Bipasha Basu: Love Yourself

OK, the overall workout is all right (I've only done beginner thus far); it is a circuit of strength training, cardio and floor work that did make me sweat and feel as if I got a workout. I also liked the timer that showed how long you had to do each exercise. But, having said that, here are the things that ticked me off.First, when I pay for a DVD (even if I only paid $9.22), I don't expect to have to sit through a commercial for artificial sweetener. I expect ads on a rental, not a purchase. Next, they made a point of telling you exactly what brand and style of shoes they were wearing. After they made a little money, we got on to the workout.I can't do high impact where both feet leave the floor because my knee pops out of place. I had to modify two of the main cardio moves. They don't offer a modification, but on the "shuffles" which are hopping from side to side, I just skipped from side to side instead. For the jumping jacks, I did heel jacks instead. So, be prepared to make your own modifications if you can't do high impact.Next, whenever they switched from one camera angle to another, the exercises were out of sync. For example, you are following along and suddenly their hands are up while yours are down. This happens more than once. The thing that offsets this annoyance a bit is that the exercises are timed, so I just kept the original rhythm and tried not to let it bother me that I was out of sync. Also, in the cool down segment, they cut to the next exercise without giving you time to change position. So, for one exercise you are on your back, then there is a cut, and you are instantly supposed to be on your stomach, and the timer is going, so you lose time for that exercise.Finally, the music. The horrible, horrible music. One song repeats "love yourself" throughout. The other repeats "there are no limits." When I was finished, it was an earworm repeating "love yourself, there are no limits" over and over in my mind until I wanted to scream, "Make it stop!" Another reviewer said you can change the music to songs from Bollywood musicals. I have to figure out how to do this if I'm ever going to try this workout again.

I really enjoy this workout. I get a great workout in 25 minutes (that includes warm-up and cool down.) While I don't use this DVD exclusively, I do use about once a week. The circuit training is perfect for burning fat and building muscle. I am not Indian and I had no trouble understanding Bipasha or Deanne (her fitness friend who interjects a comment here or there.)What I didn't like:**The commercials**The repeated "Love Yourself" song. However, like another reviewer said, you can change the music to avoid the annoying Love Yourself mantra played over and over and over again.**The cool down has no instructions and it is difficult to follow your tv if your head is facing the mat. It also moves pretty quickly, so you have to play "catch-up" with the instructors. This makes you rush, which is counterproductive in a cool down period.All in all, I really like this video. It is like an abbreviated version of Cindy Crawford's Shape Your Body. I am glad I bought it.

I have to say this DVD is a surprise . The quality and production value is the best I've ever seen . This type of training works for me because it's interval training and the changes in routine and intensity keeps it fresh and interesting . Along with Bipasha there is also fitness expert Deanne Panday demonstrating more advanced moves and I feel the exercises are well explained and thought out . There is a timer to show you the amount of time left in the entire workout as well as a separate timer to show you how much time is left to do when the intensity gets more challenging .The packaging is amazing and the DVD cover flips open like a mini hard back book.Finally Bipasha looks like she walks the walk , she's not just some celebrity going through the motions she really is in amazing shape so it makes me even more motivated to do the workout . I would highly recommend it !

I really think it is a motivating video with behind the scene input as well - which makes one realize the emphasis on HEALTH and not just figure. The video is of good quality; the only downer i found was that in the cool down - you go from on your stomach to on your back in a change of scene and you don't get time to follow - more so, there is no instruction for the cool down part of it. But it does what it is meant to - which is motivate to work out.You see results within days!! Energy levels increase and the body really tones up. Plus the workouts don't even feel like a workout. I would recommend this to EVERYONE!!!PS: I dont find the "love yourself" or "there is no limit" music annoying - i enjoy it lol ^_^

She is very HUMANeven she has nice body she seems very frank and nicethe movements are easy but very effective,I can feel the muscle after the workout

I love this video. Bipasha is very good in the training.I just wish they would talk when they go to the next exercise when laying down, you don't know they have moved positions because you are relaxing and waiting for the cue to use the other leg. It love that I can use my rebounder for the times when the cardio is inserted.I wish other dvds were like this. But i have this and I enjoy it and It makes you love yourself no matter what type your body. She does wear leggings so don't be put off by the lack of clothing on the cover.

This is a great workout! It is fun to do and WORKS. I have 5 children all under the age of 13 and they can all follow and do the basic workout. The warm up is concise and you can feel yourself warmer by the end. They do a great job of explaining what the individual exercises do as well as keeping you motivated. It is easy to follow without getting lost. The mix of cardio and strength training together makes it so if you get tired just pause and pick up the next exercise. Wonderful video

Not good! Not the one I was looking for! I want to return this. Did not even spend 10 minutes with this.

I love this work out DVD. Bipasha is one of my favourite people in the world, she's talented, beautiful and inspiring. She really looks after herself and her health and you can really see the results. I've got her other two DVDs as well and also the Shilpa Shetty yoga DVD. I practice yoga everyday and rotate the bipasha dvds. I've been doing this for a month and I'm already feeling much healthier. Discipline is key, you've got to want to do it. This, along with healthy eating it a really good and fun introduction to regular exercise without all those gym fees.

Amazing workout

Love it especially the music love yourself it make you fall in love with yourself and work harder xx

This really makes you work.

Obwohl ich die DVD als viel zu teuer empfunden habe, bereue ich den Kauf nicht. Die DVD ist sehr liebevoll gestaltet, das Training verständlich erklärt und relativ leicht nachzumachen. Es macht Spaß! Die DVD bietet viele Specials, darunter ein interessantes Making-Of, Interviews und die Option das Training mit verschiedenen Musik-Einstellungen (u.a. Bollywood Hits) zu machen.Einziges Manko: Die Qualität läßt etwas zu wünschen übrig (das Bild ist für eine DVD erstaunlich pixelig). Durch den Preis und die Qualität 1 Punkt Abzug.