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Kathy Smith's Matrix Ultimate Sculpt |
  Sweatfest |
| I'm a regular exerciser, intermediate to advanced, and have lots of Kathy's videos. I just did the workout for the first time, and I really sweated up a storm. I do tend to have some back and knee issues, so I simply modified moves to meet my limitations. I also used slightly heavier weights when appropriate (i.e., when not doing the twisty-turny clock motions) so that I could get a little more oomph for the muscles. I liked the abdominal segment and again just modified anything that I felt might not be appropriate for my particular body. Kathy is pretty vocally enthusiastic in this one, but I really don't mind. I'll put this workout into my rotation, and I'd recommend it. - posted by Donna on 10/5/2008 |
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| Excellent! |
| I LOVE this workout. I was doing The Firm and when I started the Matrix, I realized how ineffective The Firm was for me. I toned up so fast I couldn't believe it and in only 50-55 minutes. Yeah, Kathy screeches a bit, but my body has never looked so good for so little time investment. I wish she's do more with the matrix concept. I'm also surprised by the negative reviews--my experience was amazing. - posted by Laura on 8/23/2008 |
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| Too Cutsie for me |
| Her first step video (yrs ago)had solid instructing, great moves,great workout, but ever since, they've gotten more cutsie and more unprofessional. Love the moves in the Ultimate (she didn't choregraph or bring about the Matrix method), but her yelling and commenting about how she loves to be the teacher so she doesn't have to workout (?????) Please! How is that motivational? The speed works she screams through part of it when one trys to focus on increasing speed, she screams. The tempo of the music is far too fast through most of the workout to do the moves cleanly, in good form (too rushed, especially w/weights). I'm in fairly good shape and this video is so frustrating because Kathy is so into cheerleading and showing off. I prefer Karen Voight BY FAR because Karen quietly and professionally takes one through some intense workouts. Kathy has gone down hill with her style of instructing. It's too bad, because she had such great potential. She's full of herself in the past several years. - posted by CJ on 7/8/2008 |
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| I will keep this... |
| I have done this video twice so far. I love it and it is effective. I sweated the whole time. I used 3 to 5lb weights which helped increased my heart rate. Kathy's voice can be somewhat annoying, but she has designed a good workout. The ab and stretching segments are good. After I do the 10-minute strecthing I feel great. - posted by Linda on 6/18/2008 |
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| Good workout; Lousy music!! |
| I like Kathy Smith's videos but the music on this one was just awful. Why not get some decent fast paced music or even popular songs?? No connection between the workout and the beat of the music. Way too much talking. - posted by SA on 5/28/2008 |
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| Just Okay |
| At first, I liked the beginning of it. But for some reason I was left wanting a better workout. There is an "advanced bonus section" that is almost all talking, its not really set up to follow-along. So don't be fooled by it, like I was. I think that "bonus section" was just made to learn the move and do it on your own later. But the 30 minute cardio-toning (a.k.a. matrix method) was okay and I guess it could be effective. Standing core work includes reaching overhead and leaning to the side with weights and some standing crunches. It has clock work lunges where you lunge to 2 & 10 o'clock, then to 3 & 6 o'clock and 5 & 7 o'clock. If you have bad knees, like me, this is a Bad Idea! Better off trying Burn & Firm by Karen Voight (easier on the knees). - posted by Clarisse on 5/24/2008 |
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| SENDING BACK |
| I love Kathy Smith's DVDs, from step, to strength training, to cardio. But this one was terrible. Between her yelling, hopping around, and people being out of sync with the music, I got absolutely no upper body work whatsoever. Terrible. I did not like this at all. I would give a ZERO star if I could! - posted by DeAnn on 5/8/2008 |
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| Doesn't keep to beat of the music |
| If you find that bothersome like me, don't get this tape. Plus, the pace that she did use was too fast. I couldn't lunge as deeply as I wanted to. She should've picked slower music and everything would have been fine. The lying core section was too easy in my opinion. I felt silly doing all those fast-paced foot moves - it felt like high school gym class. - posted by Patty on 4/22/2008 |
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| More of an intermediate level |
| I did this dvd for the first time on Monday using 5lb dumbbells. I like Kathy Smith (love her original step tape!), but I think the cardio should have been longer. Just as I was starting to sweat the cardio was over. I liked the standing abs work - I could actually feel it the next day, especially my obliques. - posted by Lisa on 3/27/2008 |
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| A good functional fitness style workout |
| This reminds me of the TLT workouts from Tracie Long. This AWT workout with lots of twisting is meant to be used with lighter weights and be very careful with your form or you will hurt your back. It's thorough and fun. Kathy is somewhat hyper and a little screechy but I can overlook it. - posted by RuthNYC on 3/20/2008 |
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