Shape: Get Lean in 4 Weeks

SHAPE GET LEAN is a challenging, efficient workout! It exceeded my expectations by far. The DVD contains three 20 minute workouts, plus a bonus ab toner.Full Length Workouts:FAT BURNING ROUTINETOTAL-BODY INTERVAL SCULPTING WORKOUT (this was around 16 minutes)METABOLISM BOOSTBonus: 15 MINUTE AB TONERYumi Lee is an awesome instructor. Prior to this, I was unaware of her. She explains proper form in such a thorough manner - no other instructor has had this type of impact on my form. Her cues are right on, personality has to be one of the best. She didn't annoy me at all.In my breakdown, I will include the number of reps that Yumi does up tempo. She does a few reps slowly while explaining form, so I may be off a few reps. Modifications are available for beginners & advanced. Yumi does level 2 exercises, Maureen - level 1, and Vishira - level 3. I will do my best to note modifications.1. FAT BURNING ROUTINE BREAKDOWN:Warm Up - Punch front, punch across, upper cuts, hooks, hip flexor & chest stretch, hamstring stretchTap side to side while arms push & pullCardio Kickboxing Routine-This is done on right side & left side - 25 seconds of Cardio is done after each sideJABS - 8CROSS - 8JAB/CROSS - 12CHAMBERS - 8PUSH KICK - 10HITCH KICK - 6Combination: Jab Jab Cross, Knee strike (2x for level 1), Push kick (lvl 2) or Hitch Kick (lvl 3)- combo. is done 12 times each sideCardio after each side - jumping jacks (lvl 1 - tap side, lvl 3 - air jacks)SIDE PUSH KICK SETPull hip up from obliques (side crunch) - 8Knee& hip up- 8Side push kick- 8Side push kick with squat (lvl 3 - sqt.& touch floor)- 16Cardio - fast feet/jogCombination: Jab jab cross, knee strike, push kick, back kick (side kick to back)/squat, hitch kickAfter Combination, Cardio - Jumping JacksRepeat Side Push Kick Set/ComboCardio - Fast Feet/JogCool Down2. TOTAL BODY STRENGTH BREAKDOWN:Warm Up - 1 minuteMarch in place, then alternate heels back/pull elbows back & knees up/push arms out frontGrab weights (looks like 3-5 lbs)HINGE FORWARD & FLOAT BACK LEG UP (lvl 1-keep back foot on ground)-10 on each legon 10th rep - hold & 11 back rowsTalk about a balance check =)COMBINATION PUSH UPS - 8 setsBegin in push up positionPull right leg to chest, then left leg to chestPull right knee across towards opposite side, left knee acrossPull right knee to right elbow, left knee to left elbowPushup ( lvl 1- stay in pushup position, lvl 2- pushup on knees)HINGE/ROW COMBO:2 count hinge down, back row, unfold - 10 each legRepeat Combo push ups - 8 setsSQUATS (hold weights)Lvl 1 - Plie squatsLvl 2 - regular squatsLvl 3 - squat jumpsSHOULDER PRESSLvl 1 alternate armsLvl 2 both armsLvl 3 press up, turn palms in & pull downREVERSE LUNGES - 10 each sideLvl 1 stationary lungesLvl 2 lunge back, tap inLvl 3 lunge back, balance knee upBICEP CURLS - 16Lvl 1 alternate armsLvl 2 both arms curlLvl 3 hammer curl-8 palms up curl-8COMBINATION - Modify to your level(listed above):Shoulder Press - 10Squats - 10Squats with Shoulder Press - 10Reverse Lunges with Bicep curl - 10 each legCool Down - tap side to side, shift hips side to side while inhaling/exhaling, palms down & round back/palms up & open chest3. METABOLISM BOOST:Warm up - 2 minutesMarch in place, alternate one arm up/one arm down, alternate arms in front/arms out to sideStep touch into hamstring curl - elbows moving back, then take arms wide & lift elbows upHop side to sideYumi gets down to business:Lvl 1 - Right leg planted, touch knee(left leg floats up), stand up tapping left toeLvl 2 - Touch right shin, stand up - tapping left toe on ground, then lift left kneeLvl 3 - Touch right toe, stand up to left knee lift8 each legMOUNTAIN CLIMBERSLvl 1 - right knee in, tap toe - left knee in, tap toeLvl 2 - right knee in, left knee in (don't tap toe)Lvl 3 - mountain climbersI tried to count these but may be off some - 38 (one = right knee & left knee)JUMPS (lvl 1 - both legs, lvl 2 - one leg with tip toe down, lvl 3 - one leg jumps)Jump forward & backward - 8 each legJump side to side - 8 each legJump up & down - 8 each legGrab weights for Arm work:Lateral raise, resisting on way down, twist palms to do bicep curl, then twist palms to shoulder press, twist palms & pull lats down, resist biceps down - 12PULSE SQUATS - 10 each legStanding on right leg - pulse 3x, standlvl 2 - move left toe front, side, back, standlvl 3 - left leg steps front, side, back, balanceSHOULDER/LATSPush arms up (half of a shoulder press), pull lats down - 10 really quick repsPush arms wide - slight V, pull arms down to W - 10 fast repsElbows in (close to sides of body) - press arms out, pull arms back - 10 fast repsMarch/Jog in Place, move into single, single, hold (run, run, hold)Take single,single, hold & move laterally - 26 or 13 setsBICEP/TRICEPCurl arms up, hinge forward, straighten arms back for triceps, stand - 16LUNGES - 10 each legLvl 1 single legLvl 2 alternate legsLvl 3 jump & switch legsDOWN & OUTSSquat, hands to floor, jump (lvl 1 walk) back, jump (walk) forward, stand up - 20Last five are with push upsCROSS PLANKIn plank position, drop down to right elbow, then left elbow, right hand to starting position, left hand to starting positionLeft elbow, right elbow, left hand, right hand - 10 of these - OUCH!!!!!Lvl 1 on kneesCOOL DOWN - Tap side to tside, plies w/ inhale & exhale, stretch back, shoulders, chest and neck.The Ab Express bonus is crazy - in a good way of course =) Yumi begins it by holding plank position for 1 minute. Push up to inverted V - down dog- to stretch. Back in plank for another minute. Turn over to stomach to work obliques. Lift chest off floor, reach right hand down leg, then switch & repeat left. Progesses to reaching right, open chest up, and touch right arm to left thigh. On back, shoulders up, bicycle legs with feet flexed. All I know is I will feel this one in the morning!!!!I highly recommend this DVD for all levels. Beginners will enjoy each workout, as it offers quite a challenge while being efficient with time. Intermediate/Advanced exercisers - the Metabolism Boost and Bonus Abs make this DVD worth purchasing!! The first two workouts are not as challenging, but great for easier days =) Balance is challenged throughout the different workouts - for me, that is something I struggle with - so the challenge is more than welcome. Well choreograhphed & instructed workout.

