Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26192 in DVD
• Released on: 2002-12-26
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 143 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Rosemary Conley's Seven-Day Slim Down is more than a best-of compilation, it's a fitness regime in its own right. The slimming guru might have declared that The Ultimate Body Workout was to be her last, but fans will be delighted that she's gone back on her word to produce a combination of her favourite sequences from her four videos.

The seven sessions designed for each day of the week last from 14-25 minutes and address different aspects of fitness: aerobic, toning, targeting certain body areas, incorporating weights and being chair (office) based. With a set that looks like Changing Rooms gone over-enthusiastic, leotards reminiscent of the 1980s, plenty of good old-fashioned aerobic moves, and stomping disco music, this is hardly modern stuff. But Conley knows her market--based on her dieting clubs--and knows that this market laps up her formula.

The smiles and glows of her participants featured in the seven sessions are an indication of the adoration accorded to their dieting icon. Cynics might sneer, but you can't fault Conley for once again coming up trumps with a format that works on every level: easy to follow, effective but not exhausting, upbeat, unpretentious and all in all accessible.

On the DVD: The Seven-Day Slim Down on disc comes with itemised scenes which makes daily selection painless, plus there is an extra on circuit training. The informative section on menu planning offers comprehensive advice on exactly what to eat and fat-saving tips. Conley's low-fat premise might be out of date in relation to the current high protein-low carbohydrates fashion, but it obviously works for some. The success stories feature dramatic extremes of super-fat and miserable women turned slim and super-happy. Best of the extras is Conley interviewing her choreographer Mary Morris, a fascinating fitness expert with 30 years experience. --Lorna V

Special Features
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 9
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Stereo English
Dolby Digital Stereo
Circuit Training
Menu Planner
Success Stories
Interview With Mary Morris

Synopsis
The Godmother of the keep fit and health scene, Rosemary Conley, is back again, this time with her 7 DAY SLIM DOWN. This disc takes all the best elements from here previous videos and combines them into one disc with all her favourite workouts.

Customer Reviews

Good for those new to exercise
I love Rosemary Conley videos! I first started exercising with her 5 day fatburner. This DVD would be really good for those looking to get into exercise or those who have a substantial amount of weight to lose. The sections are simple to follow and her style is really encouraging and accessible.

However, I wouldn't recommend this for those people that are already relatively fit. I didn't find the workouts very challenging, even working at the highest level of intensity - they were just too short. I would look to the other Rosemary Conley videos if you want a workout that challenges you.

Great for when you dont have much time
I'm 17 and have tried quite a few excersise videos, I really enjoy this one, the reason why i gave it 4 stars is because a couple of the workouts just are not tough enough, although most of them get me breaking out into a sweat, its great that you can do something different everyday, and the workouts range from 15-25 minutes each so it doesnt take up too much time, I do it every morning before college and I can see a real improvement to my body shape, (been doing it for a couple of weeks)their are both aerobic sections and toning sections, good job Rosemary!

Inches lost - not interest!
Okay so I've only followed the DVD for just over a week but already I've lost an inch here and there (hooray!) but I'm not bored with it. I love the idea of something different every day PLUS the fact that it's on DVD is brilliant - there's no forwarding and rewinding to do. Each session is around 20 - 25 mins long.

There's also a couple of success stories which gives you motivation and advice on how to eat healthier.

There's just one thing though, it doesn't really explain when you're supposed to do the 'Circuit Training' section since you're already exercising 7 Days a week but apart from that it's "Well Done, Rosemary Conley"