low quality tape, so-so workout
ok, i used these tapes for about a week-- already, they're warping (and apparently i'm not the first person to experience this). the workouts are good for what they are. you will feel the burn, but don't expect quick & dramatic results from 8 minutes. the abs workout is most challenging for me, mostly because it puts a lot of strain on the neck (at least it does for me-- maybe i'm doing something horribly wrong), so my neck muscles were sore after the first couple of times. now i just cheat-- i put my hands in the back of my head for some of the moves instead of leaving them at my side. that helps. re: the buns workout, it's good, but (and again, this might just be me-- i have sensitive skin...), my living room is carpeted, and since most of the moves are floor moves, my forearms started to get really irritated after a few workouts. also, there's really no "counting" in the tapes, really-- you just do the move for 45 seconds or a minute or whatever. the people in the tape do them at different paces. for me, it's confusing, although i can see how that flexibility is useful for beginners who need to go a bit slower. i'd say the workouts are an ok bargain-- they go by fast, and the moves are good. for real results, though, combine them with other workouts or activities. i don't think it's realistic to expect too much from an 8-minute workout...

Not recommended
I was surprised to find that there is only one 8 minute workout on each tape, unlike the Abs of Steel tapes which contain 3 workouts to rotate. The actual content of the tapes varied. The moves on the abs tape were customary and effective, although after doing the same routine daily for a while it would likely lose its impact. The buns video was not as effective and terribly hard on the knees. I had concerns about the form and discontinued doing it to be on the safe side. Both tapes are extremely fast paced and it is important to move at your own speed so that your moves are done safely and properly. Don't try to keep up with the host, he moves much too quickly.

Overall, I dont recommend this film. The abs of steel series are a better value with more diverse workouts, and some quick biking will do the backside more good than 8 minute buns.

8 min abs ,arms ,stretch,legs,buns!!!
Hello iam a second time buyer of these wonderful videos they are so easy to follow and the time is such a plus and not only that all the extras on the dvd i got helps me to push my self to other types of workouts!i would recomend these to everyone they really do work as stated in the work out them self, i have had them going on 6 weeks and i am starting to see results!! and i pass them to friends and share them also by word of mouth ..with that all i can say is iam glad i found this website and the videos......thank you

How 8 Minute Workouts Helped Me
I had a baby in April of 2001, and I was up to 192 pounds (also i'm only 5'3!),so I tried the ab roller thing and other stuff and it didn't really do much for me. I mean I lost some weight, but I didn't get the results I wanted. In July of 2002, My mom bought me the 8 Minute Workout tapes so I started doing it and I got results so fast it amazed me!! I was a size 12, now I'm a size 7 and I weigh 118 pounds!!! I never thought it would worked but I was proved wrong.

fun, and works
amazingly this 1994 set of tapes is a lot of fun, and i am feeling results in two weeks. I use the quick fix Pilates tape to warm up, then do 8 min abs, then buns, then crawl to the shower. The physical quality of the tape is suspect, mine does not rewind well, I suspect i will be replacing in a month or so. I am seeing results, and feeling better. Just 8 mins does make a difference!