Cardioke by Billy Blanks Jr. Review

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(More customer reviews)I came across this workout on Comcast ON DEMAND. Its one of the most fun workouts I've ever done. Its easy, and it really does make you sweat. You almost forget how hard you're working because you are having so much fun. However, I think the selling strategy for this video is a complete rip-off. Its completely insane to list this DVD for $151.00 when its only $19.99 on the exericse TV website. But ironically as soon as the video becomes available its on back already order. And while you are waiting for it to come off back order, COMCAST has pulled it from ON DEMAND. Its a terrible thing to do to the same customers that put money in your pocket in the first place. I'm very disappointed that Amazon would participate in such disrespect towards its customers, especially in this economy. If they are not careful, CARDIOKE will lose its fanbase before it even has a chance to be successful. I would never pay this much for a video... so I will be waiting until it becomes available, and if it doesn't, they will lose my money and I will move on to the next best workout video.

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Billy Blanks Jr. has taken breathing techniques, cardio dance, and body sculpting and combined them with karaoke to create a high-energy, stamina-building, total body, effective fitness program for all ages, shapes, and lifestyles. This DVD program features real people from all walks of life, with multi-level instruction featuring modifications to make challenging moves simple enough for anyone. This is the only way to get a phenomenal workout while singing to your all-time favorite hits! Get ready to work out and sing along to "Let's Get It Started," "It's Your Thing," "Don't Cha," "Dancing in the Street," "The Cup of Life," "I Will Survive," "Proud Mary," and "Unwritten." Billy Blanks, Jr is a fitness expert and trained performer who, along with his wife Sharon, has worked with a wide range of superstars from Alicia Keys and Tina Turner to Celine Dion and even Tom Hanks. Billy created Cardioke to dispel the myth that working out can't be fun.

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Jane Fonda's Easy Going Workout Review

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(More customer reviews)This video is a total head to toe workout. Excellent for beginners; people with chronic illness who need to work out daily. This video is challenging yet doable. The class is helping me cope with fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue/myofacial pain syndrome. You too may find this a rewarding class. If you need a workout to help chronic illness try this one. I love it. thanks Jane...

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Jane Fonda's Personal Trainer Series: Total Body Sculpting (1995) Review

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(More customer reviews)I used this tape after a few months of doing Tae-bo exclusively. My muscles were SORE the day after. Which means that I had neglected them while doing Tae-bo. Now I've dropped the Tae-bo and do Jane Fonda's workouts exclusively. The moves remind me of Cindy Crawford's video. Most are really basic. Surprisingly, the back stretches are quite soothing to my achy back and has in fact strengthened my back muscles. No more back pains! After about 4 weeks, I've also noticed my arms getting leaner, not bulkier. The two alternating workouts are fast (about 20 minutes each) and basic, but it works! However, I only give 4 stars because the music is poor (don't even try to do the moves in time with the music) and overall the video is quite boring (no MTV-like sequences or exotic settings here). Nevertheless, the workouts are effective. Nice to alternate with something aerobic.

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Leslie Sansone - Walk Away the Pounds 3 Pack (includes weight set) (2001) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have Leslie's Walk Away The Pounds deluxe set, which comes with the 1 mile walk tape, the 2 mile, the 3 mile, and the weighted balls. I started only 3 weeks ago, and I have been doing the 2 mile video every day, and the 3 mile when I feel more energetic.
This really works! I have lost weight and inches already! These workouts are easy, but they WORK! I have cut back on junk food, so I am not doing a major life changing diet, yet its still working. I am a clutz and get very tired easy, I have no coordination, but I can do these! :)
There is no jumping around and you need very little room, which is a plus. I find Leslie very easy to follow and I don't feel lost with whats going on like with Richard Simmons tapes.

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Richard Simmons and the Silver Foxes Review

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(More customer reviews)First, Simmons wears a sweat suit, much better than the tank top and shorts of his other stuff. The pace isn't so fast that you can't figure out what's going on or keep up. If you haven't worked out in a while, it's a way to get moving again. It gets the pulse up but isn't so bad that you think you are going to die. Also none of this no pain no gain and feel the burn nonsense. The excerise part is about 40 minutes, including 20 of cardio. You should know (cause these things never tell you) that you should have at least 8 by 8 feet of room. You can do it in less if you take small steps. You also need a tall back chair with no sides. Although I made do with a sort of tall back office chair with arms. I was pleased that I didn't aggravate my chronic shoulder and back problems.

