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Tracey Mallet's Booty Barre Beginners & Beyond Review

Booty Barre Beginners & Beyond
Tracey Mallett, 2011

Tracey leads this 50 minute workout in a nice open studio with 4 backgrounders. Tracey shows lower intermediate versions and one backgrounder performs beginner and one advanced modifications. The workout is broken down into a 35 min standing toning section (including w/u & c/d), and a bonus 15 min floor booty, abs, & flexibility section, and includes a separate moves tutorial. You will need light hand weights & a chair for this workout.

Standing Toning: Using a chair for balance you move through a series of flowing, ballet-esque exercises that are plenty active. Exercises include: pliet, dips, side squats, toe raise pliets, side reaches, pelvic tilts, leg sweeps, donkey kicks, wipers, balance stick, pliet hops, hip pops, leg & knee raises, leg circles, leg shoots, unique tricep combo, upper back fly, overhead pulls, preacher curls, & arm circles. Tracey does a great job of tempo changes & adding in fun active arm movements.

Bonus Floor Booty, Abs, & Flexibility: This is a nice floor routine that includes: pelvic thrusts, kneeling hip circles adding arm movement, bridge variations, frog leg extension crunches, torso twists, side planks, sit up variations, plank knee drops, snake, and ends with a stretch.

I rate this an intermediate workout done following Tracey but follow a mod for a more or less challenging workout. I LOVE that Tracey keeps it active & gets the heart rate up. You can really tell she is having fun in this and I love her energy. This workout is similar to her other booty barre workouts but provides more intensity options. These are unique workouts and combine some great movement, strengthening, lengthening, balance & flexibility work. I received this dvd to review.

Healthy Snacking with Wholly Guacamole & Hormel Natural Choice!

I am pleased to spread the delicious word about Wholly Guacamole and Hormel Natural Choice Deli Sandwich Meats! I am a HUGE fans of Wholly Guacamole and Hormel Natural Choice and are thrilled to share my thoughts with you!

The Belles are in love with the Wholly Guacamole heart healthy guacamole varieties (Spicy is my favorite!) and LOVE that they come in convenient 100 calorie packs- perfect for those on the go days- which is just about every day isnt it? We were THRILLED with the opportunity to combine the delicious thin sliced deli sandwich meats from Hormel Natural Choice into one delicious meal!

We LOVE that Hormel Natural Choice Deli Sandwich Meats are nitrate free! We all know how bad nitrates are for us and how full of carcinogens most all lunch meats are- well NOT Hormel Natural Choice! And it is available in a large selection of yummy varieties!

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Did you know that Wholly Guacamole is made of only hand-scooped Haas avocado’s? And it contains healthy fats that our hearts, bodies, & skin need! It’s all natural with 20 vitamins and minerals, and contains With just the right amount of spice and garlic. Available in Spicy, Organic, Guacasalsa, Pico de Gallo style, Double Dip, & more!

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P90X Review: P90X Chest, Shoulders, Triceps Review

P90X Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
Tony Horton, 2004

Tony leads this 43 minute workout w/ 3 backgrounders in a gym set. You will need dumbbells and optional pushup handles, & a chair. There is a countdown timer for the workout & each exercise duration.


After a warmup & long stretch, exercises include: tons of pushup variations, side & front shoulder raise, chair dips, pike press, side tricep pushups, disc (plate or rag) shifting pushups, scarecrow wipers, overhead tri extenstion, Y press, seated tri extentions, 1 arm pushups, arm circles, weighted football throws, pushup to side plank, fly- row- press, lying cross over punches, etc. Guaranteed to burn out your muscles!


I rate this advanced because of the amount of pushups. Kind of redundant and just too many pushups for me to actually enjoy this workout. If you arent a fan of pushups this is not the workout for you, alternately if you love pushups- youll love this workout. Tony is chatty but not annoying to me- I like him, he keeps it fun and keeps the workout moving along. 

P90X Review: P90X Back & Biceps Review

P90X Back & Biceps
Tony Horton, 2004

Tony leads this 51 minute workout in a gym set w/ 3 backgrounders, one uses bands, and one does higher rep- lighter weights, and the other does heavy weight lower reps. You will need a pull up bar or chair and bands or dumbbells for this workout.

