The Biggest Loser: Last Chance Workout

Backcover description: Before the weekly weight-in, contestants on the NBC hit series 'The Biggest Loser' push themselves to the maximum in what the trainers call 'the last chance workout' – now you can too! In this intense Last Chance Workout, trainer Jillian M
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The Biggest Loser: Last Chance Workout

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Level:Inter/Advan
Aerobics impact:Higher
Aerobics choreography:Basic
Toning emphasis:Upper & Lower body
Toning Emphasis
Upper body: 22 minutes (65%)
Lower body: 12 minutes (35%)
(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)
Instructor:Jillian Michaels
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Certified instructor description: Led by Jillian Michaels, it features aero/tone intervals and body-part-focused toning. You get the same “last chance” exercises you’ve seen on TV (the ones done right before the contestants’ weigh-in, when each person is pushing for maximum weight loss). Like these previous show participants, you’re sure to be energized by Jillian’s engaging-yet-aggressive motivational style (“I get no respect,” “shut up and stop whining!”). The aero/tone segment features six circuits of high-intensity cardio alternated with metabolism-boosting toning. The two ending sections target your upper or lower body. DVD includes shorter pre-mixed workouts. Requires 1 to 5 lb. dumbbells. ©2009. DVD has: 4 premixes (33-50 min alternate workouts), Chapter menus, Music only option, Wide screen, Close captions, Region 1.
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The Biggest Loser: Last Chance Workout

love it, but not advanced
I love this workout. I am coming back from an injury, and it's a nice, straightforward, not too long circuit workout. It's true that the participants don't always stay on the beat, etc., but it's easy to follow the beat of the music yourself, and it didn't bother me. It's a good workout for starting out and for coming back after a layoff. Low impact and/or easier modifications are shown for all of the exercises, and each interval of cardio and each interval of weights is only 30 seconds long. I would call this workout beginner/intermediate instead of intermediate/advanced though. - posted by Barb on 3/19/2012
Love It
When I started the biggest loser workout I had not worked out before! Now I do it everyday I have lost 60lbs using this video! If you love to sweat and really want to lose weight this is the video for you!!! - posted by Jenny on 1/19/2012
Jillian
Jillian is so annoying sometimes. i hate it when she says feel the burn, then acts like she is better than everybody else by saying i've earned my stripes. i like this workout, i just don't know about Jillian. i gave it 4 stars because she is so annoying and doesn't do hardly any of the workout herself. - posted by jennifer on 12/2/2011
Another winner!
This is a really great workout whether you are new to exercise or long time veteran. The Biggest Loser workouts are really great because they offer such varied workouts for all levels. They are great if you are short on time or want to take the challenge and do the entire DVD at once. You will definitely see improvement and results if you stick with it. I started doing the 30 minute options and within a few weeks I am up to the entire 60 minutes now which is challenging but great! I'm in my 30's and a curvy girl with physical limitations. Just use lighter weights if you want to make it less challenging. - posted by Kiesha on 4/28/2011
great workout
i bought this video expecting it to be difficult but was surprised how much of a workout it is--it is always moving with very little time in between exercises so you really feel that you are expending a lot of energy. i don't like that jillian doesn't do the workout, only walks around explaining what to do next--i find that i always have to be watching to make sure i'm doing what i'm supposed to be doing---i have other jillian video and feel the instruction on this one is a little lacking--but other than that i enjoy doing this, feel its a great workout and that i accomplished something when i'm done-- - posted by susan on 4/19/2011
I'm returning this one
This could be a fun, challenging workout, but the lack of cueing or instruction and the lack of synchronization among the group of exercisers make it extremely difficult to follow. Jillian seldom performs the exercises herself, though she does exhort the group to use good form (which she rarely demonstrates), choosing instead to say, "You've probably seen us do this on the show." If you haven't, apparently, tough luck. The music is hard to hear and makes it difficult to follow the group or know how many reps to do, since the exercisers themselves are all over the place. I like to learn a workout and then follow along without continually having to watch the TV, mostly relying on the instructor's voice, but since that won't be possible with this one, I'm sending it back for something that's better choreographed and has better cueing. - posted by Marsha on 1/26/2011
An Intense Workout
I did this workout yesterday and boy am I sore today. My heart rate was up there which surprised me, because when I demoed the video I said ah, this shouldn't be too hard. Boy was I wrong. If you want an intense workout, I highly recommend it. - posted by Marie on 11/1/2010
Good Workout
I have only used it twice since buying because I like a variety of different work-outs. This one keeps you moving. I can see why there has been tremendous weight loss on Biggest Loser. - posted by Denise on 10/1/2010
Another good one from Jillian
If you like Jillian's style you will find this video to be just right. It's a good mix of aerobics and toning (if you do the whole thing). I enjoy it mixed in with my other videos, about once a week. It is challenging and feels like a good work-out was had when you're done. - posted by Laurie on 9/23/2010
fast and efficient
Have only just started this using this workout-but am sure with consistent use would definitely make you a "biggest loser". Was tough - definitely out of my comfort zone but in a good way. - posted by jamie on 9/10/2010
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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.
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Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.
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Premixes
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These are alternate workouts created by the manufacturer. They use the same content as the main program (i.e. the very same video footage). But the sections are re-edited into pre-made alternative workouts that you select from a menu. These are often condensed versions of the main workout.
Chapter menus
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You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).
Music only option
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This feature allows you to play only the music, without any cuing (after you’ve learned the movements and you just want to do the workout without listening to the instruction).
Wide screen
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The program fully fills a wide-screen television screen. Note: These videos will display black bars at the top and bottom on a traditional 4 x 3 ratio TV screen.
Region 1
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This DVD is designed for US and Canadian DVD players. It will NOT play in most foreign country players.
Level
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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