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P90X Extreme Home Fitness with Tony Horton - Set of 13 DVDs, Calendar, Fitness Guide, Nutrition Guide, & Workout Log
$139.80
I read the reviews here and other places that give this workout very high marks. Luckily I had a friend who owned it so I tried it out first. I am a 47 year old man, not an athlete, not a regular excerciser, was trying to lose some of the "middle age" pounds and get in shape. I went through all the videos first before even attempting to try it. Before you even try it, you will need some dumb bells or those resistance tubing and also a chin up bar - all highly recommended as part of the workout system.
I began the system and I can frankly say this system is NOT for beginners in anyway or shape or form - this system is designed for more advanced excercisers or people who are athletes to "step up" their workout to another level. I recommend you begin a "less intense" excercise program then build up to this one - its intense and also time consuming - you will need at least an hour a day to successfully complete the various levels.
I must say it extremely well organized and Tony is very motivating and the workouts are real workouts not some "gimmick" as "seen on TV" type ones - this is the real deal. Its intensive and requires tremendous dedication and hard work to max the results. I did not give it 5 stars becuase its just too intense for beginners (my opinion of course) and its time consuming - if you are ready to take you excercise routine to the nex level - this is it look no where else. Once I get to that level, I will certainly buy this system.

Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism
$14.98
I go to the gym about 5x a week, so a lot of videos don't push me. This one does. I had to pause the thing 2-3 times to catch my breath, it makes you work! Tons of variety throughout the DVD, so you won't get bored. The 45+ mins goes by pretty quickly. My only worry is, I'm not sure I should be jumping this much in my living room. Currently looking for a crap tv and some floor mats so I can do this DVD in my basement.

Puma Fitness Lux Hobo,Black,one size
$35.00

Accu-Measure Fitness 3000 Personal Body Fat Tester
$19.99
I bought this product and it does have a measurement chart which is only based on abdominal fat, so the accuracy is questionable. The major problem I had with it is the so called clip which is supposed to stay at the measured level. Mine won't stay locked on, so I just have to check the measurement and release the whole thing.