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10 Minute Solution - Quick Tummy Toners (DVD)
by Julie449
This 10 minute solution dvd is part of a larger 10 minute solution family, of 20 plus dvds that all follow the same layout, there is a huge range, everything from yoga to dance. This dvd is the Quick Tummy Toners which aims to shape your abs. I bought this dvd as I have quite a few others ( see my other 10 minute solution reviews) and ... have found them helpful and easy to fit into my busy working mum life. This dvd features the instructor that is on some of my other 10 minute solution dvds, and after losing some weight I wanted to tone up more so this dvd really appealed to me. Like all other dvds in the 10 minute solution range, this dvd comes with 5x 10 minute workouts, you can customise these workouts, you can either do one at a time, all together or mix and match. To mix and match all you need to do is select the option from the main menu and programme your choice of workouts using your remote control. The only thing you need for doing the workouts featured on this dvd is a mat. You can pick this dvd and others in the range up for £5 or less from supermarkets, HMV or online.
Packaging and information-
The packaging of this dvd follows the same style/layout as all the others in the range. The 10 minute solution logo appears in the top left hand corner of the box, with the name of the dvd written underneath. Below this it states 5x10 minute workouts and the aim of these workouts, i.e to shape your abs. Below all this is a list of the 5 workouts that are featured. On the right hand side of the box there is a picture of the instructor. Each of the different 10 minute solution dvds has a colour theme to it, in this case it is green. Various words and part of the instructor's outfit follow this colour theme.
The back of the box has all the information you need. The 5 workouts are listed again and have a few lines to let you know a bit more about each, they are as follows,
-Crunch free abs
No need for bunches of crunches to get a toned tummy. This workout will tighten your entire midsection without a single crunch.
-Yoga Abs
Ever heard that stress contributes to abdominal fat? In this segment, use specific yoga poses to relieve stress and tension while building strong, flat abs.
-Bikini Belly
Combine calorie burning cardio with standing ab exercises to sculpt your six pack and blast away fat. This multi-tasking workout will get your belly into bikini shape-fast!
-Ab & Waist definer
Use specially designed rotational exercises to twist and turn your tummy into shape. These moves have a cinching effect on your midsection and create a beautifully defined waistline.
-Sexy Sporty Abs
Strong abs are sexy. These all time favourite exercises will build strong, functional abs that are great for improving your game or just showing off at the beach!
There is also a little bit about the instructor on the back of the box. There are different instructors on each dvd. I have a few dvds with this instructor ( see my Belly butt and thigh busters review). On this dvd the instructor is Jessica Smith. She is a wellness coach and fitness expert with over 10 years experience. She holds certifications from American college of sports medicine, Aerobics and fitness association of America and Powerhouse pilates.
Dvd and my view-
The instructor on this dvd has perfect abs and although I pretty sure mine will never be that good, this along with her encouraging positive attitude helped me stay focussed and kept me going through the dvd. Although each workout is only 10 minutes these workouts are quite intense and you really can feel that workout pain in your midsection, even after only one 10 minute workout.
I hate crunches and I enjoy cardio workouts much more, so for me Crunch free abs, and Bikini Belly workouts were my favourites. I would say these workout aren't for beginners, they are more focussed on toning up, after losing weight, which was perfect for what I was looking for, but I would suggest beginners started on something else first, then came back to this after fitness has improved.
I have found in most 10 minute solution dvds things more really fast and I have always watched through sections first before I tried them out. Although I would still say this is worth doing, this dvd has move repeated moves so is a bit easier to catch up with if you lose your place.
The yoga abs workout although features some hard yoga moves especially if you haven't done yoga before, is actually quite releaxing. The instructor shows us how to breath and relieve stress. This is a great workout after a stressful day at work or running around after the kids.
The music in this dvd is great for working out to and each section has music that fits prefectly with what exercises you are doing, without being overpowering or annoying.
Like most 10 minute solution dvds the workouts featured don't require much floor space and as long as you can move a few paces each way you're sorted.
