Get Ripped: Get Ripped to the Core (DVD, 2006)

This is a deceptively tough workout. My 15 year-old daughter who is a runner was as sore as I was the next day. Everything is at a reasonable pace with modifications. The resistance of the dvd exercisers is given as is the calories they found to be used in the exercise (maximum of those tested and average of the test group). We used much less weight and were really challenged. I cannot imagine being Ben (the advanced, heaviest load exerciser in the dvd)! You will be able to "grow" your workout with this, both by increasing the resistance and by altering the method, e.g., one-legged balance, using a ball, exchanging body weight for dumbbells and eventually barbells for some exercises. The only down about this is that in "Slim and Lean" during the break between muscle groups, the demo exerciser shows four alternative exercises. Since the group following Jari are all regulars, they show mostly only differences in resistance, not super basic choices like pushups against a wall or wall squats, though Jari mentions those as alternatives. If someone is new to exercising, s/he would have no idea how to "do" those properly. As a person who has exercised for 25 years, I did not know that she meant a wall squat with a ball until I did the "Slim" dvd (after "Core"). This dvd is a great choice for non-dancy exercisers, men and women who need to add weight training to their routine.

I really like it but it isn't quite as hard as some of the other Get Ripped DVDs. I like the really tough DVDs that get me in shape!

this is the best one out of the whole Get Ripped series. the music is pretty good also compared to other workout dvds i have done. i really love this workout .

This is a great workout. I just have to bear with the music enough to learn it so well that I can turn the volume OFF. If you like techno beat, then no worries, it's a great workout! Very challenging.

I love this video...I have been working out for over 4 years and this video is challenging for me!! She really makes you sweat but its also fun!! I love all of Jari's DVDs!!

this is the first time I tried a workout by this lady. She is very detailed and she gives cues that are real specific to technique. It serves the purpose high repetitions with weights. Works the whole body too.

I had been working out for sometime mainly doing cardio, but my husband recommended that I incorporate some weight training to my workouts. As a result, I purchased this video along with Ripped 1000 2 weeks ago and already see results. I just completed this workout again about 2 hours ago. Did I get ripped? Definitely. I enjoy this workout as well as Ripped 1000, which is a workout that includes a combination of weights and cardio. On Ripped to the Core there are 9 different workout segments. During the workout you'll use weights to work the upper and lower body at the same time. I recommend anyone that's looking to add weight training to their workouts purchase this video.

This video was SO amazing!
She keeps you energized through the whole thing, and you don't feel like you've been at it that long and it's over.
You get an INCREDIBLE workout in one quick hour.
Plus, you don't need tons of expensive equipment!
Great segments allow you to pick and choose exercises if you are short on time!
The best workout DVD I've tried!

I couldn't find this product in stores at this price. Shipping is afortable. It was fast shipping with good condition. Thanks

I'm working out with the DVD about 3 times a week for the last 3 weeks, and I am definitely starting to get in shape. I like it a lot.