10 Minute Solution: Knockout Body - DVD Review
Posted on Jul 6th 2009 3:00PM by Kristen SeymourFiled Under: Fitness, Fit at Home
So far, I've enjoyed the 10 Minute Solution DVDs (at least, for the most part). And I love kickboxing. Plus, I'm all about awesome accessories. And so, when I received 10 Minute Solution: Knockout Body along with a pair of pink weighted gloves, it wasn't even a day before I was trying it out.
As I'd hoped, this is a workout. Kickboxing really works your entire body, and this video did just that. The instructor, Jessica Smith, keeps you moving and motivated from beginning to end. Five 10-minute segments were focused on five different areas, but truthfully, each of them works the whole body.
Knockout Body Blast is an interval workout, mixing cardio and strength. Fat Attack also uses intervals, but with different intensity and different moves. Ultimate Upper Body focuses on punches, but there are enough squats to get your legs screaming, too. Kickbox Cross Train shows more combinations and incorporates cardio, strength and balance. Then, Fierce & Fabulous Abs, as you'd guess, works your abs, but you do a lot more than just crunches.
Level of Difficulty
Challenging -- I'd say intermediate. If you don't exercise regularly, you'll have difficulty keeping up. The moves aren't all that hard on their own, but overall, it's a tough workout.
Next Day Soreness
Oh, there was soreness alright. Thighs, upper back, core -- I was feeling it all over.
Who's It For?
If you're interested in kickboxing, but nervous about doing classes, this is perfect. But, if you like classes and just want an at-home option, it'll work for you, too. This is a great one for couples to do -- it's not super girly.
Likes
It's fast-paced, fun, well-cued and, as I said, challenging. There are a lot of different moves and combos to keep your mind engaged, which is great. And when each section is just 10 minutes, you know you can always finish at least the one you're on, right? Oh, and the weighted gloves? They made me look seriously cool.
Dislikes
Because each section is designed to be independent, they all have a bit of a cool down and stretching portion. Since I did them all at once, I would love an option to leave all the stretching until the end. Also, the gloves got pretty gross and sweaty by the end.
Bottom Line
Loved it. Loooooved it. I might do it again tomorrow. Watch a short clip from the video below and see if it's for you!
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| 10 Minute Solution: Knockout Body with weighted gloves. Photo: amazon.com |
Knockout Body Blast is an interval workout, mixing cardio and strength. Fat Attack also uses intervals, but with different intensity and different moves. Ultimate Upper Body focuses on punches, but there are enough squats to get your legs screaming, too. Kickbox Cross Train shows more combinations and incorporates cardio, strength and balance. Then, Fierce & Fabulous Abs, as you'd guess, works your abs, but you do a lot more than just crunches.
Level of Difficulty
Challenging -- I'd say intermediate. If you don't exercise regularly, you'll have difficulty keeping up. The moves aren't all that hard on their own, but overall, it's a tough workout.
Next Day Soreness
Oh, there was soreness alright. Thighs, upper back, core -- I was feeling it all over.
Who's It For?
If you're interested in kickboxing, but nervous about doing classes, this is perfect. But, if you like classes and just want an at-home option, it'll work for you, too. This is a great one for couples to do -- it's not super girly.
Likes
It's fast-paced, fun, well-cued and, as I said, challenging. There are a lot of different moves and combos to keep your mind engaged, which is great. And when each section is just 10 minutes, you know you can always finish at least the one you're on, right? Oh, and the weighted gloves? They made me look seriously cool.
Dislikes
Because each section is designed to be independent, they all have a bit of a cool down and stretching portion. Since I did them all at once, I would love an option to leave all the stretching until the end. Also, the gloves got pretty gross and sweaty by the end.
Bottom Line
Loved it. Loooooved it. I might do it again tomorrow. Watch a short clip from the video below and see if it's for you!
