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10 Minute Solution: Knockout Body Workout Kit w/Weighted Gloves
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By Show more by Anchor Bay
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NO TIME TO EXERCISE?
We have the solution for you--the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we've developed 5 kickboxing-inspired workouts that are just 10 minutes each. Compact and ultra-efficient, the 10 minute workouts fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts, mix and match your favorites to fit your schedule each day, or do them all together for one extreme, kick-butt training session!
KNOCKOUT BODY BLAST
This kickboxing workout mixes combinations of cardio and strength moves for tightening and toning all-over.
FAT ATTACK
Punch, kick, and strike away flab. Fat cells don't stand a chance against this total body, cardio kickboxing routine!
FIERCE & FABULOUS ABS
This segment elevates the heart rate while attacking your abs and lower back to develop a strong, slim midsection with killer curves.
ULTIMATE UPPER BODY
Punches are the ultimate upper body workout! Sculpt a sizzling back, plus sexy arms and shoulders, with this boxing-inspired cardio sculpt segment.
KICKBOX CROSS TRAIN
Use cardio, core, endurance, and power moves in this cross-training combo. Develop your kickboxing form while you blast away fat and shape your knockout body.
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 A nice solid workout., June 15, 2009
By exercise junkie (Rockford, IL USA)
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This is the third 10 Minute Solution DVD that I own, and I must say it is my favorite. The others that I own (a yoga DVD and a dance DVD) were ones that I bought with high hopes, but was very disappointed in them. Not with this one! Jessica Smith is the instructor, and she was the reason I bought it in the first place. (I love her Women's Health DVD, Train For Your Body Type.) She doesn't disappoint, and the 5 10-minute segments are all solid and targeted to what they are supposed to do. The five workouts are: Knockout Body Blast (a total body workout), Fat Attack (total body workout but increasing heart rate here with jumping & shuffling moves), Ultimate Upper Body, Kickbox Cross-Train, and Fierce & Fabulous Abs. (This is the order they are played in if you hit "Play All" from the DVD menu.)
I wouldn't say it's for advanced exercisers, but it is a great intermediate workout that will get your blood pumping and work those "problem areas." It comes with weighted gloves (I think they're 1 pound), which are used in every 10-minute segment.
The good:
1. The first two segments, Knockout Body Blast and Fat Attack, will get your heart rate up! There is some jumping in these segments, so be careful if you have bad knees.
2. The Abs workout is fabulous; Jessica does some newer moves that I haven't seen before, and my abs were on fire by the end of those 10 minutes. (You need a mat for this segment.)
3. The moves, for the most part, were easy to follow and to do. She does "add on" to moves, but she does more complicated moves slowly first, and then speeds them up. I had some issues on more complicated moves, but they weren't anything that I couldn't pick up after watching her.
4. This is a solid workout; I really felt like I had worked out, unlike the other 10-minute solution DVDs I own. Again, it wasn't super-high intensity, but it was a good solid workout.
5. Breaking this up into 5 10-minute segments really made the time fly by; for some reason it's mentally easier for me to complete this way!
6. You can customize your workout by playing any of the segments in any order, or you can do them all for a complete workout.
Needs improvement:
1. If you are seriously uncoordinated, you will have problems with the moves in the Knockout Body Blast, Fat Attack, and Ultimate Upper Body segments.
2. The upper body workout could have been a bit more intense.
3. It seemed like the Kickbox Cross-Train should be done first; Jessica actually shows you how to do the punches in this one. If you hit "Play All," it will be the next-to-last workout.
4. There really isn't a true warm-up to this workout. When I saw that, I stopped the DVD and did some light cardio for a few minutes, and then continued. There also isn't a real cool-down, either; I did my own with some stretches after doing all 5 segments.
I really like this workout as a nice intermediate workout. I am recovering from a lower back injury, and just increasing the intensity of my workouts from doing 3 weeks of yoga and walking; this DVD made my back feel good, not broken! =D If you want to increase the intensity, you can buy heavier weighted gloves; if you want to decrease intensity, just don't use the weighted gloves and make your moves smaller and less intense. All in all, Jessica Smith makes this workout fun and invigorating. If you like the 10-Minute Solution series, you won't be disappointed with this one!
60 of 60 people found the above review helpful.
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Absolutely Fabulous!, August 30, 2009
By Alli (UK)
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Now owning 13 of the 10 Minute Solutions workout DVDs, I think it's fair to say I'm very happy with my training library and this latest addition is absolutely fantastic. Jessica Smith is one of the best instructors I've worked with, as she not only encourages but uses different ways to motivate, by mixing up what she says while taking you through the set, including imagining yourself swimsuit ready all year round, throwing out snappy phrases to keep you going until the end of the reps, 'finish strong!' and informing you of the health and science part behind the moves, in such a way that I found my determination to succeed doubled. She's friendly and knowledgeable without being overly perky and annoying, so repeat sessions won't be a problem.
I like that Jessica wears the exact same gloves that come with the DVD and not a modified version. Sometimes, if there is anything even slightly different about the kit, say a different colour, you can wonder if you are getting the same workout, but not here! I agree with the previous reviewer about having 'Kickbox Cross-Train' playing first as the 4 basic arms moves are demonstrated in this section: jab, cross-punch, upper-cut and hook-punch, but it plays 2nd from last if you choose the 'Play All' option. If I'm doing all 50 minutes, I tend to programme it so I do 30 minutes of cardio first, then upper body, closing with abs. Although all the sections are cardio intense, and there is a surprising amount of lower body work too. All the workouts are based on the principal of interval training, so plenty of metabolism raising moves, incorporating fat attacking steps, strength training with plenty of sculpting and toning too - what more could you ask for! Plus, there are some inventive routines and excellent transitions between repetitions, so you don't get bored, it's all kept really fresh.
