Thursday, October 17, 2013

Fitness Tip of the Day: Thursday's Total Body/Cardio -- Biggest Loser -- Bob's turn

Last Thursday I posted a Biggest Loser video that featured Jillian Michaels.  Today's total body/cardio workout features Bob Harper.


As I stated last week, I don't necessarily agree with the training methods of the show.  I don't think any trainer should be happy that they made their student throw up.  I don't believe in working out for 6 hours a day--who has time for that?  Weight loss numbers of 10, 20 and 30 lbs. per week aren't normal, so if you are new to exercise and watching what you eat, don't expect them.  Weight loss of 1/2 lb to maybe 5 lbs. (if you've got a lot of weight to lose) is more realistic.  For these people, for however months they are "on the ranch", weight loss is really like a full-time job for them.  It's totally unrealistic in the real world--why it's called "reality" TV, I don't really know.....

Anyhow, the workout videos that the show has produced are actually good.  They can work for all levels, whether you are beginner or not.  If you need modifications, there are always people showing them.  If you want it revved up, there are people performing at higher intensities as well.

A good warm up and cool down are included.



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