Comments for Anything about sports http://www.sportsiteonline.com Information about sports Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:41:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 Comment on Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: Urban Street Heat by B Dub http://www.sportsiteonline.com/dance-fitness-for-beginners-with-madonna-grimes-urban-street-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-978 B Dub Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:41:32 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/dance-fitness-for-beginners-with-madonna-grimes-urban-street-heat/#comment-978 I mean, she is pretty hot so that's cool, but don't expect much of a workout or much of a dance lesson! <br /> <br />I would save your money and just get a REAL dance instructional where you can learn to dance on your own and then THAT will be your workout! <br /> <br />The best ones I have found are How To Do The Robot - Breakdance Instructional DVD or Top 20 Breakdance Moves. These are the cream of the crop! <br /> <br />Good luck! Rating: 2 / 5 I mean, she is pretty hot so that’s cool, but don’t expect much of a workout or much of a dance lesson!

I would save your money and just get a REAL dance instructional where you can learn to dance on your own and then THAT will be your workout!

The best ones I have found are How To Do The Robot – Breakdance Instructional DVD or Top 20 Breakdance Moves. These are the cream of the crop!

Good luck!
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: Urban Street Heat by Michele A. Weight http://www.sportsiteonline.com/dance-fitness-for-beginners-with-madonna-grimes-urban-street-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-977 Michele A. Weight Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:34:05 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/dance-fitness-for-beginners-with-madonna-grimes-urban-street-heat/#comment-977 Bought this for my 16 year old daughter who wanted to learn dance moves while exercising. We have fun doing it together. Rating: 3 / 5 Bought this for my 16 year old daughter who wanted to learn dance moves while exercising. We have fun doing it together.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: Urban Street Heat by I. Schwarz http://www.sportsiteonline.com/dance-fitness-for-beginners-with-madonna-grimes-urban-street-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-976 I. Schwarz Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:16:52 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/dance-fitness-for-beginners-with-madonna-grimes-urban-street-heat/#comment-976 This is a generally inoffensive DVD. The music is rather bland for "urban" dancing (I was expecting something rap/hiphop-ish). The background dancers wouldn't make the most rural midwestern farmer glance twice at them. Everything was just kind of... nice. Bland. Okay. <br /> <br />As others have said, this really isn't for beginners. The instructor moves fast and introduces many many moves and steps. I was totally lost and ended up just randomly jumping/stepping around to keep my heartrate up while peering at the screen, trying to figure out what I was supposed to be doing. <br /> <br />If I could, I'd give it another half-star. It's not a horrible exercise DVD, but there are tons better. Rating: 2 / 5 This is a generally inoffensive DVD. The music is rather bland for “urban” dancing (I was expecting something rap/hiphop-ish). The background dancers wouldn’t make the most rural midwestern farmer glance twice at them. Everything was just kind of… nice. Bland. Okay.

As others have said, this really isn’t for beginners. The instructor moves fast and introduces many many moves and steps. I was totally lost and ended up just randomly jumping/stepping around to keep my heartrate up while peering at the screen, trying to figure out what I was supposed to be doing.

