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Comment on Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations & Techniques) (5th edition) by Mama

Mama — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:01:09 +0000

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

Amazing !, September 13, 2010

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This review is from: Jillian Michaels: 30 Day Shred (Amazon Instant Video)

The best $5.00 I, invested . A Mother of three wonderful children, I don't have time to go to a gym . This workout is wonderful, 25 Minutes and your on your way to lose weight ! Already went down a dress size (WHAT). Jillian Michaels your my favorite !

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Comment on Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations & Techniques) (5th edition) by Shaunna

Shaunna — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:17:34 +0000

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

Insane!, May 31, 2010

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This review is from: Jillian Michaels: 30 Day Shred (Amazon Instant Video)

I bought this Jillian Michaels DVD for $4 through instant digital download... Very intense, thorough, 20 minute workout consisting of three circuits of strength, cardio and abs exercises. I love the fact that I can play this on the TV or on my laptop anywhere and anytime I want. I recommend this DVD to everyone and anyone interested in losing weight and getting in shape. After day 5 I did feel stronger and it was getting easier although I thought I was going to drop dead on day 1. Now on day 10 I have already lost an inch off my waist and hips! Can't wait for day 30!!

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Comment on Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations & Techniques) (5th edition) by N. Felton

N. Felton — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:48:00 +0000

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

'60 day shred' blows any other workout DVD out of the water..., October 11, 2010

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This review is from: Jillian Michaels: 30 Day Shred (Amazon Instant Video)

...if you know how to work it!!

These 3 workouts (level 1 through 3) are fantastic as they each take about 27 minutes including warm up and cool down, but they are highly intense and you will see results for sure after about 7 to 10 times through. All you need is 3 -5 lbs dumbbells and a mat. You are getting a great cardio workout that boosts your cardiovascular system in no time while building lean muscle simultaneously. Yes, there are only 3 minutes of abs in each workout, but your abs are called into action throughout many of the other moves as well. There are a lot of plank exercises, specially in level 2 and 3, and they alone work your abs far better than any crunch, so no worries about your abs being shortcut here!

This DVD doesn't include any instructions on how to use these workouts, other than a vague suggestion to keep working on one level daily till you are ready to move up to the next level. I have an ACE certified trainer license, and I knew right from the start that this wouldn't work for me. I am 40 and already in somewhat decent shape, I started on 127 lbs on a 5'7" frame. I have practiced power yoga for about 5 years now but recently found myself doing it only once a week for maintenance, and after gaining a little weight a felt I had to step it up a notch.

As there is a lot of jumping and plyometrics involved in the 30 day shred, I am doing these workouts every other day to protect my joints and give my muscles a chance to recover and rebuilt. I think doing these every day will backfire on you and sabotage results unless you are already really strong and in tip top shape. The last thing you need is injury or burn out half way through. Remember, more is not always better! To avoid boredom and keep my mind and muscles guessing, I also rotate through the levels. I never do one level two times in a row, let alone 10 times like suggested. Don't be intimidated by the more advanced levels, just keep modifying and do what you can. Level 2 is more strength oriented and level 3 is more about cardio, it makes sense to change things up. After six weeks I am still exited about every workout, and I haven't gotten bored yet one second.

If you need to loose a lot of weight, throw in some moderate intensity low impact cardio on the in between days, and don't forget to clean up your diet - eat 4-6 times a day, practice portion control and avoid hydrogenated / trans fat and high fructose corn sirup like the plague!!!

What I love so much about this DVD is that it helped me to push into a new fitness level and provided me with an enormous boost of confidence. I love to watch my abs shaping and my whole body getting stronger, and I am inspired to get back into teaching and finally going after my yoga teacher certificate. I kept pushing that off due to low back problems, but now I feel I am strong enough to make it through.

If you need a good boost of motivation, I recommend reading "The Body Fat Solution: Five Principles for Burning Fat, Building Lean Muscles, Ending Emotional Eating, and Maintaining Your Perfect Weight" by Tom Venuto, that should keep you on track no problem, very inspiring! The Body Fat Solution: Five Principles for Burning Fat, Building Lean Muscles, Ending Emotional Eating, and Maintaining Your Perfect Weight

And beginners remember: quality over quantity, do this every other day and then give it your all! Be good to your body, don't punish it for years of neglect and overeating by overexercising or starving it, instead train it, shape it, fuel it with the right foods, and watch the magic happen..... :-)

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Comment on Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations & Techniques) (5th edition) by AJ

AJ — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:41:12 +0000

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Great for injury self-management, May 27, 2009

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This review is from: Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations & Techniques) (5th edition) (Hardcover)

Had broken arm (sports injury). I felt that my Kaiser medical professionals' explanations of injury, treatment and rehabilitation were not informative enough. Got this book and was very happy because it explains things THOROUGHLY! Am making good rehab progress because I'm doing exercises that the book shows and explains (exercises that my Physical Therapist hadn't shown or given to me).

