Product Description

Many women find that having to wear swimsuits during the summer season is a distressing prospect. BAYWATCH BEACH BODY WORKOUT features exercises designed to burn fat, tone trouble spots, and target every muscle from the shoulders to the thighs, in order to firm up the entire body.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22752 in DVD
• Brand: GAIAM AMERICAS
• Released on: 2007-12-04
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 57 minutes

Customer Reviews

Is this a joke?
First of all, I had a really hard time taking the workout seriously. The leader, Lauren Jones, tries too hard to be cute and comes off cheesy (I guess this is somewhat expected because its' Baywatch). She blows kisses, frequently mentions thongs and lingerie,does a "booty dance" between lunges, and often refers to adjusting herself because of "wardrobe malfunctions". However, she demonstrates every move with proper form before having the viewer perform it, and seems sincere and doesn't come off like an airhead the entire time. The music could just possibly be the worst workout music ever-very drab guitar stuff. She has a few unique variations on some basic moves, but there is nothing too imaginative or new here.

I think the main problem with this workout is that is confused about its' target audience. It's not really a beginner workout, because of all the jogging (that begins in the warm-up) but it does not perform enough reps of any of the strength moves to really challenge the intermediate or advanced exerciser. There is generally 10-15 reps of each move and she uses light weights. So it is probably best for the advanced beginner. You need weights and a mat for this workout. You can always mark in place if you want to make this low impact and use heavier weights to make it more of a challenge. She looks like she is using 3-lb weights, but that's not really much of anything.

The DVD is divided into several sections named with a lifeguard motif in mind. The sections can be done together or individually. The first section, "Rescue Shapes" focuses on lower body toning (squats, lunges, knee raises) and intersperses the strength moves with jogging in place. Then there is the "Swimming" section, where you focus on shoulder toning using light weights. Next, the "Resuscitation" section is a combination of push-ups, tricep kickbacks and chest flies. The "Surfing" section concentrates on improving your balance with standing moves that work your core. After that is the "Bi's and Booty" section which targets your biceps and butt. The "Abs" section is probably the most intense section with more reps and two types of crunches. You finish with a nice stretch.

Overall, I can not recommend this workout because it is not intense enough for anyone but those who are entirely out of shape, but if you are just starting out it would be good to show you proper form on some basic moves. However, I think you would quickly outgrow it and there are much better workouts out there that demonstrate good form.

Uhhh...?
For someone who hasn't worked out for nine straight months, yeah, I broke a sweat 15 minutes into it. But for someone who's looking for a serious workout, do not buy this. First of all, when I think of the body that I'd like to have, I usually think of Jessica Alba. It was difficult finding inspiration staring at Lauren Jones' thunder thighs the whole time. Second of all, while working out, I kept having to shake my head at all the dumb things that she was saying...and doing (blowing kisses between reps?).

So if you don't want a teacher that makes you want to punch yourself in the throat for purchasing their DVD, press the back button as many times as possible.

Mostly Toning
This is a nice beginner/intermediate work-out...not a lot of cardio but rarely do other fintess videos have instructors who blow kisses during the rountines. Lauren is fun albeit a bit stereotypical of a beach bunny. Great scenery, lots of good weight work and abs.

The only criticism is the routine is divided into three parts and then each part is repeated...this can make it a little slow.