Jessica Smith Lift and Shift Reviews and Impressions

[LeslieM]

I purchased the set.

Total Body Strength Compound Supersets 50 Minutes Notes:

2 Circuits- Circuit 2 starts the repeat at timestamp 29:30, so you can shorten the workout at that point.




Total Body Definition Paired Supersets 51 Minutes Notes:

There are 4 sets, with 2 circuits repeating in each set--Timestamps are as follows from preview:

Lower Body Circuit 1: 4:20
Lower Body Circuit 2: 12:10
Chest and Back Set 2 Circuit 1: 20:00
Chest and Back Set 2 Circuit 2 26:30
Shoulders, Upper Back and Arms Circuit 1 32:00
Shoulders, Upper Back and Arms Circuit 2 37:50
Core Circuit 1 43:30
Core Circuit 2 47:30

I have used Purpleplayer for years. The workouts showed up quickly in the phone app and computer program. I have had no problems with downloading or streaming. Please note I do not have a TV in my workout room so I only play workouts on my laptop or phone screen. (I know NOTHING about smart TVs, rokus, etc)

[SFR]

Are you happy with your purchase?

[LeslieM]

I am. But I like Jessica a lot, like her strength training, love her balance work and her strength and balance work agree with what my body needs.

Total Body Stamina [The Fundamentals Circuit] 41 minutes notes:

3 circuits, repeating 6 exercises with tempo changes-timestamps per preview:

Round 1: 4:50 Regular, even tempo
Round 2: 17:20 Eccentric (negative/lengthening) phase emphasis
Round 3: 29:40 Concentric (positive/shortening) phase emphasis

[FirmDancer]

Thank you so much for these notes! Please post as you can. This info is helping me make up my mind.

[Cher]

I did the first workout Total Body Strength Compound Supersets. It was a little harder than I expected. In this one after you do one set of each exercise, as Leslie said, she repeats all the exercises a second time. It’s very easy to shorten and only do one set which would end at about the 30 minute mark. (Which was tempting ), but I did both sets this time (but you never know in the future). I did lighten up the weight on a couple exercises on the second set. I found she didn’t move to fast on this workout so easy to go heavier if you wanted.

[SFR]

Thanks you guys for this info. Very helpful. I'm seeing that I can probably cut these in half to start. The compound one is easy to cut in half but I could do some fast forwarding on others.

How is the music volume relative to Jessica's voice? I feel like usually Jessica does a good job with this but in WS3 the music was too quiet.

[bfit]

Forgive me if I'm asking a question that's been covered before. These are not DVDs, right?

[Pam61]

Originally Posted by bfit

Forgive me if I'm asking a question that's been covered before. These are not DVDs, right?

Unfortunately, no. Jessica was unable to do so because of Covid and so many businesses being shut down.

[LeslieM]

Total Body Circuit [Primary Moves] 54 Minutes, notes:

3 circuits, each containing 2 repeating sets. The sets concentrate on:

Movement Pattern 1 Bend and Lift
Movement Pattern 2 Single Leg Moves (balance)
Movement Pattern 3 Push
Movement Pattern 4 Pull
Movement Pattern 5 Rotation

The warmup incorporates the 5 movement patterns using a resistance band.

Timestamps per preview:

Circuit 1 Round 1 4:30
Circuit 1 Round 2 12:10
Circuit 2 Round 1 19:05
Circuit 2 Round 2 20:20
Circuit 3 Round 1 38:50
Circuit 3 Round 2 46:50

Extremely short cooldown and stretch, as with other strength workouts in this series. A separate 5 minute bonus stretch is included, plus there are the shorter mobility workouts

[zraipel]

These sound really good and I liked the clip she provided. I think Jessica is very knowledgeable and it seems like she moves at a controlled pace in these. I'm still trying to see if I can make the $$ happen before the 14th, but all of the reviews so far are definitely pushing me towards buying, despite any reservations I have about these not being DVDs.