Would this be recommended for someone overweight? I have about 75 to lose and also want to tone up.
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It is a vigorous workout,but if you proceed at you own pace (very important) and stick with it you will DEFINITELY lose weight and have vastly improved muscle tone. Just don't get discouraged at the beginning.
1619250
Definitely! This workout is fun and the trainer is super motivating. It has everything you need for weight-loss and you constantly work with weights so there's more than enough opportunities for toning up. If you're a beginner, there's a modifier you can follow until you feel ready to kick it up a notch!
1619251
It's a pretty intense program. Not a great starter program. But if it would motivate you to exercise then yes but don't be Afraid to modify modify modify. The workouts are fun and motivating.
1619252
It's going to be very challenging but any exercise program will be if you haven't worked out much before. Go slowly. Modify as much as you need. Pause the DVD if you need. As long as you come back every day and push play you WILL get better, stronger and leaner. Don't use weights at 1st and I double the warmup and cool down times. Good luck.
1619253
I think this workout is very good for toning up. Very less equipment needed. Lots of cardio.
2200244
Well, I'm no body builder but according to my research, this should do the trick. I know of a couple of people that teach high intensity exercise classes that give this brand of CLA rave reviews. Personally, I have lost an inch in my waist since I started using the product the middle of December and that was with very little exercise. Hope this helps!
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It's not just cardio. I was really out of shape when I started, and have gained balance, flexibility, range of motion, and lost inches especially from the toning video. It does not use weights, their "toning sticks'' are one pound, the heavy ones are two and a half. If you are looking to just tone, you probably will need a program that focuses on that. These are dance workouts which mainly work on your core, and gives a broad spectrum of good results.
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I would thinks so. I am 5 7" and 130 lbs. and do this workout to maintain and tone. I have been happy with results. Even my husband has done it with me and is amazed at how good it is for a 20 minute workout. I have not done either of those workouts so I don't know how to compare them to that.
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I cannot say that I have lost weight while using the Les Mills Combat program, however, it WILL make you sweat! There is definitely a cardio element to the Les Mills Combat workouts. (I have not been using the program strictly. I have been using it as a supplement to a mix of workout programs. And I am not following any "diet" plan because I am more interested in toning than weight loss.) Give it a try! It is a fun workout program!
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YES! My husband and I both use this for our only means of real exercise. So far he has been able to lose 60lbs. (using the 17 day diet plan and riding the bike about 30 min. a day...it has taken him 4months) and I have lost 20lbs. (simply by cutting back and riding the bike about 15-20 min. a day...it has taken about a month). The weight really started coming off when we added the bike to our daily routine. Hope my answer helped. Good Luck. :)
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Hi Barbara, if you are out of shape, don't worry about it. I reviewed the dvd this am and found that many of the exercises are on the mat. It is relatively slow moving so you won't hurt anything. Whatever level you are improvement is what counts.
546799
If you stay active, yes. This product will give you more energy but the weight loss wont happen fast.
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The machine alone isn't going to make you lose weight. It is a tool with eating properly and living a healthy lifestyle. Also, it depends on what you put into your workouts. If you don't push yourself while working out, then you won't have results. Yes, I did lose weight. I bought this machine for cross training with a treadmill and stationary bike. I feel stronger and have noticed strength improvements in daily life/activities as well.
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I lift weights and use this machine, also. It's more of a cardio, but will help tone muscles and strengthen core. The combination of weights and cardio will give you the muscle growth, while helping to lose fat and strengthen core.
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If you're pretty out of shape it's prefect for starting. If you're able to sustain moderate intensity for about 20-30min then I'd recommend something more challenging
2270052
If you want an great workout, this is good for that. You can put on some size and get stronger using this awesome machine. If you really want to get mass.......free weights are the way to go, but you can get bigger an cut using this. It is easy to put under your bed.
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Only if you actually use it regularly. If you use it as a clothes hangar, stalk it, or use it as a statue it could possibly reduce your tone and fitness. It is an excellent fitness machine; the problem is it does nothing unless you actually use it appropriately. I've lost 20 pounds on mine, just 50 more to go.
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I cannot guarantee it can help you lose weight but, this machine is very good for your bones, joints and ligaments. It is great for your circulation as it is a full body massage stimulation.
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I guess it depends on body type and how long and often you use it. If you use it at least 10 minutes a day or longer and have healthy habits, it should tone your body. I feel like it is toning mine. While I haven't lost weight yet, I feel like my tummy is flatter.
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thinking about purchasing this. Would this bee too much for a person who is just getting into working out? I thought the program could be scaled back to fit my abilities now and increase over time. I would like to know what others think.
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I've bought one and love it. Please understand that just wearing it alone without any workout you won't maximize your results. Do about 30min of cardio (get a good sweat) and eat small(healthy)drink plenty of water no other liquids except a protein shake you should drop about 5-7lbs a week. With dedication, results will come and will keep you motivated