The book is intended for professional Physical Therapists, but it is excellent for physically-active lay people who are willing to take some time and effort to learn about human physiology and some technical/medical terminology.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I also bought Trail Guide to the Body: How to Locate Muscles, Bones, and More (3rd Edition)--another good reference book.

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Comment on Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations & Techniques) (5th edition) by TWE

TWE — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:49:02 +0000

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Perfect, August 23, 2008

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This review is from: Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations & Techniques) (5th edition) (Hardcover)

I am quite athletic and injured some muscles/tendons. I was in physical therapy and wanted to know more about why specific exercises were helping more than I had expected. This is a perfect book for the aging athlete who will start getting more and more minor problems from wear and tear, that seem to take longer and longer to heal. This book describes quite clearly and completely activies that help both in prevention and recovery. The knowledge it contains will help anyone heal as quickly as possible and avoid reinjury.

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Comment on Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations & Techniques) (5th edition) by therapy67

therapy67 — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:57:28 +0000

97 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

A cornucopia of exercises., January 16, 2008

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This review is from: Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations & Techniques) (5th edition) (Hardcover)

I like two things about this book. The first is that it is very thorough and complete. Exercises, both stretching and strengthening, are included for basically every major muscle group or extremity motion. Furthermore, the book is divided up well enough that you can find what you're looking for fast.

Secondly, I like the fact that this book is evidence-based, meaning that it backs up what it suggests with references from the scientific literature. In fact, it's so good that it can be a great place to start a literature search from.

Know too that this book is mainly written for people who have some medical background of sorts, so if you're just an average reader looking for some workout exercises, this probably isn't your book. Rather, I feel like the book is better suited for athletic trainers, personal trainiers, occupational therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, exercise physiologists, massage therapists, and so on. Practitioners looking for more info on the shoulder might also want to check out Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff -for more detailed ex's on rotator cuff tear prevention and rehabilitation.

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Comment on Element: Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners by Fran C. Heller "fitness fanatic"

Fran C. Heller "fitness fanatic" — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:17:49 +0000

78 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

Perfect Pilates weight loss for beginners, October 19, 2008

Fran C. Heller "fitness fanatic" (New York, New York) -

This review is from: Element: Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners (DVD)

I'm a fitness instructor who reviews numerous DVDs. I heartily recommend Brooke Silver's Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners to anyone looking for a cardio and mat workout that can create a slimmer, stronger and leaner bodyline. If Brooke's body is an example of what Pilates can do for you -especially after 2 babies -- then everyone should try her beginner Pilates dvd routines. I particularly love the way Brooke instructs you --she has an extraordinarly clear way of articulating the mechanics of each required movement and what you should be feeling in your own body as you go through each movement. This is fitness instruction at its superb best.

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Comment on Element: Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners by Renee Allen "FitMom"

Renee Allen "FitMom" — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:32:30 +0000

93 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

Absolutely LOVED it!, September 30, 2008

Renee Allen "FitMom" (California) -

This review is from: Element: Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners (DVD)

I've been a fan of Brooke's for years -- I've done numerous Pilates dvds and have only been able to do Pilates with Brooke, thus far, with her books, flash cards, and CDs (in the Pilates Body Kit). I've loved her from the start and have been hoping for a dvd.

I did this one today and just loved it! Don't worry that it says it's for beginners if you've been doing Pilates for years. This is a solid Intermediate Pilates workout. It's approachable for Beginners, but isn't broken down slowly for explanations like most Beginner Pilates dvds. It flows wonderfully, is full of challenging exercises, and is a pleasure to do with Brooke. Just wonderful!

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Comment on Element: Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners by Nancy Close

Nancy Close — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:44:32 +0000

147 of 150 people found the following review helpful:

Perfect Pilates workout for me!, September 16, 2008

Nancy Close (Greenwood Village, CO) -

This review is from: Element: Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners (DVD)

I'm a mother of 4, and this Pilates Weight Loss DVD is the perfect workout to do at home. It's really helping me tone my saggy "muffin-top" waist area, while giving me the total stretching and strengthening I need. The visual demonstrations are very clear, and the detailed verbal instructions give me all the coaching I need to work on improving my pilates technique. This DVD is excellent as it's so easy to follow and has plenty of variation to keep me working out for months to come! It's amazing how these Pilates techniques, that make me feel so good by stretching my whole body, can really create a great cardio burn too.

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