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New! Gilad's Lord of the Abs: Maximum Abs

Backcover description: In Maximum Abs Gilad uses a heavy ball to apply his ‘Energy Transference Principle.’ You’ll be guided through a variety of functional moves perfect for sculpting your core without ever going to the floor. This workout not only shrinks your

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Gilad's Lord of the Abs: Maximum Abs

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Level:		Intermediate

Aerobics impact:		Lower

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Total body

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Toning Emphasis

Upper/lower:		25 minutes	(63%)
Abs:		15 minutes	(37%)

	(includes toning in blended aero/tone segments)

Instructor:		Gilad
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Certified instructor description: An all-standing, core-driven workout that also shapes your upper and lower body (while it burns fat with cardio-speed motions). Gilad begins each progression with an ab-centered toning or stability movement. Then, still maintaining the abdominal focus, he layers in the upper and lower body exercises (e.g. a torso rotation blended with a squat and an overhead press). Combining these large limb movements with a fast pace keeps your heart rate continuously elevated (which keeps you continuously burning calories). Filmed outdoors on a Hawaiian beach. Gilad uses a medicine ball, but a single dumbbell will work. ©2011. DVD has: Chapter menus, Wide screen.

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Gilad's Lord of the Abs: Maximum Abs
Wow! Be ready to work!
Another great video by Gilad! Easy to follow and gets better the more you do it. The first time I did the workout I used a 5 pound dumbbell and had to alternate a few segments with and without the weight. The next time I tried it with a 6 lb soft ball - whoa! It is a huge shoulder workout so I modify a few exercises to give my upper body a slight break. Great! - posted by Julie on 5/5/2012

Gilad
I just started working out to Gilad a few months ago. I never knew who he was. I worked out with other trainers via dvd for many years. I have to say, Gilad is the best trainer! He describes in great detail how to do all his moves, where you should feel it, and how to get the maximum benefit! I learned so much from him in a few months than anyone else. Keep sending my flyers when they become available. thanks. - posted by Tina Lynch on 4/27/2012

Great Workout for Abs and Arms
I like this workout, but I agree with other comments that it's a bit too long. It would be much better (for me) if it were 15-20 minutes shorter. However, if you need an extra boost, this could be the one for you. The scenery is very refreshing and keeps you motivated. Gilad is pleasant and has great cuing. I enjoy that this is an all standing ab work. I've done it a few times and it gets easier each time. Glad I ventured out to find this one. - posted by Toni on 4/22/2012

Love Gilad!
Great workout! Not too hard and if you don't want to do it all on one day, just save it for another day. Gilad is great, as usual. - posted by Lisa on 4/6/2012

One of the Best
I did this workout for the second time last night and I have to say it's a killer and a great overall workout. I use a basketball and I'm sweating bullets. I can't imagine what a 5 lb medicine ball would be like. Gilad's workouts are great because they are filmed outside. I always feel like I'm working out at a resort. Great stuff. - posted by Marian on 3/30/2012

Very good challenging.....
I really love GILAD and his group and the locations are always so nice. It feels as though we are working outdoors with them. The workout was really difficult for me. The shoulders and core really felt it. I found the workout a bit repetitive but I was glad there were step breaks in between...THE BEST PART OF THE WORKOUT THOUGH IS THAT YOU WORK OUT YOUR ABS WHILE STANDING UP THE WHOLE TIME...I love that! I hope GILAD comes out with another ABS & CORE workout ALL STANDING with more variety! - posted by LOLA on 3/15/2012

Luv Gilad!
Luv Gilad----He's an Israeli hunk! What's not to like? Wow, intense shoulder routines. Happy he offers side stepping routine in between shoulder workout. I worked up a sweat using a 4 lb ball. Very good cardio-core workout---NO FLOOR EXERCISES IS always a BONUS for me. Liked it-would give it 3 1/2 stars but because he is so good looking I will give this workout 4 stars. - posted by Lisa on 3/7/2012

Excellent!
Great workout but I wish it was about 10 minutes shorter! There is a fair amount of repetition and by about the last ten minutes I'm ready to be done - he didn't need to make it that long, there is lots of time with rests in between, etc. I love working out with the ball! I use a 4 lb ball and worked up a good sweat! The moves are fun! The heavier the ball the better the cardio effect! The first time I did this workout I used a 3 lb ball, but when I started using a 4 lb ball, I got a much more intense workout. Great to get your cardio in while working your core! As Gilad said in one of his previous videos - "double trouble" or "killing two birds with one stone." He makes it pleasant, he's fun, he's got a great sense of humor, and his cuing and encouragement are wonderful! - posted by Cheryl on 3/1/2012

Good workout that uses the shoulders too much
Full disclosure: I received a free review copy of this workout. OK. A couple of things about my preferences - because they might help you decide if you would like this workout. I am not a big fan of core workouts (but think I should probably do one once in awhile) and absolutely HATE floor work, including ab work. So, when a standing abs DVD came along that was was a combination abs and cardio workout, I was interested. There is a very short warm up and then Gilad goes straight into the workout. In it, he focuses on the shoulders because you use your shoulders a LOT in this workout. Then, he goes into a series of combinations where you do several moves on one side, then you repeat the sequence on the other side, and then you do the sequence on one side and then the other without stopping. There is a fair amount of side stepping between combinations. I thought that the workout was intense in places, but the overall intensity was decreased because of the breaks with the side stepping. I enjoyed large parts of this workout. Other parts were more boring to me because of the repetition of the moves. Overall, I think it is a good workout. However, my shoulders were really, really tired after the workout. It would have been better if the workout were less shoulder intensive. Gilad is his normal motivating self and he does a good job leading the workout. As usual, the scenery behind the exercisers is beautiful and motivating in its own way. Gilad has several backup exercisers behind him and watching them sometimes helped me figure out how to hold the ball or do the move. I remember nothing about the music; it must have been standard instrumental music. - posted by Laura on 3/1/2012

great all over workout
really liked this one- you get a great all over workout & really break a sweat for a low impact workout. recommend this one. - posted by donna on 2/19/2012

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Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Floor aerobics & toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.