Billy Blanks - All New Tae Bo Boot Camp Elite (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)I started out as recommended, with Mission One, which is a primer to Mission Two- you mostly just get the basic moves down and start working with the 'Billy Bands'. The Billy Bands can be awkward, even though they do seem to intensify the workout by a lot. Mission Two is tough! I thought I was in great shape. I work out on a regular basis at the gym and at home, and I am having a hard time keeping up. I am going to keep trying this and I am following the training schedule suggested. The only problems with this program are: 1) Billy can be pretty corny, and he sort of tries to give really poorly rehearsed pep talks at the end of each DVD- I think he should add more cool down and stretches instead. 2) The Billy Bands can be tricky. I adjusted them to be shorter for Mission One but for Mission Two I had to let the tension back out again because there is absolutely no way you can do Mission Two with too much tension in the bands. Even Billy has technical difficulties on the DVD with his bands. 3) The workout is so hard that you can't realistically do all of the sets without losing good form and so I find that I am getting some strain in my neck and my back- two places that you really shouldn't feel your workout. I am going to keep at it though because I have seen a difference, mostly in my upper body and abs. I have done other Billy Blanks videos and I think he goes too fast to maintain form a lot of times, but I understand that he probably does that to increase your heart rate. 4) Mission Two really works your upper body and upper abs, but there isn't as much concentration on the lower body and lower abs. I have yet to attempt Mission Three which concentrates on the abs, so I am sure that I will get a lower ab workout there. I think I am going to purchase his leg workout to try to round out the whole experience. All in all it's not bad, but I think it's a little too advanced for people who are just starting an exercise program. I am not positive I would purchase this again.

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Nightclub Dance Series: Hip Hop Moves For The Club, For Men Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my second hip-hop instructional video purchase, and the first that delivered what it promised. Rather than featuring stage dancers who tell you the most important thing is to feel the groove, it features club-going dancers who break down simple club moves (like grinding and side-stepping) into almost idiot-proof steps. They demonstrate these from multiple angles, speed them up, and then have ladies come out onto the dance floor to show what the interaction might be like when you are doing this move at the club. It would have been nice if some of the moves were even more idiot proof, but careful repeat viewings of instructions do the trick.
As a bonus, there are interview segments where "real girls" talk about what they are looking for in a guy at the club, along with do's and don'ts. The advice is generally good, and it is clear that these are women who spend a lot of time at clubs. I do feel that they could have found more attractive women to give this same advice.
The day I wanted to go out, I opened the video up, and watched and practiced a few moves, getting the basic feel for them. When I went to the club, I was stunned by how simply most people dance. Girls who I was afraid to dance with before were more approachable, because it was clear that they have pretty much no idea what they're doing! My rudimentary skills gotten from one hour of practice were enough to give me the confidence to go out there. I believe that whether or not that is true for you or your scene, this video has enough to make you comfortable provided you practice it.
Overall, if you're shy and avoiding the clubs because you feel like you can't dance, this video is exactly right for you.

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New York City based studio, the Nightlife Media Group selected the hottest, easiest-to-learn dance moves and broke them down for you, step by step. This video teaches you exactly how to dance in clubs so you can have better, wilder experiences when you go out. Here is how it works.First, just the guys show you each move full throttle, then slow it down, and teach it to you from the front, back and other angles with close-ups so the specifics are easy to see and learn.Everything is covered. They tell you exactly what to do, how to stand, where to put your hands. Interviews throughout the video with real girls breakdown common mistakes most guys make. Then the instructors show you exactly how each move should look when you are dancing with a partner. Things get more intense when they show you exactly how to grind and provide you with smooth transitions to get a girl dancing closer to you. Nothing outrageous, nothing cheesy, this video teaches you the hottest hip hop moves so that you can be relaxed and confident when you're dancing.

