S.W.A.T. Workout: Extreme Weight Loss and Fat Burning

The exercises in this video are designed to help burn nine times more fat, lose two times more weight and greatly increase your metabolism.

Led by Tom Stroup, this 50 minute workout provides the ultimate in aerobics/toning intervals to maximize your workout time and ensure a complete, well-rounded workout. The cardio segments are full of challenging, athletic-style moves (also military-type drills). The toning segments offer a variety of effective sculpting moves including push-ups, lunges, bicep curls and tricep extensions. The setting is unique -- in “SWAT-style” swith flashing lights and police vehicles. The DVD includes a bonus 6-minute ab workout.

Equipment used: 3 to 5 lb. dumbbells

Note from Jen: I wasn't sure if I'd be into the "SWAT-style" setting of this workout, but it was cool -- something different than the usual studio background of most DVDs. The moves reminded me a lot of Barry's Bootcamp 5-Day Academy: Full Body, where you don't use much dumbbell weight, but incorporate your body resistance for a highly effective workout. Short and compact, this time-saving routine is truly effective. If you're into longer workouts, pair this with the S.W.A.T. workout: Ultimate Body Defition. (If you do this, beware--your arms and chest will be burning from the multiple sets of push-ups!)