Gaiam FIT in Your Jeans by Friday: Amazing ABS

I almost never write reviews, but had to pipe up for this one. I actually found it strangely soothing and pleasant even as I broke a sweat. If there's one video I *will* be able to make myself do after a stressful day, this is it. It was fun and light (i.e. no 'drill sergent' or 'punishment' vibe) and yet I still got a workout in. I'd say this is like the "French women don't get fat" of workout DVDs; meaning: it might not be the most intense, and it might seem too simple at first, but it's based on actually enjoying what you're doing and feeling good about your body -- so I feel like I'm more likely to stick with it. Personally, I find positive motivation works best for me. Kim has a great body, but she looks like a real woman and clearly exercises like a real woman (i.e. not perfectly).For background: I have never watched the Kardashians or followed them. I bought the DVD after reading reviews and wanting to try something different (that and there are few 'butt' specific dvds). I am a professional career woman trying to tone up a little more after realizing that although I am a healthy weight and a runner, nonetheless my thirties were not being kind. As someone who has few curves to begin with, I am hoping Kim's 'pro-curves' workouts keep or improve what I do have. I will update later.I particularly like that the video wasn't 'over-stimulating' in terms of visuals and music. I actually learned a lot of improved technique because you're only watching two people interact against a fairly neutral backdrop and the trainer is correcting Kim's mistakes. The zoom in on things like Kim's lower back position was also clearer than anything I had seen in another video (I almost wonder if her curves didn't help illustrate/exaggerate when she got it right or wrong -- i.e. you can really see when she tucks her tailbone or pulls in her belly). The moves were simple, but if, like me, you're not a natural at aerobic combos, you might enjoy it. Other videos have a lot of people, a lot of complicated movement, harsh lighting and sort of 'loud' scenery and that can be just 'too much' for me. I *loved* the 'Parisian apartment' set just because it put me a relaxed mental state. It kind of reminded me of doing yoga -- i.e. things are pretty and relaxing and relatively non-confrontational, but unlike some yoga videos there didn't seem a 'perfectionist' or 'too serious' attitude. Kim's outfits were a little different, but between that and the make-up, I kind of felt like I was flipping through vogue while getting my pedicure -- it was visually interesting and I'd rather be thinking about whether I like her eyeliner than how I hate sweating so much.Some people complain about Kim and yes she has a few vacuous ("I must not mess up my lipstick by closing my mouth!") facial expressions and unimpressive comments, but I actually felt, to my own intense surprise, like she was a fun friend who was suffering right alongside me through the workout. She comes across as nice and real. I felt like time really flew by. Also, the 'bonus' workout seems PERFECT for someone like me who travels a lot and needs a few very very simple moves.If you're already big into workout DVDs or are good at doing triple grapevines in aerobics or you like 'in your face' and 'no-pain, no-gain' coaching styles, this might not be for you. But, if, like me, you need something 'different' than the usual style, you might enjoy this.

When Kim Kardashian released her work-out series, I knew I had to buy it; first, because I'm enamored of the Kardashian family--they love fashion and work in the field (jealous), they have a Brady-Bunch family that seems very loving and they makes lots of $ and are very successful and they're all gorgeous Hollywood-ites. Plus, I'm a DVD-fitness-aholic and own and stay in shape with 100+ videos.This DVD starts with an idle warm-up-some simple stretching and begins 2 segments of arm work with short and infrequent cardio bursts--plus, some floor core work (nothing too impressive or new) and while Kim is engaging, her attitude and demeanor with the trainer is a little sour (she might not like working-out as much as say, Renee Zellweger) but her overall energy and enthusiasm is pretty palatable. I did work up a sweat and had sore arms for a few days but the DVD seemed to lack a real tight flow--there were many moments that slowed or stalled the pace. Kim's trainer often defers to Kim which is quite funny as it's like the ghostwriter of a book deferring to the "author" to make a comment on the book content---the trainer should take the helm and let Kim serve as eye-candy as Kim herself admits on the DVD to having a "limited and lazy" approach to fitness in the past.Comparing the DVD to Kim's wardrobe: it lacks the true spunk, originality and fierceness as her fun and fabulous frocks but remains eye-catching, charming and overall pretty decent for a celebrity fitness DVD routine (intermediate recommended).

