Joel Harper's Fit Pack - Nine Short Workouts

I have tried 3 of Joel's free online workouts. They are pretty good , but pretty much the same.I assumed that the DVD would be reasonably priced, but it is not. Some of the best workout DVDs ever created are less than half the price.On top of that is completely breaks with the ethos of "you on a diet" which encourages the free distribution the book based workout.I am not suggesting that Joel's DVD should be free, but $29.99 plus tax and shipping is more than I will part with.(keep in mind you can get 3 x 20 mins of Joel's workouts legally free online)Edit still a good work out and as I get older I am glad of it... (2012)

Joel Harper's Fit Pack - Nine Short Workouts What I was looking for was Joel Harper's workout with resist tubes that was featured on RealAge. The Fit-Pack was not it. I am certain the Fit Pack delivers what it promises for people looking for this type of workout. Joel's workouts are clearly represented and effective.

These 9 short workouts work the whole body with no equipment needed. Many of the workouts have different intensity levels from easy to hard. One may work up from easier versions to more intense versions of exercises. I loved the abs & legs sections which are fairly intense. Note that the short cardio section is high impact with a lot of jumps and you may want to modify or set up your own low impact cardio program like walking outside or getting an indoor walking DVD. For many people, these workouts will add variety to your exercise program.Here's the breakdown for the 9 workouts.1. Shoulders (about 20 minutes) beginner, intermediate, and advancedExercises include arm & hand movements, planks, stretches, and so on.2. Cardio (about 6 minutes) for all levelsThis very short cardio is high impact, meaning a lot of jumping.3. Buns (about 10 minutes) for all levelsAll work is done on the ground (floor) as opposed to standing.4. Abs (about 17 minutes) beginner and intermediateProbably more of an intermediate abs program, you do what you can do and build yourself up over time. This contains crunch variations, stretches, including work on the lower abs and the obliques (sides).5. Abs (about 16 minutes) advancedThis contains an unique twisting or rotating exercise which I have only seen on this workout.6. Chest (about 15 minutes) beginner, intermediate, and advancedExercises include arm & hand movements, pushup variations, and stretches.7. Combo (about 30 minutes) beginner, intermediate, and advancedExercises involve arm & hand movements, stretches, pushups, back movements, leg movements, crunches, and holding positions.8. Back (about 22 minutes) beginner, intermediate, and advancedExercises include back, arm & leg movements, along with holding positions and stretches.9. Leg (about 29 minutes) beginner, intermediate, and advancedThis one may be intense and it has balance work. It includes holding positions, leg movements, stretches, balance movements on one leg, squats, and calf raises.Here is a little more detail regarding the levels. Most workouts have a beginner, an intermediate, and an advanced version. The advanced version may involve balancing on one leg so it may be more appropriately called a more intense version of the intermediate workout. For example, lift one leg to make it more intense and lift it up higher for even more intensity. So, balance work is covered in some of these workouts.The upper body workouts are a bit different from other workouts and may involve circling the arms and other arm and hand movements.In addition, quite a few stretches are integrated throughout these workouts to aid you in getting more limber and flexible.

I ordered this video series based on viewing the challenging, yet effective, workouts which Joel Harper produced for the YOU series created by Dr. Oz. I figured I would get a DVD which permitted me to work out without a much equipment and a minimum of time. From what I have seen, this series does indeed provide such a workout. Unfortunately, I haven't seen much. In the first Fit Pack I ordered, both discs were defective. Disc Two skipped a lot, and Disc One would not play at all. So Amazon kindly permitted me to exchange it and, kudos to Amazon, I received a replacement in two days. The replacement is better since I can view most of the workouts, but one whole track on Disc Two will not play at all. So, back it goes.Based on the fact that another reviewer had the same problem, I believe this is no coincidence. Something about the manufacturing process for this particular DVD set is flawed. I would give this DVD a higher rating if I could, but it is impossible to separate the content from the delivery. You simply cannot benefit from a DVD you cannot play.

I LOVE JOEL AND HIS FRIENDS WHO WORKOUT WITH HIM IN THESE DVDS. IT TOTALLY AMAZES ME THAT I CAN WORK UP THAT AMOUNT OF SWEAT DOING AN 11 MINUTE BUTT WORKOUT. I HAVE PURCHASED MANY WORK OUT DVDS AND NONE OF THEM GIVE YOU THE RESULTS THIS ONE DOES. I'VE BEEN AT IT FOR THREE WEEKS I AM STILL HAVING SOME TROUBLE BUT I KNOW THE MORE I DO IT THE BETTER I WILL GET. I ALTERNATE DIFFERNT WORKOUTS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK AND DO THE COMBO ON THE WEEKENDS. KEEP THEM COMING JOEL.LINDA

I'm an 79 year old woman and I found parts of this video to be very difficult for me. I guess a younger person could do it with no problems.

I received FitPack DVD as a gift for Christmas. I haven't purchased many tapes as I'm not interested in most of the tapes that sit useless in my closet. FitPack's short workouts are more like an uncomplicated workout format that allows me to get into shape in my living room and get my 13 year old daughter involved. Unlike most gyms that don't allow children. My daughter does the beginner and I the intermediate level and we both feel great about our accomplishments. I really like the soothing music so I don't understand where the woman in the previous review was coming from with her comment. This video has a nice unique feel with some special effects which I haven't yet seen in any workout video. I'm sure you will love this DVD. Definitely buy it.