Gunnar Peterson's Core Secrets: 25 Minute Full Body Workout and Accelerated Core Training

Great workout

I just did this workout this morning (which I purchased here via Amazon Marketplace) and was again impressed by Gunnar's ability to design and execute great workouts.I'm an advanced exerciser who has been using fitness VHS/DVD's for many years.I have also now done several of the Core Secrets workouts and I am definitely a big fan of them, they are a great addition to my workout rotations!This particular program gets a lot done in a short amount of time. You literally work your whole body in 25 minutes (after the introduction). That includes the warm-up, main workout, and cool-down in that time frame. Some workouts claim to be a certain length but don't factor in the cooldowns in terms of the workout time. Cooldowns are really an essential part of any sound workout.For folks who are crunched for time it can be helpful to know exactly how long a workout is in order to see if it will fit into your schedule.For someone who has done Core Secrets "FUN-damentals", I think this workout is the perfect follow up program to use as the next step.It's also a great workout for when you're short on time or lower on energy but still want to get solid full body workout in. I can see this being used as an effective maintainance workout as well when someone is in a lower intensity periodization cycle.The program utilizes a stability ball and dumbells, and it's a good idea to have a Yoga or Pilates type mat as well. I also recommend wearing athletic shoes for this (rather than doing it barefoot) so that you'll have better traction.Here is a breakdown of the workout:WARM-UPbouncehip circlesside-to-side rollsforward rollsleg liftsshoulder stretchtriceps stretchoverhead stretchMain Workout:bent-over lungespush-upsreverse hyperextensionslying side crunches-----bicep curlsleg extensionstricep kickbacksweighted angled crunches-----forward/side/twisting lungeslat row/inner thigh squeezebridgeslying crunch holding the ball (these are hard!)-----one-armed chest pressshoulder presshamstring presscrunch w/ball squeezeCOOL-DOWN STRETCHtorso stretchtorso stretch w/leg dropkneeling stretchkneeling lat stretchdrape stretchcalf stretchhamstring stretchGunnar shows in these workouts why he is a master trainer. He does a great job explaining the movements without overexplaining. The workout maintains a great flow, and it's a lot of fun to do while being challenging enough to be effective.HIGHLY recommended!

Core Secrets always gives a good workout; the 25 minute version, done with proper form and done 5X a week, provides positive results within 1-3 weeks.

I've only used the 25 minute Full Body Workout, but have done regularly for the last 4 years, every other day. It takes about a half hour (with set up and minor furniture shifting) but I can do this in the privacy of my home and I always feel great afterwards.Having looked at the Accelerated Core Training video, I am a little reluctant to invest the extra time and effort, especially seeing that some of the exercises might be potentially a bit too difficult for me.The 25 Minute Workout provides just enough all around work and coupled with the fact that I generally double the number of reps in the video and use hand weights for all the required steps, I feel that this is just about the perfect routine to maintain muscle tone and fitness. On my "off" days, I'll generally get in a brisk walk of about 1 hour. Simple and effective.

I started off with the 25 minute Full Body Challenge and after a couple of months started doing the Accelerated Core Training. I was amazed at the results I got! I have lost 42 lbs. and gained muscle all over! I do supplement with 1 to 2 miles of walking every day. But it is amazing what you can do to transform your body if you just commit 1 hour a day consistently (I work out 6 days a week) for 6 months. The reason I was able to "stick" with this exercise program, I believe, is because it was NOT HARD. It seemed easy, which of course is why I continue to find more Gunnar Peterson DVD's, to keep challenging myself. Good luck to anyone who begins this. Stick with it and you will be surprised!

So far so good..... completed the 25 minute dvd 4 times, and felt like I had worked out afterwards. Looking forward to the 45 minute dvd when I am Stronger. Didn’t mind the 80’s styling, I actually thought it was fun:)!!!

I originally bought the VHS version years ago. After much wear and tear, in addition to VCR players becoming obsolete, I recently purchased the DVD. I do the 25 minute core program 2-3x a week and I really notice a difference. I don't think this is a good program for hardcore excercise junkies, however, if you're like me, middle-aged and looking to add strengh training to your exercise plan, then this program is perfect. The excercises really work your core muscles, improve your balance and tone your body.

I have been using the Core Secrets:25 Minute and 45 min Full Body Workouts since 2006 whenever I want to tone up. I just purchased a copy of them for my friend for Christmas that is looking to lose weight. Gunnar Peterson knows what he is doing and anyone that uses this product WILL see results. They are fun to do and you will be happy with how you look and feel. SO HAPPY to have found this when I did. I would recommend it to EVERYONE. Seriously. LOVE IT!!!

Had a copy before but lost it. Best workout did I've ever done. Can feel results within a week