David Kirsch: Ultimate Fitness Boot Camp [DVD]

I have 3 of David's DVDs: the bootcamp, the one on one training series for upper body and abs and the one on one training series for butt and legs. I've never been a fan of exercise videos, but i heard about David Kirsch and decided to give his videos a try. I can honestly say that although I have never been a fan of these videos, I am seriously impressed with this one. Not for the faint hearted, you have to be quite fit and very determined to complete this video, although it is only around 45 minutes. Granted, you will probably ache for a while after doing it, and you may discover (as i did) that muscles you never knew you had really hurt! If you find this bootcamp too hard, then I can really recommend the One on One training series (both DVDs)as they are much easier and composed of 3 sections, giving a more focused workout. Also, David guides you very clearly through the exercises. I do these 2 DVDs regularly and you can really feel the difference.

I have done this workout several times and each time I appreciate just how good it is. The fluid and holistic way that he combines cardio with toning makes this a challenging workout. Also, it is not overly long so I can fit it in around looking after my twins. I'm fairly fit and go running often as well as workout to Tae-Bo. However, a couple of hours after doing this workout, my legs were aching! I would recommend this DVD to those who are fairly fit, coordinated and want to be dripping with sweat after working out at home. You will not be disappointed.

This is a very good exercise. It's quite tough, and the small parts I don't particualarly like doing, I modify them to something simpler. I personally don't see changes in my body. But I was very pleased when a male friend noticed that my shape was looking so much better. He asked me what exercise I was doing. I told him David Kirsch's Sound Mind Sound Body - Ultimate Fitness Boot Camp.

I did this workout twice in a row because it is overall that unchallenging - it's hardly boot camp? There are a couple of small areas that make you work hard but that's it. Also it's only 43 mins in full and that includes the warm up and stretch sections. I found David Kirsch very annoying through out. He doesn't give proper instruction on form (particularly in the warm up) so for beginners this could be dangerous and he miscounts which is annoying. He just doesn't shut up the whole way thru - I would prefer he waffled with information that is relevant to your form and the exercise you are doing rather than telling you how fabulous you're going to look on the beach or name dropping which he also seems to enjoy! If you have the time to do this workout twice in a row than you'll get more from it and I could certainly feel it the next day in my abdominal muscles but I don't think in the single format it really lives up to it's name - unless you are very new to exercise in which case it will be more challenging? However, if this is the case I would suggest you watch it thru once before actually doing it so that when you do it for the first time properly you can really concentrate on your form rather than his annoying babble and thus avoid injury. Overall I will do this workout again for variety but I just feel slightly disappointed that it is so easy (considering the name) and so short (I thought the workout would be 45 mins excluding warm-up and stretch).

This is the best workout dvd I've bought so far... I've bought several different exercise dvds during the past few weeks and this did not disappoint me at all! I'm pretty fit and find most exercising dvd not challenging enoguh. I normally workout in the gym but there are days where I just can't be bothered to spend 30mins driving to the gym, so I use exercise dvds as an alternative. It made me work & sweat! Definitely worth the money!

We have had this fitness video now for 9 month. Both myself and my children (aged 12 and 15) absolutely love it. I have to agree with all the reviews above - its hard but then if you want results then you have to expect it to be, but it is also very motivational. The setting of the beach and the music are perfect, whats great is that even some of his fitness buddies get it wrong sometimes, which only adds to the authenticity. By far my favourite fitness DVD and we use it at least twice a week. Please David create another one!

David may know what he is doing but he is just so annoying! Repeatedly telling me that I am using my mind body and spirit whilst doing squats doesn't make it true! I was disappointed with the length of the workout - it is really just one main session with all the extras being corny "distinctly" David soundbites. Everything else was OK - varied routines and clear instructions.

This video was just amazing. This is a real workout training all parts of the body especially the butt, arms and legs. David is really good at keeping the tempo high and encouraging you. You need some dumbells for this video but nothing else. This video is great for keeping fitt and it is really fun. If something works this is it. There is a chance of you getting a fan of David after this video.

Ce DVD est assez difficile à suivre mais je vous assure qu'il est très intense et l'effort est clairement ressenti. Au niveau de l'ambiance,c'est assez cool mais le rythme des exercices est intenses. Je le conseille pour ceux qui aime s'essouffler tout en perdant des calories.