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Tae Bo Extreme Billy Blanks, TaeBo, Push Your Limits Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great workout for everyone, it has everything from cardio, step and light weights, it's a little fast in the begining, but once you have mastered the workout it's great, I have been doing Taebo for years and this is one of the best workout routine I have ever done, my teenage daughter also enjoys this workout very much.

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Billy Blanks - Tae Bo Kicks Review

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(More customer reviews)I thought this was a wonderful DVD because of the following factors:
*The goal of this Billy Blank's DVD is to get kids off their feet and exercising. In this day and age of television, video games, and a joke of physical education in schools, it's up to parents to stress the importance of regular fitness activity.
*The diversity is great. The children on this DVD consist of both boys and girls, ages of about 5 to maybe 12 or 13 years old, all sizes from thin to slightly chubby, and different nationalities.
*Billy Blanks is just a very good instructor and you can see why he's loved by young and old. He motivates the kids and makes the moves entertaining for them, even throwing in a couple of old dance moves. :-) Billy Blanks speaks from the heart and you can tell that he honestly wants everyone to be fit.
As far as the fitness level, I could see kids doing this but it gets a little trickier when you get to the floor exercises if you haven't exercised in a while. The good thing about this particular DVD is since it's geared towards kids, Billy places less emphasis on getting moves perfect, his main focus is to get the kids to realize that exercise is fun.
Overall, I think this is a great DVD to add to your collection. It's something you and your kids can enjoy doing together.

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A Fun Workout for Kids of all Ages! Seven-time World Martial Arts Champion Billy Blanks(r) has created a program for kids that puts the "cool" back in fitness! In this workout, Billy takes the basics of his world-famous TAE BO(r) moves and adapts them just for kids to create a fast-moving, entertaining routine to keep them slim, strong, and active. With high-energy moves and music, Billy's brand-new workout shows youngsters that fitness is fun, while providing kids with a cardio "kick." Best of all, TAE BO KICKS(r) shows how to use your body at your own pace to stay fit and motivated for life! Running Time: Approx. 39 MinutesColor/NTSC/Mono05-50463

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Kathy Smith - Weight Loss Workout (1991) Review

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(More customer reviews)I love Kathy Smith, but I remember trying to do this workout a few years ago (I was 17, not in that bad of shape & not overweight) and it was very hard. My mom, who was trying to lose weight, did this workout a few times, and it was usually too much for her, too. Like someone said before, if you can do the 70 minutes, it's great, so that's why I gave it 5 stars. But if you're just starting out, please choose something like "Functionally Fit: Peak Fat Burning" by Kathy Smith. I'm afraid "Weight Loss Workout" will discourage you! It's one you need to work your way up to.

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Jane Fonda's Complete Workout Review

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(More customer reviews)This review refers to the "Jane Fonda Complete Workout" VHS...
No matter what your age or fitness level, this is an excercise tape that can be beneficial to everyone. It is called the "Complete Workout"..and it is!
Jane takes you from a great warm up and upper body workout, through a fat burning aerobic session to a lower body strengthening and toning segment and finally a wonderful cooldown and stretch that will not only make you feel good about yourself, but just plain good!
The class is divided into three seperate segments. You can take your time and build up to doing all three or choose the ones that fit your needs the most. The first session is about 15 minutes of toning and sculpting the arms and also includes a little chest work as well(some push ups). You can start off with light weights and work your way up as you get stronger. Right afterwards there is a 35 minute aerobic class, which you can also adapt to your fitness level. She starts with a good warm up(the first time I did it, I thought the warm up WAS the aerobics session...was I in for a surprise!) and the class is generally divided into two groups you can follow. One is low impact and the other a combination of high and low impact).The music is fun and Jane, as in all the segments, talks you through and motivates you every step of the way. If your still standing, after this one you can move on to the lower body class. A very intense 20 minutes of lunges(done with or without weights), floor exercise and a little ab work(not alot, but like I said intense enough to feel it).Intermediate and advanced may add ankle weights to make the work out even harder.
You can adapt these sessions in any way you like. One day the upper body and aerobics, the next time, the aerobics and lower body. I like to use this tape about three times a week, and in combination with Jane's "Yoga Exercise Workout" once a week, I am seeing results, and seem to have alot more energy than before.
Although this tape was made more than a dozen years ago, it is still a good and effective workout. It is an excellent value for the price.
"I feel good....like I knew that I would, yeah"....Laurie

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Carmen Electra's Aerobic Striptease - In the Bedroom (2007) Review

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(More customer reviews)I own the original set, and really love them. These new ones are just not up to par. This one is especially disappointing. The moves feel like they're right out of the mid-90s, and the only full run-through of the combination with music is filmed more like a music video...complete with SLOW-MO scenes, meaning there is NO WAY to follow along with it! A total waste. And not at all a workout! NOT EVEN A WARM-UP! I love Carmen, but I doubt I'll ever use this DVD again, unless i'm trying to prove to a friend that it really is THAT bad...
Carmen Electra's Fit to Strip" I really love it, and it gives you an AWESOME workout!

