Friday, December 19, 2008

30-Minutes to Fitness: Awesome Workouts


They're here and as expected, they're awesome:
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KICKBOXING:
No surprise--Kelly has done it again! Both her "Bootcamp" and "Kickboxing" workouts are worthy additions to her previously-established 30-Minutes to Fitness theme. I particularly love the preview bubble on the bottom of the screen, demonstrating what the next move will be. It makes the learning curve smooth and effortless, ensuring an intense workout even the first time you try, and it's easy to ignore in the future when you no longer need the preview moves.

Kelly's form and motivation are, as always, perfect. My favorite quote of the entire workout is, "You're responsible for the energy you bring." So true! That really motivated me to kick it up another notch. Sweat dripping? Uh, yeah! It was fantastic. I can't wait to add this workout to my future kickboxing rotations.

BOOTCAMP:
OMG! Talk about intense. This is a tough workout, with each 30-minute routine totally and absolutely packed with functional, multi-jointed, and combined moves. It's hard to believe that in just 30 minutes you can work your body so completely and to exhaustion, but it's true. Kelly makes use of every single second, never stopping or releasing any of the intensity. Just the first weight exercise in the first workout alone will give you a clue as to what you're in for -- Kelly calls it the "Iron Cross." Just imagine ... well. Anyway, it's tough.

I love all the unique exercises, such as the two that mimick kettlebell moves using a dumbbell, or the cool fencing moves she does toward the end of workout #2. I could feel my body working in different ways than it's accustomed to, which is something I'm always searching for in a workout. This routine is NOT EASY, but it's well worth it. Highly effective, fun, and complete.

The bonus stretch of nearly 20 minutes is a welcome finish to the intensity of this workout--perfect, relaxing, and well-deserved.

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