LISA WHELCHEL'S EVERYDAY WORKOUT FOR THE EVERYDAY

I liked this for the times when it has been too cold or snowy to leave the house and I know I can do a simple not over the top crazy workout. I have body parts that hurt with the "Boot Camp" type workouts that seem so popular. This workout allows me to move at a level that is right for the day and still feel good about myself. A good value for the money.

This is fitness dvd is like nothing else out there. It is well thought out, very original, beautifully shot, and accessable to everyone without the intimidation factor that is in so many work-out dvds currently in the marketplace. This dvd actually allows you to grow with it since you can follow 3 different women, doing 3 different levels of difficulty in all of the routines. Also, there are no women featured in this dvd who aren't real, everyday women...there are no neckless men who clearly use steriods that you find in fitness dvds all the time and there are no skinny runway models who clearly have eating disorders. This is a dvd without impossible expectations and there are no screaming meanies like Jillian Micheals or her wannabes to make you feel discouraged or bad about yourself. This is also a dvd where the celebrity does not try and pretend she is all of a sudden a fitness expert, nutritionist or personal trainer. Lisa was smart and honest about her choice to let the actual fitness expert (Janice Clark) be the fitness expert and lead the routines. Lisa is right upfront in the routines but she is there as any other everyday women and she represents you, the person watching the dvd at home. Lisa's wit, charm and personality really shine throughout the entire program and will have you laughing, having a great time, reminiscing about Blair Warner and The Facts of Life (probably singing the theme song) and doing something good for yourself all at the same time. There are bonus features on this dvd too and they are amazing personal trainer tips that are extremely helpful....these aren't gym tips, they are everyday life tips. You won't be disappointted or let down.....you will probably only be asking for Lisa to do another one or ten of these. Great job Lisa Whelchel Very Impressive!!

This workout is a good one for Baby Boomers like me. It is practical and not too strenuous. I thought it was going to be too long, but pushed on to find that the last few minutes were helpful tips from the trainer, at which time I breathed a sign of relief. I would recommend this workout video for any woman who doesn't do well with fast-paced aerobic workouts.

I have trouble jumping up and down and dancing due to rheumatoid arthritis. I cant do yoga because my wrists have been fused and I can't straighten my hands for most of the moves or put pressure on them. I saw this video featured on "The Doctor's" and thought I'd give it a try. And of course, I loved and wanted to be Blaire in "The Facts of Life." lol At first, I thought this is pretty easy and was able to get through the first workout on the easiest phase with no problem. I could feel my muscles engaging though. Well, a few hours later, I really felt that my muscles were definitely used. I've had this a week and I'm doing it every other day. I just love it. My shoulders feel more relaxed and so does my lower back. I even purchased one for my sister today. Thank you for this wonderful video.

I do love these workouts ... hits all parts of your body and you feel energized when you are done. I love the stretches and my fav are the hip flexor stretches ... something all computer working women need! I think its a great workout for those just wanting to maintain their weight and perhaps tone a little. I'm 41 (would love to be 5-10lbs less always but I'm not overweight at all) ... last year I did a few BeachBody programs including: ChaLEAN Extreme, Brazil Buttlift & Hip Hop Abs. Those are great for "dropping" the pounds but not something I want to continue to do everyday. It's just plain too hard to keep up ... I don't always want to be a sweaty mess, feel drain and exhausted when I am done working out either. So with that being said ... you can't go wrong with the Everyday Workout for Women!

This DVD really only has two workouts, but each one can be played with or without the warm-up/cool-down, so that makes it seem like there are more options. I didn't like the first workout (too much emphasis on arms, not enough on legs and the rest of the body), so that just leaves one workout that I use. After a while that gets pretty boring.My other complaint is the "witty" and "helpful" comments from Lisa. I've enjoyed her books, acting, and blog in the past, but after you've heard her comments a couple times during the workout, that gets old. It would have been better to just have the instructor do the talking, explaining what to do on the exercises, and leave the celebrity comments out.

This is a good 49 min workout if you play straight through and do both workouts plus the warm-up and cool-down. Shoes, 3 and 5 pound weights, a mat, and a chair are needed. The instructor is low key and easy going--she leaves the commentary and joking to Lisa, who delivers one-liners with a sweet smile throughout. These aren't your impossibly bronzed and fit athletes but look like your next door neighbor or coworker--"everyday women" as the pitch says. For each move, they do different levels so you can choose to follow the advanced or less advanced versions. The first workout didn't get my heart rate up much, but I went straight through to the second which was more challenging--used the weights more and focused on speeding things up for some of the moves. Definitely a keeper!

This is a great workout! I find Lisa very likeable. I grew up with her and have a similar body type. This workout is a great all around total body workout that focuses on strength, mobility, balance, and core strength. I am over 50 but in good shape, and find it challenging and beneficial. I do the whole workout every morning.

Who doesn't like Lisa, with her sunny, easy -going personality? I was so happy to have found this exercise DVD. Unfortunately, the routines themselves were not as expected and Lisa doesn't even lead the class. I wasn't impressed with the content or the actual instructor.Too bad, this is heading back for a refund.😕Helpful votes are always appreciated!😏

I just rated this 'OK' because I had the impression this was a tape for older people with mobility issues. I have osteoarthritis in my knees and there were way too many floor exercises on the mat. Once I'm down on the floor, I'm kind of like a beached whale rolling around trying to get up. However, I'm sure this DVD would be great for people who had no trouble getting up and down from the floor.

I am always reading reviews to figure out not only if something is good, but it is actually good for me... So that's what I'll try and do here. This video offers overall a very good functional workout. Their are options that allow you to choose between a shorter and longer workout and between a lighter, less intense workout and a workout with greater intensity. As someone with a chronic pain condition, I liked this variability. Depending on where your strengths and weaknesses are, or what feels achy, you can easily vary the intensity as you move from exercise to exercise. The workout is meant to be more of a functional workout, to aid in injury prevention, functional fitness and strength maintenance, but I did at some points feel a slight cardio effect. The warmup and cooldown were great. I personally like Lisa Whelchel and enjoyed her wisecracks during the workout. Not sure if after viewing 50 times these will get tired, although I guess by that point I can play my own music and mute the DVD. I think that this would be a good video for someone with pain issues, recovering from an injury, or someone who hasn't really been exercising, and wants to improve their functional and core strength so that they can move onto more challenging workouts. My friends who do the Insanity Workout would not enjoy this, (I'm guessing this is way too easy for them) but those who workout on the treadmill but haven't done any strength training or stability exercises or my couch potato friends would enjoy this video a ton (as long as they get off the couch first!).

To try to get some easy stretching and exercise to feel better.

Great tape for those who are just getting back into working out. They have 3 levels and you choose the level you are at and work from there !!!Anne