The book, complete with large, black and white pictures, is arranged by exercise group (e.g. butt, arms, back, abs), allowing you to pick and choose which area(s) you would like to focus on. Detailed instructions are listed for each exercise.

What I like is that this book encourages a healthy lifestyle by promoting moderation. The author discourages straining muscles or going on a starvation diet.

The book assumes that you have both little time and little space to work out. As such, most of the strength training exercises can be completed in approximately 1/2 hour in a very small space.

Frankly, I would rather eat a bag of broken glass than exercise. However, this workout is high-impact enough to get results, but easy enough to keep my interest.

My only criticism has to do with the construction of the book. The book is very tightly bound. As such, it's difficult to hold the book open *&* concentrate on your form, especially when you're learning new excercises. Ring binding is a must for the next edition!

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I'm not even a bride, and I LOVE this workout!!!  Mar 24, 2004 By S. Lamparello "Reality TV Junkie"
I purchased this book a few years ago when I was working part time in a bookstore. At the time I was in a relationship and thought I might be a bride someday soon, and I wanted a workout that would give me tone (I don't need to lose a lot of weight, just firm and strengthen those muscles that give us trouble once we hit 25...) and help me feel more energized. Well, the relationship broke up and I put the book on the shelf and forgot about it.

Until a few weeks ago, when I was visiting a friend and we watched an episode of the "Buff Brides" show on TV. After watching the trainers instruct the brides-to-be, and seeing the great results, I remembered I had this book at home. Even though I am nowhere near being a bride, getting in better shape is never a bad thing, right?! So as soon as I returned home I dug the book out and started looking at the exercises. I realized I already had almost everything I would need to get started on the program...I had 3 lb and 5 lb weights, and a sturdy coffee table and chair to use in place of the aerobic stepper they show in the book...and after a quick trip to Target for a very inexpensive exercise ball I was all set. (I even got a great workout using the hand pump to inflate the exercise ball!!!)

I've only been doing this workout for 1 week now but I absolutely LOVE it!! I can already feel my arms and legs getting stronger and more toned. I commute to work and have about 30 minutes of walking time from the Metro to my office...so I have started wearing my sneakers and making that walk part of my workout plan too. My HUGE problem area is my tummy, so I expect it will take a little longer to see results there. And I love the fact that I don't have to starve myself, I have always tried to eat sensibly anyway and I can just continue to do that with this workout. And as soon as it gets warm enough out I also plan to start rollerblading (something I saw one of the brides on the show doing) to supplement the workouts.

I am NOT one to exercise, the thought of going to a gym is so foreign to me...and like everyone I have little free time. These workouts take around 30 minutes a day, 3 or 4 times a week, and require very little space. I love them so much I don't want to skip the day in between...so on those days I do extra exercises for my tummy, which the book specifically says is a muscle group that can be exercised every day. I especially love that the book advises you to rest your muscles, and not exercise yourself to the point of pain. After the first day I did feel some soreness in a few muscles I hadn't used in a long time (mainly triceps) but that quickly went away.

I could go on forever so I will end here by saying if you are a bride-to-be, or just someone who wants to get into better shape and hopefully shed a few pounds too, BUY THIS BOOK!!!! I agree that the book should be spiral bound though, it is a little difficult to get it to sit flat while doing the exercises.

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A Program That Actually Works!!!!  Jul 09, 2003
This book is great! I hate working out and am the type of person who avoids it at all costs. This book gave me no excuses. The program does not require a lot of space, nor does it require a large investment in time or pricey equipment to do these exercises. I could do the workout at my convenience in the privacy of my own home. Now who can find excuses with flexibility like that? The exercises were explained well and the book was very easy to follow. The workout switches up from week to week so it doesn't get boring. I LOVED the results I achieved, and the fact it didn't take forever to start noticing the improvement (another key element to keeping me motivated).

I received so many compliments from friends who said things like "I wish I had the arms to be able to wear a dress like that" and "You are so lucky to have a nice back so you can wear that style". Believe me, I looked like an over-stuffed sausage in that dress when I first tried it on. We all know how slimming white is anyway. It was my dream dress though, and thanks to this book I was able to look the way I should have looked in it. I can't say enough good things about the Buff Brides workout. My husband is quite happy with the results too. ;)

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WOW, already seeing results in 2 weeks!  Feb 05, 2002
As a bride to be I recently purchased a copy of Buff Brides. Living in an apartment and saving every dollar for my wedding I don't have the room, nor the funds, for bulky gym equipment.
After only 2 weeks of following Buff Bride's workout program I can already feel the results. The exercises require very liitle equipment and are less time consuming than picking out bridesmaid dresses. Planning for a June wedding has left me with little time to think of myself and how I will look in my strapless wedding dress. However, the exercises in Buff Brides are illustrated, to the point, and results driven. In June, I know I will have the confidence to wear my strapless gown and I'm incredibly thankful to Buff Brides for helping me look my best.
I certainly recommend Buff Brides for every bride, whether you need the confidence to look great in your gown or you are just looking to tone up, you will find it in Buff Brides.
Thanks.

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Buff Bride Kicks!  Dec 06, 2002
I have tried a variety of workout programs in the past but I have never found one like Sue Flemings! Her program give structure, motivation and results. Sue gives awesome words of encouragement. Sue includes brides of all sizes and excersise experience in her program. She doesn't push dieting or over-exhasting yourself! She focuses on working with what God gave you. She even gives suggestions of bridal dress styles for each body type! The detailed instructions and awesome pictures prevents discouragment or failure. The program is broken down in to two week intervals so you can concentrate on the week that you are in. Each time I start a new week I feel successful. Currently, I am about to start week 8. The bi-weekly layouts contain pre-planned workouts for three days of each week. The flexiblity of the workout is perfect for at home or at the gym. I encourage every bride, bridesmaid or mother of the bride to try the Buff Bride workout!

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