NEW Interview with Amenzone Fitness Founder: Amen Iseghohi

Thank you Amen for doing this interview with me! I am in love with your gym & DVDs. I cant say enough great things about Amenzone.  Amenzone workouts are athletic boot camp style workouts utilize big tires for fun, functional, and tough workouts! They feature strength, cardio & core work with unique exercises, utilizing a tire or your own body weight! Amenzone was created by Amen Iseghohi with a focus on body, mind, and back to basics workouts that WORK! You can buy the workouts, view clips learn more on Amenzone Fitness DVD. If you live in CA or AZ - check out their website for a gym near you (expanding soon- read below)! Click on my "Amenzone Fitness" link in my header to see all my Amenzone posts.

Lindsey: For those that are not familiar with you, why did you get started in the fitness industry? 

Amen: My Grandmothers influence on my early years made me realize the importance of movement. She used to say "Movement is life and to stay alive we have to keep moving!" It was from this that I was inspired to get others to move!

Lindsey: Your classes and DVDs are tough, fun, functional, and high energy - how did you develop your training method? And why tires? 

Amen: The Amenzone training style came naturally as I looked at what we ALL do day to day and designed exercises to compliment our everyday movements. While visiting my Grandmother in Africa when I was 8 years old, I was able to learn a valuable and powerful lesson that influenced my relationship with tires. She taught me to do more, with less. Incorporating tires was a way to provide a focal point that one can focus on while challenging themselves physically as the tire is a great symbol of life, if used as intended you can take it far beyond its lifetime!

Lindsey: I am lucky enough to be a member of one of your gyms and the live classes ROCK! Do you anticipate expanding your gyms from CA & AZ, throughout the states? 

Amen: Absolutely, we have been fortunate to have such success with our franchise efforts and plan to grow nationwide and internationally.

Lindsey Do you have plans to release more DVDs for the at home exercisers? 

Amen: Your timing couldn't be better! We are in the development phase of our next Rebel DVD series... coming soon, stay tuned! 

Lindsey: What modifications do you recommend for at home exercisers that don't have a tire but still want to get a hard core workout? 

Amen: At home exercisers can follow those in the Rebel DVD series that are equipped with nothing more than their natural body weight and their mental strength. I designed the Rebel DVD workouts toallow for ALL to participate, a tire is simply a bonus that will enhance the workout both physically and mentally. 

Lindsey: I was an overweight child and I love that you chose to focus on fighting childhood obesity. Can you tell me more about the Amenzone Foundation.

Amen: Thank you... I am humbled by your gratefulness. As I watch the devastating effects childhood obesity is having on today's youth, it drives me that much harder to support them in the challenges they face on a daily basis. The Amenzone Foundation was th etrue beginnings of Amenzone as I started with One Tire and One Child in a park in Scottsdale, AZ. I commend you for making fitness part of your lifestyle and for your passion to share it with the world!

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Amenzone Rebel Xtreme DVD 2 Review

 Amenzone dvds are athletic boot camp style workouts utilize big tires for fun, functional, and tough workouts! They feature strength, cardio & core work with unique exercises. I dont have a tire at home (like most of you lol) so I used my FIRM Zip Trainer 12 lb ball, you could easily use any med ball, dumbbells, or nothing at all! The DVDs show exercisers using just their body weight with no fitness equipment and exercisers using the tire. Amenzone was created by Amen Iseghohi with a focus on body, mind, and back to basics workouts that WORK! You can buy the workouts, view clips learn more on Amenzone Fitness DVD. If you live in CA or AZ - check out their website for a gym near you! Click on my "Amenzone Fitness" link in my header to see all my Amenzone posts.

Amenzone Rebel Xtreme DVD 2

Amen Iseghohi, 2013

Amen works out with a group of exercisers, some using a tire & some just their own body weight. They work out in a gym set w/ a DJ. You will need an optional tire (I used my Firm Zip Trainer, you could easily use dumbbells, or a med ball) or just use your own body weight. This is a  57 min core, cardio, & strength routine. 

Each exercise is performed for 30-60 seconds followed by an active boxing recovery. Two exercises are performed three times each. After a quick stretch, you move right into: soccer drill & tuck jumps, explosive pushups with your feet on the tire, frog hops with your hands on the tire, shuffle holding the tire overhead, bear craw, tri dips off the tire, diamond pushups with your feet on the tire, lunge with tire torso twist, squat & overhead tire press, knee to elbow pushups, crab walk, tire row, down dog pushups, squat & kick w/ overhead tire press, pivot lunge & tire rotation, and concludes with floor core work:  tire roll in & out to plank, plank tire tap, V sit knee pull ins with the tire overhead, and leg raises holding the tire overhead and a stretch.  Non-tire mods are shown for all exercises.

