I made Grace Lazenby through two girlfriends who had amazing things to say about her Rockin Models workout classes at Equinox.
Upon first introduction, it was clear that in addition to having an enviable body, she brings something different to her workouts than many other instructors, namely a passion for music, which truly drives her workouts.
Last week, I got the pleasure of a home visit from Grace in which she walked me through her new Rockin Models DVD which is available on Amazon as of today!!!
I need to offer the disclaimer that I am extremely picky about workout videos…I can’t deal with the uber new-agey or conversely, the drill sergeant mentality.
That said, it would be an understatement to remark that I was blown away with this workout. First off, the video has incredible features including an in-depth interview where Grace talks about how each of the three artists featured on the DVD inspire her and how each segment was choreographed around the music.
From saucy burlesque inspired barre work to the soulful and sexy sounds of Matt Goss, to strengthening yoga moves performed alongside Greg Laswell’s hauntingly addictive croons and the “float”, a move Grace designed specifically around the poignant vocals and resonant lyrics of Cary Brothers, to call Rockin Models a normal workout video would be selling it shorter than a popsicle line during a blizzard.
Thus, I have dubbed Rockin Models a “music immersion” piece and a challenging and enjoyable workout at that!
Rockin Models clocks in at an impressive 68 minutes plus cool down and is divided into segments by songs, which is perfect because it’s easy to do a few segments and resume later, if need be. There’s even a feature on the video where you can watch videos from each artist and link to the individual segment for each song.
The variables include yoga and strength building moves, very heavy inner and outer thigh work, a very unique seated oblique segment, difficult core work and a touch of burlesque, rounded out with a calming stretching set.
I did some of the workout on Thursday and was still feeling the impact 3 days later. Monday, I did the entire video and sore muscles be damned, this video is top in my workout rotation.
While as mentioned earlier, you can buy Rockin’ Models on Amazon, Grace was so kind as to offer a FREE COPY to one of my lucky readers.
You can enter the giveaway which ends on Friday at 5pm PST by:
1) “Liking” Rockin’ Model on Facebook and leaving a comment on this post with your name.
2) Tweeting “I want to win @dreamofgreenie ‘s giveaway of @glazenby’s Rockin Model Workout Video” and linking to this post
3) Commenting with your favorite song by any of the three artists featured in the video (Cary Brothers, Matt Goss and/or Greg Laswell)
Posted by Missy Maintains on September 22, 2010 at 6:10 am
OOO I want this!! I can’t wait to try it in real life tonight!!! I liked it on Facebook! (Melissa Engel)
Posted by idreamofgreenie on September 22, 2010 at 7:20 am
Totally excited for your recap on the class tonight!!!
Posted by Missy Maintains on September 22, 2010 at 6:17 am
Tweeted
Posted by Missy Maintains on September 22, 2010 at 6:18 am
I’ve never heard of those artists before but I enjoyed the 3rd song! (Trying to listen to it softly at work!)
Posted by Cheryl on September 22, 2010 at 6:39 am
I tweeted!!
Posted by Cheryl on September 22, 2010 at 6:40 am
I LOVE Matt Goes!!! OMG!!
Posted by Jordan P on September 22, 2010 at 7:16 am
I’ve always been a big Cary Brothers fan, but I have to say that after listening to that Matt Goss song, it’s pulling ahead for my favorite!
Posted by MelissaNibbles on September 22, 2010 at 7:48 am
I love Cary Brothers! This workout sounds like something I’d really love!
Posted by MelissaNibbles on September 22, 2010 at 7:49 am
tweeted! tweet tweet!
Posted by msd on September 22, 2010 at 7:58 am
I like Goss whose video reminds me of Mary.
Posted by Laura Georgina on September 22, 2010 at 8:39 am
I tweeted and liked and WANT WANT WANT!! Matt Goss is my fave (Greg Laswell is blocked in ma country, thanks EMI. Thanks).
Posted by Ashley H. on September 22, 2010 at 3:13 pm
I do love the Ghost Town song by Carey Brothers.
Posted by Rachel Wilkerson on September 22, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Tweeted!!
Posted by Kendra on September 22, 2010 at 4:13 pm
I tweeted it! I love anything centered around music.
Posted by idreamofgreenie on September 22, 2010 at 7:54 pm
It’s insane how well the moves are choreographed to the music too!
Posted by Libby on September 22, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Tweeted!
Posted by queerveganrunner on September 22, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I love Greg Laswell! We discovered his music around the time we were moving to LA. Of course a cross country move requires a mix, I made “R and Aj Take LA” and included “It’s Been a Year” my fav of his songs.
Posted by idreamofgreenie on September 22, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Love Laswell….first listened to him when he opened for Ingrid Michaelson in NYC a few years ago. Then saw him at the Troubadour (great local venue) a couple months ago and he’s grown even more as an artist…my favorite songs are: “Sing Theresa Says” “That It Moves” “How The Day Sounds” “Your Ghost” and “Come Clean”.
Posted by Josie on September 24, 2010 at 5:55 am
Hi,
Favorite song is “Come Clean”
Josie
Posted by Chika on September 24, 2010 at 9:22 am
hey Bess! It’s Chika, and I’ve liked it on FB, and I’m diggin’ Matt Goss’ Evil (which may not surprise you based on my Nikka Costa/Prince likes). Will tweet in a sec.
I’m very curious about this workout video. Will it be at all the Equinox gyms?
Posted by idreamofgreenie on September 24, 2010 at 9:48 am
Hi Chika! Yes Matt Goss’ music is definitely in the vein of Nikka Costa/Prince…he also reminds me of Sinatra mixed with a little Usher.
The workout is currently at Equinox gyms in LA area (West Hollywood, Santa Monica, etc) and they just did a stint in NYC gyms as well…really an awesome workout!
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