Kathy Smith - Matrix Method - Ultimate Sculpt

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Actor: Kathy Smith
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-10-24
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Goldhill Home Media

DVD Reviews of Kathy Smith - Matrix Method - Ultimate Sculpt

DVD Review: Top-notch Workout!
Summary: 5 Stars

This is my absolute fab-fave workout. It is way challenging but never frustrating, and Kathy always mentions ways to increase your challenge as you improve. The pace is quick - in terms of the speed of the lunge repetitions and also that there's about zero time in between changing to a new set of moves. So, right after an intense cardio burst she has you immediately go into, say, a squat set with weights, and you know you gotta be scorching the calories! My fitness has improved dramatically since I've been doing this 2- 3 times a week and I have been steadily dropping weight. (Also using Kathy's Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat eating plan from her book of the same title.) I find that since the matrix moves mimic everyday task movements, my body is remembering the workout throughout the rest of my day. So I find myself craving to do a set of side lunges in the middle of the day -- and will even sneak in a set or two at work, hidden in the bathroom! Some reviewers have mentioned the ambiguity of where to fit the incredibly efficient routine into clear-cut strength or cardio slots throughout your week, and I admit I struggle with that too. I end up considering it cardio AND lower body strength....

DVD Review: I love this workout routine
Summary: 5 Stars

This DVD was such a pleasant surprise to me. It's a rare thing when I can actually say I enjoy working out, but Kathy's routine in this DVD is fun and challenging--I really work up a sweat. I primarily focus on the 30-minute workout, which addresses all areas of the body (even the abs without any floorwork!). The downside is that some of the lunge positions seem awkward at first, and if not done correctly might be hard on the knees--so pay close attention to make sure your form is correct.

DVD Review: A Good Kathy Variation
Summary: 4 Stars

I think this workout provides a great variation for Kathy Smith fans, what with doing lunges and bicep curls at the same time, you are bound to be testing your stamina. The stomach section is also challenging and different than some other conventional workouts.

The fact is that when you are stepping and lunging at awkward angles, when you are moving your arms and legs at the same time, and when you are carrying weights simultaneously, then you are feeling too busy to feel bored. Your mind is too engaged trying to maintain all of these activities at once. That prevents the workout from becoming boring. So, I applaud her in creating a unique and challenging workout. It's good toning and the cardiovascular aspect gets worked, too.

The additional instructor in the bonus segment at the end really introduces us to an advanced way of working out, too. The types of push ups she does while lifting up a leg at the same time is pretty impressive, and Kathy Smith even has a hard time keeping up.

All in all, if you opt for using weights, then this definitely is a workout for advanced exercisers.

Great workout! Nice change =)

DVD Review: Not for the long run
Summary: 2 Stars

At first I loved this workout because it provided some decent aerobics with interesting moves and it did work to tone muscles. After several months of doing it twice a week or so, though, I had to drop it from my line up. Instead of feeling good-sore the next day from working out, I started to have pain in my shoulders and feet (!) that kept building to the point that it would wake me up at night. I reluctantly decided to give the workout a rest and see it the pain diminished. After not doing this workout for a couple of months (but doing others instead) the pain in both areas has diminished considerably. I do not think throwing those weights around, especially over your head, is good for much of anything. I also think there is something about all those twists and lunges that puts pressure on feet in an odd way. If you buy this, I would recommend using lighter weights and doing it infrequently as change of pace instead of several times a week as a regular workout.

DVD Review: Great total body workout
Summary: 5 Stars

I was pleasantly surprised by this workout because of some of the negative reviews. I'm glad I gave it a try anyway. I'm an experienced exerciser (working out daily for the last 25 years). I prefer Cathe or Amy mostly, but like a variety. I found that Kathy is very natural and motivating in this one. She also looks nicely toned. I liked how intense the sculpt and core workouts are making the most use of the time spent. I really think what Kathy does best is core work though. It's delicious, tough and unique. Overall, there is a lot of twisting and rotating to incorporate core and obliques which an intermediate to advanced exerciser can handle, but beginners may not know how it feels to use the correct form and could hurt themselves. Love this one!

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Studio: Cerebellum Corporation Release Date: 10/24/2006

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