The T-Bow Workout DVD Review
I was really excited to receive this DVD; I think the Fed-Ex delivery driver thought I was crazy when I did a delighted wardance on the front drive and waved it around my head. Accompanied by Maximus the Mountain Dog barking hysterically.
This DVD comes with the T-Bow package, and it’s absolutely packed with different workouts (3 hrs 30 minutes worth), so it’s just as good as getting lots of separate DVDs that you have to keep changing.
I was impressed to see there are six – yes, six – workouts on this DVD, ranging from a full-body Power Workout at 70 minutes to a Wake-up Workout at 15 minutes for when time is short. In between is Body Toning (45 mins), The Back Workout (40 mins), Cardio Balance (38 mins) and Stretch & Relax (15 mins).
Now don’t tell me there’s not something there to suit everyone. Remember – all exercise counts. If you only have time to do the 15 minute workout, don’t fret – just get on and do it!
So, in the midst of a working day, I abandoned everything and sat down to watch the T-Bow DVD. And I have to say, I was pretty impressed, to say the least. Too often, these DVDs involve a skinny instructor doing a Triple Sulko at the speed of light while I’m ten moves behind, on the wrong leg and off the beat!
Not to use too many superlatives, the T-Bow DVD is Really, Really Good. Both from a Personal Trainer’s point of view and from a left-handed, hopelessly-uncoordinated exerciser’s point of view. Not too fast, well taught, and intensive enough to give anyone a great workout.
There’s so much great stuff on this DVD that I’ve decided to do a detailed review on each workout separately, to give you an idea of what goes on in each section and what it can do for you.
By the way, keep an eye on the guy behind Sandra (the Instructor and inventor of the T-Bow). The poor bloke looks very uncomfortable and absolutely terrified!
Click on the links below for the reviews:-
The T-Bow Power Workout (70 mins)
Sandra and her team show the basic T-Bow moves, how to get on and off safely and how to attach the bands. A nice, non-scary intro with lots of teaching points – I liked it. Sandra gives instructions in English...
The T-Bow Body Toning Workout (45 mins)
I’d recommend doing this one if you haven’t got time for the full Power Workout, as it will give you many of the benefits...
The T-Bow Cardio Balance Workout (38 mins)
This is the third workout on the T-Bow dvd.it’s an excellent cardio workout that will burn calories and work your legs and core as well...
I didn’t think there was any point in doing separate reviews for the rest of the workouts, which comprise The Back Workout (40 minutes), Wake-up Fitness (16 mins) and Stretch and Relaxation (15 mins). All composed of bits taken from the Power Workout; nothing is different. Means you can mix and match, I suppose, depending on how much time you’ve got, but there’s no advice on how often to do each workout, or what order to do them in.
I have to say that these subsequent workouts were an anti-climax; the Power Workout was so good, that I expected the others to be just as good and different as well, instead of just being the first workout regurgitated.
So there you have it. Power Workout absolutely Fan-flippin’-Tastic, the rest a disappointment. But with that taken into account, I’d still recommend the T-Bow DVD to anyone – it will help you lose weight, tone up and strengthen your core, and it’s so varied that you won’t get bored with your exercise. It’s good stuff!
To go to the T-Bow review page please click the link.
Carol J Bartram
(Pilates Instructor & Personal Trainer)
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