Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
I'm a big fan of Jersey Shore...if by big fan you mean I watch it and am more then mildly embarrassed to admit that. So obviously when I heard that 'The Situation' Mike Sorrentino had a workout DVD...well, I just had to review it.
Before I get into my opinions of it, how about a brief description of what the workout includes? The workout is set up in 5- 15 minute segments: Ripped Upper Body, Juiced Glutes and Legs, Killer Arms, Awesome Abs, and Insane Abs. Each segment goes in the same pattern: 3 different strength moves followed by 30 seconds of a cardio move. Then you do the same pattern with new moves, then you will repeat the entire circuit, and end in a 'situation superset'. For instance in juiced glutes & legs you do: squats with dumbbells, then squats with no dumbbells, then jump squats, then a boxing shuffle for your 'active recovery'. Then forward lunges with dumbbells, forward lunges without weights, jump lunges, and boxing shuffle for active recovery. Repeat all of that and then end in a squat with a side lunge.
Right now you can watch it on Netflix instant play (which is what I did). I absolutely recommend doing that first if you're considering buying this.
At one point Mike says this is the first video of its kind. Lets all be thankful for that. I had hopes that maybe this was fun and a good workout. Sadly, it's exactly what you'd expect. Therefore, lets hope it will also be the last video of its kind. (He points out several times that if you don't like this workout you're just a hater, so I guess here goes his daily dose of 'vitamin H'.)
The moves done and the workout itself actually aren't bad...
If you can stomach the heavy dose of immature sexual innuendo and groping/straddling of the female workout participants. And, Mike really needs some lessons on form and form instruction. His sucks. Plus, he's so pigeon toed that it was a little tough to watch his form, well that and this little prancing wiggling thing he does with his feet when doing arm moves, the boy can't stand still, very distracting. OK, and his habit of saying 'OK' constantly was more than mildly annoying! Well, there was also his saying 'pretty much' a bazillion times. AND his outfit was a little doofy. He also tells you many, many times that the other male workout person is his 'buddy from college The Unit'. But honestly, I think he just wants to stress that he went to college. Other than all that it was a great DVD ;)
Honestly, I think that if Mike made a serious workout DVD (after receiving a little instruction on form and teaching form of course) it would be a good workout. But playing up his 'The Situation' persona so much in this one just ruins it. If you're a HUGE 'The Situation' fan and already well versed in exercise form, then this workout DVD may be for you. Otherwise, I give it 2 stars and do not recommend it.
I am just a blogger, not a doctor, trainer, or any sort of health professional. What you read here are my personal experiences and opinions. Of course, always consult your doctor before trying a diet, supplement, or new workout program.
priceless.
ReplyDeleteand yet he's the famous one huh? :)
I shall call myself the...issue.
Bwahahahaha! I like it.
ReplyDeleteJuiced Glutes .. hahahahaha That is so freaking funny...
ReplyDeleteI watched this a few days ago too! The Ridiculous situation, I coudn't stand it for more than a minute mmm ok? lol
ReplyDeletewhy do wanna be celebertys that have the most wanted bodys alway suck in their own workouts...ummmm kim kardashian is another one, like dam you dont know how to workout, so im guessing your body must get some "help"
ReplyDeleteThink about this it may not be as serious as you wanted, but all the immature behaviour was to make it fun for the veiwer and not some p90x video, and comon you expect gold off a 10 dollar video, man btw did you even do the work out I've done it for 4 days and everyday my body has been sore.. Its a good video so please stop reviwing videos..
ReplyDeleteWhat a fricken cheese ball
ReplyDeleteIt's a good short workout for certain bodyparts, but obviously very tacky, even for a jersey shore cast member. I found it humourous with some useful exercises, and while i'll certainly be adding some of the exercises into my routine, i don't think i can handle watching the video over and over, although like said above its meant to entertain and may on first view.
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