This workout really hits the bi's & back thoroughly! I dont have a pull up bar so I just did row variations. Exercises include: chin & pull up variations, lawnmower rows & wide lawnmower rows, 21's (biceps), 1 arm cross bi curl, open carm curl, static arm curl, locomotive rows, wall sit curl, corkscrew curls, upper back fly, curl to hammer, supermans, and strip set curls (varying poundage).

Definitely advanced with heavy weights and/or a pull up bar. Tony does a great job of including a good variety of exercises to keep it interesting and hit the muscles in a new way. Encourages you to write down your stats, and is chatty. The workout moves along pretty well but he does chat a bit- which is fine if you are working hard & need the break.

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The lucy Hatha legging is perfect for yoga, running and aerobic and strength training. The Hatha Legging offers a body-hugging fit, super-flattering seaming and fashion waistband in a sleek-to-the-ankle legging. It is form fitting designed for peak performance and muscle support; it is ideal for high-intensity activities. Also, the Hatha leggings moisture wicking powermax™  fabric, 4-way stretch, core compression and odor inhibiting fabric provides the features you need for an enjoyable workout experience.

The lucy Hatha legging offers a phenomenal fit. Maria and I were both IMPRESSED. With two different body types, the Hatha leggings fit us each like a glove, offered great support and a flattering look - no muffin top or bulges to be found! Made of supplex nylon and Lycra, the Hatha leggings are machine washable and bounce right back into shape - wash after wash. And if leggings aren't your thing, lucy also offers the lucy Hatha pant - the same great fabric technology, the same great fit, in a full length pant with an equally flattering fit!

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P90X Chest & Back Review

 P90X Chest & Back
Tony Horton, 2004 ]

Tony leads this 50 minute chest & back workout "the mother of all P90X workouts" in a  gym set w/ 3 backgrounders. One shows band options and 1 does chair pullups. You will need dumbells or bands, a pull up bar or support for a band, and optional chair & pushup bars. There is a countdown timer for the workout & each exercise duration.


This dvd is almost all pushups alternated with pullups with a few other chest & back exercises thrown in. Exercises include: push up and pull variations, rows, single arm rows, back flys and include some rest breaks. There are two rounds of 12 exercises in this w/o. 


If you dont have a pull up bar and/or arent a fan of pushups this is NOT the workout for you (for me). I dont have the bar so I subbed in various rows for the pull ups and Im not a huge fan of pushups so I didnt really enjoy this w/o at all. Its a solid workout and with a bar- definitely advanced, though Tony does a good job of providing a lot of options. Without a pullup bar its really hard to even modify these w/o's and I dont really recommend the set if you dont have a bar or good alternative. 

Jen Galardi's Sweating Sexy Review

Sweating Sexy
Jennifer Galardi, 2010

Jennifer leads this fun dancy 50 minute workout in a nice open studio style set with 2 background exercisers. You wont need any equipment for this workout and no shoes are required! This is a fun blend of body strengthening, active stretching, and flowing dance. The dvd is chaptered and you can select a segment from the menu or play all. There is also a 5 minute dance inspired warmup that will introduce you to the upcoming moves.

Using the Floor: This section is lower body focused and includes a fun little dance routine. Exercises include: floor brush, flowing squats, toe squats, knee raise w/ a toe point, hip shifts, pliets, & Jennifer adds in some fun arm movements. This is a nice combo of ballet & flowing dance.

Using the Upper Body: This fun flowing10 minute workout is core focused and performed standing. Exercises include: side to side rib & hip shifts, reaches, pulls, standing roll ups, reach over & around, spine rolls, and finishes with a routine that combines the moves you just performed.

Ready To Dance: From the play all option you get the entire 28 minute routine, when selecting the chapter you get the 18 minute breakdown- which still moves right along but includes some "teaching" with the dancing. Exercises include: kick, side toe reach, hip circles, jazz square, inverted lunges, jump & pump, body roll ups, leg sweeps, hip pushes, and 10 minutes of performing the routine (cuing is still included). Concludes with a 5 minute cooldown.

