The Lotte Berk Method, 4 Disc Set: Basic Essentials, Hip Hugger Abs, Muscle Eats Fat, High Round Assets [DVD]

Well...I bought this because it seemed like the easiest for me. I had been a couch/computer potato for the longest time, and I needed to get up and start working out and lose some weight. This is a very low impact set that starts off easy, but each video is harder than the previous and works separate parts of the body. I certainly feel this workout after I do it. I feel it in my calves, my thighs, my shoulders and my triceps. I think this video set is a good way to start because it works on mostly stretching and lengthening your muscles. I have paired this with a cardio video and seen a difference in my stamina and muscle tone. I still ache when I do any of the workouts in this pack, but not as much as I did when I started.

I have always been the biggest work out [body] wimp in the world. I am famous for buying work out videos that i never use or use once. The ones i force myself to do i have usually hated. Other videos that i have kept up never seem to show any results.Not so with the Lotte Berk Method. They work you hard (for a beginner) are accessible on all levels. I was hopelessly out of shape and inflexible but i could do these exercises. The best part was i got results FAST. THEY EVEN GET RID OF BACK FAT! They work all the female trouble areas. I think i may finally be getting a butt, not a sack of potatoes. My arms look fabulous, no more jiggle! ok u get the point. I felt the exercises working and actually began to look forward to working out and pushing myself. Ive gotten all my friends doing it. My friends who go to the gym a lot or have personal trainers said this works them far more than their usual exercise. We all have felt and SEEN results quickly. I have more energy, am a supprising amount stronger, and am more flexible from these tapes. Yet it just doesnt seem that hard to get through. (ok it kicked my butt the first time) I just cant rave enough about them. For those more experienced the benefit is primarily in improving firmness in trouble areas and improving balance and coordination. It also works muscles usually missed by normal workouts as my in-shape friends have commented that they feel these simple routines far more than they would have expected.The tapes also arnt annoying or likely to become outdated quickly from flashy gimicy fads that are in many videos. Music, setting, and outfits are not obnoxious and the DVD versions are easy to navigate. Instructors are great, they dont yell at you and arn't fake peppy or hyper. They are calm, and actually instructive, not like the air heads in many videos. Even in muscle eats fat where i spent the first few times through cussing at her because every exercise was her favorite.Only flaw is I want more tapes at higher levels! These can only take you so far.I recommend these tapes for beginners who hate to work out and also for older people and those with injuries who need a gentle but effective workout.In addition, for those who need to burn many calories I would recommend a cardio work out in addition these exercises which improve flexibility and tone but serious calorie burning always requires more active exercises. However, I think this is a good way to start even these exercises as it improves strength and endurance.

So, I didn't hate it, but I didn't think it was very hard, despite my trying to be very good about "tucking" and whatnot. There's just way too much wasted time between the exercises. I think perhaps if I ignore their stopping and starting and just double the number of reps they're doing, I might get a good workout. I found the instructor in Basic Essentials to be a little too cheesy for my tastes - I'll probably never do that workout again unless I turn her voice off (which is an option). But the other three instructors were okay. I definitely did not think this was as hard or as effective as Core Fusion Body Sculpt, and I wish that instead of spending my money on these that I had just bought more Core Fusion. In that one it's like 10 continuous minutes of hard work before a break, as opposed to every minute or so in the Lotte Berk. Plus, there wasn't enough thigh toning in Lotte Berk, and that's what I really want. The 10 minute leg section in Core Fusion is killer.

The first thing you need to know is that at least two of the instructors (Stephanie and Barbara) were professional dancers. I presume that the other instructors are dancers, too. Clearly, they did more than Lotte Berk to stay in shape. That said, this is an effective, low impact workout. i wouldn't rely on it for cardio, but for stretching and toning it works very well. It's easy to stick with, challenging but not frustrating. It has the BEST, most targeted tricep exercises I have ever done, and I've done them all. You're basically doing plies for your thigh work. Done correctly, they are very effective. Everything is compact and designed to give you an effective workout in 1/2 hour. They keep it moving. I haven't done the ab and derriere workouts yet, so I can't comment on those. The instructors are uniformly pleasant. Once in a while, the rep count is off, so keep track yourself. Highly recommended from what I've seen so far for a good, all around, low impact workout.

I thought I purchased a brand new product, but opening package it looks very used. I am disappointed in this because it was to be a gift. I can't give it in this condition. Very disappointed.

I did a lot of research before buying this and read many good things. I have recently been in a car accident so I wanted an exercise routine that I could perform that would be gentle on my back and neck. Considering the fact that the inventor of this exercise was herself in an accident made me feel confident about going ahead.I must say it does not put any strain what so ever on my back and I am becoming more aware of my posture and holding myself better. I have many DVD's and this is one of my favourites. It is only 30 minutes and since I travel quite a bit it is nice to have a routine that is not too long and that I can do in between meetings and dinner functions. It also does not require much space or equipment so hotel room friendly.I find though to get a real burn it is better to add on the bonus blaster as well. It's early days but I do think this will go a long way to toning my legs and butt!

Lotte Berk is a good hard but short workout great for exercise haters. I am not a great fan of exercising or dripping with swear. I have a couple of extra lbs and just want to tone up and lose a little. These DVDS are only 25-30mins long but are hard work. You do get out a breath a little but do not sweat or have to jump around like a loon. The exercises are hard but simple using mostly just your own body as resistance. Great for those that don't want to spend ages exercising or in a gym, but you should get the same so of results. You also do not need any special equipment, there are no complicated steps and can easily be done in a small space as you only need enough room for a bodys length with arms over your head and legs stretched out so great if you do not live in a mansion with a spare room. I will come back with an update.

Excellent workouts which really work! After three months of using these DVDs I was totally toned, feeling fit and healthy and was able to fit into my very figure hugging wedding dress with ease. DVDs arrived in a few days after I ordered and are great value for money.Highly recommended!

good seller! happy with purchase!