If I could, I’d give it another half-star. It’s not a horrible exercise DVD, but there are tons better.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition : Updated for Today’s Warrior Elite by A. Richards http://www.sportsiteonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-navy-seal-fitness-third-edition-updated-for-todays-warrior-elite/comment-page-1/#comment-973 A. Richards Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:40:56 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-navy-seal-fitness-third-edition-updated-for-todays-warrior-elite/#comment-973 This is probably the best book here in this catagory and I have about ten of them. Rating: 5 / 5 This is probably the best book here in this catagory and I have about ten of them.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: Urban Street Heat by brooke http://www.sportsiteonline.com/dance-fitness-for-beginners-with-madonna-grimes-urban-street-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-975 brooke Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:24:22 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/dance-fitness-for-beginners-with-madonna-grimes-urban-street-heat/#comment-975 i bought this thinking that this would be fun and a decent workout, i tried it a few times but just couldnt get in to it. it go's a bit fast but i know i could get used to it, but they have very big steps and they lung into it and i think it would be better if they work up to it i kept finding myself rewinding it to do the step corretly i dont realy strive for perfection i just want to do it some what right. there are better ones out there than this, but i think i am going to try it again cuz it wasnt so bad that i am going to quit it. Rating: 1 / 5 i bought this thinking that this would be fun and a decent workout, i tried it a few times but just couldnt get in to it. it go’s a bit fast but i know i could get used to it, but they have very big steps and they lung into it and i think it would be better if they work up to it i kept finding myself rewinding it to do the step corretly i dont realy strive for perfection i just want to do it some what right. there are better ones out there than this, but i think i am going to try it again cuz it wasnt so bad that i am going to quit it.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition : Updated for Today’s Warrior Elite by LOOK CLOSER http://www.sportsiteonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-navy-seal-fitness-third-edition-updated-for-todays-warrior-elite/comment-page-1/#comment-972 LOOK CLOSER Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:51:59 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-navy-seal-fitness-third-edition-updated-for-todays-warrior-elite/#comment-972 I am glad that I made this purchase. The DVD is a great bonus too! Rating: 5 / 5 I am glad that I made this purchase. The DVD is a great bonus too!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: Urban Street Heat by Betty http://www.sportsiteonline.com/dance-fitness-for-beginners-with-madonna-grimes-urban-street-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-974 Betty Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:41:59 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/dance-fitness-for-beginners-with-madonna-grimes-urban-street-heat/#comment-974 I have own other dance video that were to hard to flow. I have to say that Madonna dose seem to take it slow and breaks down the moves. The dance is broking down in 8 counts, but the one thing MaDonna dosen't do is break down the count for you. Also I did found that near the end of the dance routine she seem to speed thing up. If you don't mine rewinding to lean the last two 8 count, then you should be fine. Rating: 3 / 5 I have own other dance video that were to hard to flow. I have to say that Madonna dose seem to take it slow and breaks down the moves. The dance is broking down in 8 counts, but the one thing MaDonna dosen’t do is break down the count for you. Also I did found that near the end of the dance routine she seem to speed thing up. If you don’t mine rewinding to lean the last two 8 count, then you should be fine.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition : Updated for Today’s Warrior Elite by Harold L. Spencer http://www.sportsiteonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-navy-seal-fitness-third-edition-updated-for-todays-warrior-elite/comment-page-1/#comment-971 Harold L. Spencer Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:54:00 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-navy-seal-fitness-third-edition-updated-for-todays-warrior-elite/#comment-971 I highly recommend this book. In the age where circuit training is really becoming a fad, this book definitely makes sure that you will see results. Anyone who is looking for something to pair with something like P90X or the Insanity Workout Program, this book is a must. **WARNING** Not for the faint of heart... Rating: 5 / 5 I highly recommend this book. In the age where circuit training is really becoming a fad, this book definitely makes sure that you will see results. Anyone who is looking for something to pair with something like P90X or the Insanity Workout Program, this book is a must. **WARNING** Not for the faint of heart…
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition : Updated for Today’s Warrior Elite by Jaronimo http://www.sportsiteonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-navy-seal-fitness-third-edition-updated-for-todays-warrior-elite/comment-page-1/#comment-970 Jaronimo Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:00:27 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-navy-seal-fitness-third-edition-updated-for-todays-warrior-elite/#comment-970 If you follow the workouts in this book you WILL get into the greatest shape of your life! Stew Smith lays out an extraordinary workout program in this book. You will not need a gym membership, weight set in your basement, or any other expensive equipment. The only thing you need is swimming gear and running gear, and you probably already have that stuff. Oh wait, you will also need determination and a positive attitude because you will be pushing yourself to your limits. <br /> <br />I have been doing modified versions of Stews workouts with my oldest son. We will start using the "12 weeks to BUD/S" workout next week after he graduates from High School and we can coordinate our schedules to get these grueling workouts in every day. His plan is to become a Navy SEAL after he graduates from college. I was a Navy diver a long time ago and my plan is to just get into great shape because I am getting older and I still have three younger sons to keep up with after my oldest leaves the nest. It gets harder every year... <br /> <br />The modified versions of Stews workouts we have been using vary day to day. We normally go hit the Appalachian trail (which is close to our home) and run on the trails. We get in a good stretch, then start running. We hit numerous places on the trail to stop and workout. The workout is so much better with a great view! We will do pushups, pullups, 8 count body builders, mountainclimbers, sit ups, etc. Then we start running again until we hit our next workout spot. We normally run a minimum of 5 miles and stop for workouts 5 or 6 times. Other days we hit the lake and go swimming. <br /> <br />The book lightly covers nutrition. By that I mean it does not give detailed meal plans, but rather gives general guidelines for nutrition. The general guidelines mention things like don't eat fried chicken, instead eat skinless chicken breasts, or use more healthy oils like canola or olive oil instead of vegetable shortening. His general guidelines are good, but nutrition could easily fill up 4 or 5 books on its own. So if you were not aware that fried chicken or vegetable shortening was a poor choice, you should probably pick up a sports nutrition book like The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition or Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook. <br /> <br />The nutrition aspect of this workout is important. If you follow Stews workout you will be burning huge amounts of calories and will be eating more. I have increased my portions at each meal, snack on almonds and fruit all day, and still lost a few pounds. The big changes are when I step onto my bodyfat scale and I can see my bodyfat and visceral fat going down while my muscle mass increases. I am not sure how many calories I am taking in each day, but it is a lot, and I am still seeing great progress due to the tough workouts. Plus I feel fantastic. <br /> <br />This book has a lot of value if your goal is to get into good enough shape to become a Navy SEAL, or a member of any Specwar outfit. It also has great value if your goal is to just get into fantastic physical condition. The workouts in this book will require some commitment and dedication if you plan on completing them. But if your goal is to be in great shape, thats an easy trade-off and in my opinion well worth it. <br /> <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 If you follow the workouts in this book you WILL get into the greatest shape of your life! Stew Smith lays out an extraordinary workout program in this book. You will not need a gym membership, weight set in your basement, or any other expensive equipment. The only thing you need is swimming gear and running gear, and you probably already have that stuff. Oh wait, you will also need determination and a positive attitude because you will be pushing yourself to your limits.

