The Biggest Loser: 8 Minute Body Blasters [DVD]

No more excuses that I do not have time to work out. This reminds me of Taebo 8 minute workout that I used to do on VHS. However, this is great for overweight or obese people, even the modified move is included in the workout and to go at your own pace. But doesn't mean don't move and do it either!When I first got it, I would do the warm up, one workout of choice, and then cool down. Then after 5 days, I moved up to two workouts plus the warmup and cool down. Now I can do the entire DVD up to 60 minutes. I also shared this with my "Release the Weight" Facebook group too.I'm over 200 lbs (5 foot 3, female) but know this DVD will help me strengthen my muscles, tone my body, and see the weight results I am seeking. I do it at least 3 days a week and another DVD or routine as well. I like to change it up and not get bored, or body to go through its plateau. I used to be an athlete in high school, and would love to be back my ideal weight of 130. So at 39 years old, I will shoot for at least 40 lbs by May 1, a day before 40th birthday. This DVD makes things possible even in the busiest schedule (at least do the warm up and cool down of 16 minutes).I did some of the other biggest loser DVDs and so far this is the best!Adrienna Turner, author of The Day Begins with Christ, God is in the Equation.

I would give this more stars but I don't quite like the 8 min time because both the warmup and cool down are 8 min each, so that adds on a lot of time that could be spent exercising. I'm Typically pressed for time so 30 minutes is all I have so if I do the warmup, two segments, and the cool down then my time's up without feeling like I've done much since the actual exercise time is only 16 minutes . Overall I like the workouts, they're very fat paced so you have to be ready to move quickly from move to move, they pack every minute full. Need weights and enough room for lunges and a mat for floor work if you have a hard floor. Not boring at all because of the fast pace and diversity of moves. Intermediate level with a bit of a challenge. All people in video are "real" instead of exercise fanatics so it makes the workout very motivating. I like the video but wish the timing fit into my schedule better. I'll still keep it around for some variety when I have a little extra time (40 plus minutes).

It is really nice to work out with people of my shape and exercise abilities! Some of them were even sweating as early as I was! Lol I also appreciate that they have modified versions with each of the exercises. Most I could do the regular way, but some I did do it the modified way. It was especially exciting with a couple that I did the modified way when I was able to do the regular version it felt like I was getting somewhere and that even though I couldn't see a change in my body I knew it was on it's way and I was doing good for myself :) I love the Biggest Loser show and highly recommend their exercise videos! Also, even though many of the 8 minute workouts would hurt while doing them I knew it was only for 8 minutes and even I could do it for that long! For 8 minutes the light is always at the end of the tunnel :)

This is a terrific DVD! I have always been a fan of Bob's and I think Dolvett is great as well. DVD has a good warm up, 5 quick routines, and a nice yoga cool down. Thirty seconds of intense (as intense as you want to make it) exercise and a 10 second break between exercises. I have been doing a PACE aerobic routine( highly recommended also), and a couple of the routines on this DVD for my workout. But I discovered, when I am pressed for time, these routines give you a good aerobic workout while you build and tone muscle. One more point, I especially appreciate the way BL lets you build a custom routine from the DVD, pick and choose what you want to do that day and away you go! Buy it you will love it!

Be careful this is an online download only through Amazon video. I thought that if I purchased the download I would be able to download onto a DVD so my wife could workout to it, by playing it on the DVD player. No such luck. You can only stream it through Amazon Video. Bad Deal. And instead of having someone in the video doing the easier version, why not make a video where u can choose a workout according to your fitness level. They say there is a 30second rest between sets, but it goes from one exercise to the next. Should have been more rest between sets. This is not for someone looking to begin a workout regimen, it's more for people with some fitness background, more intermediate level. If u workout and are looking for another wrkout video for your collection I think it would work for u, if u don't mind watching it on your tablet or PC in your workout area. I was hooked by the star trainers, but the workouts are not that great. I would pass on this.

I was so excited to get this workout. It seemed that it would fit great into a busy schedule. On getting the CD I was so disappointed to find that it will only play on newer DVD players, unlike the "6 Week Cardio Crush". I have a older DVD player in my workout room but it plays the other CD's just fine. Other than that I will enjoy the CD, but it is a pain to either buy a new DVD player or move to another location to do this workout. It would be nice if that were listed on the information.

A decent workout video, but it isn't as high intensity as I wanted. A good video for beginners, or those looking to mix things up a bit. I use this video to compliment my main workout videos, so that I don't feel like I'm doing the same workout over and over.The instructors could do a better job timing each set, and I find the participants' various paces distracting. However the video has an option to do the workout with the music only - no instructor talking, or comments from the participants - which is a plus.

This is a great DVD. Each section is 8 minutes and you can mix it up and do as many or as few as you want. Includes a warm up and a cool down and the other sections are area specific for what you want to work on. The exercises are very doable and they include a moderation till you work up to doing the exercises completely. I have noticed a real difference in my body shape.

I'm a lot like the other reviewers from amazon.com in that I buy LOTS of fitness DVDs, I watch the BL on tv, I know my way around determining what's a good DVD and what's not (with some lapses of judgment or you could call it giving something a chance). Some past BL DVD's were 'meh' but this one WILL make you sweat no matter what level you are at. I like that Dolvett and Bob don't hold back as if the viewer has never worked out ever before (as they have in others)... they give simple exercises but you can choose to modify easier or harder as you need with lighter or heavier weights. So if you are advanced/experienced, you still will find this DVD challenges you. I received the DVD yesterday and did 2 of the 5 main 8 minute segments along with the warm up and cool down. If the other main segments deliver like the ones I've done, I will happily upgrade my rating to 5.The 8 minute options are also great for flexibility. You can choose which 8-minute segments you want and in what order. I workout before heading the office so I really like that I can pick how much time I want my workout to be, yet it is still effective.The only thing that puzzles me about almost all the BL DVDs (is it just me?) is that Dolvett and Bob and in the past, Jillian, Anna and Kim all seem to have bouts of visibly looking off camera for cues, lots of periods when they say nothing (which they don't have a problem with as we know) and not cuing or counting down very well when one exercise starts and another ends (which Bob and Jillian do expertly on their own DVDs). The music is not used a counting or cadence measure so the contestants on screen end up out of sync, so I try to keep my own pace with the beat of the music. I think this is probably owing to minimal rehearsal time if they shoot this during the BL season, because we all know Bob and Jillian's DVDs have none of those awkward moments. When you use fitness DVDs over and over, these things can be annoying, that's all.

I have many of the biggest loser DVDs and generally prefer Bob's workouts.The advantage with this one is you can customize your workout by choosing the 8min workouts that target certain body areas you prefer to work on.This is a workout that you are pleasantly surprised how quick you finish and it encourages you to continue and do more workouts.

Dolvette is gathering a huge fan base which only goes to motivate us to exercise, and that is reason enough to purchase this DVD.

I like workouts that are short and I love Dolvett (and Bob), so naturally I like this dvd. Because they are so short and aimed at the general public, they are quite easy to get through, so I like to do more than one or add this to another workout.