I found alot of the moves difficult to begin with but they do get easier as you continue with the dvd, so don't be alarmed if you really struggle with certain moves to begin with.
Overall-
A great value dvd, but I feel a good fitness level is needed to get the most from this dvd. I would say if you are a beginner come back to this one later. Great for toning up after weight loss, or just to show off on the beach.
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WWE - Royal Rumble 2008 (DVD)
by Rayman999
The Royal Rumble is the second biggest event on the wrestling calender. I was impressed with the good matches and entertainment we saw on the pay per view.JBL VS Chris Jericho was a bad match,the wrestlers did not perform well together at all.The match was very slow,the ending saw JBL getting chocked out by Chris Jericho.
The ... Two big WWE titles were on line at the pay per view to.The Smackdown main event was Edge vs Rey Mysterio this was a really good match,Rey Mysterio really took it to Edge and nearly won the match,The finish saw interfence from Edge's friends to help him win the match,it was a good match overall very good performance from both wrestlers.
This was the most hyped match of the night Randy Orton vs Jeff Hardy for the WWE title,there was a lot of crowd support for Jeff Hardy,the match was a good one.Jeff Hardy was doing really in the match and seemed like he was going to get the win but Randy Orton beat him to it and won the match.
The Royal Rumble match was the one everyone wanted to see it was a thrilling match,there was Triple H,The Undertaker,Shawn Michaels,Mick Foley,Roddy Pipper,Umaga and Mark Henry just a few to name in the match but no one knew who was number 30.
It turned out to be Cena!John Cena came as a surprise entrant and won the match it self.It was a wonderful return in the match.It was a moment when he and Triple H faced up together.The finish saw John Cena F U his finisher move applied on Triple H all the way outside to win the match and the rumble.
Overal this was no doubt the best Royal Rumble PPV I have seen in a long time the reason for that was it was not predictable! A great match up and the finish was fantastic! Certainly a DVD worth buying in my opinion and one to keep! You don't get much good Royal Rumbles from the WWE these days and 2008 was probably the best one I have seen in a long time still to this day!
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WWF - Survivor Series 1997 (DVD)
by Rayman999
WWF Survivor Series 1997 is the most famous WWF ppv as it was all about the Montreal Screwjob at Survivor Series 1997. This has always been one of the most talked about WWE ppvs to this day!
Match Card
Classic Survivor Series Elimination Match;
The Headbangers and the BlackJacksvs The New Age Outlaws and The ... Godwinns
Not the best tag team elimination match of the night but it was an decent opener to get the show started.
Survivor Series Elimination Match;
The Truth Commision vs The Disciples of Apocalypse
A match i personally skipped on DVD to be honest it was very boring.
Survivor Series Elimination Match;
Team U.S.A(Vader,Marc Mero,Steve Blackman and Goldust) vs Team Canada(The British Bulldog,Jim The Anvil Neidhart,Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon).
British Bulldog is an legend and was very good in the match. The fans were really behind him and chanting his name in the match. It was a good match best tag team elimination match of the night.
Mankind vs Kane
Mankind took on Kane in a singles match nothing special about the match. It was a normal match really with an good performance from Kane in the match.
Survivor Series Elimination Match;
The Nation of Dominationvs Ken Shamrock,Ahmed Johnson,and the Legion of Doom.
NOD were getting some good reactions from the crowd here. The match was good with the crowd really into it.
WWF Intercontinental Championship Match
Stone Cold vs Owen Hart
A top match between the two not as good as their previous meeting at Summerslam though. After the match it was funny as Team Canada got involved in the ring and got Stunnered! by Austin!
WWF Championship Match
Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels
Ever heard you screwed Bret chants? Well they still happen in the WWE and its because of this match. The match was really close to being very real as the wrestlers hated each other in real life. HBK got the win as we all know but its amazing to see how Bret reacts after being screwed by McMahon.
Overall the PPV is really worth watching because of the main event, which for wrestling fans is actually something real that happened and not set up! A real screw job! Makes the whole dvd worth buying its a classic!
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