I bought the K K work out and I love it. Just a background i used to be very fit. Worked out everyday, had a personal trainer ate healthy, blah blah blah.. But now I eat real mexican tacos, and got lazy. Honestly I was never overweight at all but now i have gained a few pounds around my stomach and butt. Its nice to have a bigger butt but who wants a flabby butt with a flabby stomach!? So I decided to buy something that was going to get me to sweat like how my body was once used to. I love that this work out incorporates pilates, boot camp work outs, and stretches. I purchased the abs and butt scupt. I really wanted to loose a couple inches fast so maybe i took it too hard the first day but i did both videos including the bonus! My sisters and i were so sore the way we used to feel when we had a trainer. But i had to slow down cause i wanted to have some consistancy and not get so worked up that i never do the work out again. Well now i do the work at least once a week and if i have time go running. Its easy because i dont do the whole entire video unless I am really REALLY up for it. The sections are short but challenging so dont over do it. I honestly dont do the work out every day because it made me loose weight really fast and I dont want to loose all of my curves but, if you have a little more cushion than you want I suggest work out hard but PACE YOURSELF. I'm sure if you do it more often than me you'll loose weight faster than I did. -M.Garcia, 23

Kim Kardashian: Fit in Your Jeans by Friday - Amazing Abs Body Sculpt I really like working out to this video, it has a great warm-up and I really like the light weights that are used to work on toning the muscles. I would consider getting this for a girl friend on her birthday. It's fun and easy and not too serious but you can really feel the burn. When you don't have much time to hit the gym just pop this DVD in and feel like you can fit in those skinny jeans by Friday. Kim Kardashian: Fit in Your Jeans by Friday - Amazing Abs Body Sculpt

このDVDをamazonで見つけたときは、ワクワクした。求めていたものが出現したと思ったからだ。ジャッキーもジリアンもジャリも、・・・悪いけど、ヴィジュアル的にはイマイチ。その点、キム・カルダシアンは、叶姉妹みたいなナイスバディ、しかも若い！同じくイマイチの古女房が居間でイケメン俳優の登場するテレビを見ている間、こちらは、別室で、ゴージャスな娘っ子とフィットネスのお互い様。隣には有名インストラクターであるジェニファー・ガラーディがコーチ（このコーチもヴィジュアルはイマイチ・・・）。彼女自身、たくさんのFitnessのDVDを出している、その道のベテランだから、プログラムは安心できる。全体的に脚部中心のexerciseだが、パート2は、さらにstep台を使っており、パート１から続くと案外キツイ。キムは途中、一息ついたほど。けれどBilly-Blanksのような執拗さはなく、すぐに終了する。時間にして35分くらいか。あとはスロトレかティラピスのようなexercise。50分という、時間だけからみるとハードな感じだが、消費カロリーはそれほどではないのではないか、というところ。なにしろキムには、汗まみれは似合わないのだ。このDVDは好みの分かれるところだ。実直なチャレンジャーなら、ふざけるな！　というところ。だが、わたしのような初期高齢に突入している者からすれば、かわいい娘っ子といっしょにやれるのが楽しいというところ。もう1枚、買おうかとさえ思う。シリーズ名には「Fit in Your Jeans By Friday」と銘打っているが、足が太くなりすぎて、別の意味でfitは無理かも。

It came on time. However, the dvd itself was very very boring. The music sucked and I was really disappointed. Sure my arms hurt afterwards...but that's it... I have no motivation to watch this video twice unless I put on my own music in the background

私はDVDに問題がなかった。私は満足しているarigatou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

キム・カーダシアンのカラダの動きを見るとトレーナーの表面的な形だけを真似ていて効かせるべきところにまったく効いてない感じで、普段はほとんどこんなエクササイズやってないんだろうなぁ、って思わされます。ゴージャスなキムを見てイメトレ材料にしながら、エクササイズ自体は彼女を指導しているトレーナーの動きを見た方がよいと思います。