Strength & Core Fusion

Angie Miller
Year Released: 2007

Categories: Abs/Core , Total Body Workouts


Production: Angie used Christi's Taylor's studio and the set is visually appealing, not distracting.

Music: The music is uplifting and Angie is "on the beat" during the workout (very motivating!).

Equipment: Several sets of hand weights (choose weight that is challenging but not too heavy to lift with multiple reps), tubing with handles and an optional step (Heather modifies the workout and doesn't use a step at all).

Chapters:
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Intro
Warmup
Weights
Bands
Core
Cool-down

(as you can see, the chapters make it easy to pick & choose any section, making it more versatile)

Strength & Core Fusion is an endurance workout, however Angie keeps the pace up to also enhance fat burning. Using functional moves, you'll sculpt and tone the entire body. It's very easy to follow and Angie provides tips throughout to ensure safety (and enhance the benefits). It's a true intermediate workout, however beginners and advanced participants can make weight/tubing adjustments to make it easier or harder.

The warmup prepares the body for the weight training and the cool-down provides wonderful full body stretches to conclude the workout. The weight segment utilizes AWT (aerobic weight training) reminiscent of "The Firm" but with a twist. All the moves generate from the core (abs, low back, the entire mid section) so as your working on one body part (say your legs) you'll also be tightening the core area. Cutting edge exercises and balance work is fused with classic moves making them more functional (similar to everyday movements). This segment lasts about 25 minutes and is followed by approximately 15 minutes of additional choreography using the tubing. (the tubing activates the muscles differently offering additional muscle stimulus). Angie continues the same "continous movement" with all the tubing exercises. The variety of exercises in the weight & band sections help prevent boredom (and offer additional challenges).

The core work begins with standing oblique work (and also acts as a warmup). Angie then moves to the floor for some traditional abdominal work. (even though many of the weight/banding exercises trained the core as well, this floor work is like icing on the cake) Many of the moves are tough and you are sure to feel it in all areas of the mid section.

Angie's attitude is contagious! With this workout she offers a fun alternative to traditional weight training. Innovative & unique, sure to develop tone and enhance muscular endurance. Two thumbs up! (can't wait to include this on in my personal training rotation!)

Instructor Comments:
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DeniseR

02/03/2008