8 Minute Abs

The best part about this video is that it is soo short and easy to do in the morning before showering for the day, or even after a quick cardio workout. I have been pleased with the results of this tape and have bought 2 of them becuase my first tape is wearing out.

The format of the tape is to have 6 workouts for 45 seconds each. The 45 seconds feels longer than it is, and with the counter for the seconds and how many workouts are left, you know exactly how much longer you need to push yourself. This is a must have, even if it is used along with another tape and rotated in your workout schedule.

My suggestion- purchase the Crunch: Washboard Abs and rotate these to tapes to every other day so that you have a longer (1/2 an hour) ab workout one day and then a quick tone of 8 minutes the next to avoid the feeling of a monotonous routine.


Great workout video!   April 15, 2001
9 out of 11 found this review helpful

I bought this video about a year ago along with the 8minute buns video. 16 minutes a day was all it took to get my body into shap. I could actually feel it working the first day after using this video. My tummy ached, my buttocks ached but a few days went by and it soon went away. Why did it ache? Because my muscles were actually being strengthed, techniques in this video works! If you haven't exercised in a long time, look out because this video gives your body a workout. For under 20 bucks and under 20 minutes a day, this workout is so much cheaper than joining a gym! Get a friend or your partner to work out with you, it's fun :) I really recommend this video pack if you want to get you're serious about getting your bod in shape for the summer. I'm a happy camper.. 8 minute abs and 8 minute buns worked for me! :)


Simple, effective ab workout!   January 28, 2001
Lee Mellott (Frederick, Maryland)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful

This is a no frills, no fuss workout. The setting is a lovely ocean view with two exercisers and the instructor Jaime Brenkus. Jaime Brenkus has a friendly, approach with just the right touch of enthusiasm. He leads you through 8 minutes of exercises designed to work different parts of your abdominal muscles. Each set of movements like oblique twists and reverse curls are 45 seconds long. A small bell rings when each set is done. Brenkus then takes you into the next set. A timer at the bottom of the screen tracks your progress till you have completed the full 8 minutes. There is no warm up or cool down. Just 8 minutes of straight abdominals. I really love the tape. It's handy to tack on to the end of another workout when you are already warmed up or warm up yourself and use alone. It's hard to find an ab tape that is short and efficient, where you don't have to fast forward through a lot of tape you don't need. I also like the one on one style Jaime demonstrates. The timer is motivating too. The one drawback is that Jaime does not explain to the viewer correct abdominal postioning to get maximum benefits from ab work. This makes a big difference in results. But if you already know this information and want a quick workout I highly recommend it!


FAST AND IT WORKS!!!!   October 18, 2004
Blauryn8 (WV)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

I have been exercising for about 2 years and began lifting weights about a year ago. I have lost a total of 22lbs and have maintained my present weight for the past year. However, I am not happy with my stomache.

I only weight 100 at 5'2" tall. I am happy with my weight but my abs are a problem. I began using this tape along with several other tapes (rotating each day) and it works. It only takes a few minutes a day and you will see results.

I also recommend Quick Fix Abs and Quick Fix Tight Abs; along with Firm Parts 5 day abs. All these tapes are less than 10 minutes. Most have 3-5 day segments so you can use the same tape for a few days. They are all good.

For a longer ab workout Winsor Pilates Ab Sculpting is good but it's 20 minutes. I try to do this one once a week.

Hope this review helps, I know I greatly appreciate all your reviews in helping me chose good videos.