Body by Jake - Strength Training 101 for Women

This is a great "101" tutorial, which starts by showing you what kit you'll need (i.e. a basic home gym) - adjustable weight bench (with leg curl, leg extension, butterfly), staright bar, 2x dumbell bars (or free weights), 90 lbs of weight plates to load.It would have been nice to see alternatives (e.g. using a Swiss ball/chair) for those who don't have the funds, or the space, for a bench set-up. Jake also explains basic terminology - reps, sets, form, intensity.Its a nice set of demos (props for including two abdominal exercises), with tips on good form/technique.LOWER BODY:- stationary dumbell lunge- leg curl extension (seated)- calf raises (on a step, with/without free weights)- crossover bicycle (laying on back)ABS:- reverse crunch (laying on back)- upper torso lift (face down - cobra)UPPER BODY:- barbell bench press (laying on back)- dumbell chest fly (laying on back)- pullover butterfly/dumbell (laying on back)- dumbell row (kneeling one leg on bench)- seated military press (overhead barbell)- side lateral raise (standing) - good tips on wrist/palm positions- triceps extension (standing) - good tips on form/position- dumbell kickback (kneeling one leg on bench)- biceps curl (seated)- preacher curl (seated)Agreed with other reviewers - if you want to use this as a 'class', you will need to pause the DVD and perform the reps, then move onto the next exercise.Bravo to Jake for mentioning the importance of abdominal work, to help strengthen the back. I think this sort of basic primer should be in everyone's collection - it would probably prevent a lot of injuries (men and women!). Encouraging, non-threatening, and great to return to after a break from regular training. I'm putting this alongside my Paul Chek DVDs - it deserves a place. Highly recommended.

Price of product was great, dvd included booklet with the weight exercises and easy to follow. Jake always make fitness fun.

This was not something to work out with, but an instructional video to gain information from for when you are ready to begin lifting. It did not work at all for me, I want something that I can lift weights to at the same time that I am getting instruction. I want a good workout when I'm done. I have been working with P90X and love the muscle fatigue that comes with it, but would like some diversity.