My only minor quibble is the loss of the minute timer on my DVD player when programming my workout as opposed to using the 'Play All' feature, which does have a timer. When exercising to my other 10 Minutes Solution DVDs using the 'Create your own Workout' option, my player displays a timer for each section, which I find really useful. For instance, if I glance across and see that 3 minutes have gone by, I know where I am in the routine, what's coming up next and how far I've got to go - and this comes in really handy when doing the very intense 'Blast off Belly Fat' and 'Quick Tommy Toners' workouts. With this DVD, a rather unhelpful 'Play' is displayed, but it's not a major issue, I've just got used to being able to see exactly where I am at any given point.
Overall, a challenging cardio workout, that will get you sweating and with the use of light weighted gloves, you'll see accelerated results - very highly recommended!
10 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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I am really enjoying this!, August 14, 2009
By A. F. SLATER (Birmingham, AL)
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This is my first workout by Jessica Smith and it is my favorite of the 10 Minute Solution workouts. Her form is excellent and so is her cuing. It's not too intense; perfect for days when you want to warm up for another routine or to get a good workout in without over-doing it. (I use it before my kettlebell routines and also on my "active rest" days.) The gloves that came with the DVD fit great; I was pleasantly surprised.
8 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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 Nice DVD..gloves, not so much, April 5, 2010
By GoldieLx (Denver, CO United States)
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I received this as a gift. I wanted weighted gloves and my dh thought these would be great since they came with a DVD. I must say, the DVD is fine. I had no problem following along, and I did find that it was a nice, quick workout. Sadly, the gloves are not that great. I suppose they are okay if you are only using them for 10 minutes at a time. However, I use them for 45 minute Turbo Kick classes as well. They became so stretched out after only a couple of classes, that now I can barely keep them on my hands. If you are like me, and really just looking for weighted gloves, I would not recommend this product.
7 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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LOVE IT!!!!, July 15, 2009
By pey (PA)
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My new favorite dvd. I alternate between Jessica's, Jillian's and Ellen Barrett's pilates dvds. I know you should switch things up and not workout the same everyday but I have a really hard time not picking this one up for a day. I look forward to using this dvd at least 4-5 times a week. I workout 6 days a week and feel that I work very hard- I want to be dripping with sweat at the end of my routine and this dvd gets that done. I have added ankle weights while I do this dvd just for a bit of an extra punch. The only complaint I have is that I think Jessica needs more dvds out there. I think I have all of hers and I love each one- she always seems to have a new spin on things and makes exercising interesting again. She also is wonderful at explaining techniques- I think that's hard to find on many of the dvds out there. It took me one or two times all the way through to get the routines down but once you've got the exercises down it feels great. Love it.
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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No Instructions Given-Not for Kickboxing Newbies, January 13, 2010
By C. Fry (vancouver wa)
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I bought this thinking it would be fun and easy to follow since it came from the 10-min solution products. However you go straight into a fast moving section and the instrutor gives you no instructions or explenations of the moves(she does do some explaining is a different segment)so I was left standing there going HUH? which when your trying to excercise is counterproductive. The only good thing about this is the gloves that I use with different workouts.If you don't have a kickboxing base or alot of time to just watch and flounder through until you can finally get it. Don't waste your money
4 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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Absolutely Love It!, March 25, 2010
By D. A. (Chicago Heights, IL)
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I bought this product several months after having my baby. I started off doing 1 and now I do 4 to all of the workouts (depending on how I feel). In 3 months I have dropped 4 pant sizes. My body is slimmer and I have more muscle tone. The best thing about it is now I can do push-ups. I would recommend this to anyone trying to get fit.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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 Review of 10 Minute Solution: Knockout Body Workout Kit w/Weighted Gloves, March 2, 2010
By Robyn Payne
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I read a review of 10-Minute Solution: Knockout Body Workout Kit w/Weighted Gloves, in Real Simple magazine, and decided to try it as a compliment to my regular gym workouts. In the past, I tried a number of home exercise videos and DVDs, with no success (Winsor Pilates; The Firm Fat-Burning Cardio Toning w/resistance tubing; Tone, Trim, Tighten: A Flexball Workout; 15-Minute Abs, etc.). I just didn't like them, and as a result, stopped using them in about a month. But this DVD I like a lot! The moves are not complicated, don't require a lot of space, and are done at a pace that I find challenging, but comfortable. The DVD contains five (5) 10 minute workouts that can be done individually, or combined to create a custom workout, which is also a plus. I would recommend this DVD to anyone who is looking for a new execise challenge - its a great introduction to kickboxing.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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A Knockout Workout!, August 27, 2009
By Happy Homemaker (USA)
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I am a fan of the 10 Minute Solution series. I haven't tried one that I didn't like. I have not done a lot of kickbox workouts but I have the 10 Minute Solution Kickbox Bootcamp workout and really like that one, so I thought this one would be fun too. Knockout Body is more advanced than its predecessor. This workout got me sweating and my heart pumping! The choreography was easy to follow (I have two left feet) and I kept up with no problem. The first two sections (Knockout Body Blast and Fat Attack), really got my heart pumping while working my whole body. The Ultimate Upper Body section lives up to its name, because I got an effective workout for my arms and the rest of my upper body. The Kickbox Cross Train was great because I still got a good whole body workout and cardio, while giving attention to my legs a bit more and getting them toned. I love the Fierce and Fabulous Abs section! This other four sections worked my core pretty good, but this section shredded them! I could really feel the burn! This was a really fun workout, but is also effective. I was surprised by the results I feel and see by using the weighted gloves. The gloves are very well made and very comfortable, as well. The instructor, Jessica Smith, has been used in three other 10 Minute Solution workouts and she is very good. I like her style, motivating and cheerful, but not annoyingly perky. Her cueing is very good also. I hope she is going to be featured in more workouts. I will be using this workout a lot and really hope others will try it. If you are looking for a total body workout with both toning and cardio, you will not be disappointed.
