| Creating an effective workout schedule can be a | | | | who do not have the patience for regimented |
| daunting task. That is why many people turn to gyms | | | | crunches, sit-ups and leg lifts. Hip Hop Abs users say |
| and fitness centers for inspiration. With a roomful of | | | | they do not even feel like they are exercising. The |
| shiny workout equipment and a schedule packed with | | | | fast-paced dance moves have participants tilting, |
| Pilates, spinning and body pump classes, who can go | | | | twisting and tightening their abs with noticeable results |
| wrong? | | | | after just a few weeks. |
| For many, however, a gym membership simply does | | | | The popularity of Hip Hop Abs made it America's #1 |
| not work. The monthly membership is too high, the | | | | television workout. The Hip Hop Abs program now |
| gym is not conveniently located or their daily schedule | | | | features additional DVD sets including the Hip Hop Abs |
| does not accommodate gym fitness classes. Some | | | | Dance Party series which increases the intensity level |
| gym enthusiasts also find that they want to | | | | of the workouts and the Hip Hop Abs Ultimate Results |
| supplement their gym routines with at home workouts | | | | which sets the intensity bar even higher and includes |
| as well. That is when people often turn to DVD sets. | | | | weighted gloves and a calendar. |
| Here are three of the most popular DVD exercise | | | | The fact that the Hip Hop Abs routines come in |
| systems, P90X, Hip Hop Abs and Slim in 6 and what | | | | various intensity levels means that even a novice |
| makes each of them different. | | | | exerciser can find their right groove. And don't be |
| P90X | | | | fooled, dance moves may concentrate on the abs |
| P90X is an intense 12 DVD system that incorporates | | | | region, but with Hip Hop Abs, users will notice weight |
| a lot of different exercises like weight training, cardio, | | | | loss and sculpting all over their body. |
| yoga and core training to keep muscles from hitting a | | | | Slim in 6 |
| plateau. The plan also includes a detailed fitness guide | | | | Slim in 6 is a complete diet, nutrition and fitness plan. |
| that can be customized depending on the user's | | | | The three DVD set focuses on cardio with resistance |
| fitness goals. For weight loss there is a DVD routine | | | | training to build lean muscle mass. It is not necessarily |
| called P90X Lean that is heavier on the cardio. For | | | | the workouts of Slim in 6 that make the difference. It is |
| those looking for extreme intensity, there is P90X | | | | the whole package. |
| Double that adds an extra hour of exercise on to | | | | The Slim in 6 system provides users with multiple tools |
| some of the days. | | | | for changing their bodies. These include a fitness guide, |
| A nutritional guide is the third component that really | | | | nutritional guide, motivational calendar and online |
| makes the P90X system different because exercise | | | | support forum. Three bonus materials included with the |
| alone cannot transform a body! The P90X nutritional | | | | Slim in 6 system are an abs workout, a stretching |
| guidelines don't focus as much on weight loss as they | | | | workout and the 6-Day Express Diet Plan that includes |
| do on building lean muscle. The recommended caloric | | | | a journal and shopping plan. |
| intake is proportional to the intense workouts | | | | What makes Slim in 6 different is that it is truly a whole |
| scheduled. | | | | system, not just a workout. Similar to the P90X but at |
| It should be noted that the P90X system is specifically | | | | a lower intensity, Slim in 6 is obviously geared toward |
| designed for people who have already achieved a | | | | those users looking to lose weight and increase |
| moderate level of fitness. It is an extremely intense | | | | muscle tone without bulking up. |
| program that could result in injury for anyone who is | | | | All three of these workout plans, the P90X, Hip Hop |
| currently not active. This system also requires some | | | | Abs and Slim in 6, have different things to offer users. |
| equipment purchases such as a chin-up bar before | | | | P90X is an intense muscle building routine, Hip Hop Abs |
| beginning. | | | | makes cardio workouts fun and Slim in 6 creates a |
| Hip Hop Abs | | | | well-rounded weight loss plan. With successful DVD |
| Hip Hop Abs is a dance-oriented workout program | | | | workouts available such as these, we truly have no |
| that focuses on tightening the abs through hip-hop | | | | excuses anymore! |
| dance moves. This is the perfect workout for people | | | | |