commercial for this thing. I just am glad I found something different that I actually like. I'm not an easy person to please....can ya tell? ;)

Allison
 
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