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Learn To Dance : Go Fatima (1999) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been DYING to find a video that is a good cardio workout as well as fun, hip dance routines and this is it! I have truly missed learning dance routines from when I was a cheerleader in high school (I'm 28 now) so when I read about Fatima and the video in Women's Sports and Fitness magazine, I hopped on to amazon.com the next day and ordered this video. Its the best ( ) I've spent in awhile! I can come home from a long, hard day at work and have no energy to go for a run or do a workout tape but I pop in Go Fatima and before I know it, an hour has passed and I'm dripping with sweat! The moves are really fun and are not super easy to learn - but if they were too simple, I'd have it mastered too quickly and then its really no workout, right? My awesome exercise comes from repeating steps over and over. I hope Fatima makes more videos but this time, I would really like to learn routines to ENTIRE songs or something I could put to several songs. That's the only real reason I didn't give it 5 stars - because the Aaliyah routine is 3 separate parts of the video and the BSB routine is only from the end of the video. The clothes Fatima wears are VERY cool - and for someone who has never had formal dance training, this woman knows how to get her groove on! All I can say is, Go Fatima!

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Learn to dance with the choreographer for The Backstreet Boys and Aaliyah. Learn the routines to Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody," the Backstreet Boys "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)," and Fatima's "Da Jig."

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Kelly Peters: Make It Happen - Hip Hop (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have rented every single dance video for breakdancing, hiphop, and krump available on Netflix (about 30) and bought the rest(another 10). This one is the best for hiphop. Most hiphop videos teach you a routine that requires about half of a large room by yourself to do and no way would help you in any social situation. This video teaches you moves that can be done in little space like in a typical party. Most of the videos also have lots of jazz type moves that are a little ridiculous. Not this one. Finally, the instruction is slow and paced so you can actually learn the move rather than watch the blurr and try to decipher it with the various slow motions of the DVD player (which is too time consuming). I love this DVD.
If you like this one you might also like "Breakdancing Fundamentals" as it is another well put together DVD, albeit with a different style of dance. There are some other good breakdancing videos out there, but nothing decent in the hiphop genre that is practical and wellmade.
I beg Kelly Peters to come out with volume 2!!

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If you want to learn Hip Hop, Kelly Peters will Make It Happen for you! Kelly’s "One Step at a Time" teaching method introduces new production techniques that make it easy to learn even the hardest moves. It’s simple to follow because he reverses the picture, so it’s just like looking at a dance studio mirror. As a result, when Kelly says "Go right", he moves to your right! He also takes time to break the movements down, very slow, so you don’t have to keep rewinding and he uses lots of close ups, slow motion, and split screen so you really get the details of the moves. Kelly teaches the building blocks of true Hip Hop which you can use to make your own combinations. He also explains the elements and history of Hip Hop culture. Kelly is joined by his crew of real kids who help demonstrate dances like The Freak, The Prep and the Bus Stop. The DVD includes special features and three bonus moves: The Harlem Shake, The Wave and The Baby Freeze.

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10 Minute Solution: Hip Hop Dance Mix Review

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(More customer reviews)For those of you who have seen- or I am sure heard of- the "Quick Fix Hop Hop" by Juliane Arney, you will see the familiarity here (if you do not have that DVD--get it, it is great)!! Juliane is renowned for her dance knowledge and choreograped this DVD, as well as many of the other dance ones you see on the market, including "Crunch" and the "Dance off the Inches" series. If you liked her "Quick Fix" you will love this although it is in no way a repeat of her previous DVD. I work out on the carpet and have no trouble with the swivels, etc, as I just do them more on my toes. I have also noticed that moves that seem nearly impossible to those of us that are not trained dancers amazingly come to us after practice. I never thought I would be "hip hopping" away but thanks to this and the other videos on the market I feel confident in doing it. This is a fun DVD, Kristin Jacobs as the instructor is good, but definitely buy it for the choreography which is fresh and so fun!

