Gilad: Total Body Sculpt Workout, Vol. 1

I wrote a similar review about Volume 2. What they have done with these videos is taken them from TV shows, where viewers are presumably supposed to keep doing the exercises while commercials are playing. The producers have not re-edited the DVD's for home use. It's therefore common to have missing portions of the exercises (missing biceps in one case, only one leg done in another, one that completely misses out on any stretching, and so on). If you have the patience to rewind the DVD or stop it to complete the full exercises (or don't care if you skip some parts) then maybe this won't bother you.The other thing I find annoying is that the producers spend about a minute at the beginning of each 23.5 minute video playing the intro to the TV show, and I can't seem to skip past that quickly to get right to the exercises. When you're doing a couple of the segments at a time, it sure seems to be a waste of time, particularly given that they play the theme religiously, but skip actual exercises that someone at home would want to do.That much being said, the exercises themselves are terrific and very time-effective, and I'm a big Gilad fan. I will use these when I'm pressed for time, but for a full workout I'll likely stick with the Ultimate Body Sculpt and Quickfit DVDs.

I am a pilot and basically live in hotel rooms. This dvd is great because I can take my workout with me. I just place it in my laptop and have a good 25 min. workout every day. I like these workouts becuase they get my heart going without getting too extreme. The workouts can be done with simple weights (I use a tension strap as I can take it with me). I have experienced great results in the 4 weeks I have been using the dvd.

Great workout!

Great work out and I was pleasantly surprised to sea how much I like the combination of aerobic, pilates, weights and Yoga! Previously, I had never really gotten into Yoga but now I love it. He also has enough variations that you don't get bored…and he's kind of funny too! I know he has other DVD's as well but I am most familiar with his Total Body Sculpt DVD's and would recommend them.

these exercise videos are just what I needed they are short workouts for the busy person just enough time to get the metabolism going . the only con is that they are from a tv show and there is a break where a commercial would of been and sometimes you don't finish the exercise so just keep the pause button handy and get a great workout I bought 1,2 and 3 I use these videos regularly

My family and I like it very much. Thank you very much.

I started using this CD about three years ago and often rotate with Gilad's other exercise CD's. Core and more is my favorite, but pretty tough. I like these exercises better for weekdays, especially in the morning. They work all your muscles in as little as 20 some minutes. You'll build strength and endurance over time and it never gets boring.

good exercise video

Gilad has taken his TV programme and compacted it into a fitness DVD. Where the adverts would normally appear, the screen goes blank for a few seconds, only for Gilad and crew to return well after they have started a new move. This is a very lazy production. They couldn't even be bothered to make the DVD fluid and continuous. Ideally, the DVD should have comprised of approx 15 minutes of stretches and aerobic moves, 15 of weights and 15 of abs and cool down - here we don't even get a proper cool down, not that you need one after less than 30 minutes of mediocre exercise. I have yet to try Vol 2, but I don't hold my breath. Very, very disappointing Gilad!Tamara