GIVEAWAY: Michele Olson's Perfect Legs, Glutes & Abs Review & Giveaway

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This giveaway is courtesy of Michele Olson PhD. Michele has a PhD in Exercise Physiology. Professor of exercise science at Auburn University. Certified by NSCA in strength and conditioning. AFAA, ACE, NCSA and ACSM presenter. Michele is the lead in the 10 Minute Solution: Ultimate Kettlebell Fat Burner and Perfect Legs, Glutes & Abs

Keep reading to find out how you can win your very own copy of her Perfect Legs, Glutes & Abs dvd. 

Review: Perfect Legs, Glutes & Abs

Michele Olson, 2010

Michele leads this 60 min workout alone in a cute set on a little raised platform. You will need dumbbells and a chair for this workout. The dvd is nicely chaptered and divided up into: warmup, Mega Moves Legs & Glutes, Mega Moves Abs, Master Moves Legs & Glutes, and Master Moves Abs. 

Mega Moves Legs & Glutes: (20 min) The 'Mega' workouts focus on large muscle groups. While this segment is more traditional sculpting, Michele varies the pace & tempo to keep the moves interesting & to challenge your muscles in new ways. Exercises include: static lunge-twist, side squat, dips, squat w/ twist, squat single arm OH press, side knee pulls, KB swing, squat jumps, etc. This section got my heartrate up nicely. 

Mega Moves Abs: (6 min) All done on the floor.Exercises include: double leg extension, bicycle rollups, Russian twists, sit up- leg extension combo, hip circles, etc. 

Master Moves Legs & Glutes: (21 min) The 'Master' workouts focus on deep muscle conditioning. This section def hit my muscles in a different way than my usual routine. Exercises include: pliets, close leg ballet style pliets, pliet jump, curtsy lunge. Exercises using the chair include: 1 legged squats sitting & standing, side leg lifts while lifting your other heel (nice burn here!), balancing stick, single leg good mornings,etc. Michele does a great job of adding in balance work in this segment & also varies the tempo of the exercises. 

Master Moves Abs: (5 min) full body double clam, double bicycle, leg drops, dead bug, twisting reverse crunch w/ legs fully extended, etc.

I would rate this workout a solid intermediate that could be modified to fit your needs based on the poundage you use. There are plenty of reps so I didnt have to use my heaviest weights (combining both workouts). The pace is such that you could easily heavy up if you wanted to do only 1 of the segments. Very versatile time options and Michele is obviously a very knowledgeable instructor. This is a unique workout that has a top shelf spot in my library!

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