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Two Belles Fitness Giveaway: 10 Pounds Down Better Body Blast & Yin Yang Fusion Workout

HuffandBuff — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:32 +0000

The Yin Yang Fusion Workout
Guillermo Gomez & Jessica Smith, 2011 ***** (5 of 5 stars)

This dvd offers five 15 minute workouts that you can select from the main menu or play all. The dvd is a fusion of martial arts, chi gong, yoga, sculpting & pilates. They workout together in one segment but individually in the other 4. The set is a cute open space with framed Japanese calligraphy in the background. You won’t need any equipment and each segment includes a short w/u & c/d.

Segments include: Cardio Expansion & Contraction, Total Body Strength & Flexibility, Lower Body Rhythm & Balance, Core Power & Flow, & Relax Movement & Stillness. I rate these workouts intermediate but are appropriate for most all fitness levels. Both instructors do a fantastic job w/ form pointers & their cuing is spot on. Tons of variety & time options and so many unique and fun exercises! I really enjoyed all the segments & see myself using this dvd a lot

10 Pounds Down Better Body Blast
Jessica Smith, 2011 ***** (5 of 5 stars)

This dvd has three 20-23 minute workouts, Arms, Legs, and Abs. The segments can be played together or separately from the main menu. Jessica works out alone in a studio set and you will only need dumbbells. Jessica performs a base move and then adds on to amp up the intensity. This is a lighter weight, higher rep, moderately fast paced strength workout that will get & keep your heart rate up.

Arms: Jessica performs a base move and then adds some lower body movement to up the intensity and includes some cardio intervals to get the heart pumping. Legs: Jessica performs a base move and then adds to it to up the intensity and includes some cardio intervals to get the keep pumping. Abs: This is a nonstop core routine that includes some active core workouts to get your heart working a bit. My heart rate was up in the LB & UB segments and the cardio intervals got it up even more. REALLY like this workout and know it will get a ton of use. As always, Jessicas cuing & form pointers are spot on! I received this dvd to review.

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Go Girl Sport Giveaway: $20 off any $25 purchase! (& Coupon Code!)

HuffandBuff — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:00:19 +0000

Want to win $20 off any $25 or more purchase for Go Girl Sport! Keep reading & enter below for your chance to win! AND Go Girl Sport was kind enough to offer readers 20% off your entire purchase using 20SHEGO at checkout!

The women of Go Girl Sport are avid runners, cyclists, swimmers, hikers, and equestrians. They are wives, friends, aunts, daughters, and nieces.They’re your neighbors and friends, and they hope you’ll run, jump, skip, hop and enjoy their clothing as much as we do. Go! And the Belles- do! We both had the opportunity to review the fabulous Go Girl Sport Toga Tank.

First, its super cute right! We love the fit, the fabric, the feel, and the quality is top notch. Also available in fuschia, purple, jade, & rose- there is something for everyone…or every day! Get a different color for different days! Now that sounds like a plan. Love the front? Check out the back (you’re going to love this!):

Built in air conditioning! The mesh back is quality fabric that can breathe! Super sturdy & the stitching is top notch. Love the look the mesh back creates, layer it with your favorite colored sports bra for a fun colorful look or wear a matching sports bra for a fun layered look. Show off your back muscles girls! This is the shirt for you. Stay cool and let your skin breathe! The Go Girl Sport Toga Tank is your go to sports wear! Outdoor runs are begging you to wear this tank!

Another Go Girl Sport item we love is their super duper cute Tuxedo Skort. I love love love workout Skorts and this one tops my list. Love the design and also available in fuschia, jade, pink, and purple- pair it with your favorite sports top or coordinate exactly with a matching Go Girl Sport Toga Tank to create a fun & functional look!

Don’t forget to check out all the fun & functional athletic clothing in the Go Girl Sport Style Shop.

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Review: Bob Harper Totally Ripped Core Available at Collage Video

HuffandBuff — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:00:14 +0000

Bob Harper Totally Ripped Core Details and Review

Totally Ripped Core, with a total running time of seventy minutes, is a non-stop, targeted core cardio workout. Led by Bob Harper, the workout is designed to rev up your metabolism, burn calories all while sculpting your core. Totally Ripped Core, consists of two workouts, Totally Ripped Core, a fifty minute core workout and, Ripped Core Quick Bonus, a quick and efficient core workout for when you are short on time. Bob is joined in the workout by four background exercisers. A modifier is present in the workout to demonstrate easier modifications to the exercises as well as the non-weighted versions. While Bob takes on the role of coach and trainer in this workout, stopping occasionally to explain form or encourage the exercisers, he is also an active participant in the workout. The only equipment needed for the workout is a set of dumbbells and a mat depending on your workout surface. From the main menu you have the option to select either of the individual workouts; there is not a play all option. The workout is nicely chaptered so you can skip through various exercises.

Totally Ripped Core begins with a basic warm-up with some light stretching. The workout then moves into a series of functional strength training exercises that target the entire body while isolating the core. Each set of exercises is performed one time through. Then on the second time through additional balance challenges and intensifiers are added to the exercises. The workout concludes with a cool-down and stretch. The additional ten minute workout, which actually runs about eleven minutes, is a condensed routine that uses challenging exercises to fully engage the body and target the core in a short amount of time.

Totally Ripped Core is a total body, strength, core and cardio circuit workout. The workout efficiently and effectively uses functional, compound strength training exercises that effectively target the core, induce a cardio effect and target the entire body with the use of dumbbells. Bob Harper does a very good job with instruction, detailing out the exercises, giving form pointers and stressing the importance of proper technique and form. While he encourages the exerciser to push, he also stresses the importance of listening to your body and taking breaks when needed.

You can find Totally Ripped Core, as well as other Bob Harper workouts, available at Collage Video. Check out Collage Video for their extensive selection, video clips and reviews of workouts from a variety of instructors over a wide spectrum of exercise disciplines to suit all fitness levels. Be sure to also visit them every Wednesday for their updated weekly specials for great deals on their already low priced workouts. You can also find Collage Video on Facebook where they share the latest information, new workout releases and sweepstakes.

Disclaimer: Collage Video provided me with a copy of Totally Ripped Core to review. I received no other compensation and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under obligation to provide a positive review in return for the free workout. Retail value is $8.99.