20-Minute Total Body Strengthener

OMG, I did some of this butt kicking exercise today. I got as far as the pushups whew. Great workout cant wait till I am fit enought to do it all! Ilove all the combinations. I already do some of these in different variations. I agree with METRAJAN knowing how many calories are burnt would be great. - 4/4/2013 9:41:12 PM

Good Workout. Is it possible to know how much (roughly) calories will be burnt at the end of this exercise. Assume, all steps are done with a weight of 2 KGs (4.4 lbs) each dumbbell.
Thanks
Rajan. - 3/21/2013 6:02:21 AM

I had playback problems, but it's a good series with some new combiinations - 2/18/2013 7:45:56 AM

good, solid workout! I feel results the day after. - 2/9/2013 12:45:04 PM

LIke this workout. I already do some of these, or a variation of them in gym classes. This will give me a good visual as I try to do them at home. It's always better/easier if you have a visual reference rather than having to try to remember the exercise or sequence and also will make me do them all rather than skipping to ones I like the most. - 1/30/2013 8:16:43 AM

I was concerned after watching this video and discovered that it was not for a beginner. I am relieved. I thought her form and the flow of the exercises were great. - 1/23/2013 7:01:56 PM

as i watched this video i saw a lot i could do but as she said i might have to take a rest in between some of the excerises, but saw where i could change it around for someone like me who has copd. easy to follow. like it a lot. - 1/21/2013 6:41:07 PM

I thought the routine was pretty good-I had to modify certain moves like the pushup presses/plank-I'm not that advanced in upper body strength yet but it was a challenge and was great to jump start my morning. It would be really wonderful if there was a picture in picture with 1 person doing a modify version for those who are not so advanced yet. :) - 1/11/2013 10:05:32 AM

KRISTIN9924, I agree with you that the reps are a little fast to keep proper form. What I did was watched the video and created a spreadsheet with a list of the exercises and notes on how to perform them properly. This way I can do them at my own pace and I'm not tied to the computer.

As for those who have arthritis problems, Tai Chi and Qi Gong are excellent exercises. I have lupus and can't always perform standard exercises so I looked into other options. Tai Chi is actually recommended for arthritic patients. Qi Gong is the more gentle of the two. I have videos of both because during a bad flare I can't perform all of the Tai Chi exercises. - 12/24/2012 3:18:57 PM

Great workout. I liked the instructor and basic moves. - 11/30/2012 11:25:57 AM

I'm not crazy about this workout. I like how it combines upper and lower body movements to make it a very effect and short workout. However, the reps are a little too fast for me to keep up with while still maintaining good form. I noticed one of my knees starting to hurt so I just stuck with the upper body movements. - 11/27/2012 11:36:47 AM

I love this workout. At first it seemed as if it was going to be too easy, but boy it got my heart rate up there and bythe end I was really glad I did it. I can see I will need to do this several times to be able to actually do all the pushup as she does them. I look forward to doing this workout at least one or two times a week between my cardo workouts. Yeah. Thank you SparkPeople for this video. - 11/26/2012 3:38:53 PM

I have terriable knees and the lunges and squats really hurt my knees so I didnt go too low in my squats and lunges, but it was still a great work out. Used 5 lb weights and stretched for 10 min after the video and I feel great. Its a combination of tired and energized. I want to do this video again tomorow! - 11/26/2012 1:30:43 PM

good tricep moves - 11/26/2012 1:27:24 PM

For those with knee injuries/arthriti
s, Dapeck has some good advice: also, go through the SP weight lifting pages, if you haven't already, and check out the moves that don't include so many lunges/bends. It's important to thoroughly stretch and warm up before getting into a routine like this. Don't push your knee/s past the comfort level and into a pain level. I have Osteo in my hip, and stretching gradually helped repair the muscle imbalances, and made it much easier to move. Talk to your doc or physical therapist about what the best moves are for your knees. There are probably also forums on arthritis websites where the folks there can help out, too. I do know there's at least one group on SP that could help. Good luck! - 11/26/2012 12:58:55 PM