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Even video haters will like this one, November 25, 2010
By Ali Rob
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I am a runner... but in the winter when it gets dark early, I have to find another way to get cardio in. I really dislike home workout videos in general and get board easily with the repetitive things being said over and over again. Since I like boxing I bought 5-6 videos on boxing or kickboxing to try to keep me motivated. This by far is my favorite! It's fast paced so you don't get board easily and she doesn't say stupid or silly things over and over again so you can do it several times a week and not go crazy. She is encouraging without being annoying. I do the whole video at once and I sweat like I do when I run. The moves are fun and solid. Oh, and for those who can't stand the back-up people smiling in the background as if the workout doesn't phase them, this video only has one trainer with no back-ups so it makes it that much more enjoyable.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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One of my favourites!, April 6, 2010
By Joana Abreu Vale
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This one is really great!
It does exactly what it advertises.
The instructor is motivating and nice. The gloves are great for the price. The exercises really work and I saw changes in my whole body since the first time that I tried this.
The glove really boost you exercise.
To me the better way to do this if you want to do the whole 50 minute workout is:
1. Kickbox Cross Train
2. Ultimate Upper Body
3. Knockout Body Blast
4. Fat Attack
5. Fierce & Fabulous Abs
One good thing about the 10 minute workouts is that when you are really getting out of breath it finishes the segment and the on the next you have it again.
Because it doesn't really has warm-up or cool down I recommend doing the Kickbox Cross Train first as warm up or jump ropes a lithe bit before that. As a cool down some stretches are enough.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Great Workout that Makes You Sweat and Gets Results, February 16, 2010
By Heavenly222 (San Diego, CA)
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I got this DVD because I love kickboxing. The workouts are great. I was sweating after the first 20 minutes. If you do the entire workout it will kick your butt. The ab part is great on its own. The only issue I have with this DVD is you do need more room than some other DVD's that I have. So if you live in a tiny place this probably won't work for you. Love the gloves although I wish they had more weight in them. Easy to follow instructions.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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One of my favourites!, April 6, 2010
By Joana Abreu Vale
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This one is really great!
It does exactly what it advertises.
The instructor is motivating and nice. The gloves are great for the price. The exercises really work and I saw changes in my whole body since the first time that I tried this.
The glove really boost you exercise.
To me the better way to do this if you want to do the whole 50 minute workout is:
1. Kickbox Cross Train
2. Ultimate Upper Body
3. Knockout Body Blast
4. Fat Attack
5. Fierce & Fabulous Abs
One good thing about the 10 minute workouts is that when you are really getting out of breath it finishes the segment and the on the next you have it again.
Because it doesn't really has warm-up or cool down I recommend doing the Kickbox Cross Train first as warm up or jump ropes a lithe bit before that. As a cool down some stretches are enough.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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10 Minute Solution: Knockout Body Workout Kit w/ Weighted Gloves, December 29, 2010
By Yvonne
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I love this DVD and the weighted gloves. I can get a quick workout in if I'm short on time or want to space out my workouts throughout the day. I use the weighted gloves with my other kickboxing DVDs as well. Be aware that a warm-up is not included in the 10-minute segments and you need to do that on your own. Warm muscles are less likely to get injured, so make sure you take the time to warm up!
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FUN! FUN! FUN!, August 10, 2010
By Think Positive Be Positive (charlotte, north carolina)
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I really LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this workout!!! I had so much fun doing it!! I was looking for a routine to replace the kickboxing class at my gym [can no longer afford the fee]..and THIS IS IT!!! Jessica is upbeat, engaging, motivating but she is not annoying, snarling or overly cutsie. Her body is very motivating to me as it is athletic with curves. I feel like she is really speaking directly to me. For the record, I am trying to get back into shape after letting myself go for several years. I am formerly a high school and college cheerleader/dance team. I also played volleyball and soccer. I consider myself pretty coordinated and after watching the DVD through the first time and then doing it a couple of times I found it easy to catch on to the steps. But, I can totally see how it may be frustrating for others to learn the steps. KEEP TRYING! You will get it or just do your own modifications -- I think it will be worth it!! I can already tell that I am going to lean out with this routine. LOVE IT and IT IS FUN!!
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Challenging and sweaty!, April 22, 2010
By Boopster (Cincinnati, OH)
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Lots of movement, a welcome change to a strictly cardio heavy workout, since so much cardio focuses on lower body.