Ansträngend aber tolle Resultate! Ich habe schon viele DVDs ausprobiert von namhaften Trainern und keine motiviert mich so gut wie David Kirsch! Seine englisches Gestöhne, wie ansträngend er selbst die Übungen empfindet, ist einfach nur lustig+ motivierend zugleich, es wirkt alles echt+ nicht gespielt! Nach der DVD fühle ich mich immer so aktiv+ ausgeruht+ weiß, ich habe mich gut+ richtig >sportlich< bewegt. Anfänger werden ihre Probleme haben, die DVD ist schnell, es gibt eher nur kurze Wiederholungen, dafür wird einem nicht langweilig. Was ich selbst sehr positiv empfinde! Besonders hervorzuheben an dieser DVD sind die kombinierten Übungen. Kirschs DVD beinhaltet eigentlich die gängigen BBP Übungen wie man sie aus dem Fitnessstudio kennt (was mich anfangs überraschte+ ich dachte... schade, wieder so eine langweilige DVD!), allerdings vereint er die verschiedenen Übungen zu einer Übung. D.h. Arme+ Beine+ Bauch werden in der gleichen Zeit trainiert. Wenn ich also eine Übung mache, für Beine+ Arme und meine Beine sind weitaus besser trainiert als meine Arme, so liegt die Ansträngung klarerweiße mehr in den Armen, d.h. mein Gehirn wird überlistet+ denkt nur mehr an die geplagten Arme. Dass aber zur gleichen Zeit auch meine Beine trainiert werden, merke ich kaum. So überliste ich mein Gehirn+ trainiere meinen Körper am effektivsten. Ich denke, das ist das Geheimnis bei David Kirsch! Ich kann daher die DVD nur jedem raten!!

I like the workout in the DVD, because of several reasons: 1. It is a well-thought total body workout: David makes the workout that works the entire body by either combining a cardiovascular effect with a traditional weight movement (e.g. jumping jacks with shoulder presses or extension of arms to sides and upwards), or incorporating total-body movements (e.g. squats thrusts, knee-ins). The DVD has 4 sequences of jumping (they appear separated from each other, throughout the DVD): -Jumping Jacks with shoulder presses -Frog jumps -Power Squats or Squat Jumps -Jumping Jacks with extended arms to the sides and overhead 2. It is made for home, even one with no space The most space-requiring movement in the DVD is the squat thrusts - in other words, you don't need more than the length of your own height. I live in an upper floor of an apartment unit and am often worried that the impact of my jumping might annoy my downstair neighbors. I use a yoga mat when I do the workout, and this nicely absorbs the shock of my weight, wiping out my concern for noise. 3. The workout is adjustable to different fitness levels/daily energy levels with one's own modification Yes, it's a tough workout, but because it is not technically challenging (we already know and can do lunges, squats etc.), after the initial trial of the DVD, I quickly learned to adjust the exercise to my daily motivation and energy levels. For example, if I felt very energetic, I might do the entire jumping jack sequence with shoulder presses (the standard one in the DVD is first jump the jacks around 10 times, then add the shoulder presses and jump for another 10 or so times, and finally jump few more times without the shoulder presses). On the other hand, on my lower energy days I might do the pushups with my knees on the floor and so on. The DVD incorporates 5 pushup sequences (2 in the beginning, 3 towards the end). 4. The workout does not look silly in front of the "home audience" This may not be a concern for everyone, but I often feel distracted, if I do a dance-oriented workout at home, while the entire family watching. I know that I'm supposed to shake my booty and feel sexy for extra calorie burn...but in front of my grandma...? This DVD is great on a day, when I have home audience because I don't feel "silly" doing lunges, side squats or arnold presses! If you like a total body workout that requires little room and helps to tone your body, this DVD won't disappoint.

Per chi ama l'allenamento funzionale è perfetto,inglese facile e quindi comprensibile,allenamento tosto ma divertente,allena sia la parte inferiore che superiore,David Kirsh non lo conoscevo ma è veramente TOP!

Heed the reviews! This is an advanced workout! There is a lot of jumping and strength moves (ie push-ups) that will be very, very challenging to the beginning exerciser. For the intermediate/advanced - it's great. Using 5 pounds is probably the maximum amount of weight you can use, without causing any injury. This workout combines cardio strength moves, isometrics with the basics - squat thrusts, push-ups, crumches...etc. You do feel energized after doing it! David is a great motivator and not annoying at all. In fact he is quite funny: "Your butt...IT'S STINGING!" My only complaint is the music. It sucks. I wish the music wasn't so wimpy for such an intense workout. Also he does tend to speed up near the end of each set of exercises, but what can I say...he's pumped up!! Other than that...let this workout change your body and your attitude.