I rate this a beginner workout in terms of cardio intensity and low intermediate in terms of choreography. Fun to do and easy to catch onto. Kind of a fusion of barre & dance with strengthening and stretching interspersed. A great "feel good" workout! Jen is a superb instructor, clear & concise cuing & perfect form pointers just when you need them. This dvd works great as a solid 50 min workout or is easily broken down to add on to other w/o's. I received this dvd to review.

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Willpower & Grace Mile High Review

Today's Review: Willpower & Grace Mile High
Stacey Lei Krauss, 2011 ***** (5 of 5 stars)


This w/o has a live class feel. Stacey works out w/ a group of exercisers in a studio at a mile high elevation (hence the title). You wont need any equipment for this workout & everyone works out barefoot. You can play all or select your w/o segment from the main menu and the dvd includes a 7 min warmup segment. The music is a nice drum beat.

Footwork: This is a 5 minute segment that warms up & strengthens your feet & prepares you for the barefoot workout to follow. Exercises include: toe raise & stretches, ankle rolls, toe gripping, and heel raises.

Cardio: This is a very unique 24 min flowing cardio workout that includes tons of good balance work. Exercises include: balance stance, cardio squat & knee raise, forward step to tree pose, double squats, floor touch squats to burpees, squat twists, pliet heel raises, cougar lunges adding an elbow strike, power knees, & balance stick. This workout has a very functional feel to it.

Flexibility & Strength: This 13 min w/o combines strengthening, flexibility, and some active stretches into an upbeat routine. Exercises include: static runners lunge, hi plank to side plank, plank w/ toe raises, reaches, folds, rag doll. Love how she combines active stretches into the strengthening moves, very functional.

I rate this an intermediate workout that is really suitable for all levels. Stacey does a fantastic job of including different levels for most all exercises. This is a REALLY unique workout- I havent done anything like it. I really enjoyed it and really like Stacey- she has a great energy, excellent cuing, and fantastic form pointers. She is someone I would love to take a live class with. I really recommend this workout- I think it can find a place in everyones workout library. I received this dvd to review.

SparkPeople 28 Day Bootcamp Review

Today's Review: SparkPeople 28 Day Bootcamp
Nichole Nichols, 2011

This dvd contains 84 minutes of workout options! Nichole leads these workouts with 2 backgrounders who provide beginner & advanced modifications for most all exercises. Nichole & crew use 1 set of lighter hand weights but I would recommend various sets. The set is a spacious living room. Most exercises are done as a base move, then she adds another component to up the intensity.

Short Cardio Sculpt: 12 minutes. This is a cardio & strength interval workout. Nichole does a base move then adds more intensity for the last few reps. Exercises include: squat w/ a lateral raise, toe taps to a plyo pliet, static lunge w/ bi curls, dip & kick, tri kick back, reverse pushup, fly & knee raise, plank, and knee pushups.

Tone & Burn: 20 min. This workout is mostly sculpt but contains some cardio as well. Exercises incldue: pivot row, box step adding a hop & balance challenge, bicep curls, overhead press w/ oblique pinch, weighted tap backs to plyo lunges, lunge pass through, side & front raises, small curtsy adding side kicks & overhead press, fly & crunch, and knee plank rows.

Short Cardio: 12 min. This is a low impact cardio routine. Exercises include: mambo, side lunge, dips, taps to ski hops to jacks, punch & kick combos, squat pulses, traveling jacks, and punch knee combos.

Total Body Challenge: 30 min. This is a kettlebell inspired strength routine that provides a nice cardio effect (w/ heavier weights). Exercises include swings, squat -picking up & setting down weights, snatches add overhead press, windmill, lunge add overhead press, wood chop, back row, side lunge & preacher curl, fly add bridge, lying tri extension add knee pull, donkey kicks, superman, & modified pushups. This is a pretty fast paced w/o & she uses light weights, amping up the poundage worked up a great sweat and provided a nice challenging workout.

I rate this a high beginner/ low intermediate workout. Nichole is a good lead, good cuing, and good energy. Lots of modification options, make this a great dvd to grow with! The dvd provides tons of options- time options, intensity options, strength & cardio options, really a dvd that you can do over & over again. New from Acacia Lifestyles the SparkPeople 28 Day Bootcamp workout is available this month! I received this dvd to review.

