Gilad's Ultimate Body Sculpt Series - Cuts and Curves

This is a great upper and lower body workout. I started working out with Gilad on Fit TV, so I decided to give some of his DVDs a chance. This work out does not disappoint. Gilad is motivating, but not annoying. I like that he uses both bands and weights in this workout. I have changed the workout sometimes and use weights where he uses the bands to mix it up.I would compare this work out's intensity to my boot camp class where we do resistance training. This DVD does not contain any ab or core work which is designed to get you to buy the Core and More DVD, but I would still highly recommend getting this workout. My only complaint with this DVD is that the warm up at 15 minutes is too long. I have found other uses for this warm up - I will use it to warm up before doing Pilates and/or yoga.

Years ago Gilad had a television show on a cable network. I used to record it and do the workout after work at least four times a week. Then I could not find him anywhere. I was so happy to be able to buy a DVD with his best sculpting exercises. I usually do power walks for exercise but I live in Florida and the summers here are gruesome so I need something to keep me fit during the most brutal months of the year. I am so happy with purchase and with the quality of the DVD as well as the fast delivery that I received. I would recommend the seller to my friends and relatives.

I just tried this DVD this morning! Wow... I was expecting to be sore tomorrow, but I can tell you that my rear end is feeling it! I have been working out rigorously for the past 7 to 8 weeks and this one worked me hard... in a good way. Gilad is a GREAT instructor. He actually inspires you to want to do each movement well and keeps you focused on the muscle being worked and your posture. I love this workout and am looking forward to purchasing more of Gilad's DVDs. The previous reviewers are unto something with Gilad! Worth every penny :-)

I used to do Gilad's excercises when I was younger. They were in VCR and I am happy I found them on DVD's. So fun!

I own several Gilad DVDs and mix them up to keep things interesting. As always, clear instructions, great explanation of form, etc., and he gets right to the workout. Some of his older DVDs are from a TV show from the 1980s-1990s and have very short 'gaps' where the commercials had been but not this one. This workout appears to have been filmed for DVD release. Well done, beautiful scenery and a great workout. Buy several and you won't get bored with yout workouts!

This video is as promised. It is strictly a toning video to create cuts and curves. No abs, but that was strategic so you'd buy the Core & More video (which I think is well worth the buy). My triceps didn't like that band too much! OOH That was tough! Gilad likes to lunge a lot too so be prepared for that. I like Gilad's style -- it's definitely suitable for a man or a woman. There is no dancing involved! It has been offically added to the weekly routine.

This DVD consists of a warm-up, 39 minutes of toning for upper body and lower body and a 6 minute stretch. In the first half of the toning you'll alternate between upper body and lower body doing squats and lunges for the legs and concentrating on the shoulders, biceps, and triceps for the upper body. Gilad and his class use an x-ertube (a resistance band with handles). He says you can use your own body weight or dumbells but doesn't have anyone showing that modification and he really should have.The second half of the workout is mostly upper body working shoulders, biceps ,triceps, back and chest using 2 sets of weights. Towards the end there's a short segment working calves with upper body. The workout ends with push-ups and chest flies. As usual, Gilad is motivating and provides many form pointers. My only complaint is that you can't select the resistance band and weights sections separately. You can individually select the warm-up, entire sculpting section and the cool down. Overall, I loved the beach setting and thought the exercises were very effective

It's packed with one full hour of serious strength training! I think it's phenomenal, but it takes time to build the endurance to complete the full hour. I enjoyed every exercise, and I sure feel it afterward. The setting keeps you motivated as they do their exercises on a beach, with the backdrop being the ocean. I think this DVD is filmed in Hawaii, but I'm not sure. I try to workout to this DVD once or twice a week.

Love the workout by Gilad! Perfect pace, good tips for body position and safety, I never get bored with this dvd!

I have several of Gilads dvds but this one is my favorite. You need two sets of weights and resistance bands. I can feel every muscle in my body the day after this workout!