Great buy, makes me want to check out more of the 10 minute solutions.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Challenging, March 30, 2010
By J. Downing (RENO, NV, US)
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I would suggest this video for intermediate to advanced exercisers because it is fast paced and will kick your butt! Overall a great workout video, I just need to build myself up more, cardio-wise, before I get back into it! It even kicked my 12 yr old son's butt and he plays football and snowboards, so not out of shape like me! If you want a challenging but low impact workout, this is definitely for you!
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I have found the perfect workout!, March 23, 2010
By R. Marsh (NY)
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Unbelievably for such an exercise-phobe as me, I LOVE this workout! First, I love the "10-minute" format, as it gives me small goals to meet during the workout as a whole; I also love that you can select the order you want, and skip any sections that hurt too much until you're ready! The instructor is absolutely amazing... she is not annoying in the least but still very encouraging... my favorite phrase is " there's no time to waste": personally, I hate the mess around factor, and would rather just get it done. That's exactly what she does. However, this is a tough workout in my opinion, and I feel it ALL OVER the next day. I am starting from baseline (had 4 babies in the last 5 years and smallest 3 months) but I can do most of the stuff without dying. I do substitute some of the more "outrageous" abdominal moves she does, but look forward to working up to them.
I think the best recommendation I can give is that most of the time ( depending on my mood and the childrens'!) I am often surprised that each segment has ended already... unlike other fitness DVDs I have had, I am not just making it through and hoping for the end. I actually have a positive attitude and enjoy this workout, which for me is 90% of the battle, since if I hate it I won't do it, no matter how good the intentions.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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First Time I've Enjoyed Working Out, November 19, 2009
By Fitness Newbie (NY, USA)
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I'm definitely not fit, I've only just started routinely working out, and this DVD is so much fun. I easily get irritated by some video instructors and the 'over peppiness' they can bring, but Jessica is a fantastic instructor and I plan to purchase more of her DVD's soon. The gloves are so cute and they really add to the workout, especially when it comes to her balancing moves. I am in no way coordinated, but after doing the workouts a couple times she's easy for even me to follow. You'll get some major cardio in this one, I'd absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants a balanced and fun workout in their collection!
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Knock out Body Works!!!!, September 24, 2009
By A. L. Riddle
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Honestly I have done numerous home workouts and I never stick with them because I don't get results. This video is awesome. You feel the workouut. I sweat just as much as I do when I go for a run. The instructor Jessica Smith motivates you to keep going and her routines keep you moving. I do all the video segments to have about an hour of workout time and by the beginning of video two, I am sweating bullets. I recommend this video and Belly, Butt, and Thigh Busters with Jessica Smith.
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Love it!, September 9, 2009
By Lindsey
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I mostly go to the gym, but I wanted to try out something new so that I do not "plateau". This is a great, simple yet effective workout DVD. It's such a good idea to break the workouts up into 10 minute segments. I'm definitely NOT a workout DVD veteran (this is my first one). She is a great instructor. I've done this DVD about 5 times now and it just gets better.
The ab workout is especially great! It's only 10 minutes but it seriously works.
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 Kickboxing w/ Gloves, March 8, 2010
By whimsy K (Ohio)
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The DVD and weighted gloves are certainly a bargain. The gloves are still in good condition and fit well on my hands. They are also a nice easy weight to do during the moderately intense workout. The workouts themselves are also good and intense for 10 minutes. I just wish that there were perhaps a 30 minute workout mixed in that was a little less intense but a longer cardio workout to build stamina. You do need to really pay attention the first time you workout since she keeps the pace fast for the 10 minutes. Overall, it's good.
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High energy, fun workout, May 25, 2011
By KrzyRiver (MI)
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I love Jessica Smith. She realizes she only has you for 10 minutes, so she really pushes you to keep moving and burning. The workouts are great, not only do they get your heart rate up while you're having a blast... they're great for burning off steam after a crummy day! Lol. Probably not what they had in mind, but it's a nice way to let off some aggression.
The gloves are a nice addition. A little awkward, as they're designed to fit all, but the extra weight really makes you work and put some strength into your punches. I feel oddly powerful and highly skilled when I'm throwing my fists around in these things, like I actually know what I'm doing.
Definitely a workout I'll be going back to A LOT.
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JUMPSTART!!!, May 22, 2011
By rack queen (New Jersey)
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A great way to jumpstart your workout! I love the fact I can mix and match routines to extend the workout for as little as 10 minutes or as much as 50 minutes. The workout gets your heart pumping so if your doing more then 10 min just keep moving your feet and dont do the cool down. I highly recommend this product.
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Surprised, May 2, 2011
By Jessica Kendall
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I bought this product mostly for the weighted gloves so I could use them with another work out DVD I have and was going to just leave this DVD for my roommates to do... but one day I needed to get in a quick workout (hadn't worked out in a few days and didn't have time for a full 30 minutes) so I did one of the quick 10 minute workouts and I was surprised that it got me a little sweaty and was actually kinda fun! I didn't think I would like boxing but this was enjoyable! I have since done the entire thing and I can tell you it kicked my butt!
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Not bad but not the best, April 24, 2011
By J. O. Brien (Maryland, USA)
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I think the choreography in some of the segments is a little more complicated than other 10 Minute Solution DVDs. The gloves are okay. They seem cheap and aren't a good fit on my hands (which are on the small side). Love the format of the 10 Minute Solution DVDs since I like being able to choose the length and content of my workout. This is probably my least favorite DVD in the series...but in all fairness, I might like it better if I were more coordinated and had an easier time following a couple of the routines.
