:08 Min Core Workouts: Abs, Arms, Thighs, Buns and Stretch

So I workout fairly often (3-5 times per week) for about on hour on the elliptical and on some days a 1-3 mile jog and I have been wanting to incorporate weight lifting and toning into my routine. I didn't want to build crazy Madonna-like bulk but just to tone and this video is perfect for that! I love that it's got all body parts in one video: Abs, butt, thighs, arms... And if you do them all it's like its own workout. It offers different levels of difficulty and you can incorporate weights or not. This video is definitely worth it for how much it cost.

Gets the job done.

I have been doing the old 8 min abs/buns for quite some time. I was still doing it right up until the day this one arrived. I felt much more of a workout the first day. I also like the fact that it goes back to a main menu after each workout b/c some days I do not have time to do all of them and it makes it easier to pick & choose what I want to work on each day. I have now been doing it for only 2 weeks and feel a definite difference. It's so easy to work this short toning workout into your day. It is also EXTREMELY easy to follow along. Even the first time, you don't feel like you were trying to figure out the exercise & then they were done with it. You do not require the ball that some people complained about not knowing. You can do this w/o it or add it later. You do require a small set of weights for the arm section. I definitely recommend this dvd!

After the birth of my son, I struggled finding the time to get fit and toned as I did not have a lot of time to do it. I found this and started doing the arms, thighs and buns without weights. After about three months, other people really started to notice and say things about how good I looked. I then realized it was working and after about five months, I increased to 5lb weights and and 5lb ankle weights. I now have the program memorized and do it about five times a week and it only takes about half an hour which is feasible during nap time or after bed. My body has completely transformed because of this little gem. I am in the best shape I've been in in years. It's not super big on cardio but that works for me as I have a heart condition. Buy it, stick to it and you won't be disappointed. It's tough going at the start but well worth it.

I really like this DVD. I work out regularly and this had me sweating big time! And I am quite sore! As you get more advanced, add weights. They're great, basic (and beyond) exercises.I like that you go through the sections so you have a chance to breathe in between as it sits at the main menu waiting for the next selection. Get some water, catch your breath and move on without having to pause, rewind, etc. You just click on the next section when you're ready to go.Wasn't sure what to think of something with "8 minutes" as the description, didn't seem like you can get benefit out of that, but when you put the 5 sections together you get a good, 40 minute workout. And you'll feel it in every part worked! What's tough is the "buns" section really works your legs too and then when you get to the "thighs" section, you're working them again. So they really get a good workout!And the price is great! Overall happy with this purchase.

I bought this thinking it was a DVD version of a VHS tape that I had and loved (before my tape player ate it). It's by the same outfit, and advertizes it's from the creators of "the original." Well, it may be from the creators..... but it's a TOTALLY different workout. :08 Minute Abs used to require no pressure or involvement of knees (mine are bad) and this new routine assumes that you have the knees of a 16-year-old. Impossible to use. I went back on line and found another copy of my original VHS tape; don't know if I'll be able to use this DVD at all.

This DVD workout is great. I do the abs, arms and part of the thighs as a warm-up before biking or walking and can definitely see the difference in my abs & chest & arms. It's also hilarious to listen to the host tell Dan that he's repeatedly doing everything wrong in 8-minutes thighs! Straighten that leg, Dan. Put your legs on top of the ball, Dan. We're not doing the curl yet, Dan. Poor guy.To answer people who say the exercises aren't 8-minutes, there is some pausing between a few exercises where the host is explaining the next move but once you know the routine you'll be able to just go right into the next move without waiting for her to start and thus get your 8-minutes. I do agree with the ones who say getting down to the floor and then back up from the floor in 8-minute arms is tedious; the chest flys really do work though so just get up quickly (without hurting yourself) to maximize your workout time.

I bought this DVD about a month ago, with the thought that I should be able to find 8 minutes in each day to work on my core strength. I now do the Abs workout every morning first thing. Do I now have a six-pack? Nope - like everyone else I have a little fat around the middle. But what I do have is a noticeably stronger core - not only the abs, but all the supporting muscles on the side and back. The workout offers three levels, and I was able to get to the advanced level fairly quickly. After only a month, I can now feel rock solid muscles around my entire mid-section. And this has translated into better posture, a stronger back, a flatter stomach, and a reduced chance of injury during my other activities. Again - I am only doing the abs section, but I can imagine doing this every morning for the rest of my life. Highly recommended!

It's convenient to have all 5 workouts on one simple DVD, and the workouts are good for maintaining muscle. They're generally well-rounded and you can make them as challenging or easy as you like. I find myself wanting to switch between heavy and lighter weights between exercises in many of them, which is cumbersome even if you have several sets of weights. I also find the transition time at the start and finish of each workout is too long. I liked the old-school 8-minute workouts with the guy in the striped jumpsuit better, but I think I'll get used to this one and eventually like it just as well.

I am liking these 8 min workouts. Do all 4 or select the ones you want. I am impressed with the results. Pilates works.