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Charlie Brooks - Before And After Workout [2005]
from Universal Pictures UK
starring Charlie Brooks

Features:

• Anamorphic
• PAL

Editorial Review:

One of the most acclaimed celebrity fitness DVDs of recent times, Charlie Brooks’ Before And After Workout finds fitness trainer Dee Thresher putting the former soap star through her paces with a series of five ten minute workouts.

Brooks herself claims to have lost a couple of stone using the routines on the disc already, and it’s easy to believe why. And rather than, as some in the genre choose to do, focusing heavily on the celebrity, this fitness discs puts its firm emphasis on the workout routines. They’re explained clearly, are straightforward to follow, and there’s enough variety to ensure you don’t get bored.

The routines are of varying difficulty, and unless you’re already fighting fit, it’s feasible that you’ll have some trouble with them in the early days. But then that’s the point. And because none of the workouts outstay their welcome, there’s little reason not to stay motivated. Sure, you’ll end up working hard, but there’s nothing on this disc that outstays its welcome.

It’s surprising perhaps to find a fitness DVD that has earned such acclaim, but having followed Charlie Brooks’ Before And After Workout through, the plaudits are well deserved. So if you’ve ever been frustrated by a celebrity workout disc that’s proven to be more about the former than the latter, then this will be a very welcome treat.--Ann Foster

Fitness trainer Dee Thresher puts Charlie Brooks through her paces with five ten minute workouts. Includes: warm-up, disco, combat, high intensity, and pilates cool-down.

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Done it twice and lost a kilo already!
  I had this dvd delivered on friday and already I have used it twice. Its is a really fun workout and for a novice like me I couldn't get through the whole thing in one go. All the parts are great except for the disco section, which I thought was a bit repetitive, however it made made you sweat. The best sections of all are the high intensity and final pilates section where you really feel the stomach working without resorting to 500 crunches! I'm planning on using it every other day. Having done it only... more info

• Fast moving
  Up to now I havd only invested in Davina DVDs of which I have all 3. I bought Charlie's DVD for a change of scene. It's very different. More fast moving. The instructor is very good. Dee cues well. m
  Mind you, I feel like a baby elephant when I compare my moves with her. You need more cordination for this DVD [something I am sadly lacking]. If you like dancing you will love this DVD. The time passes quickly & you feel like you have had a great workout.
  The set is very girly - lots of pink.... more info

• Not for those with 2 left feet like me.
  I brought this DVD after reading many glowing reviews.It arrived in the post this morning and I have already given it ago.It's alot harder to follow than I thought it would be.Now I admit I'm not the most gracious of movers.The whole cha cha thing had me completely lost.Now I admit I have only done this once and hopefully the more I do it the beter I will get.On first impressions Charlie and Dee move a bit too quickly for me to follow.Hopefully I will be able to leave a better review in a months time when I... more info

• Good introduction to working out
  This DVD is split into small sections which is great as it makes you stick with each section since you know that it won't last too long to cope with. The first time I did it I was abe to do all the sections right through apart from the high intensity which shows that it really is harder than the other sections. Charlie is really upbeat throughout and even cracks some good jokes - so unlike the dreaded 'Janine'! Her trainer, Dee, can move a little fast sometimes but her instructions are very clear and... more info

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