Caskets Movie Reviews

The 2 Tighter Assets workout are innovative and fun. The Cardio Blast workout incorporates aerobic moves that are not hard to follow. It contains several sections and the moves are not repetitive. It is over before you know it. I prefer the Weight Loss workout which includes more stregth training.
There is one negative about these DVDs -- it takes about 1-2 min to go over the introduction. I was not able to fast forward to start the workout right away. For people who want to do both workouts at the same setting, you will need to wait for the introduction section on your second workout.

This 2 volume set is great for those who really want to focus on your core and strengthening your lower back by using your core. I have been a Tamilee fan for 12 years, and as in the past, has challenged me again.

The first DVD, Cardio Blast (30 minutes) requires alot of core movements and balance. You will also need a lot of room so that you can "Cardio Blast" some of the moves. It definetly takes several attempts to get some of the moves down, however it does get your heart pumping and you are sweating by the end. A bonus feature on this DVD is a 10 minute bun workout that incorporates lunges and squats while utilizing your core. Very good for those who don't have time for the 30 minute cardio or her 40 minute buns of steel tapes.

The Second DVD, the weight loss (30 Minutes) is a killer. I viewed the dvd first before doing the exercises and thought it was going to be easy. HA! This again incorporates a lot of core, balancing and also weights. I have a step and follow her but you can do the exercises on the floor. She starts on one leg focusing on that leg for about 12 someodd minutes before you go into 2 sets of free weights. Then you switch and do the other leg, followed by 2 more sets, then finish with some very effective abs. Let me tell you by the time you are done with the leg portion, your leg is quivering from the slow tap up, tap downs and flying leg holds (don't do this then try to do lower body yoga moves, it kills your thighs). This DVD has a 10 minute ab section that is great. You use a ton of obliques and it varies from you standard crunch.

Both DVDs have the nutrition plan and give good advice. Tamilee is informative without being annoying. The only downside is that it might be a little frustrating for those lacking balance. But after serveral tries it does get better.

This is an escellent DVD for people seriuos about their fitness. Excellent for intermediates and advanced. Not for beginners Though. The only star she lost becasue she does not give enough instructions and is kind of hard to get right the first few times.
ALthough 30 minutes, but you will break a respectable sweat.

When I did this workout for the first time, I was really feeling it the next day...especially in my obliques, buns and thighs. I have this on DVD, which includes her 10 min. ab workout as a bonus. Tamilee proves that you can get a great workout in just 30 minutes, but it is mostly lower body. So, I do her "I Want Those Arms" workout (included on the "I Want That Body" DVD) first, to work my arms and shoulders and serve as a warmup, since this workout has no warmup. I am an intermediate/advanced exerciser, and I use a 6-inch step. I rotate this workout with Tamilee's Tighter Assets Cardio Blast, Tamilee's I Want That Body and The Firm (the latest ones), all of which I highly recommend.

I just bought this dvd and it has a ton of cool features and of course is a GREAT workout. I actually like this one better than tighter assets-cardio blast although both are a good workout. I would recommend this dvd to anyone who wants to get in shape and tone up!

I've used this workout 4 times. It does target the glutes and thighs effectively but if you've got any joint issues with your hips or knees, or a lower back weakness, this program is not for you. The moves are slow and isolate the specific muscles to the point of fatigue but most of it is done standing on one leg and will strain a weak hip or knee. Some of the floor work has you in shoulder bridge with one leg raised and doing pulses which will be hard on hips and lower backs if you've already got problems.

Overall, the exercises are good, but I won't be buying any other Lotte Berk tapes. This is just my opinion but I feel like it's trying to be very exclusive, is overpriced and I just don't really like the overall feel of the product. I'm a bit turned off of trying the other tapes because all the instructors speak in the same airy, soft almost sultry voice which seems unatural (watch the trailers for other products). I also don't see what the instructors going on an NYC designer shopping spree at the beginning adds to a workout program or is supposed to say about Lotte Berk Method.

I'd read about Lotte Berk in a few magazines that also included sample workouts. I was interested in finding out what it's all about. Based on this program and the trailers for the other DVD's, it looks like a highly polished up version of the classic isometrics we've all known and done for years (back leg lifts, "fire hydrant" lifts, shoulder bridge with seat raises etc) just done in a smaller range or motion for higher intensity, and with a basic warm up and some good stretches added in, all taught by model like instructors.

I got this DVD to supplement my current workouts of Pilates and Martial Arts. Lotte Berk "High Round Assets" is a great addition. It's easy to follow and effective. Pilates has done wonders for my posture, back and abs, but I still needed something more for the real problem spots. I'm not giving up my other workouts, but adding Lotte Berk will get you where you want to be in time for beach season. I'd recommend it as a good supplement but not your only workout.

I absolutely LOVE the Lotte Berk Method. I started doing them about 6 weeks ago and I've seen great results, along with The Firm, Tae-Bo, and a sensible diet. I've lost weight, increased my strenth, and those aren't even the best parts. The best thing for me is that in the first week of using this DVD, High Round Assets, I lost an inch off each thigh! My legs are my problem area. I'm an intermediate/advanced exerciser and even with the most strict dieting and advanced leg workouts (Like The Firm: Standing Legs) I hadn't seen ANY inch-loss off my thighs in over a year. But, High Round Assets helped me a lot. This DVD is great for slimming your lower body. It has a nine-minute warm-up that focuses on strengthening your upper body and stretching, about 20 minutes of muscle-killing standing/lying down isometric exercises that focus on the glutes and hamstrings. It wraps things up with "Shape By Stretch", where you stretch the parts you worked for elongated, shapely muscles.

Again, I have to say that I absolutely love HRA. I use it every other day. It's great! I recommend it to any person who bulks up easily when weight training. This will slim you! Good luck!

I totally agree with everything kinrowan's review said. Sorry Tamilee, I didn't care for this one, either. I love her "I Want That Body" work-outs, though! This Cardio Blast reminded me of cheerleaders jumping around keeping up with all the quickly changing moves, it got to where I just started doing jumping jacks to keep up. I try to avoid dancy work-outs but this one got past me. I will use it, though, because I feel as though it gets my heart rate up good and I need to lose those pounds, but your money is better spent elsewhere like on the latest FIRM work-outs, you can't go wrong with them. That's my opinion.

I just started working out again 4 weeks ago. After looking for a good cardio workout, I found it in this one. It makes you sweat! I did buns of steal years ago and am happy to see that Tamilee is still making videos. If you are an experienced aerobic person, you may want something more. I can see that I will outgrow this one, but am so glad I found it.

I really enjoyed this workout because it really gets your heart rate up in around 30 mins. There's an additional 10 min buns workout. I would consider this to be intermediate level. Tamilee's personality is pleasant and her cueing is excellent. The brightly-lit studio set is simple and decent; the music is great. This is a keeper!

I really like Tamilee (particularly I Want Those... series), but this and its cousin, the Motown Moves video/dvd are very basic. Again, it is annoying when she sings along and the "workout" wear in these will show you it is a junior high dance of a workout with costumes instead of a tough fitness routines.

Fun workout. Both challenging and more moderate segments.