Youtube Workout a Day...

ladymay

Hi!

This is my new challenge, feel free to join in

In true MSE style, I love getting stuff for free, and in my job it's incredibly important to be fit. So on this thread I'm going to try and review one YouTube workout a day! I have typed in 'workout' and will simply work through the videos from top down.

I'm a qualified REPS fitness instructor and am generally quite fit, but these reviews are my personal, not professional opinion.

And PLEASE seek professional medical advice if you're embarking on a new fitness regime.

OK, here goes...

ladymay

First review!!

So, I found this workout by typing 'workout' into the search box, and this was the first non-sponsored video that came up. The link is here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWEdJRRndkQ

It's a ten-minute video which includes some cardio exercises performed for one minutes, and basic resistance moves performed for a set amount of reps. The moves are simple and based on ballet, so if you have a basic knowledge of dance it will definitely help, although the trainer does explain the moves thoroughly.

The main emphasis throughout is on the legs and bum, with lots of squats and jumps, but because posture is constantly being mentioned as well it helps to remind you to keep your tummy tucked in (plus you'll need to use your core to maintain balance), and your arms are in a ballet hold for most of the moves, to help with balance but also it's a great isometric exercise.

For the first 7 minutes or so, I wasn't really feeling anything, but by the end of the workout I was sweating and my blood was pumping hard!

Pros:

• it's only 10 minutes long
• good mix of cardio and resistance exercises
• instructions are clear and the trainer does all the moves with you

Cons:

• no warm up or cool down

So that's my first ever review! Hope it's helpful. If anybody has anything to add, has an online workout they'd like me to try out and review, or has any ideas on how I can improve my review, let me know

lilian1977

Sounds great, will follow with interest x

cottage_retreatist

sounds really good - if I end up looking like a victorias secrets model FOR FREE I might even give this a go! And I really need to do some exercise - as it's free and on the internet i've got none of my usual arguments!! :rotfl:

thanks ladymay!
xx

*subscribes*

andrar

Love it love it love it!

flissh

Good idea.:T
just watched the workout, it looks good. I'll give it a go tomorrow :j

Buffythedebtslayer

Such a good idea,I know nothing about workout videos - as in if they are any good, great to have a another opinion thank you!

amalis

it is so helpful! i am really looking forward to your next review

heartbreak_star

Can I post some reviews too please ladymay? Am also trying new workouts while I can't powerlift

HBS x

asset2004

good idea

ladymay

Hi guys!!

Wow, thanks for the support with this!! Heartbreak_star, of course! The more, the merrier! The only thing I would ask is that any workout reviewed is free and available online.

Today's review is coming up!