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Great boxing/kickboxing start, April 12, 2011
By Stephanie
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Overall this is a great DVD. I like that you can customize your own workout by selecting the 10-minute components you want to do, and the order you do them in. I have done boxing a few times and the only issue I have is on behalf of newbies: she doesn't explain how to make a fist or how to properly execute the different punches (jab, uppercut, etc.). This is important if you are going to get the benefit and not hurt yourself, especially if you want to take it up a notch and start hitting a bag.
The hand weights are great. You definitely feel a difference when you do the workout without them, even though they feel like nothing when you put them on.
Overall, great if you're short on time.
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Good workout, March 29, 2011
By Melanie Maloney
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I consider my self to be intermediate/advanced level. This made me sweat but didn't consider it to be too hard. Maybe intermediate at best. I really like it though. Love the punches with the weighted gloves.
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Knockout Body is another winner from 10 mintue solutions, March 2, 2011
By K. CD
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I am a big 10 Min Solutions fan, this is probably the 6th DVD I have purchased and one of my favorites. The weighted gloves are a little large on my hands ( I have small hands-ring finder size 4.5 as a measure) and they do make your hands really sweaty. I can usually only wear them for about 20 minutes, then I take them off. I don't really notice any difference with them, vs. with out them for difficulty. I do love the over all work out which is why 4 stars, but minus 1 star for the poorly constructed gloves. If I were you I would just by this disc with out the gloves. Overall love the series and will continue to purchase more from this series.
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Fantastic Firm Fun, February 25, 2011
By Digital Artist (Orlando, FL)
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I never liked "working out" until I got this. The gloves are sand filled to 1 lb. each and are very comfortable. Whether using them with the great DVD or when I go for a walk, the gloves alone are worth the cost I spent for everything. The DVD is easy to follow and is so much fun you forget about the burn! Last but not least, these boxing techniques are a great way to get your stress n frustration out. It feels good on every level mentally and physically. The techniques teach you how to really "punch"! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you get this set. Exercise for 10 minutes or do all the 10 minute exercise routines included for a full hour of fighting the fat!
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Excellent kickboxing workout!, February 3, 2011
By JJ (USA)
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"10 Minute Solution" has become one of my favorite brands of fitness DVDs, and I tend to really enjoy each workout I buy from them. This one is no exception with its high cardio kickboxing and boxing workouts that give me sore muscles the next day. Jessica Smith is the trainer in this workout, and she does an amazing job cuing as well as breaking down some of the moves to make sure they are taught. She is no-nonsense while still being fun to workout with. This DVD is probably not for beginners to kickboxing, though, since it doesn't talk much about technique and doesn't break down every combo, but I think an intermediate to advanced exerciser who enjoys kickboxing will really like this DVD because the moves are familiar just done in combos that are unique and fun to do. Like every other DVD in the "10 Minute Solution" series, this workout is broken down into 5 10-minute workouts. They are:
Knockout Body Blast - This section is good at warming you up before giving you an intense workout. You start out with bob and weaves with up to tempo punches (jabs, crosses, hooks, and uppercuts) in between. Then you throw in some jump-roping (without a jump rope) and some running and jumping jack moves. Next is a broken down basic front kick before moving onto some combos that are broken down before being pulled up to tempo. The combos will include punches, knees, and kicks.
Fat Attack - You start off this workout right away with shuffles to the side and forward gradually adding punches and eventually kicks. You then add on a punch combo and jump squat/turn around step. You then put all of this together from the top. The second half of this section will have you do the same thing on the left side. You do some jumping exercises in between as transitions, but these aren't done for very long at all.
Ultimate Upper Body - This section is full of punches because they are, as Jessica says,"The ultimate upper body workout!" You start with just some side taps with jabs before doing speedbags and hook punches; then you move onto jabs, crosses, and uppercuts. You will then do some punch combos, putting punches together with other moves such as shuffles, hops, and squats. You finish with fly exercisers while standing up and push-ups.
Kickbox Cross Train - This is an odd section to have as the fourth in order (although, you can, of course, change the order of these workouts with the mix and match feature) because it actually starts by breaking down and teaching all four of the punches I've mentioned before. Then you move onto squats with triceps toning before then doing plies, dancer's lunges, and leg lifts. This section really seems to focus a lot on leg exercisers, as a side note. The next exercise you do is a back kick with lunges. You next do roundhouse kicks, front kicks, and more back kicks with some added squats and bicep curls.
Fierce & Fabulous Abs - NOTE: A mat is recommended for this section. In this part of the DVD, you warm up by do some twists and bends. Eventually you add knee lifts to the twists and really squeeze your abs eventually adding a balance factor. You then move onto standing crunches before moving to the mat to do planks with rotation and then back exercises. Finally, you finish with crunches, bicycles, side planks, rotations, and a combo consisting of leg lifts and crunches. This section is really tough, and will make your abs burn!
Also included with my DVD were 2 weighted gloves that each weigh about 1 pound. They are supposed to really make the punching and arm movements tougher by working your arms harder, but, to be honest, I found that they were too light to add too much to the workout, although, they undoubtedly make the workout slightly more effective.
Like I said at the beginning of this review, I really recommend this DVD to intermediate/advanced exercisers that have done kickboxing before. If you're a beginner there just won't be enough breakdown, and the workout will be pretty intense. But, if you want an effective fat burner full of fighting-type moves (with an excellent instructor) then this is the DVD for you!
