The South Beach Diet Super Charged Workout (2008)

Lose weight faster with a unique metabolism-revving exercise program! Five years ago renowned Miami cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston set out to change the way America eats with The South Beach Diet. Now Dr. Agatston wants to change the way America lives by helping Americans become fitter as well as thinner and healthier...for life! He's designed a new exercise program that is based on the latest exercise science combining functional (core) fitness and cardiovascular (interval) exercise. The workout is designed to rev up the metabolism - and burn more fat and calories - even at rest. System Requirements:Running Time: 65 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS/EXERCISE UPC: 741952653394 Manufacturer No: KOC-DV6533 Product Description

Good substitute

I think it is a good dvd. I will probably only use it when it is just too hot to get out or raining. I think I would rather do the interval walking outside. Also, the book wants you to work up to 3 sets of 8 with the ab and resistance workout, which the dvd does not do. It is a good dvd and does all of the exercises in the book. I feel that you can't go wrong by purchasing it. It is good to have for everyday or to use as an alternate to your regular plan. August 14, 2008

Put Me into Better Shape Than When I Was 22 in 6 Weeks

I have never enjoyed exercise, but I can tolerate it for about 15 minutes. When I read the new book, The South Beach Diet Supercharged, I was intrigued by the claim that I could lose weight faster by the right kind of interval exercise. Why not?

I was concerned that many of the exercises in the book seemed designed for human pretzels rather than those with back problems (like me). I decided to get the DVD and see if I could do the exercises.

Realize that the workout is only half of the South Beach Exercise plan. You alternate the workouts with walking days. Those walking programs are described in The South Beach Beach Diet Supercharged book.

There's good news and bad news.

The good news is that I was able to do the exercises just fine without injuring myself or getting bored. I've now finished 11 weeks, and I'm in maintenance mode on the exercise.

I gained a lot of fitness very quickly. I'm in better shape today than at any time since I was 21. It was very impressive to me.

My appearance gets lots of compliments. I look about 12 pounds lighter than I am.

That's the good news.

The bad news is that the workouts made me much hungrier than I usually am. My weight loss has really slowed down. I've only dropped five pounds in 11 weeks.

I suspect that part of the reason is that I've converted a lot of fat into muscle.

But if your reasons to go on a diet are to be healthier and to look better, this program works great. But don't expect to look like a young Twiggy when you are done.

If you are a woman, you'll probably find this program tougher than I did. My wife was moaning over the arm exercises which I found to be quite easy. She also found the walking harder than I did.

If you are a man, you'll be amused by the DVD's references to making your shoulders look pretty for a dress and directions to "Get going, ladies."

But whatever works is good.

I plan to stick with this exercise program and the diet.

August 12, 2008

The South Beach Diet Workout

I am loving the workout -- it is a total workout but as strenuous as you want it to be. The 15 minutes increments are great too. August 7, 2008

Excellent Workout

The South Beach Super Changed Workout is excellent especially when coupled with the South Beach Diet! You only get out of it what you put in it! July 24, 2008

LOVE the SOUTH BEACH SUPER CHARGED WORKOUT!

I love "The South Beach Diet Super Charged Workout". I believe using this video along with proper diet and attitude can help transform someone's life! There are some areas that could be improved on this workout DVD. But because I feel it can be such a strong tool, I am giving it 5 stars.

"The South Beach Diet Super Charged Workout" DVD is a supplement to "The South Beach Diet Super Charged" book but can be used as an exercise plan without using the diet. To achieve best results, reading the book is very helpful. The book explains in depth how to maximize fitness results with interval training and core conditioning performed in a short period of time. With this knowledge you can optimize your results with the DVD.

The DVD begins with an introduction from Dr.Agatston in which he explains that new research has shown how interval training in short durations can provide greater benefits than lengthy workouts. The workouts follow the introduction. There is a 20 minute cardio interval training workout and 3 fifteen minute total body workouts to select from. In the book Dr. Agatston uses walking for the cardio training but gives alternatives. In the video the instructor varies exercises using simulated jump roping, lunges etc. Each burst is followed by a recovery period. For example you might do 30 seconds of jumping jacks followed by a 45 second recovery period of marching in place. The 3 total body workouts follow the exercises given in the book and evolve in difficulty from Phase 1 to Phase 3. Agatston also suggests a leisurely walk of 15- 20 minutes on the days you do the total body workout.

What I love about the program is it is so doable. Not many of us can or want to spend a lot of time exercising, so short exercise with maximum results is very desirable. Also the variety of exercises keeps things moving and interesting. Instructor Kris Belding has an easy style that is motivating but not over the top. And if you ever do decide you don't want to listen to her an audio set up option on the DVD allows for music only. I also felt the exercises were very effective. I could really feel my core in Phase 1 and the interval training in the cardio section had me working hard but not so hard that I felt I needed to pass out on the couch!

As much as I love the DVD, there are a few issues with it. The biggest drawback on the DVD is the modifications for beginners. These are not well done. Beginners will have to work out their own modifications on some of these moves, because in some cases the modifications shown are high impact. In the jump rope interval, for example, the woman demonstrating the beginner modification is doing a full out side to side high impact hop/jump! In the book Agatston starts you out on a Phase 1 cardio but on the DVD there is only one cardio choice that is at an intermediate fitness level. This may be to much for beginning exercisers. I think 3 cardio choice levels should have been included on the DVD.

Another critique of the DVD is the setting. It's a large room with a huge picture of the cover of "The South Beach Diet Super Charged" book on the wall. Ummmm, I think a beach setting or a prettier studio setting would be nice.

The DVD also has a bonus section which includes an interview with instructor Kris Belding, an overview of the library of South Beach diet books on the market and South Beach Diet tips to keep you on track.

Overall I have to say I love the DVD. It gets the job done in a short amount of time. Very energizing! Just keep in mind you may have to modify.

~ Lee Mellott
July 17, 2008

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