Pretty Fierce: Weight Loss with Lindsay Brin & Moms Into Fitness

It took me a week to fall in love with this series. I had been doing Bootcamp 2 dvd and I'd been combining 3 of the 10min workouts plus a 5 min core from the bootcamp 2 dvd, each day (with the warmup included it came to 45min workouts). I was really feeling reasonably fit, so I thought I'd tackle the next step up: Pretty Fierce: weight loss. My baby is 7months old and I didn't have abdominal separation. I should also add that I have 6 kids under the age of 11. My first week doing this DVD was not great. My ankles hurt from the high impact nature of the initial schedule of pure cardio workouts. I almost retreated back to my old routine of Bootcamp 2 dvds because I felt that they tackled more in the time frame (I could do core + cardio + toning in under 45 min) but I stuck it out, and then by the time I got to the 3rd week schedule, I had done all the different workouts and I was starting to really like it. The soreness after the Glutes and Hams workout surprised me! I liked all the workouts by the 3rd week and was a believer!!There is a lot of variety and I look forward to the fact that everyday is a new combo. The only part that I don't like is when it says to do the outside anaerobic workout- I like to workout indoors so that I can watch my toddler- I want a dvd for that, not a list of squats, jacks, and sprints for outdoors- however they do give you the option of doing Tabata workout or the Plyometrics workout instead- which I have been doing, so it's no big deal.I like Linsey's style, I've had quite a few dvd's over the years, and she is my favorite- not sure what it is, but I like her personality- just the right amount of positivity and reality. I like that she is an actual mom of 3 young kids- that lends credibility to her workouts.I find myself struggling with the core workouts the most- I guess I don't have a ton of strength there, but the core workouts push me to the "vocal" stage (gasping and groaning at times!!). I use 5 and 8 lb weights, but I'm contemplating upping them to the next bracket soon (perhaps when I finish this 8 week round I'll start again with 8 and 10lb weights).I had some trouble initially accessing the website with the workout schedule. It did require emailing her people to get the right link, and several other elements of the sign up process take some time (still haven't gotten a link to the Facebook support group, despite emailing over a week ago).If you plan to jump straight into this workout as soon as you get the DVD's here is a list of the initial workout schedule (in case you can't access it):Day 1: Cardio Plyometrics + Core A (39min)Day 2: Tabata Cardio (optional finale) (26min)Day 3: Shredding (optional finale) + core B (37min)Day 4: Flex schedule: Anaerobic Capacity Outdoor or TabataDay 5: Loading + Core C (30 min)Day 6: Cardio Plyometrics (28 min)Day 7: Yoga Hybrid (15min)I have seen great results in the few weeks I've been doing it. I have lost 15 lbs in the last 7 weeks since doing Linsay Brin workouts. I'm down to 135lbs and feeling better than I have in years. I highly recommend this series if you've already tried her bootcamp DVDs and need something a little harder or if you're reasonably fit already.I will be buying the Pretty Fierce: Lean Out series next.

I started this weight loss program when my daughter turned 8 months old. I had about 10 lbs of baby weight that I just could not get off. This program was great! I really liked that most days the workouts were right around 30 mins and they were challenging. Some of the things were too hard for me to do at 1st but I just did what I could and by the end I was able to do everything and keep up with Lindsay. I finished the program this week and I couldn't be happier with the results. My body is totally different. I lost 7 lbs. and a total of 18 inches and that's with me still breastfeeding so ate healthy but didn't cut my calories at all. Make sure you do the measurements. There were weeks where I didn't loose any weight but I was still loosing inches off of my waist and hips. I lost a total of 5 inches off my waist and by the 4th week was back into all my pregnancy clothes again. I liked this program so much that I am now starting her Pretty Fierce Lean Out.

If you are looking for a great workout post-pregnancy / post-having-kids, this is what you want! I've tried Insanity, P90X, Slim in 6, and Jillian Michael's Workouts but I haven't found the motivation or seen the results that I've gotten from Pretty Fierce Weight Loss. What I appreciate about Lindsay's workouts (this is my second, and I've just purchased Lean Out) is that she is a mom, just like me. She knows "the trouble spots" we moms face and knows how to attack them. While the program is definitely intense, and if you are not used to working out regularly you will find that it pushes you to your max, your body changes IMMEDIATELY! In six weeks, I've lost 10 pounds...while not a great big number, my stomach is so much flatter than it was and I've lost multiple inches on my arms, my waist, my hips and my thighs. So rather than continuing to feel bad about myself because I'm not seeing results, I am so much more confident and know that I am making a lifestyle change for my future. I've got about 15 pounds to go.

Have loved this workout program. Perfect for at home workouts! Short, packed, and I’m able to do them 5 days a week without feeling like I’m neglecting other duties. I’m post 5 babies and almost 40. I’ve gained muscle and lost inches. My husband has been commented on my arm definition! This one is a keeper! Finishing up week 10 today.

I bought this set to add variety to my fitness routine. Prior to buying this, I just finished two rounds each of BurstFit and BurstFit Fire. Before that, I did T25 and TRX training. I workout 5-6 days per week and am in good shape. I was really excited about Pretty Fierce, but this program just didn't do it for me.Disclaimer: I wasn't looking for weight loss, so I can't speak to that. And, I admit that I was not interested in the 8-week schedule (which would have been nice to see BEFORE purchasing). But, for the time spent working out, there are other programs that are a much better use of your time. For example, per the schedule, workouts are between 15-72 minutes. As a busy, working mom, I don't have 72 minutes to exercise. I'd rather do BurstFit or something comparable and get a fantastic workout in in less than 30 minutes, all in one chunk, and go on with my day. None of the workouts were challenging on their own, though when combined they might be, but again, I am not interested in spending an hour working out when I can get better results in less time. I also didn't like having to disrupt a workout to get from the warmup into the workout (there is no segue) or changing DVDs. I didn't care for the program and wouldn't recommend it.