I have been doing modified versions of Stews workouts with my oldest son. We will start using the “12 weeks to BUD/S” workout next week after he graduates from High School and we can coordinate our schedules to get these grueling workouts in every day. His plan is to become a Navy SEAL after he graduates from college. I was a Navy diver a long time ago and my plan is to just get into great shape because I am getting older and I still have three younger sons to keep up with after my oldest leaves the nest. It gets harder every year…

The modified versions of Stews workouts we have been using vary day to day. We normally go hit the Appalachian trail (which is close to our home) and run on the trails. We get in a good stretch, then start running. We hit numerous places on the trail to stop and workout. The workout is so much better with a great view! We will do pushups, pullups, 8 count body builders, mountainclimbers, sit ups, etc. Then we start running again until we hit our next workout spot. We normally run a minimum of 5 miles and stop for workouts 5 or 6 times. Other days we hit the lake and go swimming.

The book lightly covers nutrition. By that I mean it does not give detailed meal plans, but rather gives general guidelines for nutrition. The general guidelines mention things like don’t eat fried chicken, instead eat skinless chicken breasts, or use more healthy oils like canola or olive oil instead of vegetable shortening. His general guidelines are good, but nutrition could easily fill up 4 or 5 books on its own. So if you were not aware that fried chicken or vegetable shortening was a poor choice, you should probably pick up a sports nutrition book like The U.S. Navy SEAL Guide to Fitness and Nutrition or Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook.

