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by Caroline 8760

I was definitely influenced to try the Tighter Together challenge that began after the new year. I was really excited to start incorporating heavier weights into my workouts and push myself. This program was advertised as using only dumbbells and resistance bands so it was very accessible to complete at home. However, once I received the workouts, I quickly realized this was not the case. I was able to modify most things that required a machine or bench, but it was still frustrating. The most frustrating thing to me about this program is that it was advertised as a 4 week challenge, but the exact same workouts are repeated weeks 3 & 4. I completely understanding repeating exercises to see your progress, but these weeks were literally the same as weeks 1 & 2 as if they were just copy and pasted... The Tighter Together challenge was also $50. I thought this was a little pricey for a 4 week program, but I saw a lot of positive reviews on Instagram. The Weekly Moves workouts may be much better, and I was planning to try them after the challenge. However, I will not be doing this because of my experience with the challenge. The workouts were decent, but I feel I could’ve written similar workouts for myself using the equipment I actually have a available to me at home.

by Nmdcb

I’m impressed with the programming but after a month I’m out at least for now. I like the progressive nature of the programs. And honestly I love the “no talking” so I can listen to podcasts or music. I feel that many of the moves could use better filmed videos or more explanation so there is more focus on proper form. To be honest I would prefer whoever is demonstrating it actually do the movement all the way through so I’m following along but I get that is a personal preference. The counts are unclear on a fair number of exercises. Some clearly say “each side” and others you are left guessing.

The glitchy videos are what has finally put me over the edge. The same moves freeze up over and over so I am getting no guidance whatsoever as far as proper form. It seems that a move was filmed one time and used repeatedly so whatever is causing the freezing happens each time that move is included in a workout. Also the timer doesn’t work effectively and is actually useless. I was using it on an iPad so maybe that is some of the issue? But I tried it on my iPhone and it didn’t seem to solve the issues. I hope the technical issues and video quality improve with future updates.

by Carley1097

I really like Madeline and her workouts. I also really like the 30 minute workout option, and I think it’s great she includes prenatal and postpartum programs within her app. My only issue with the app is that Madeline doesn’t always include an alternate exercise move when the exercise involves gym equipment that most people do not have access to at home. For instance, almost weekly she attaches workout bands at high heights to gym machinery that 99% of people do not have at home, and that’s the only option or all of the alternate options involve the same machinery with slight variation. I am then left scrambling in the middle of my workout trying to figure out where I can attach my band in my house to get the same effect, which gets my heart rate down. I don’t know if there’s something I can buy for this, but I already own a kettleball, dumbbells, workout bands, medicine ball, bench, and treadmill. I personally feel like that should be plenty for an at home workout app that I am paying monthly for, and that there should be better suited alternative options. With that said, she doesn’t do this too often and usually does a good job providing alternative exercises that require minimal equipment. Overall, I do recommend and I am a happy costumer.