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Smelly Dish Washer & Disposal Review- GO GREEN!

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P90X Review: P90X Cardio X Review

 P90X Cardio X
Tony Horton, 2004

This is a very unique 43 min workout that combines exercises from other P90X vids (not a compilation -is all new footage). Optional equipment includes yoga blocks, chair, and mat. Tony works out w/ 3 background exercisers in a gym set. Tony provides modification options for some exercises.

You start with a warmup, then move into yoga, kempo, plyo, core work, and finish with a cooldown. Exercises include: sun salutations and vinyassas w/ various warrior poses in, lots of kick & punch combos- including some unique kickboxing type moves, skater hops, tire run, pendulum jacks, swing kicks over a chair, floor touch squats adding a hop, elbow to knee front pull down, roll back stand up, static runner (fun), superman to banana, and cooldown.

I would rate this a solid intermediate workout that is perfect for those that love variety. Its shorter than the other P90X workouts so good for days when your shorter on time. Tony is his usual chatty self but I like him & enjoy his banter. There is a music off/ Tony off option on all the P90X dvds.

Christi Taylor's Totally Cool Step 2 Review

Today's Review: Totally Cool Step 2
Christi Taylor, 2011

Christi leads this 40 min step video in a nice open space w/ cute Asian art on the wall behind. Christi works out w/ 5 backgrounders, some of which provide modifications. This dvd also contains a "move master" segment where Christi shows the combo's while counting, and a 13 min yoga & 13 min pilates workout. You will only need a step bench for this workout.

Step: The music in this workout is great- fun & high energy. Christi leads you through six fun choreographed step routines. This is the perfect addition to her original Totally Cool Step and is perfect for all you steppers out there that love fun and unique choreography. Exercises include: ham curls, straddle, L's, reapeaters, slap step, twists, pony, revolve, corner stomp, marching on the step, and Christi adds fun claps and arm movements. She does a fantastic job of utilizing the space all around the step for these fun step routines.

Yoga: Led by another instructor this is a nice flowing yoga segment. Exercises include: half moon, vinyassa flow adding some unique twists, airplane, triangle, chair, and warrior variations.

Pilates: Led by another instructor this is a tough core focused pilates routine. Each exerciser works at a different intensity so you can choose your level. Exercises include:  roll over, hundre, lying windmill, pilates bike, leg circles, teaser, double leg stretch, pilates V, plank pushups, pike superman, & side planks.

You can really tell Christi is having fun in this workout- which makes it more fun for everyone. I rate the choreography in this one advanced and the intensity high intermediate- though you can easily adjust your intensity (by adding hops or keeping it low impact) to suit your needs. This is great for those that love choreographed routines. Christi is a great lead- great cuing and has a fantastic energy! I would love to take a live class with her one of these days! I received this dvd to review.

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Kickboxing Cardio Power with Guillermo Gomez Review

Today's Review: Kickboxing Cardio Power
Guillermo Gomez, 2011 ***** (5 of 5 stars)

Guillermo leads this fun 40 minute kickboxing routine with 2 background exercisers (Jessica Smith is one!) in a nice open set with Asian styling. You won't need any equipment for this workout. The dvd also contains a 4 min kickboxing basics tutorial and a 10 min bonus martial arts drills segment.

Guillermo does a fantastic job of really keeping things moving along, working up a great sweat, fun but NOT complicated or boring choreo, and his cuing is excellent. Exercises include: jabs, cross, upper cut, hook, speed bags, knee pulls, front kicks, & double jab combined into a fun kickboxing routine. He adds in jacks and squat pulses to keep the heart rate up.

I rate this a solid intermediate workout that is really appropriate for most all fitness levels- add some weighted gloves to amp up the intensity, or tone it down for a lighter day. Great cuing, great pace, lots of fun and the perfect balance of fun - not boring- not complex choreo. I received this dvd to review.

For More Information: Visit the Martial Fusion Website 

Personal Training with Jackie: 30 Day Fast Start

Today's Review: Personal Training with Jackie: 30 Day Fast Start
Jackie Warner, 2011

This dvd has a 25 minute upper body & a 25 min lower body workout that can be combined or done separately. Jackie works out in a brick gym w/ 2 backgrounders. You will need a light set of dumbbells for these workouts.