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Sweat off those calories!!!, October 14, 2010
By Audreyu8
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Oh my god! - Those were the words I kept on saying over and over again while working out to Jessica Smith's intense workouts. I am by no means a beginner and definitely not a hardcore fanatic but working out on these 10 min solution dvds have got me so motivated that i have worked out far more than I have ever wanted since I was in high school.
This is by far my favorite. All the moves in this series are fun, engaging and really works you out. I haven't tried all the dvds in the 10 min solution featuring different instructors though. I only bought Jessica Smiths's dvds because before buying, you get to watch a sample of the video. And the most important is that Jessica doesn't annoy you like some other instructors. She is encouraging, enthusiastic and really keeps you wanting to try harder. It definitely helps more when her fabulous figure is in constant view and you're thinking, "I want those abs and arms!".
What's smart is that you get to choose each workout on it's own or work out to the entire dvd. I like variety so it really helps that I can mix and match not only to this dvd but Jessica's other dvds too. It also works psychologically that it's only 10 mins/workout so you don't already feel depressed that you have to work out for an hour. By the time the first 10 mins fly back, you're ready and pumped to keep on going. I started 20 mins and slowly progressed to 50 mins and this is only my first week. I have been working out steadily for the last 5 days straight. For someone who dislikes the gym or even attempting to work out, I definitely am thankful to have found my solution.
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Workout I have been looking for, May 29, 2010
By J. A. Falesch (Illinois)
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i have been looking for a kickboxing workout cause I loved a class I took but can't afford that gym price. This video filled that bill perfectly. I did it for the first time today and man I feel great! The biggest advantage of kickboxing besides the calorie burn is the energy it gives you. I feel amazing. And it is easy to follow without tricky moves that confuse you. If you want burn and energy get this video
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Great Mix and Match Workouts!, March 29, 2010
By Kailey Campbell (Austin, TX)
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This DVD is great! If you have no kick boxing experience it may take you a couple sessions to get all the moves down but they are fairly simple and very effective. You can make this a low or high impact workout depending on the amount of energy and strength you put into each move (esp kicks and punches). I do a ten minute segment each weekday and then an intense 50 minute workout with all the segments on the weekend and it has been awesome. Its been about 3 weeks and I already feel more fit - plus I actually look forward to my ten mins each day!
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So much fun!, March 15, 2010
By Eliza (Southern California)
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This is my first 10 Minute Solution DVD and I had a blast! Not only was it a great workout but with it being broken up into 10 minute segments, I found myself finishing up one and thinking "yeah I could do another." I only stopped at 4 because I was had other things to do haha! It was a GREAT workout and just a ton of fun! She is a great instructor and it while some of the moves are a little tricky, she's really good with her cues and keeping you moving the entire time. Also, I really like the gloves. They do fit me a little awkwardly and by the time I'm done I'm a little sore where the gloves rubbed up against my skin but its a minor discomfort and simply because of how they fit me.
I would absolutely recommend this DVD! I've tried a lot and this one is definitely a fun one to add to my collection!
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Excellent and Fun!, March 9, 2010
By L. McHugh (Marietta,GA)
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I love this workout! Jessica, along with Amy Dixon are my 2 favorite instructors. They are both motivating, cue well and it is obvious that they know what they are talking about. This workout is not easy, and I am sure it really burns calories. I recommend Amy Dixon's Kickin' Strength also. It is another fun workout!
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AWESOME!, February 24, 2010
By CCNDC (Washington, DC)
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I am a beginner and for beginners its best to start out with section 4 but this video is no joke! It kicks butt, and if you want to lose pounds stick to it because it will no doubt get the job done.
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Love Kickboxing, February 20, 2010
By Jill Taggart (Des Moines, IA)
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I bought this video because I love kickboxing and was super excited about the weighted gloves. I did 2 workouts (20mins) back to back and it was just tough enough that I was sweaty, it could be tougher but it's a good mix of difficulty. I've had one other 10 min solution video in the past and really liked it. I think it almost seems like I workout longer knowing I just need to finish 10mins then I feel good to do another 10 min workout.
I'm glad to have it in my collection now. Trainer Jessica does a great job and has good energy.. she makes it look effortless.
It's a good choice for a beginner or intermediatte levels and fun if you like kickboxing!
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Great Cardio, January 27, 2010
By dusty (Ohio)
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Unlike some other reviewers I bought the DVD for the workout and was not disappointed. I'm interested in the instructor and type of workout rather than if it's 10 Min Solution or some other series. Jessica Smith is great and gives perfect instruction throughout these workouts. I'm very familiar with kickboxing, so this was super easy to follow (but challenging on endurance), I don't know how a beginner would feel though. Additionally, 12 oz. gloves don't do it for me, so I use 2.5 pounders and it's awesome. For segments with less jumping I strap on ankle weights. Great DVD.
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LOVE IT!, January 26, 2010
By -bonita B.D
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i love the gloves specially the color thats what i really bought the DVD for but the workout is very good, i get a good sweat out of it ive lost 3inches already and ive only been using it for 2weeks
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10 minute kickbox, January 20, 2010
By Louiegthor (Haslett, MI United States)
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I ordered this from my gold box as a way to try and get back into shape. I am so happy with this product. The weighted gloves are very comfortable and so good for resistance, it really get's your cardio jump-started. I love the fact that I can pick and choose my workouts and workout for 10 minutes or 50 minutes.
