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Old 05-16-17, 07:28 AM  
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From the previews, these look like more of the same from her, and those titles are absurd. I'm not sure why she's choosing to market them this way. Even the cover of one where she's in that mini-dress with the British flag...?? What is she selling here exactly? It's very, very strange.
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Old 05-18-17, 08:44 PM  
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I did Luscious and Lean today (agree.. horrible title choice.. but great workout!!). I really enjoyed it. It is repetitive.. but I like that. I felt worked fully at the end and felt great. I cannot wait to do this workout again. Will try Sexy Strength on Saturday.
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Old 05-22-17, 11:35 PM  
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How do these compare to Shut Up and Train (SUAT)? That's the only one I have and I didn't enjoy Vol 1 as much since there were more bodyweight exercises than I like (I can't stand burpees and mountain climbers... am okay with push ups and planks... trying to save my wrists!) Thanks in advance for any pointers
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Old 05-23-17, 07:09 AM  
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[QUOTE=tiffanywu;2713078]How do these compare to Shut Up and Train (SUAT)? That's the only one I have and I didn't enjoy Vol 1 as much since there were more bodyweight exercises than I like (I can't stand burpees and mountain climbers... am okay with push ups and planks... trying to save my wrists!) Thanks in advance for any pointers [/QUOTE


There are mountain climbers in luscious and lean..
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Old 05-23-17, 12:19 PM  
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I opted to go with the streaming option. I thought these were also downloadable? Did anyone go with this option? How do you save them?

Thanks! Regardless of the titles, Lauren has some amazing Kettlebell workouts!
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Old 05-24-17, 07:05 AM  
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I opted to go with the streaming option. I thought these were also downloadable? Did anyone go with this option? How do you save them?

Thanks! Regardless of the titles, Lauren has some amazing Kettlebell workouts!
I don't have them but I looked on her site and it only says streaming, nothing about downloading. I could be wrong but I don't believe Lauren has any that you can download. Her downloads look like e-books.

Would you say these workouts are different enough to justify buying them? I keep going back and forth and wonder if I really need them since I have all her other DVDs and to be honest haven't done KB training in a while. I like the shorter workouts of her as I can add them on if I want. Looks like these two are longer full workouts, can they be broken up?
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Old 05-24-17, 04:06 PM  
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I found the way to download them. I bought both of them and while previewing saw the download button. So the MP4 is all mine and I can also stream if I want to.

What I previewed I liked. No frantic pace, just nice sets of slower moves, which for me, will lead me to use heavier bells.

In a nutshell, both Sexy Strength and Luscious and Lean have groups of moves that you repeat 3-4 times I believe. Each set the reps decrease (go heavier).

Yes they do look different to me.
Sexy Strength appears to have more core work. L&L looks to have more straightforward Kettlebell moves.

I like the slower pace.
Three modifiers, 3 different levels.
30 second rest breaks in between each round.
Good instruction.
Filmed in some kind of studio (not outside).
Sexy Strength is 50 minutes long and Luscious and Lean is 54 min.
Yes, they are chaptered so you can easily break them up. The streaming/downloadable version even has each separate chapter you can download as well as the Full Workout.
Should have previous experience with Kbells so you understand the moves and the form needed.

That's a very brief review. I didn't watch super close as I previewed while I worked, but it's nice, basic kettlebell work!

I'm planning on doing one this Friday. I really enjoy Lauren's Kbell workouts and have almost every one. I did not hesitate to buy these, PLUS they're at a really good price! Both for 29.99!
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Those titles are turn offs.
I agree.

Why not something more empowering? Like, "Kick that Purse Thief's Ass!" or "Stop Losing Muscle and Bone Right Now!"
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I agree.

Why not something more empowering? Like, "Kick that Purse Thief's Ass!"
I'd buy that one!
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I'd buy that one!
I'd buy that too!

I hated the titles as well! My thought was that Lauren was trying to broaden her appeal a bit - the previous tough-girl 'Shut Up and Train!' type workouts with a toque and a scowl replaced by these 'sexy' titled workouts - smiling Lauren, a little lipstick, and flowing hair (with flowers?).

You can't fault her for that - but why those titles? Ah well, it's the quality of the workouts that count, and Lauren's are pretty great!
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