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Carmen’s back and bringing total body fitness to the sexiest room in the house in Carmen Electra’s Aerobic Striptease: In the Bedroom. A follow-up to her top selling fitness series, In the Bedroom combines body-sculpting dance moves with sultry stretches and toning exercises you can perform on or around your own bed.

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Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic Workout Review

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(More customer reviews)Yes, it's the '80s. Yes, the outfits are now hysterical (dig those leopard-print suspenders and big hair!). Yes, it's Jane Fonda, who has given up doing aerobics these days. But it's still the best low-impact workout I've ever found. As others have said, you've always got one foot on the ground, but you definitely get your heart rate up. The moves are fun. My favorite one is "chicken turns."
I prefer the enthusiasm and silliness to some of the more sterile video styles out there; it definitely doesn't detract from the workout. This definitely isn't the right video for you if you take yourself seriously, however.
It's about 35 minutes of aerobics and another 10 minutes of excellent warmup and cooldown; this tape has the best cooldown out there. I wish I could attach it to all my other workout videos.
As others have said, it covers a range of ability -- from beginner to intermediate. I'd say an advanced exerciser might find the video below their capabilities, even with added weights. But it definitely brings about results -- after doing this video for a few months, I visibly toned up and lost inches.

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Dance a GoGo: Music Video Dance Workout (2009) Review

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(More customer reviews)This DVD is awesome. Andrea Lin is a dancer from Taiwan. She has been dancing her entire life. In this dvd she decided to combine dance lessons with a heart pumping workout. With this dvd you can expect to sweat as well as get some great dance moves that you can take with you to the dance club. This dvd is a great confidence booster. Give it a shot. You won't be disappointed.

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Lisa Rinna: Dance Body Beautiful: Jive, Jump, Ballroom Bump (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)After a rocky start this is now my favorite cardio video and I have tried too many to count. Please don't feel discouraged by the jive in the first segment. That is by far the trickiest to get down but not impossible. The choreography is AMAZING. The steps SEEM simple but they make you feel like a professional dancer. I love that they are challenging but that the steps repeat in a pattern so a regular person can follow along. I did the video twice before adding my own music with the video on mute. This makes the video SO great and different than others - the steps stay the same but the music can change as often as you like. This difference is key. I can't dance to music that is boring so being able to have simple steps that repeat is really a revelation to me. I also appreciate that there are not too many traveling steps...for those of us that live in small apartments. Lisa won me over with her personality that is so warm and friendly. There is a great group of pro dancers who put there own spin on the steps. I did this video with my teenage niece and she loved it too (we both were chanting "single, single, double on the same side" Thanks for making these great workouts. I am a convert and can't wait until more come out!!!

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Lisa Rinna Dance Body Beautiful is the hip new workout method created and choreographed by Dancing With The Stars competitors and fan favorites Lisa Rinna and Louis Van Amstel.Encompassing totally unique routines that are fun and easy to follow, you can do these body blasting workouts anytime – NO PARTNER NEEDED! You don’t need to be an expert to follow the routines.Each workout begins with an easy to learn breakdown of the dance. You’ll start with a slow version, then medium, then a body blasting fast session that will leave you feeling like a dancing star. So get up! Get moving! It’s the most fun you’ll ever have losing weight, getting fit and dancing your way to a beautiful new body!

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Lisa Rinna: Dance Body Beautiful - Ballroom Learn & Burn (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)Who doesn't love Lisa Rinna? I still love her from Days of Our Lives and want her body bad! This DVD got me in the mood AND I've already lost SEVEN pounds. I love my new dress size- this is a good one!