The nutrition aspect of this workout is important. If you follow Stews workout you will be burning huge amounts of calories and will be eating more. I have increased my portions at each meal, snack on almonds and fruit all day, and still lost a few pounds. The big changes are when I step onto my bodyfat scale and I can see my bodyfat and visceral fat going down while my muscle mass increases. I am not sure how many calories I am taking in each day, but it is a lot, and I am still seeing great progress due to the tough workouts. Plus I feel fantastic.

This book has a lot of value if your goal is to get into good enough shape to become a Navy SEAL, or a member of any Specwar outfit. It also has great value if your goal is to just get into fantastic physical condition. The workouts in this book will require some commitment and dedication if you plan on completing them. But if your goal is to be in great shape, thats an easy trade-off and in my opinion well worth it.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Erin O’Brien’s Prenatal Fitness Fix by S. Thackeray http://www.sportsiteonline.com/erin-obriens-prenatal-fitness-fix/comment-page-1/#comment-966 S. Thackeray Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:08:09 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/erin-obriens-prenatal-fitness-fix/#comment-966 I was so excited to try out this video, but I have to say I was very dissapointed. After the reviews I read I thought this was going to be a good workout. I don't think I broke a sweat once during the entire thing. I could have folded the laundry and had a better workout. I was 17 weeks when I tried this and running has become difficult with all the trips to the bathroom and some round ligament pain. I think this video is meant for people who eiether have never done any type of exercise before or who are in their 7th or 8th month of pregnancy. I am used to running about 20-30 miles a week so if you are expecting a good heart pumping workout from this you are going to be very dissapointed. Go for a fast paced walk instead. The quality of the video was fine and the music did not bother me. I have also purchased the video with Karen S, but have not tried it after I wasted 40 minutes on this one. Rating: 2 / 5 I was so excited to try out this video, but I have to say I was very dissapointed. After the reviews I read I thought this was going to be a good workout. I don’t think I broke a sweat once during the entire thing. I could have folded the laundry and had a better workout. I was 17 weeks when I tried this and running has become difficult with all the trips to the bathroom and some round ligament pain. I think this video is meant for people who eiether have never done any type of exercise before or who are in their 7th or 8th month of pregnancy. I am used to running about 20-30 miles a week so if you are expecting a good heart pumping workout from this you are going to be very dissapointed. Go for a fast paced walk instead. The quality of the video was fine and the music did not bother me. I have also purchased the video with Karen S, but have not tried it after I wasted 40 minutes on this one.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition : Updated for Today’s Warrior Elite by I. Bana http://www.sportsiteonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-navy-seal-fitness-third-edition-updated-for-todays-warrior-elite/comment-page-1/#comment-969 I. Bana Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:22:31 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-navy-seal-fitness-third-edition-updated-for-todays-warrior-elite/#comment-969 THIS BOOK COVERS ALL ASPECTS OF TRAINING TO BE FIT PROVIDING YOU HAVE A GOOD BEGINNER LEVEL <br />OTHERWISE YOU MAY BE DISCOURAGED BY THE 50 PUSH UPS TO BEGIN BEFORE TO BE AS FIT AND TOUGH AS A NAVY SEAL. <br />MORE A BOOK TO PREPARE FOR BOOT CAMP THAN TO TRAIN IN YOUR FLAT . Rating: 3 / 5 THIS BOOK COVERS ALL ASPECTS OF TRAINING TO BE FIT PROVIDING YOU HAVE A GOOD BEGINNER LEVEL

OTHERWISE YOU MAY BE DISCOURAGED BY THE 50 PUSH UPS TO BEGIN BEFORE TO BE AS FIT AND TOUGH AS A NAVY SEAL.

