Bob Harper Yoga for the Warrior
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Worth: $9.88
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Bob has deconstructed the normal idea of yoga with this vigorous, physique-refining yoga routine that recruits and trains each muscle in your physique, stretching your limitations, and delivering highly effective weight-loss outcomes. Most output is required. Temperatures and coronary heart charges will soar as you push your physique to the restrict, triggering each bodily and metabolic responses that work to ship your most streamlined physique potential.
Is Discontinued By Producer : No
MPAA score : NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.7 x 5.4 inches; 1.6 ounces
Merchandise mannequin quantity : 1290988992
Director : Darren Capik
Media Format : NTSC, A number of Codecs, Shade, Widescreen
Run time : 1 hour and quarter-hour
Launch date : April 17, 2012
Language : Unqualified
Studio : Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz
ASIN : B00429C1VQ
Variety of discs : 1
VC –
A kick-butt workout that requires a good basic fitness level
Thus is an excellent yoga DVD for someone who already has a good level of fitness and would be comfortable in a level-2 Yoga class.Bob offers some modifications for less advanced students, but some of the moves, like chaturanga pushup and full side plank are high-risk for beginners, and he does not say that in the DVD.If you are already familiar with Yoga, this is a very challenging, fast-moving workout. He keeps the flow moving–there are not a lot of 2-minute holds here. The pace keeps the workout interesting and also increases your heart rate.I like Bob’s mannerisms in the DVD. His voice is peaceful enough to be appropriate for Yoga, while still challenging the kids on the video and the people at home.I also appreciate that there is no “ohhm” ing, ujjayi breathing or chanting. I respect these aspects of Yoga, and when I take a live class, the instructors include these elements and I do participate. I’ll admit feel a little odd chanting in a live class, but there’s just no way I’m going to do it at home in my living room, and I am glad that Bob skips that part.I have been taking Yoga for several years, practicing at home and in live classes. I tried this DVD out the first day I got it just because I wanted to see it. It was supposed to be a rest day for me, so I didn’t do it full-out. I was still sore the next day! I do have a lot of room to grow with this DVD, as I used some of the modifications and it would take a while to move into the full expression of some of the poses, but I could participate in some way with all of the poses. The poses were not so completely impossible that all I could do was sit and watch.I also like that a very big, muscular, extremely fit-looking guy is the one doing the simpler modifications, and the women are doing the full-out expressions of the poses. So when I have to adjust downward, I am still following a very strong, athletic man, which is way better than when a DVD choses, say, a sort of out-of-shape-looking person for their modification model.Bob does a good job of giving instructions that you can mostly follow when you are upside-down or turned away from the TV. I appreciate that he counts down how much longer you have in a pose, and that the timer at the bottom of the screen tells you how much of the workout remains.All in all, a great DVD for days I can’t make it to the studio!
stlfan74 –
Excellent (shorter) alternative to Yoga X
First, a little background about me since I find it helpful when I read reviews for exercise DVDs: 40 year old man who’s in good shape and would be considered intermediate to advanced. I workout and run (a little) six to seven times a week. I can keep up with the performers in the video.Like others my introduction to Yoga was through P90X. I found I really enjoyed the increased flexibility that I got from it and the sense of accomplishment from completing it. The hour and a half to finish it never really bothered me while doing the 90 days of P90X, but I think that had to do with the fact that most of the other days were an hour and fifteen minutes (workout plus ab ripper). However, since moving on to making my own workout rotations I have not once completed Yoga X.I tried some Rodney Yee, since that was labeled as power yoga, but I just couldn’t get into it. It just seemed too detached from the viewer (and a little weird) .So, I tried this DVD. I’d never heard of Bob Harper before, but it was cheap and got good reviews so I took a shot. I’m glad I did as this is my go to yoga workout. At 58 minutes it is a little more manageable. Bob does a good job of starting out slow and then working up to some very challenging moves. If you’ve done Yoga X you’ve seen most of the moves before, or at least somehting close to it. I’m far from great at yoga, but I can do all the moves except the bird of paradise – I still don’t understand how that’s possible. The final 15 minutes of the routine isn’t so much yoga as it is ab work and stretching.There is a second routine called Yoga Abs, which while not really yoga is a really challenging workout in about 17 minutes.As others have mentioned there’s some artsy stuff done with the camera a few times (freeze frames, fade outs, etc), but I’m usually not looking at the TV for that long so it’s not really a distraction for me. Also, he gives a monologue at the beginning about this being the toughest yoga workout ever, which is annoying, but since I convert my DVDs to mp4s to play on my Roku, I just edited that out.If you are looking for an hour long, tough yoga workout give this one a try.
Lyns78 –
This is an excellent workout. If you like vinyasa flow yoga, as I do, you’ll really enjoy this DVD. I find it to be quite similar to a challenging vinyasa class with a bit more strength/toning added in. The pace is good, Bob’s instructions are clear and easy to follow and they put the name of the pose up on the screen so you know what’s coming, plus a clock counting down the workout which helps when you’re dying and want to know when it’s over! It’s a good total body workout, gets your heart rate up and also has some of the stretching that feels so good in yoga. I’m a huge fan of yoga but wanted a workout that would push me a bit harder and this is exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend, for both yogis and the yoga-curious!
ChrissyDH –
I am over the moon with this yoga DVD, Bob Harper is an admirable trainer on the American version of the Biggest Looser, and I have always been impressed with his results with his teams.The DVD does not disappoint either, it’s by no means a beginners yoga DVD, but it’s definitely working me out! I particularly like the way the DVD is broken into 2 work outs; an hour segment and a 15 minute abs section, I also like the timer in the corner of the screen which helps me focus on when I can finish!This item was despatched promptly and was very well packaged by the Supplier.The price paid for the item and p&p were much fair. I shopped around and none were as reasonable as this one.I’m very pleased with this purchase and would definitely recommend the Seller and this DVD.
Glenna –
I’ve had this disc since I started doing yoga a few months ago but finally tried it for the first time – I will definitely be doing it again, it was a great power yoga workout and has a good balance of different kinds of standing, balance, and core poses. All of the warrior poses, half-moon, triangle, side-angle, exhalted/goddess warrior, chair, tree, twists, plank, side plank. The only thing lacking was inversions, which is fine for most folks I think.What makes this routine challenging isn’t just the poses themselves, but the pace. There is very little time given to transitions or rest between poses, which is part of the reason you build up sweat so quickly. I allow myself to pause the DVD and catch my breath in a few places. I am glad I waited to build up some experience with yoga before trying this dvd, because now I am at about the right level for this while still having room to improve or get to the “full” level on some of these poses. (i.e. side plank while holding top leg up into the air – yikes!). I’ll be adding into the weekly rotation.It is definitely produced in the style of a “workout” dvd more so than a “yoga” dvd – lots of slick music, a countdown clock, etc. There is also very minimal attention to things like the breath, when to inhale and exhale. If you’re experienced with yoga already you’ll know some of these poses already and can fill that gap on your own, but I would not recommend this as a “first yoga dvd” for anyone. Get at least some basic practice under your belt first.
Chicago87 –
I have never used a Bob Harper DVD before or watched Biggest Loser. I am a runner, covering 30+ miles a week and a gym bunny. Bought this for working out in bad weather. Although the DVD didn’t feel too challenging at the time the next day I was seriously aching in a good way. It really works your abs and shoulders. My legs felt a million times better after.The DVD is clear. The workout is easy to follow. Bob Harper really is a good teacher. I will use this daily.It also worked on my British TV and DVD player as long as you set the Region to 0.
Amazon Customer –
Good workout