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Lisa Rinna Dance Body Beautiful is the hip new workout method created and choreographed by Dancing With The Stars competitors and fan favorites Lisa Rinna and Louis Van Amstel.Encompassing totally unique routines that are fun and easy to follow, you can do these body blasting workouts anytime – NO PARTNER NEEDED! You don’t need to be an expert to follow the routines.Each workout begins with an easy to learn breakdown of the dance. You’ll start with a slow version, then medium, then a body blasting fast session that will leave you feeling like a dancing star. So get up! Get moving! It’s the most fun you’ll ever have losing weight, getting fit and dancing your way to a beautiful new body!

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Shape Toning Workout: Bikini Body All Year-Round (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)This DVD consists of four 15 minute sections:
1)BUTT & HIPS: effective standing lunge and squat variations with weights and floorwork.
2)ABS: innovative crunch variations and reverse curls that work upper and lower abs and obliques
3)THIGHS: all standing exercises (no weights). Not your average squats and lunges - interesting combos and balance moves
4)UPPER BODY: you'll need a chair and 2 sets of weights. You'll work biceps, chest, triceps, shoulders and back.
You can choose each segment individually, pick a few or just let the DVD play all the segments and if you do that the order is how I listed it above. you can also select the order of exercises within each section or let the DVD shuffle the order.
Each toning section has 8-10 exercises and they are very effective BUT there is a pause between each set. The workout stops and you see a Shape screen with a beach. Then it goes back to the workout and the next exercise. The pause is only a few seconds but it's annoying and makes the workout choppy. I guess it has to be that way so you can select the order of exercises. One exerciser shows modifications and there are tips that pop up onscreen.
There is also a 20 minute aerobics section. I didn't do that, so I can't comment. I wish there was a stretch section instead of the aerobics. There is a warm-up and cool down before each segment, but it's less than a minute. I felt I needed a good stretch, especially after the legwork.

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Studio: Inspired Distribution LlcRelease Date: 12/27/2005

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Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds - Walk and Jog Review

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(More customer reviews)I tried this workout for the first time today and absolutely love it. I've used Leslie's 2 mile video and wanted something new to add some variety to my exercise. However, I wasn't ready for a longer workout like the 3 mile. This workout is still only 30 minutes, but is a little more intense than her 2 mile walk with intervals of jogging. There are other fun moves as well that keep the workout interesting. As a lifelong couch potato I never imagined myself jogging, but it was easy interspersed with the walking. I've never really enjoyed exercise and I usually watch the clock to figure out when the workout's going to be over, but at the end of this one I was actually having so much fun I wished it would last a little longer. I highly recommend this DVD.

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Leslie Sansone: WALK AWAY THE EXPRESS Power Series 3PKVHS DVDWALK and JOG™ If it’s time to get your body to wake up and smell the calories burning, this is the workout for you. It’s all about—say it with me—Interval Training. One of the fastest ways to turn your metabolism into a major fat-burner is to add short bursts of intensity, or intervals, to your workout. In this 30-minute power-walking workout, we’ll add two-minute intervals of light jogging to our brisk walking pace to keep that metabolism revving in the red zone. The results? A slimmer, firmer, more energized you! You’ll love what this high-powered, in-home walk/jog program does for every part of you. Running time: 33 minutes Color /NTSC/Mono

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Total Body Cardio Toning Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this workout and can't wait to try the other DVDs in this series. It is a carto-strength training-yoga-pilates fusion, but no sun-salutes here, yeah! The instructor (Tanja Djelevic ) is not too chatty, but motivates to get you going. The music really is not disco, it is modern, upbeat, and wonderful. The setting is beautiful in the mountains of Utah. You get 50, 30, and 10 min workouts. In the 50, she'll start you with a fun warm-up; move on to challenging cardio, then weighted movements (with or without weights), pilates abs, and yoga/stretch cool down. The moves are easy to learn and perfectly paced. I'm not much of a pilates fan, but her moves were fun and just my speed. I have been looking for a challenging workout like this and I was in a sweat as time flew by. Tanja makes it so fun.
If you want good results, definitely get this DVD. I have also tried her new balance ball DVD and you can read my review...it's great too! I can't wait to try the other DVD's in this new series from Gaiam and will post reviews soon.

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No muscle will feel left out of this high-energy cardio workout. Fusing the best of yoga, Pilates and aerobic conditioning, Tanja Djelevic leads you through an intense but effective series of cardio and strength-building moves that target the entire body. Burn calories and melt fat while also achieving better posture, stability, core strength and overall toning. And best of all - it's FUN! With the mountains fo beautiful Sundance, Utah in the background, this workout not only invigorates the body, but elevates the spirit as well.

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