Basic Training with Ada: Low Impact & Strength Training Workout

I used this video today and can say I enjoyed it. It is definitely low impact which is wonderful. I have never subscribed to the jumping, plyometric types of workouts which I believe will likely end up damaging your knees and hips if you keep at it long enough. I wish there were more videos like these instead. This one is non-stop for an hour comprised of both cardio (25min) and strength (22min) as well as a 7 min warm up and a cool down. I do like that it takes places outside on a military base. I get tired of seeing boring or fake looking studios and while videos on the beach are certainly nice, this one was different in a new way so I appreciate that aspect. There is definitely no diversity among her participants which was a bit boring given that her brother Gilad does use diversity of people in his videos and he produced or directed this one too. But all are very fit, including of course, the instructor Ada. She does not bother with idle chatter and gives instructions and direction the whole way through and I liked that. I did sweat, but only about half as much as with my step aerobics workout DVD. The only thing I did not care for was the clapping parts in the exercise. Gilad does that too and I don't know if that is an 80's 90's thing or what but I feel silly doing it. But that is very minor. Also, although this is a good workout, it doesn't really seem like something that would be done in the military, it would be too easy for them. That is fine for me but I say that in case someone expects a true bootcamp style workout from this. I enjoyed the warmup, cardio and strength sessions but the stretching section is lacking. Ada gives us some good stretches to do but none of them last more than 10 seconds. I will definitely continue to use this DVD but will likely pause it for each stretch until I am ready to move on to the next. All in all, a pretty good exercise video that I am happy with.

I had this tape long ago but lost it in moving. This is one of the best DVD's. You will tone up and loose weight. I"m 78 and have no problem following.

I'm 27 years old5'4 and in between 164-3 pounds and was able to complete this 60-minute workout.From the DVD menu the workout is broken down into sections if you do not wish to do all of them.Ada and her partners are situated on some kind of airship base with idled helicopters stationed in the background. Her partner's bodies give excellent motivation for me to continue my toning and firmness. They are very disciplined, helping you keep count of the repetitions, which seem to be 16-count for a set of moves almost every time.The first part is a lengthy warm-up, one that already made me fatigue a little, especially in my arms. This is about 7 minutes.The next part is the low impact aerobics. Some of the moves will frustrate you becuase of the long 16-repetitions. There are lunges, squats, lots of arm movement, knee-lifts, which will be exaggerated. But there is no hopping, running, or jogging. It's low impact, but because it's low, she's going to make you make up for it. This is about 25 minutes. But stopping at this level, I burned a little over 200 calories.The Strength training is dealing with weights of maybe 2 to 4 pounds. I would not go higher than that unless you're just a really big guy. You'll be standing for the dumbbell part. Then toward the end of the dumbbell, she work on the front and back squats, then some lunges. She'll then take you to the floor/mat where you'll work severely on the abdominal. Believe me, I FELT that workout, but it excited me becuase I knew it was working. She'll have you do tiny pulse sit ups and lots of them! She also aims at the buttocks as well. This is about 22 minutes.The last part is the total body stretch and that is 7 minutes. This DVD is definitely worth the money. I'd highly recommend this.

Basic Training with Ada: Low Impact & Strength Training Workout I first found this workout on VHS about 18 years ago when stationed in Hawaii [Husband is a 1st Sgt. US Army] It was filmed on the airfield where he worked. Absolutely brillant and addictive routine. It is a Moderate to difficult workout, depending on your aerobic fitness level. She uses repetitive reminders about the most important points in any workout, i.e... knees bent, go at your own pace, if you are having difficulty breathing or can't quite get the foot work, come back to the default marching position until you've recovered.This is a low impact workout [one foot is always on the gorund] however, it should not be and is not "too easy," especially when you first begin. Some of the moves can be confusing, just don't get discouraged, she'll talk you through it.The things that set this workout apart from others is what stays with you. If you stick with this, the lessons go beyond fitness. It will be ingrained and beocme second nature NEVER use your back, never lock your knees, always bend knees and use the strength from legs and arms when lifting heavy objects, walking on the treadmill, etc.This is a routine that you'll reach for day after day. I looked all over for it locally on DVD for the past ten years with no luck. When I saw it on Amazon, I knew I had to have it but the cover was different so I held my breath until it arrived. It is the same timeless workout I stumbled upon almost 20 years ago. I was lucky to have found this, as so many work out videos get old fast, or you're distracted by personalities, too easy or is too ridiculously hard to follow. This work out does not get old. You will burn and learn!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Used to do these workouts every day (on ESPN network) when I lived in USA and was thrilled when I took a chance on Amazon to see if they would be on there! Well done Amazon you never let me down! Such a great workout and I wish there were more as they are doable and work!

I did this program when it was on TV back in the 90's and absolutely loved it. 20 years later I've found the actual dvd and it's as relevant today as it was back then. Fun but tough in some spots for beginners. Ada is very motivating and takes you through a whole body workout warmup, cardio, weight training and then stretching - I was really tired after doing it! Will continue with it because it's actually fun to do.

good basic low impact work out. broken into three segments, warm up, aerobics and strength training. This is an old style work out but still relevant.

Love it

This is exactly what I was looking for...warm ups, low impact aerobics and weight resistance combined to offer immediate results!