For an allover body workout I highly suggest this; especially if time plays a major factor in if you are going to workout or not!
I plan on ordering more as gifts, I already lent this to my college age daughter, it's portable as a workout, so that she can do it right in the dorm.
Thank you.
Truly inspiring!
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Delivers and gives you More, December 25, 2009
By Cityhopper
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I bought this DVD mainly for the workout gloves; yes, I know-shameful. The pleasant surprise is that the DVDs really provide good short-circuit workouts. I typically use three segments and have yet to not break out in sweat from any combination. I really like the fact you can customize the order of the segments. I cannot think anything bad about this exercise DVD.
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Fun Body Work-out, December 24, 2009
By Nellie Rivera (bronx, new york)
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What a wonderful fun-filled workout, to do in just 10 minutes. The weighted gloves
are a great addition to motivate you to execise. I trully recommend this
product.
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Awesome workout!, December 11, 2009
By Workout Bee (Washington, DC)
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I LOVE this workout, and especially the gloves! Really makes me sweat! Very easy to understand her cueing. Nothing too complex in the choreography. Would definitely recommend this to a friend!
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Excellent Video, December 8, 2009
By Donna Beach
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I own a lot of the 10 minute solution videos and usually I am pretty pleased with what is produced. I took a break from them to do some heavier workouts. I picked this one up when I decided to start back into varing my workout. I was very pleased.
Pros:
The trainer. I love her! She gives very good cues and is not super perky where you want to slap her. Also, she has a very fit (healthy) body type not some of the super skinny ones I have seen. Gives good encouragement. However, I made my boyfriend do this one with me and he just loved her "bikini season is coming up" comments.
The moves. It is a step up from some of the other videos where the moves were just too easy. Good intermediate moves, just a step under advanced.
Cons:
I really dont have cons on this video. The gloves made my hands sweaty, but I used heavier hand weights the next time I did the video so no issues.
I wouldnt suggest this one for a beginner just starting out. If you are ready to move on to the next stage, this one is wonderful.
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Review, November 18, 2009
By A. Laney
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I have the 10 min solution kickboxing bootcamp also and i like both of these dvds. Some of the move are hard to follow the first couple of times thru but try to watch it once thru so you are familiar. Gives a good work out.
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Fantastic workout in just a few minutes, November 6, 2009
By D. Knowlton (Norco, CA USA)
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I love, love, LOVE this DVD! This was my first 10 Minute Solution workout DVD, and it's made me a fan. I find myself wanting to use this DVD more and more. Each workout is great on its own--though short! But putting several together in what order I choose makes this series special. I really like Jessica a lot. She's very positive and down-to-earth and cues well. The workouts make me actually break a sweat and feel like I've done something, even though the workouts are short. The weighted gloves enhance the workout, and can be used with other DVDs/exercises as well. I tend to get bored easily, and the fact that I can pick and choose and mix things up is a real plus. I've ordered several more 10 Minute Solution DVDs based on how much I enjoy this this one, and I'm sure I won't be disappointed. If you have trouble finding time to work out (like I do), you can't go wrong with this DVD! It's so easy to fit one or 2 or more of these into your day!
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Love the Gloves!!, November 2, 2009
By Book Junkie (Morgantown, WV USA)
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I have several of the 10 Minute Solution workouts and this one is my favorite so far!! The love the weighted gloves! This workout gets my heartrate up and I do feel like I get a total body workout.
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Great Workout!!!, September 26, 2009
By Caligirl (Fresno, CA)
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This is the first 10 minute Solution workout I have ever bought and I have to admit that the main reason I got this was for the weighted gloves. I like how the workouts are divided into 5, 10 minute workouts and that you can mix them in the order that you want to do them and how many you want to do. I did the full 50 minutes and all I have to say is "wow". Today I really feel the muscles I worked, my arms, back, legs and abs. The weighted gloves add a little intensity to the workout and I'm pretty sure they are the reason I am sore today. Fun and easy to follow. I really liked this one, will add this one on my cardio days for sure. I'll be buying more 10 min solution workouts again..
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Ten-minute routines designed for those who have 'no time to exercise', September 13, 2009
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
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The hefty 10 MINUTE SOLUTION: KNOCKOUT BODY workouts pairs a DVD with five workouts with weighted gloves and ten-minute routines designed for those who have 'no time to exercise'. The kickboxing mix promotes all-body toning, from abs to upper body workouts and cross-training cardio routines, and offers routines that can even be split into 5 separate workouts to fit any schedule. A fine fitness addition for any workout collection.
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This DVD is GREAT!, August 29, 2009
By Lounge exerciser (NZ)
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I love this DVD, and it is now one of my favourite exercise DVDs. As with all other 10 minute solutions, I love the fact that I can pick and chose which bits I do to create my own workout around what I want to work!
I found that it gave a good work out and it was interesting. It was also good in that it didn't seem to rely soley on high impact exercises (unlike hot body bootcamp that almost always hurts my knees). I also, when I did the whole thing, found my arms nice and sore the next day. Yay for toned arms!
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Burn Baby Burn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, August 17, 2009
By Bronze Goddess (Roc City, ny)
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I received my dvd and I was able to complete two of the segments in the dvd. I did the crosstrain and a different one. I noticed I was out of breath shortly after the first segment. I love the 10 minute solution dvd series but, I feel that more time should be put in the warm up and cool-down without taking away from the segment. my suggestion would be to have a warm-up segment and cool-down segment each 3-4 minutes in duration. I believe this will reduce any injury that may befall an individual. I am almost 40 years old and I know I have to do my own warm-up session before any ten minute solution workout as well as a cooldown both 4-5 minutes or more. Overrall wonderful dvd and Cute Gloves I love pink. I have a long way to go as far as my weight goes , so any time saving fitness dvd's can help :).