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No time to exercise? We have the solution for you—the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we’ve developed 5 hip hop dance workouts that are just 10-minutes each. Compact and ultra-efficient, the 10-minute dance sessions fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts, mix and match your favorites to fit your schedule each day, or do them all together for the ultimate hip hop fat burning workout! Hip Hop Basics With smooth moves you’ll bring it back to the basics of hip hop while firing up your core to make this dance a real tummy toner.Fat Burning FunkThis routine uses stylized and funky moves that you’ve seen on the hottest dance shows to really amplify the fat burning and give you a great workout.Edgy GroovesGet your groove on and your energy revving with these edgy dance moves that will slim your body with serious style.Body Re-MixHeat up the room with this mix of hot moves that will help you dance your way to a better body.Cardio Street Heat This non-stop dance blaster uses street heat and some sexy hip hop style to burn off mega calories.Selected as Shape Magazine's DVD of the month - Sept 2009.About The Instructor: Kristin Jacobs is a National Exercise and Strength Training Association certified personal trainer. She holds a degree in Exercise Physiology and has been a dancer for over 20 years.

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Winsor Pilates Basic 3 DVD Workout Set (Basics Step-By-Step/20 Minute Workout/Accelerated Body Sculpting) Review

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(More customer reviews)Mari Winsor's 3-DVD set is a great set of workouts for beginners and intermediates. By alternating the 2 workouts, I increased my strength and flexibility as well as my control. I also felt the difference in my abs after only a few sessions. Obviously if you are experienced in pilates these workouts may not do anything for you (although her other workouts available on the Winsor Pilates website are very effective for the more experienced). But if you are relatively new to pilates or are a bit familiar with it, you should find these workouts to be challenging and beneficial. Mari Winsor is excellent about talking you through the workouts and is constantly reminding you of the importance of correct positions and processes. The trick with this program is to be consistent and remember that pilates is meant to sculpt your body and increase flexibility and strength. Losing weight requires a healthy diet and other activity like walking or jogging to burn the calories! Do those things and add Mari Winsor's program and you will have the whole package!

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Crunch - The Perfect Yoga Workout: The Joy of Yoga & Fat-Burning Yoga (2001) Review

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(More customer reviews)Crunch has put together two yoga workouts that work well for beginners and beyond. Both are taught by Sarah Ivanhoe, a calming yet energetic (for yoga) instructor. These are non-mystical yoga tapes, which is nice if you haven't done yoga before. No meditation or cosmic anything. She teaches a group class, and some modifications are shown by class members.
The Joy of Yoga is a well planned workout that is a great intro to yoga, or a nice cooldown after a longer cardio or weight workout. It is relaxing and energizing, so you can do it any time of day.
Fat Burning Yoga is tougher, more like a high beginner workout. It is not so tough that one should be wiped afterwards, but one will definitely feel worked out. The pace moves, but not too quickly. I don't know how much Fat-burning this really accomplishes, but it will definitly burn some calories, and work out kinks at the same time.
The DVD interface is well planned, and it is very easy to go through each ot the two programs as written. They are also broken into chapters, so mixing between the two is possible, as it putting together a long yoga workout.

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""Upbeat, athletic-style yoga class of basic standing and floor postures."" Shape Magazine Two complete yoga workouts led by a friendly, down-to-earth instructor. They both feature a medley of classic yoga poses (e.g. downward facing dog, plank, warrior, cobra, triangle and mountain pose) ""Joy of Yoga"" provides the improved flexibility and relaxation benefits of traditional yoga without the intimidating attitude. Sara's unusually laid-back style makes it unusually easy to do (e.g. ""if your knees are doing this, just flop them out"" or ""now just kinda wiggle your fingers""). Her emphasis is always on enjoying the movement, not perfecting each one. It has more energetic, upbeat music than most yoga videos. The second program, ""Fat Burning Yoga,"" also features classic yoga moves. Sara's solid cuing and non-mystical style makes it an effective and exceptionally yoga workout. And by helping you achieve a balanced lifestyle and a deeper body-awareness, it provides a key element in weight-loss success (but it's really too slow to immediately burn much fat...). It ends with a short, but intense, segment of traditional ab-focused floorwork. Bright, colorful, airy set. ©1997 & 2001. (80 min.). Note: VHS version is only the ""Fat Burning"" program; it does not include ""Joy of Yoga.""Amazon.com description

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