MORE A BOOK TO PREPARE FOR BOOT CAMP THAN TO TRAIN IN YOUR FLAT .
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on Erin O’Brien’s Prenatal Fitness Fix by runnergirl http://www.sportsiteonline.com/erin-obriens-prenatal-fitness-fix/comment-page-1/#comment-965 runnergirl Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:10:48 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/erin-obriens-prenatal-fitness-fix/#comment-965 If you exercise regularly, please save your time and money. I did this video in my 23rd week and I never even broke a sweat. <br /> <br />The video is 40 minutes long. The first 10 minutes are a lame warm-up (as in step-touches). <br /> <br />The second segment is some moderately challenging lunges, squats, etc. However, there are several segments that tell you to drink water and then you get to waste your time watching Erin drink water. Wow, that gets my heart rate up. At one point, the video freezes, and "If you have to pee, pause the video" comes up on the screen. Really? <br /> <br />The third segment is some lame pilates - I could put together a better routine myself. <br /> <br />The fourth segment is stretch and relaxation - I turned the dvd off at this point, out of frustration. <br /> <br />The production quality is laughable - I really think Erin and her husband shot and produced this right out of their house. <br /> <br />Even in my ninth month, I'll opt for a brisk walk over this waste of time. <br /> <br /> Rating: 1 / 5 If you exercise regularly, please save your time and money. I did this video in my 23rd week and I never even broke a sweat.

The video is 40 minutes long. The first 10 minutes are a lame warm-up (as in step-touches).

The second segment is some moderately challenging lunges, squats, etc. However, there are several segments that tell you to drink water and then you get to waste your time watching Erin drink water. Wow, that gets my heart rate up. At one point, the video freezes, and “If you have to pee, pause the video” comes up on the screen. Really?

The third segment is some lame pilates – I could put together a better routine myself.

The fourth segment is stretch and relaxation – I turned the dvd off at this point, out of frustration.

The production quality is laughable – I really think Erin and her husband shot and produced this right out of their house.

Even in my ninth month, I’ll opt for a brisk walk over this waste of time.

Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on Chris Carmichael’s Food for Fitness by cristina correa marioto http://www.sportsiteonline.com/chris-carmichaels-food-for-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-961 cristina correa marioto Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:45:28 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/chris-carmichaels-food-for-fitness/#comment-961 Certainly, the book Food for Fitness - Chris Carmichael (author) has been a nice and interesting experience for me. <br />Brings all details in nutrition for people who enjoy sports, to maximize their performance. <br />I'm really satisfied. Rating: 5 / 5 Certainly, the book Food for Fitness – Chris Carmichael (author) has been a nice and interesting experience for me.

Brings all details in nutrition for people who enjoy sports, to maximize their performance.

I’m really satisfied.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Chris Carmichael’s Food for Fitness by Nutridoc http://www.sportsiteonline.com/chris-carmichaels-food-for-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-960 Nutridoc Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:13:48 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/chris-carmichaels-food-for-fitness/#comment-960 Good ideas, without question, but clearly publicity for PowerBar as much as anything else. Rating: 4 / 5 Good ideas, without question, but clearly publicity for PowerBar as much as anything else.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Erin O’Brien’s Prenatal Fitness Fix by Carin Anderson http://www.sportsiteonline.com/erin-obriens-prenatal-fitness-fix/comment-page-1/#comment-964 Carin Anderson Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:17:18 +0000 http://www.sportsiteonline.com/erin-obriens-prenatal-fitness-fix/#comment-964 No one else found this woman annoying as hell? Its an ok workout if I put her on mute and use my ipod. By the way who is on the cover? It looks like an entirely different person one you put the dvd on. Her stomach is hanging out and I just found her revolting. She needs James Denton to come on just so people will buy this. I tried to pass it off to a pregnant friend of mine and she gave it back to me cause she couldn't stand her either- ya uh ha your ok your ok. I'll take Denise Austin anyday over this lady. Rating: 2 / 5 No one else found this woman annoying as hell? Its an ok workout if I put her on mute and use my ipod. By the way who is on the cover? It looks like an entirely different person one you put the dvd on. Her stomach is hanging out and I just found her revolting. She needs James Denton to come on just so people will buy this. I tried to pass it off to a pregnant friend of mine and she gave it back to me cause she couldn’t stand her either- ya uh ha your ok your ok. I’ll take Denise Austin anyday over this lady.
Rating: 2 / 5

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