10 Pounds Down W/Jessica Smith

10 Pounds Down with Jessica Smith is very quick pace, high and low impact cardio and toning DVD. The first work out is 30 minutes of cardio followed by approx. 15 minutes toning, approximately 10 minutes of abs and 5 minutes cool down. I did not time the segments but that is the approximate length. The second work out incorporates dumb bells. I would not recommend this DVD for anyone with knee pain or problems as there are a lot of lunges and twists. The cardio has lots of variety such as jumping jacks, jog, walk, side step, lunges, grape vine, plus so much more. The varity keeps it interesting and fun. I would rate this DVD for intermiate fitness level. To give you an idea, I just jogged my first 5k and can workout to the cardio on this DVD. However the ab section is very challenging. I would rate abs as intermediate/advance. I can't do all the abs but try to challenge myself to do as many as I can. The only equipment needed for the first workout is a mat or towl for floor exercises. I recommend this DVD and plan to purchase more from her.

This is a great cardio workout and it doesn't bore me. I didn't think I would enjoy this DVD as much as some others I have in my collection, but I find myself using it at least once a week or more with my DVD rotation. Most cardio DVDs are just about 1/2 hour - this one is longer and I like that. The weight loss cardio mix is about 45-50 mins long and sometimes feels longer during those last 10 minutes. I haven't gotten through both the total body tune up & the weight loss cardio together yet. It is just too long to do at once. I really am sweating after these workouts and feel great afterwards. I like the variety of moves offered and good mix of intervals - keeps me motivated. The only "con" would be that they should separate the workout options on the DVD menu like - 1. Total Body Tune Up (with warm up & cool down) 2. Weight Loss Cardio (with warm up & cool down) 3. Both workouts (including warm up & cool down). I don't like having to go back and forth on the menu to get the workout I want (not a deal breaker at all though - still a good DVD)

I have only tried the "Corset Abs," workout but I gave it 5 stars because Jessica is so great to workout with. She is motivating, on cue, bright but not annoying. I will update when I try the other workouts.Corset Abs: I thought since it was so quick, it would not be too difficult. I think that may have been the hardest 10 minutes of ab works I have done yet and I have done plenty of workout videos. I will say it is probably because most all of the moves were new to me! (Jessica is really good about putting unique moves in her strength videos).DVD itself: It is sectioned off into the two different DVD workouts but you have to scan to pick the workout you want within the two workouts, which I do not like. But I don't think it is that big of a deal.

I have to preface this review with the fact that I absolutely love Jessica Smith and own most of her DVDs and find them fun and easy to follow. With that said, I dread doing this DVD. I have been working out on a daily basis for over 24 years and consider myself advanced. I feel like some of the moves are just awkward and that there are just too many repetitions. Not my favorite but still a keeper

I consider myself an intermediate to advanced fitness person and I find this dvd very difficult. Have to take breaks intermittently just to finish it. It is not that the moves are difficult to do, they are just take a lot of energy and are tiring. I do not recommend this workout for beginners at all

Jessica is like watching a bunny rabbit. It is hard to keep up with her if you have not memorized the routine cause she changes positions so often. Jessica is in great shape and I want to be like her one day and if I should ever reach her level of fitness I will dust this cd off, until then I will have to shelf this video. It was so inexpensive though I'm glad I gave it a look.

If you do her Walk Workouts you will love this one. I will say its more intense haha I was shocked at first but she is so encouraging it makes you want to go on! I would suggest you have a mat and weights before starting.

I'm a huge fan of Jessica Smith. This is obviously one of her early productions. On the whole, I would classify it as an intermediate/advanced circuit workout--and I was dripping with sweat before I was halfway through it. My only real problem is that some of the combination moves were just overly complex and they could cause someone to pull a tendon in the knee or thigh. Not my favorite workout, but I'll try to modify them when I come across it in my rotation.

I know this will be hard to do because you will yell at the screen like I have. As mentioned in past reviews the production value sucks. I am not sure how this video even got to the point of being distributed. However, if we put our trust in Jessica and forget the bad camera work and just do the workout then you won't feel you spent bad money.I have done the second of the 2 workouts, it's with weights whereas the first workout is cardio. Jessica delivers as always. I am always impressed at her creativity and how she can twist up well known moves and make them fresh and new.I like the idea of value for money with 2 workouts on 1 DVD clocking in at about 50 minutes each. Since it's not broken up into segments you sort of have to roll through from start to finish. That's my only negative comment, since you can't play just the parts you want. Again, don't think about the horrible camera work (it's less annoying on the second workout) and remember that Jessica is there for you.

I'm a big fan os Jessica so I was thrilled to see those workouts on DVD. My expectations were very high since the production quality of Cardio Abs, Better body blast, Total Body Balance and Walking for weight loos was superb.The first time I tried Cardio mix I was very upset...Camera shots are weird at times, the cuts are not smooth BUT I gave a a second chance and really liked it. I was not expecting the same type of production so I just focused on the exercises instead of only looking at what bugged me.Both workouts are very good in the sense that it really works you (and that's kind of the point of a workout DVD!) I would recommend them this is a great buy.

love Jessica Smith - awesome price too!

Please do not be put off by the previous reviews. I made our Blu Ray player multi region and this DVD plays perfectly fine. For a low price this 2 in 1 DVD is fabulous value for money and it arrived very quickly from the US to the UK. I would say that this is definitely for someone who is at a fitness level of intermediate to advanced. Enjoy!

The DVD was purchased on uk site but it not playable as it is for region 1. Waste of money.