Lauren Brooks Kettlebell Lightning with Alex Verdugo DVD

I bought this DVD a couple of months ago and didn't get around to using it until today. Oh my what I have been missing!First, let me say I do not like that this DVD does not have a warm up section on it. It has a cool down but not a warm up. I completed my own warm up before the dvd started. That is one of the factors that caused me to give this dvd 4 stars instead of 5.I like that you can do a full body workout or you can just focus on upper or lower body. However, when you complete the whole dvd it seems that many of the moves are repeating. Yes there are many different moves but I can't tell you how many swings and snatches are in this dvd because there were so many of them!Also, I like how each move is only performed for 30 seconds and then you move onto the next workout move. It makes it seem so much more manageable. I also like how you are constantly moving from one move to the next with short breaks between segments. Overall, this is a great dvd!

Lauren and Alex are very professional and the production is well produced!! This DVD is for the Intermediate KB user. There is no warm-up, so I advise to warm up the muscles before starting. This is my first Lauren Brooks Dvd and I must admit she knows her stuff!! Highly recommended!!

I have tried a lot of different Kettlebell workouts and this is by far my favorite! Each workout section is short but tough and effective. Do as few or as many as you want to get the workout YOU want!

Lauren does it again! She and Alex deliver jam-packed, high energy workouts that will NOT disappoint. This is my 3rd Lauren Brooks' DVD, and while I LOVE the other two, this one "takes the cake." The music, length of workouts, ambiance, and verbal support by Lauren and Alex are wonderful. I especially love the fact that you can target your upper or lower body, OR choose to do a total body workout. I also enjoy the new moves (by "new", I am referring to moves that are not on Lauren's Ultimate Conditioning DVDs). The main workouts are about 15 min. each, which a perfect fit for busy styles. This DVD was the first time I had ever heard of Alex Verdugo, and I think he did an outstanding job.There is an introduction to Indian Clubs (they look like a caveman's club) on this DVD, as well. If you are interested in something new, this may be a great way of learning about another workout.

This was ok, not enough variety for me not to get bored with it after time. Does give you an example of how to workout all body parts.

This is not my first Lauren Brooks DVD. This is definitely a more advanced workout. If you are just starting kettlebells I recommend "The Ultimate Body sculpt." Both are excellent workouts. Lauren does a good job of providing instructions on how to use the kettlebell safely.

I liked the male/female working out together. The routines for the kettlebell were intermediate to advanced. Beginners may want to try Pavel T., Russian Kettlebell Challendge, to learn proper form and introduction routines. After 30-90 days these routines will add interest and continued progress. The Indian Club training was too short; uTube has better routines and explaination. Generally, this was a very good training with kettlebells (their production crew did not help them with mic, re-takes, etc.).

Excellent and effective! Especially for a seasoned veteran of the Kettlebell wars.