DVD Information
"Simply Endurance is a fast paced training program designed for maximum muscular endurance and maximum results! Compared to her other strength training programs, Gin Miller's' Simply Endurance trains your heart and your muscles at the same time because it uses a high rep, low weight, no rest format. You'll burn calories and sculpt your body at the same time! Based on research, endurance training is one of the best ways to burn fat and lose weight, and it can be recommended for all levels because of its multilevel effects."
Level of Intensity
Moderate. However, a beginner could use the video easily by using less weight and doing less reps. An advanced viewer could do the same by using heavier weight and more reps.
Are Various Levels Demonstrated Throughout the Video?
On the back of the DVD jacket (and below), a chart can be seen that allows the users to see what weight for both the weighted bar and free weights should be used according to level of user. It also suggests how often to use the video depending on fitness level. Gin also mentions this during the video.
| Equipment/Schedule |
Beginners |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
| Dumbbells |
1-3 lbs. |
3-5 lbs. |
6-8 lbs. |
| Barbell* |
6-8 lbs. |
10-12 lbs. |
15-18 lbs. |
| Days per week |
up to 2 |
up to 3 |
3 |
* If no barbell is available, simply use a wooden dowel for squats and substitute dumbbells for other exercises.
Time Breakdown
| Introduction |
3 minutes - Gin introduces the video and the RPE scale and how to use it |
| PART I |
20 minutes |
| PART II |
20 minutes |
| Cool Down |
5 minutes |
Additional Equipment Needed
Mat, Step, Free Weights, Weighted Bar
Music In Background?
Instrumental
Motivating Moves?
Yes.
Easy To Follow?
Yes, although Gin recommends in the introduction that viewers watch the video first, before attempting to follow along. While the video is not difficult to follow, that is great advice and useful for creating a maximum workout.
Additional Notes:
Gin does a great job of stressing how to get the most out of the workout: work harder and push yourself further, and it won't take as long to get the results you want.