OK - parts of this video are definitely fun - lots of kickboxing (in the cardio portion) which is something I wanted and good attitudes - one of the women is in several of the Jillian Michael's videos & I love her (the high-impact girl). I like that there are lots of variations of each move (low-impact, standard, hi-impact) and I felt like I wasn't staring at the clock the whole time (a habit of mine) waiting for it to be over because it was fun. Also, I liked out she did cardio bursts throughout the cardio portion...not a million of them but enough to keep your heart rate raised.Bad stuff:She goes really slowly at first through each move in the cardio section...ok that's great for the 1st time or the 2nd but I don't know how I'm get through her slowly guiding me EVERY time I do this dvd...the moves are not that complex as it is! It would have been a lot smarter to add a separate section on the dvd where she breaks down the moves so the cardio is not so much stop/start.The toning section...it's only about 15 minutes TOPS...I checked on my dvd player...that's WITH the warmup- I thought it would be 20 minutes as stated...I feel a little jyped there...there's nothing too intense...I didn't really feel that all-around toned after...

This is by far the most boring workouts I have ever doneI tried all the sections and they are just so dull . The instructor just doesn't have the presence to be inspiring or create a fun or effective workout. I am fit and athletic and have tried all kinds of classes and DVDs and have yet to come across any workout that I dislike more

The instructor is very good, but the timing of the music is off with her timing so I found it very confusing. I do not enjoy this workout dvd.

Such a gem! Yumi Lee has created three challenging but doable routines with, for me at least, no dread factor. I look forward to doing the workouts, probably because there are always three level options: beginner, intermediate and advanced. If I'm feeling strong I can follow Lee (intermediate), or sometimes even Basheera who demonstrates the advanced option; or if I'm feeling tired and/or uncoordinated I can follow the beginner modifications. Most times, I switch back and forth between all three.As has been mentioned, the interval sculpting workout only clocks in at about 16 minutes, which doesn't bother me as I usually try to cram as many workouts as possible into my morning. Lee uses compound moves such as squats with overhead lifts to get the most bang for the buck. Many of her moves are done on one leg and require good balance, but beginners, don't let that scare you as the beginner modification is to keep the toe of the non-working leg on the floor for stability.The kickbox cardio section is a full 20-minutes (it may even go over a minute or two) and works up a good sweat while having fun. Lee demonstrate the moves slowly at first, which I prefer because the slow sections allow me to catch my breath and concentrate on form. I'm thrilled to have a high-energy 20-minute routine to add to my library.The metabolism boost clocks in just around 20-minutes (maybe a few seconds under) and, like the interval sculpt, uses compound moves with weights. Lee even throws in a little plyo.All three workouts are really well conceived and thorough. I have been doing them for about three weeks now and still feel the burn the next day. I will probably have this DVD in such high rotation that I'll eventually get sick of it. Hopefully by that time Yumi Lee will have another workout DVD on the market!There are a few cons which do not bother me, but may annoy others. The woman showing the beginner modifications appears to be doing the routines for the first time. She gets lost throughout the workouts. (Perhaps she was called to fill in at the last minute?) Although she usually makes a quick recovery it can be a little frustrating if you are trying to follow her. Beginners should probably preview the video before doing the workout as she gets almost all the way through the first set of one-leg squats (moderate and advanced) without realizing she was supposed to keep her back toe on the floor (beginner modification). There is also the occasional bad edit, at one point the camera focuses in on the advanced exerciser when she is on the up motion of a bicep curl but when they cut back to Lee she's on the down motion. It can be a bit disconcerting. But to me these are trivial issues. The routines are just too darn good to be spoiled by these little glitches.Yumi Lee is that perfect combination of motivational and no-nonsense. I love her attitude and her ability to make you focus in on what you're doing. Message to Ms. Lee: Please put out more workout DVDs!