Joe Wicks - Lean in 15 - Workouts [DVD] [2017]

I'm returning to exercise after a couple of years of being unable even to walk very much due to a problem with my ankle and subsequent surgery and rehabilitation. Before that, I used to do a lot of HIIT-style DVDs and had found them really effective. One of my biggest problems with workout DVDs generally is that I struggle to follow dance-style workouts with complicated steps to music, and the other is that I have a very low boredom threshold, so I wanted a proper, old-school workout with simple but effective exercises that will have me gasping for breath, but for a short space of time.I have to say, this DVD is perfect for me. A lot of DVDs that say '15 mins' or '10 mins' on the cover actually mean "We have a series of 15 minute workouts for you but you need to combine three or four of them and then add a warm-up and a cool down so actually you'll be working out for over an hour and we kind of lied, sorry." This is very much not the case with Joe's DVD: he really does suggest you do just 15 minutes a day, but makes the exercises as challenging as possible so you get maximum effect. He does a warm-up and cool down, but they are also very quick and over before you know it.The DVD is split into several levels which get progressively tougher, although Joe himself is sweating and out of breath in even the easiest level, so yes, they are hard work - but super-effective. They consist of short bursts of intense activity followed by 30 seconds of rest, so your heart rate goes up and down repeatedly - proven to be the most effective way of burning fat and increasing fitness quickly. There is then a half-hour 'winner's workout' at the end which you can try if you like, once you've spent weeks building up to it as you work through the other levels. I am very unfit now and finding it tough, but the fact that your workout is so short makes it so much easier to bear: you know it's going to be over soon and you know it's working.The exercises are very, very simple to follow. Squats, planks, high knees, a few boxing moves, etc. They'd work equally well for men or women; there's nothing gender-specific and they are the kinds of exercises athletes do rather the dance-led, aerobic class style workouts that feature in a lot of celebrity fitness DVDs. It's really obvious that Joe is proper trainer: he explains the moves very clearly, tells you what to be aware of posture-wise, and demonstrates them for you before you're thrown into it. There's no music, so you can go at your own best pace - you don't have to keep up a certain speed or number of reps, which again, makes this a great DVD for those starting out and wanting to build fitness. The right level for you is your own maximum effort, so it all feels nice and progressive and doesn't make you feel stressed or inadequate as some DVDs do when you can't keep up.Joe is enthusiastic and encouraging, doesn't shout like an angry drill sergeant but also doesn't go over the top with the whooping and cheering. I found him very likeable and down-to-earth.If you want a really effective, no-frills workout without fuss or gimmicks that you can fit into 15 or 20 minutes a day (I'd say maybe five times a week?) then this is for you. I love it and it's really helped kickstart me into getting fit again.

Having bought the first DVD by Joe Wicks only last year and lost 36 Kg by doing it, it was a no brainer to buy the second one. I was not disappointed! There are a few stylistic differences in comparison to the old DVD: The warm up and cool down and now a part of each separate level so you don't need to keep pressing the buttons up and down the screen. Secondly, some of levels do require dumbbells for a few of the exercises which surprised me at first, so if you don't have some I'd recommend you get some cheap ones. I think the only thing I dislike (though it is a bit too strong a word) is that there are only 15 minute exercises and then a 30 minute Winners Workout; there was more of a sense of progression in the last DVD rather than just jumping from one extreme to the other in this one. That said, you could do both warm ups as part of the overall exercise which should make up for the missing time. I love the backdrop, an excellent choice at Lake Como! Despite my minor niggles with some stylistic differences they are not enough to warrant losing a single star. Joe remains the lovable, affable and motivating character he is, with boundless amounts of enthusiasm and energy that helped me lose all this weight to begin with.

Arrived next day , have got Joes first DVD,just fancied some new workouts , the back drop of lake Como in this one is great,enjoying the workouts, but not so easy to navigate/skip to the different levels, as the warm up and cool down sessions keep appearing wheneveri try to skip to another level, I feel you do need to really put the effort in land and maybe with this DVD do more than just one 15 minute workout, maybe do 2 sessions if your feeling fit enough and follow a healthy eating plan to get really lean as Joe himself says you can't out train a bad diet,

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Fantastic DVD!I have given this DVD 5 stars even though the UV did not work how I would of liked. Unfortunately when you use the UV the DVD plays straight through and does not allow you to make a selection.However as for a workout this is amazing! Usually after one week I give up but with these quick 15 minute workouts I feel motivated.First time mum and fitting it around my baby nap time. I have been doing this DVD on alternate days (doing one level for 5 days and then moving onto the next) along with the 30 day plank challenge and within my first 30 days I have lost a total of 7.5 inches already! Feel better than I did before I was pregnant. Haven't changed my diet.Now i am planning on completing this DVD 4 days a week along with other 30 day challenges and slimming world and honestly cannot wait to see the results.Thank you Joe! Hope you have many more to come.

Very good fitness dvd, love the individual levels so you can do them as many times as you like.However.... do not buy this to download with the download code! Code expired 31/12/18 so you can’t use it which is very annoying

Bought this DVD during lockdown and I have found this fantastic! I was a complete beginner to fitness and finally decided it was time to sort my body out...the first week OUCH! all I can say is that my legs were killing me, but then it got easier and I love the fact that Joe keeps taking throughout as it keeps me motivated and I don’t feel like giving up when I’m sweating and aching, he keeps pushing you like a personal trainer would. I’m only on level 2 but slowly working my way up and I am determined to reach the winners workout! Thank you Joe, can already feel my body changing and have lost inches within 2 weeks...I love this dvd and will continue this quick fitness even when lockdown is finished.

Würde mir noch wünschen, dass eine Uhr mit Signalton mitläuft!

Excellent dvd. No music , brilliant. I do level 3 and Level 7 and that gives me a full work out and I’m finally managing a better body shape.