Cardio and Strength Interval Circuit Workout with Angie Gorr

Both of the Angie Gorr videos have floated to the top of my large stack of workout DVDs. I really like the brisk pace and the variety. I finished P90X and usually exercise four times per week using my favorite P90X videos along with a mix of Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels DVDs.You have to identify with the person doing the training and Angie is the most upbeat and the best at demonstrating and calling out the moves (Bob trying to act more macho and Jillian trying to act less macho get a little bit tiresome at times, but both have good programs). Angie uses normal-looking people who do all three levels at the same time, so you can switch among levels when you need to.I firmly believe that circuit workouts deliver the biggest bang for the time spent, covering both cardio and strength in a single 40-minute workout. 20 minute workouts don't seem worth the trouble of changing clothes, but the 60-minute variety sometimes drag on inefficiently with endless stretching, breaks, and cool-downs.Men might be predisposed to think of exercise DVDs featuring women to be good only for women, but not so. I do all Level 3 on both of Angie's DVDs and use 10-pound weights and I sweat and huff plenty.My favorite DVDs other than Angie's, by the way, are Bob's Pure Burn Super Strength, Bob's Biggest Loser Boot Camp, Jillian's No More Trouble Zones, and Jillian's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. All of these deliver a serious workout using nothing more than light weights and a mat. For men who are in pretty good shape, just push yourself harder, do the highest level exercises in the programs, and use heavier weights (again, 10-pounders push me exactly hard enough to feel the burn).

Well. What can I say? I love to work out, and I love a challenge. And that is what you get with this DVD. Cardio, with abs, and strength. There are 3 levels to choose from, so even a beginner can work out to this and work their way up. As far as Angie Gorr; I like her. I like that she's not real "cutesy". Just right to the point, but not in an in-your-face kind of way. I have a lot of work out DVD's and I can tell I will be using this one a lot.Another thing, I really think the interval training is most effective when trying to lose weight and get into shape. But I also find it really fun. It's hard, yes. No doubt. But it's fun, and goes by fairly quickly.And to everyone with a step; she has a step option, which I really love! I've had my step for a long time and kind of put it away. I was glad to bring it back out!

I bought this and the 50/50 workout DVD together. Both are terrific. I work out every day, rotating among yoga, walking and circuit training. I used to do the workouts on the now defunct "Exercise TV". Angie Gorr is as good as the trainers they used to feature, and there were some big names. I hope she finds success with her DVDs.The format lets you be flexible in terms of time, type of exercise, and intensity. You can get a fantastic workout without being required to risk injury. Angie provides excellent instruction. She is personable, articulate, well-trained and positive. It has a bit of a step class feel to it, but I quickly got past that.

Angie moves too fast for me. The video has 3 girls doing the different stages, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Very confusing the first time I exercised to it. It is my least favorite of all my excercise videos. I excercise 5 or 6 days a week and am 62 and I use a different tape every day. I don't use this one but about every 2 weeks.

Repeats the same circuits too many times for my liking , but an ok workout.

26YO consider myself advanced exerciser love HIIT training was excited about this DVD since thought level 3 would be a great work. I bought it since recommended as great/hard work out on a personal trainers list....but it's only a couple minutes of cardio and then weight and abs make up a major portion of the DVD... So I was very disappointed. I wanted a lot more cardio and this DVD did not provide this. Don't get me wrong the weights and and are great! But overall not a great cardio workout and not what I was looking for

I love how she utilizes 3 other women who do the workout at the 3 different levels at the same time because I can easily switch from one to the other depending on the move and follow that person. Also, there are no fancy outfits, background and crazy moves nor wasted video showing the workout persons face when I really need to see the moves. I became a fan of hers after purchasing the first DVD.

This is a good workout, but in the end it's just another dance routine. I have bad knees and this will just make them worse.