Barry's Bootcamp Fat Blaster Set
Cindy Whitmarsh & Barry Jay, 2008
This set comes with 3 dvds. There is a lower body dvd, upper body dvd, and a code red (get fit quick in 6 days) dvd. The upper and lower body dvds each have a 21 minute w/o and six additional 12 min Mision Specialist w/o's on them. The MS w/o's and are: upper body-beginner, lower body-beginner, abs-beginner, upper body-advanced, lower body-advanced, and abs-advanced. The Code Red dvd is 15 minutes and is total body strength work-no cardio.
The kit also comes w/ resistance cord handles and 2 strengths of interchangable resistance bands. The green band is level 1 (beginner strength) and the black is level 3 of 4. The black band is pretty tough. It also comes w/ a torpedo shaped ball, the Transformer. The transformer ball is used as a weight bench, stability ball, and a prop for cardio & strength moves. The resistance bands can go around the ball while you are laying on it-so you can do bench press or pec fly for example.
There is a countdown banner on the bottom of the screen that counts down each minute. A buzzer goes off at the 10 seconds remaining mark and Cindy, barry & crew countdown. Cindy actually leads the w/o's and Barry walks around with motivational pointers and form tips. They work well together and have a nice repoir.
Each workout is short but tough! You can use them for time crunched days as is or combine a few for a longer w/o. I like to use one fat blaster w/o, a corresponding (UB or LB) mission specialist, and an ab w/o for a 50 minute w/o. I love that I can get in strength and cardio each day! The 1 minute format really makes the tough moves doable. I am able to really push myself because I know its only going to be 60 seconds.
This set is perfect for beginners, intermediates, and advanced exercisers. Cindy does the intermediate level and they also have a beginner and advanced modifier for each move. And you have your choice of band strength. Using the black band and following the advanced modifier I can really get a great, heartpumping, calorie burning, workout in!
Like I said, Ive had great results with this set. Lost 8 lbs (putting me at a lifetime low), gained cardio endurance, got to doing toe pushups, and noticed muscle definition in my biceps. Even after doing it for 8 weeks I could still feel it!
I really admire your hard work! I was on WW's for 4 years, and am struggling with maintaining with a "sit-down-all-day" job. Thanks for the inspiration AND the good deals! :o)
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much! I hear you on the "sit down" job. Makes being active even more of a challenge, doesnt it? Keep up the good work w/ WW :)
ReplyDeleteBBC is a great set. I did a rotation with it after baby #3. I think your reviews on VF are what made me get it!! You can get a lot done in a short amount of time....or add more on if you have more time. And I love Cindy. If it was just Barry...well, I may be with your DH on that one. But once you get into it, you really don't notice him that much. rho
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ReplyDeleteI had forgotten how much I like this set :) Nice to be back to it!
ReplyDeleteI too have a "sit down" job. But I turn it into a "walk-around" job. I take the stairs when I can in between floors (I am on the 12 floor of a high-rise in Boston, so it's tough), take the "long way around" to my where I am heading, and I also get out at lunch for at least a 10-15min walk, if not more. It helps, to stay focused, and stay on the fitness track!!!!!! Good Luck!
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