The set on this video is similar to :08 min. Abs. It has a 30 second
countdown timer at the bottom of the screen and 7 lines on the side of the
screen that countdown 7 minutes. There is also a small picture of abdominal
region on the screen that highlights the particular areas you are working.
The video is led by Ted Horton and there are two other people working out
with him on a beach. One person shows modifications for beginners. There
are 7 different exercises which are done for 30 seconds each. After you
complete the 7 exercises once, you start all over with the same 7 exercises.
The first 2 exercises focus on the lower abs. They are hip rocks and leg
lifts. The third exercise is the bicycle and the fourth exercise is the
crunch. During the crunch, you squeeze and hold each repetition. The next
2 exercises are for the left and then the right obliques. The last exercise
is a full-body crunch where you bring your head and your feet up. Overall,
I think this is a beginner to intermediate video. It seems easier than :08
min. Abs. Another difference is that in this video you do more isometric
moves - crunch and hold rather than moving at what seems like lightening
speed in :08 min. Abs.
Laura Pormann
8/14/01