This is a power pyramid workout; you alternate two exercises for one rep, then two, all the way up to ten reps. The pace is fast so you really do have to use light weights (Jackie rec's 5 # dumbbells). Jackie pairs biceps & chest, back & triceps, lower body & shoulders, and core/ abs.

Upper Body Workout: Super quick warmup, pushup & kneeling hammer curl, bench press & bi curl, fly & outer curl, row & overhead tricep, upright row & kickback, and straight arm lat raise & straight arm kick back. Lower Body, Shoulders, & Abs Workout: squat & front raise, deadlift & lat raise, sumo squat & military press, crunch & clam crunch, toe touch & scissor and frog crunch & reach.

This workout hits your upper body more than the lower and the ab moves are tough & lots of reps so my abs were also thoroughly worked! Jackie is an awesome lead- great cuing and lots of variety. Time really flys in this one! If you are a fan of light weight high rep workouts- this is the workout for you! She really accomplishes a lot in a short amount of time. I received this dvd to review.

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Some of my AdvoCare Fav's:

ThermoPlus:

is another AdvoCare product I do not live without! Last time I ran out- my appetite skyrocketed- I now ALWAYS have a backup on hand. It really really helps me control my hunger and stay no my eating plan. No jittery side effects- no side effects at all! It is an innovative weight-loss enhancer that contains key botanical extracts to help support efficient metabolism and suppress appetite. Together, they provide powerful support for stimulating fat oxidation and healthy metabolism when used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise. I'm all for maximizing my healthy eating and exercise efforts and ThermoPlus helps me do just that!

AdvoCare Catalyst:

Catalyst is definitely one of my favorite AdvoCare products!-Catalyst Amino Acid Supplement is a blend of essential branched-chain amino acids and L-glutamine that supply your body with muscle-building components and helps maintain muscle mass during exercise & prevents muscle loss during times of weight loss. It aids in preserving muscle and energy levels during times of calorie restriction and helps repair & protect muscle tissue! As you know, I love lifting my weights and LOVE the defined cut lines that weight lifting gives me- so of course Im a huge fan of helping my results along and Catalyst does just that!

AdvoCare Spark:

Out with the coffee and Red Bull and IN with the Spark! Spark is a sugar free energy drink full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients that provides healthy, balanced energy and really helps control my appetite! Available in Pink Lemonade, Mandarin Orange, Fruit Punch, Grape, Citrus, Cherry AND seasonal Mango Strawberry (YUM)! Tastes great mixed with water or blended with ice into a thirst quenching Spark Slurpee. I'm happy to report that I'm off coffee & DH is off energy drinks-thanks to Spark.

AdvoCare Meal Replacement Shakes:

Complete nutrition-just add water, perfect for breakfast on the go! Available in chocolate, Vanilla and Berry, contains 24 grams of protein, 5-6 grams of fiber, and 26 vitamins and minerals. Contains only 220 calories, tastes great as is, mixed with milk, water, or blended with fruit and really  fills you up! My favorite recipe is 1/2 packet chocolate, 1/2 packet berry, 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, 1 cup water, ice- blend and enjoy!!!!

AdvoCare Slam:

Advocare Slam is the perfect portable sugar free energy drink! A bit more potent than Spark but still with NO jittery side effects! Slam is available in Bowl Game Berry, Strawberry Blast, LemonAid, and Power Punch. Slam is a high-powered, portable energy source that is fast acting and provides sustained energy without jitters. It sharpens mental focus and tastes great. Slam is the perfect compact portable energy source to keep on hand for those afternoon lulls. I keep one in my desk drawer and purse at all times!

AdvoCare Coffeccino:

The healthy coffee alternative for coffee lovers that want to step away from the bean (me!). Coffeccino helps sustain energy and is lower in sugar, calories, and fat than most other coffee drinks. It helps suppress appetite and provides essential nutrients. Coffeccino contains B-vitamins and neuroactives that help increase energy and mental focus. Tastes fabulous mixed with milk, water, or blended for a frothy mocha flavored coffee drink! Now available in Mint Mocha YUM!

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