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	Resistance band
	Dumbbells

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	Health June 2008
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	"Varied music and athletic moves with a resistance band will keep you feeling the burn. Each move progresses from basic to more advanced."

	Self December 2007
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	“This calorie scorcher mixes weights and bands with aerobic bursts. Our tester liked the firm-and-burn combo.”

Michelle Dozois' Your Best Body Circuit

Level:		Inter/Advan

Aerobics impact:		Higher

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Total body

Emphasis details

Toning Emphasis

Upper body:		11 minutes	(41%)
Lower body:		5 minutes	(19%)
Upper/lower:		4 minutes	(15%)
Abs:		7 minutes	(25%)

	(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)

Instructor:		Michelle Dozois
		Instructor profile

Customer rating:

(average of 69 customer ratings)


Item #7820	$19.95	In-stock: Yes

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A high-energy program that alternates intervals of intense aerobics with targeted body sculpting (seven complete circuits). Michelle’s clear cuing and varied movements are both effective and motivating. The aerobics are challenging, but easy to follow — a mix of higher-impact plyo-jumps and classic cardio favorites. The toning is also exceptionally varied — each segment features a body-part-focused blend of both isolated and multi-muscle-group exercises. DVD has a 35-minute “express” version of the workout. Comes with a 6-foot resistance band; it also requires 2 to 5 lb. dumbbells. ©2007. DVD has: 1 premix (35-min. alternate workout), Chapter menus.

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Michelle Dozois' Your Best Body Circuit
Great!
This is a great workout, it helps to view the video ahead of time, because Michelle does not give you enough time for proper form. After doing it a couple of times it is fine. I can see the results in my arms after two weeks. Waiting for her next video. - posted by Lisa on 11/1/2008

Love the weight segments more than the cardio
I'll still give it 4 stars, because there is no 3 and a half. I didn't like the cardio because she repeated each segment twice and I'd like more variety. But, it's a solid circuit workout and I enjoy using the band and weights. - posted by Elaine on 10/8/2008

Michelle is always great
I love working out to Michelle because she cues well and her moves are always easy to follow. This workout was pretty good overall. However I was not amazed with it, as it seems to be a pretty quick fix type workout. I wish the cardio were longer in each segment, but it is a nice circuit workout that transitions to each exercise smoothely. The power lunges are awesome! I think those were my favorite in this workout. I did have to move around or hop a bit more to keep my heart rate up, but this is a great workout for my lighter cardio and weight days~ - posted by Mandee on 9/30/2008

Always love Michelle
I always feel that I'm getting a good workout with Michelle's DVDs. (I have a small collection.) I've been using this DVD steadily for about two weeks, and already the muscles in my arms and thighs are toning up nicely. I really like that this workout is high intensity--your heart rate is up in no time--and that Michelle encourages you to use heavy weights. After 30 minutes, you have no doubt that you've been working out. - posted by Mary on 7/30/2008

mixture of cardio and light toning
This video is a great mixture of cardio and light resistance work. As an advanced exerciser ( avid user of Jari and Cathe) I use this video mostly as a cardio work out. It gets my heart rate up and the variety of moves and tonning makes it fun. - posted by Bschwarz on 5/23/2008

Boring, I finally turned it off
I have a lot of exercise videos and I just couldn't get through this one. I purchased it based on the reviews here, but I guess I didn't see the same thing everyone else did. I am surprised only two people felt the same way I did. - posted by Debbie on 5/5/2008

Great workout!
This dvd is challenging and there is a ton of variety in the moves and exercises Michelle put together. I am amazed that anyone could be bored! There is so much to do in the workout, how does anyone have time to be bored? I love the mix of equipment, and the cardio segments are quite fun with no dread factor. You will sweat, and if you work hard enough with heavy enough weights, you will be challenged, even if you are at an advanced level. Plus it is fun! - posted by B on 4/30/2008

Another winner!
I did Rockin Body Jam (love!) and was excited to try this one. I was not disappointed. Good cardio that gets your heart up. There is quite a bit of higher impact, but one of the exercises modifies. I loved the band work and really felt it. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because Michelle's cuing was a little off, unlike Rockin Body Jam where it's great. - posted by fit2Btied on 4/9/2008

Amazing Workout!!!
I like to rotate my videos weekly and I was looking for a change!!! WOW, amazing workout. Even the express workout was a challenge for me and I've been working out consistently for five years. I think this is the workout that will push me past my plateau. I'm so glad I purchased this video!!! - posted by Natasha Conn on 3/28/2008

Fantastic Workout
I absolutely loved this. Minimal equipment but high energy and big fun factor. The workout is so varied and moves so fast I can't imagine getting bored. Michelle's cuing is fantastic and the moves are so simple it is easy to follow. I think I will be able to take it up a notch and go heavier next time, now I know what to expect. As it is I burned just under 500 calories and worked up a great sweat. This workout is going to become a regular in my rotation. Great value -- I highly recommend this one! Now I want to get Michelle's other 2 latest ones! - posted by Sam on 3/20/2008

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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.

Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.

Premixes

These are alternate workouts created by the manufacturer. They use the same content as the main program (i.e. the very same video footage). But the sections are re-edited into pre-made alternative workouts that you select from a menu. These are often condensed versions of the main workout.

Chapter menus

You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Floor aerobics & toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.