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 This workout game sucks!!, May 1, 2011
By Hope Furno
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This game was horrible. It was a HUGE waste of money. I could never say this enough, DON'T BUY IT!!!!!
The idea is a good one but the game itself is horrible. The graphics are bad,the num-chuck gets in your way, the wii doesn't pick up your movements and I could do the non-kickboxing games on the couch. It. sucks. Get the dvd version, you'll be way better off.
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just right hand weights, March 21, 2012
By Marita (KY)
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Ordered this as I wanted the lighter hand weights. I work out with 3-5 lb. free weights but wanted to use these for Zumba. They work great. I haven't used the workout DVD that came with them, but plan to in the near future. These weights are just the right amount of weight for what I needed them for.
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Great!, February 10, 2012
By JojoReno
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This is by far my favorite video workout very do-able even for a beginner. I have more videos from the 10 min solution series and I love them all, however I find myself pulling this one off the shelf the most.
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Worth the money! Fun!, February 10, 2012
By Jess McVittie (Graham, WA United States)
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I really am enjoying this workout dvd & gloves. What a deal you get both for what I think is inexpensive. Worth it buy it...its fun & makes you sweat! Even for a regular exerciser like me.
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Great 10 minute excercise for a fast workout and people on the go., January 31, 2012
By Fitness Goddess (Florida)
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I like this DVD. My pink weighted gloves are really cool and fit great. I have child like slender hands that fit just fine. All you have to do is wrap the velcro around your wrist and knuckles to get it to fit right. I only did the fat blast workout and I was sweaty and my gloves were damp. I know I did good then. :) I do recommend you know the basic boxing or kickboxing moves to keep up with the mini workouts. There is no breakdown so do some reviews or other workout DVDs for kickboxing prior to this if you need too. I recommend walking three to five minutes before beginning as there is no warm-up. (I am big on warm-ups if you do not want to end up sore the next day. Enough said.) I recommend doing your own cool down at the end. This is why it is a mini workout. Not much to it. Just good ole fashion cardio in the form of punches, kicks, and moving side-to-side or at diagonals. Good luck and enjoy Amazons!
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Great workout DVD..., September 10, 2011
By bbkatt (Dayton, OH)
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...because you can do a little or a lot, depending on your time/energy level and the weighted gloves are a nice bonus! Many times you do not have 45 mins to an hour to work out. This gives you a pretty good workout in a short amount of time and the moves aren't awkward or have you moving to the next move with little notice. Very user-friendly to work out with. A shorter workout is better than no workout and recommend this to those with a busy schedule and want to keep working out a part of their day!
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Fantastic Firm Fun, February 25, 2011
By Author & Digital Artist
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I never liked "working out" until I got this. The gloves are sand filled to 1 lb. each and are very comfortable. Whether using them with the great DVD or when I go for a walk, the gloves alone are worth the cost I spent for everything. The DVD is easy to follow and is so much fun you forget about the burn! Last but not least, these boxing techniques are a great way to get your stress n frustration out. It feels good on every level mentally and physically. The techniques teach you how to really "punch"! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you get this set. Exercise for 10 minutes or do all the 10 minute exercise routines included for a full hour of fighting the fat!
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Good workout, August 18, 2010
By JD (MA)
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I like this dvd. I usually do 3-4 segments at a time to get a decent workout. The gloves can get a little sweaty but I still recommend this.
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Really Digging the 10 Minute Workouts, June 14, 2010
By I<3Huskies (New Orleans, LA)
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I started off with turbojam, but didn't like the fact that most of the workouts are almost an hour long, and I don't always have that much time (that and lets face it I got a little bored with the workouts). Bought this 10 minute solution workout set and I am really liking it. I usually will do 3 of the workouts in a row and you have the choice to mix and match them differently each time. I think this is what is keeping me interested, and the 10 minutes go by so fast you are ready to do another workout without thinking about it. At first I didn't feel the workouts were very difficult, but I soon learned differently the next day when my muscles were sore. The weighted gloves also add to the workout. If she puts out a second volume of these workouts I would probably buy them.
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Gloves are cheap & damaged, February 17, 2012
By applesnbananas
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I do like the video, it is a great workout. However, I was very disappointed with the gloves. I should have just purchased authentic piloxing gloves. I would return them but with the money I spent on shipping it's not worth it. They are very cheap quality and are already falling apart after 2 uses. The threads are coming undone in several places, the velcro is peeling off, and the material is thin and cheap and probably toxic too since it was made in China.
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Very Disappointing, July 15, 2010
By Chloe Augustus (iowa)
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I would not waste my money on this if I were you. It's not accurate when it comes to reading your movements especially on the ball return and dodge ball segments. Sometimes your WII person is swinging their arms and you haven't even moved. The graphics are terrible. The people look deformed. Once again it takes longer to get set up to do the exercise than it takes to actually exercise. Slow movements and way too much down time. It is not really a 10 minute work out since you can only do one five minute and then a break while it reloads the next five minute segment. I'm still waiting for a good exercise program that is fun to do, gives you a good consistent work out and doesn't have a bunch of extra stuff that slows it down.
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