Davina Intense [DVD]

I've been doing David's workouts, on and off, for about four years. This is by far the hardest and intense. There were many moments I felt like crying!! But it was great. I love the intensity and then short breaks. The weight training element is really good. My only complaint, as with her other dvd, is Mark. I don't know why they keep him in it. He's either embarrassed to do anything that isn't SAS style (so any dancing type element he takes the mick. They should just not include him if he can't do what he's getting paid for without taking the p*SS). He mocks Jackie in this one repeatedly and makes fun of Davina in part by alluding to gender stereotypes that women can't do a workout properly.Overall its a great workout. My body ACHED the next day and I could feel the fat just dropping off!!

This is a great work out DVD! Really puts you through your paces which I've never really found with a workout DVD, and I was aching all over the next day. It's hard on the thighs, arms and tummy and if you are not completely and utterly out of puff by the time your 2 minute break comes up, then you have not worked hard enough! Some reviews have said this isn't for beginners - I can't agree, I'm a beginner. I go on my bike every now and then, but I've done probably one HIIT workout in my whole life. It was hard, there were only a handful of exercises that I could really keep up with Davina, I occasionally slowed down with Jackie, but overall I was mostly somewhere in between. They really emphasise that you are to go at whatever pace you're comfortable with, as long as you're pushing yourself, so it actually caters for everyone.

Yep, its exactly what it says on the cover - intense! I would not recommend this DVD if you are a novice to exercise or wishing to start exercising at home with a workout DVD. Yes, there is an easier version, so strictly it does cater for the novice but in my opinion, if you are a fan of Davina, and wish to commence an exercise programme, plumb for an earlier DVD workout of hers.I have always worked out, have all Davina's DVDs and this is by far the toughest. Just for its sheer speed and intensitity you need to be fairly active and up for some hard work. That said, its fun, and its quick! It certaintly put me through and made me sweat (eww). If you do it properly you will appreciate the 2 mins 'resting' intervals and will use the time to 'recover' and get some fluids on board. If you are 'bored' in these 2 mins I would suggest that you are not working hard enough!Overall I give this a 5* rating and in 2 weeks I have lost 4lb. You kick butt Davina!

When I first got this dvd I was not a huge fan but as I got used to the change of pace because it is so much quicker, quickly fell in love with it! This dvd is very fast paced and is interval training based. Initially I did not see the point of the breaks but then once again had to acknowledge that it was down to my own effort levels that I was not needing the breaks. Once I upped the effort OMG I need those breaks! I would not have this dvd on its own as I would miss the fabulous leg sections that are available in Davina Fit etc but this is an awesome DVD and you can feel the fat melting away and the cardio fitness building. I absolutely love that Jackie, Mark and Davina constantly strive to bring us different approaches to fitness and therefore working out never gets boring

I have more or less all Davina's DVD and normally buy the latest one each year. However last year was disappointed with the Ultimate Target workout, out of all her DVD's this one is my least favourite. I was most excited when a new one was coming out and this one does not disappoint, Davina is back!!!!!! All the sections are great and hard they really are a challenge and due to the 'bootcamp' style you get an aerobic and toning in each section, even the warmup gets you aerobic, the stretches are great Mark has really introduced some new stretches that can really improve your flexibility.For any Davina fans out there this DVD is an absolute MUST!!!!!!

I have been quite involved with my fitness for about 7 years now. In the past I mainly stuck with the Pump It Up workout DVD series alongside a gym membership, but this year I decided to ditch the gym due to punishing work commitments, etc. However I was getting quite bored of Pump It Up, having pretty much knowing the routines off by heart. Time for a change, and Davina's latest was my choice.I consider myself pretty fit, and the first time I done this DVD doing just the warm up and cardio got me sweating, huffing and puffing. I couldn't believe it. Then when I done the warm up, cardio box section and the toning section, I was aching for DAYS. I have nothing bad to say about this DVD whatsoever. Davina, Mark and Jackie all emphasise the importance of doing the warm up, stretching, keeping your posture right and throughout all that, they manage to also have a good working relationship which you can clearly see as you do the sections. That helped me out loads because it made me feel like I was suffering with them and that it wasn't all that bad, it'd be over soon! And it was, but I definitely felt it afterwards!I've noticed a difference since using this DVD alongside a calorie controlled diet, so getting results with 'Intense' is completely possible! Only if YOU help make it happen yourself though. If you're someone who is super fit, then this DVD will be too easy for you. If you're someone that's starting out or intermediate like myself, then I reckon you should give this DVD a good attempt! Also if you are starting out with exercise, you have two options - follow Jackie for the more easier workout, or follow Davina and Mark for the more harder workout. But as Davina stresses in the sections, only do it at your own pace. If you don't feel you can go super fast and smash out loads of reps or whatever, then don't. Build yourself up to it. If you feel that you can go above and beyond, then do it.All in all, a brilliant DVD. Will definitely consider buying more of Davina's previous and future DVD's after I wear this one out!