Mike Donavanik's Extreme Burn: Ripped

I was hesitant to order due to mixed reviews,but loved all 3 workouts!It seems as though the bad reviews don’t even match up to the workouts-I think people put up bad reviews without even completing all the workouts-I usually play my own music during these workouts so I love how there’s an option to have music off.I now own all of Mikes DVDs and really love them all-he has a very motivating personality and I love how most of his workouts are split up so you can choose which workout you want to do that day.I’m 55 and at times need to follow the modifier but I never feel that any of his moves are way too crazy-unlike Jillian Michaels ,who’s workouts started to get too ridiculous to even attempt.I’m really glad I bought this-I have a huge DVD collection and quite often I reach for Mikes DVDs!

I have a big collection of fitness dvds. I thought this would be great, but iam so disappointed. I have found better workouts for free on You Tube.

I would say I am in decent shape. I have run three half-marathons, usually once per year, pacing about 10-min miles, so in shape, but not a crazy person. I also enjoy hiking and backpacking in the mountains. I am too cheep to buy a gym membership, so in the winter when I can't run, I do workout dvds. I have dozens of Jillian Michaels and Billy Blanks. Of all of my dvds, this is by far my favorite. The exercises are designed to work you very hard without being frustrating or boring. A lot of the moves are combinations (like a kick into a burpee), which I like because if I have to do straight burpees for a minute, by the end I start slacking off. The instructor is perfectly encouraging, informative, and well-paced. There is a timer so you know exactly how much longer the exercise will take. All of the workouts are great, and in only 30 min, which I like because I do them in the morning before work, and I really don't want to give up too much sleep. If you already like instructors like Jillian Michaels, you will love this dvd. Highly recommend.

Thank you Mike! This guy really knows what he is doing. I just did Workouts 1 and 2 (there are 3 altogether) from the DVD for the first time and I honestly didn't think it would be possible to better the first two DVD's from his collection. The workouts are just 30 minutes each and I managed to do them both back to back.I love the way Mike demonstrates each move perfectly before the timer starts so I knew exactly what to do. The moves in each workout combine the perfect balance of heart-pumping cardio, strength and core. I don't think that there are better combined workouts than this. Apart from the workouts being effective as I was sweating like crazy, felt like I had moved every muscle in my body, I actually really enjoyed myself at the same time! If I am ever short on time, I will do just one of the workouts but I know that I will get every bang for my buck in those 30 minutes. I am looking forward to the weekend as I will try and attempt all 3 workouts in one go.Thank you again Mike for the excellent stretches at the end. Especially after just wasting my money and trashing Jillian Michael's new "Hard Body", I feel completely satisfied.

Wasn't what I expected. Needed a more weight lift program.

I never write reviews but I just had to comment on this workout. This is the workout that Jillian Michaels/Bob Harper/Jackie Warner wish they had made. Not that their workouts are not good but I just find Mike Donavanik's workout absolutely perfect. I am on week 2 of the plan and actually look forward to doing this workout EVERY day, even though at the end I am a quivering, sweaty mess.You cannot beat the variety that you receive for the price. You get 5 workouts for around $20 plus a plan to implement them (with the free bonus features). Unbeatable.Mike Donavanik is a super instructor. He demonstrates ALL of the moves and does 90% of the workout, all while encouraging you. He is genuine, informative and down to earth.I highly recommend buying this workout. I plan on purchasing his other DVDs also.

I loved working out with this DVD. For anyone who is looking to take the workout to the next level, this is it. I found this challenging. I had not heard about Mike Donavanik until I saw some reviews online; I was happy I purchased it.Time and again I go to this workout for a challenge! I am currently combining it with a heavy weight series and love the combination!

Contains 3 workouts, but indeed it is only one with 3 levels of intensity. Ok. Wouldn't recommend it!