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Prevention: Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss

Backcover description: Burn fat and sculpt muscle with cardio, Pilates and kickboxing. This express workout DVD feature three 10-minute routines, that will blast calories and firm up every inch of your body. The double-duty workouts Cardio Sculpt, Kickbox Sc

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Level:		Intermediate

Aerobics impact:		Mixed

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Total body

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Toning Emphasis

Upper body:		10 minutes	(46%)
Lower body:		8 minutes	(36%)
Abs:		4 minutes	(18%)

	(includes toning in blended aero/tone segments)

Instructor:		Chris Freytag
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Certified instructor description: Led by Chris Freytag, it features three different 11-minute sections: cardio sculpt, Pilates and kickboxing. The short segments, varied styles and always-friendly cuing are sure to keep you motivated. Cardio sculpt maximizes weight loss while shaping your upper body with easy-to-follow footwork combined with simple dumbbell toning. The standing and floor Pilates exercises also incorporate dumbbells to boost effectiveness (e.g. adding a bicep curl to a Pilates “bicycle”). The high-energy kickbox segment is pure fat-burning fun — from jabs, punches, kicks and shuffles to optional jumping jacks. DVD includes a 6-minute tutorial at the end. Requires 2 to 5 lb. dumbbells. ©2007. DVD has: Chapter menus, Music only option, Region 1.

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Prevention: Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss
I like Chris Freytag's Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss. I am pressed for time and new to working out. Her cues are on point and routines are easy to follow. I wish her kickboxing video was a little longer than 10 minutes. - posted by Sonya on 3/22/2012

Too basic for me
I will admit I only got through the warm up and cardio section before giving up on this DVD. I just did a Tae Bo DVD and in comparison, this seemed mild and boring. The instructor cued well and broke the exercises down; I appreciated that. - posted by Kellye on 3/1/2012

Good mix of kickboxing,cardio, and pilates
I agree that the sequences are not as they should be, but you can program it any way you want. I like to start out heavy and finish light. Just the right length. Chris's cuing is always perfect. - posted by Nancy on 10/28/2011

Great combination of cardio & pilates
This workout seems easy, but you will work up a sweat. It is programmable, so you can do the sessions as you like. I add the pilates at the end. Chris's cuing is spot on. I will always give her videos a try. - posted by Nancy on 9/6/2011

Not one of my favs...
I have several Prevention Workouts but Shortcuts is not one of my favorites. She tries to join too many moves together, it gets frustrating and I wind up just marching in place until I can catch up. As some of the other reviewers stated having the pilates portion in the middle is awkward and the cooldown seems too short. For more of a cardio/toning workout with a great cooldown I recommend the Fight Cellulite and Personal Training dvds. - posted by Share on 7/11/2011

Good Workout
I enjoyed this workout. I exercise all the time and still managed to sweat it out in a short period. The only thing I'm not too happy with is that I played the whole workout and the Pilates fall in the middle, so I have to take my shoes off and put them back on. Other than that, really good. - posted by Marilyn on 3/24/2011

Good combo
I've been doing aerobic workouts for years and this one is a great combo of music, toning and cardio. It is one that I can keep doing without getting board. The only problem is she switches to floor in the middle and then back to standing work. - posted by laurie on 7/10/2010

Prevention- Big Weight Loss
As usual Chris Freytag keeps me motivated. I like how it breaks it down into 3 sections so on days when I take a walk and want to do an extra 10 minute routine, I can. Or on days I can't get outside I can do the whole video. - posted by Jennifer on 3/28/2010

The Reviews Are Correct
I read all the reviews and I agree with everything everyone said. I wish the order of the workouts was different. I liked the cardio sculpt workout, but to get anything out of it with heavier weights, it would be too fast paced. I like Pilates, but the pilates sculpt segment wasn't very impressive. And I loved the kickboxing segment the most, and I'm not really into kickboxing at all. I love all my Prevention dvds, and Chris Freytag is a great instructor, but this isn't their best one. I would still recommend it if you are a big Prevention or Freytag fan or if you are looking for a short, fun and effective kickboxing workout. It left me breathless. I'm 49. - posted by Stacey on 2/5/2010

Better than I expected!
This DVD turned out to be a much better workout than I had expected! I was dripping with sweat from start to finish and I felt my core got a really good workout. I will agree that the movements are fast to use heavier weights although she does recommend them if the 2s and 3s are too light. I used 5s as 3s just won't cut it for me. I have to say that my shoulder is a little sore and I modified the movements to do a half range of motion to hopefully make it safer; I don't think that worked. Next time I'll try my 4s, if that doesn't work then the 3s will be fine for an added boost to the "cardio" effect, but I agree not much in way of strength. My biceps though loved the 5s at that pace! I do have to disagree with the last reviewer by that this entire DVD provided an excellent cardio workout! You are constantly moving and there is little transition time which keeps your HR high! I loved the pilates segment as it really got my core to fire. I am not a pilates or yoga fan so this was a plus for me. The kickboxing segment left me breathless as I put my all into those 10 minutes and it was well worth it. For approx 35-40 minutes in all, I am pleased with this DVD. I would do each segment separately, especially the Pilates Sculpt. Another excellent DVD from Chris Freytag! The sweat was flying and my hair was soaked! Oh, her Cardio Sculpt has some TIFTING at the end of the routine. Just an FYI for those like me who don't like that. - posted by Julia on 9/2/2009

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Level

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.