I rate this a low advanced workout if you keep moving during the active recovery segments. It really packed a punch using the 12 lb Zip Trainer in place of the tire. Amen provides form reminders & has a very positive & encouraging training style. Love the use of the tire for a real functional feel with no boredom or dread. Love the dvds, hoping for more soon! I am really enjoying the live classes at the gym which are even more challenging than the dvds.  I received this dvd to review. 

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I received samples of these dvds to review; I joined the gym on my own, and paid for the membership myself. I was in no other way compensated for my honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Please see my disclosures page for details.

Amenzone Rebel DVD Review & RAVE!

As you  may know already, I recently tried the first Amenzone Rebel DVD, enjoyed it so much I joined their gym! They have locations in CA & AZ, one right near my office!  I have been going for 2 weeks now and LOVE it! It provides a high intensity, non stop sweatfest, go-at-your-own pace, kick butt workout utilizing a tire and your own body weight. Both dvds are led by Amen Iseghohi, the  man behind Amenzone! If you have a location near you- check them out. If you are an at home exerciser- check out their two new dvds! Read my Amenzone Rebel dvd review below and check back on the blog for my review of Amenzone Rebel Xtreme! Click on my "Amenzone Fitness" link in my header to see all my Amenzone posts.

Amenzone Rebel
Amen Iseghohi, 2013

Amen works out with a group of exercisers, some using a tire & some just thier own body weight. They work out in a gym set w/ a DJ. You will need an optional tire (I used my Firm Zip Trainer, you could easily use dumbbells, or a med ball) or just use your own body weight. This is a 40 min core, cardio, & strength routine. Each exercise is performed for 30-120 seconds.

After a quick stretch, you move right into: ski or soccer drill w-toes to tire, shuffle around tire down to burpees off tire, elevator plank off tire, side to side pushups off tire, tire run, skater tire touch, squat w/ overhead tire raise, tire slam, lunges holding the tire, plank jacks off tire, squat & overhead tire swing, lateral plank hop ins, plank frog hops off the tire. Non-tire mods are shown for all exercises.

I rate this a low advanced workout that really packed a punch using the 12 lb Zip Trainer in place of the tire. Lots of unique & effective exercisers, functional movements, calorie torching cardio & strength combos. Amen provides great cuing and motivation. I obviously really loved the dvd since I joined the gym while still sweaty from the dvd workout. The dvd is a true representation of the gym workouts and DVD 2 is more intense, closer to the intensity of the live class.  I received this dvd to review. 

For More Information, Visit: 

Amenzone on the web

Amenzone on Facebook

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Amenzone on Pinterest

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I received samples of these dvds to review; I joined the gym on my own, and paid for the membership myself. I was in no other way compensated for my honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Please see my disclosures page for details.

RAVE ~ Amenzone: A Back to Basics Workout

Just finished the Amenzone Rebel DVD. I loved it so much, I literally just joined their gym! They have locations in CA & AZ, check it out if you are in either state! One location is near my work so I'm in!!! Im excited to do group workouts since I usually work out at home. Of course I LOVE my dvds but this will be a nice change of pace. Back to the DVDS: Amenzone just introduced two new fab workout DVDs so you can enjoy his workouts in your own home. Check back on the blog for reviews of both Amenzone dvds: DVD 1 Amenzone Rebel  and DVD 2 Amenzone Rebel Xtreme. I really hope they come out with more DVDs and I cannot wait to get going at the gym!

These athletic boot camp style workouts utilize big tires for fun, functional, and tough workouts! They feature strength, cardio & core work with unique exercises. I dont have a tire at home (like most of you lol) so I used my FIRM Zip Trainer 12 lb ball, you could easily use any med ball, dumbbells, or nothing at all! The DVDs show exercisers using just their body weight with no fitness equipment and exercisers using the tire. Amenzone was created by Amen Iseghohi with a focus on body, mind, and back to basics workouts that WORK! You can buy the workouts, view clips learn more on Amenzone Fitness DVD.

A portion of the DVD proceeds go toward fighting childhood obesity! Great dvds for a great cause. Amenzone Fitness is a back-to-basics training zone tailored for athletically minded people. Their style of training promotes a natural workout that uses clean tires and one's own body strength and movement to stay fit. More energy, a positive outlook and obvious physical results are all outcomes of this awesome training method. The first DVD was tough so I cant wait to see what the Xtreme DVD brings. 

Score BOTH Amenzone DVDs for only $17.95 right now! Keep reading the blog for detailed reviews of the dvds & check out my "Amenzone Fitness" tab up top to read all the Amenzone reviews and my posts about my upcoming gym membership! So excited to try this! My girlfriend just joined too so we are sure to have a fun & tough workout.

For More Information, Visit: 

Amenzone on the web

Amenzone on Facebook

Amenzone on Twitter

Amenzone on Pinterest

Amenzone on YouTube

Amenzone on Google +

I received samples of these dvds to review; I joined the gym on my own, and paid for the membership myself. I was in no other way compensated for my honest reviews. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Please see my disclosures page for details.