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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Jamie King- Rock Your Body Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this DVD after reading that it was Shape magazine's DVD of the month, and I just finished my second time doing it. Overall, it's a great workout that is a lot of fun!
Jamie King leads the workout, and he is accompanied by four back-up dancers. Jaime has a lot of energy, and makes the workout fly by, which is always nice. The workout is broken down into six main sections: a warm-up, rehearsal 1, rehearsal 2, dress rehearsal (where you put the two sections together slowly), the performance (where you put the two sections together more quickly in front of an "audience"), and a cool down.
In each of the two rehearsal sections, Jamie breaks down the choreography and makes it very esay to follow. If you can't get a move, though, a great feature of the DVD is that in several places you can click on a sub-menu and go to the bonus section where Jamie breaks down the move even more slowly.
One of the things that makes this workout so unique is that the workout is done on a stage with a DJ playing music. During the dress rehearsal and performance sections, the dancers and Jamie also change into "costumes" and even do the routine in front of a live audience. It really feels like you're a rock star while doing these sections of the workout!
The DVD also has a bonus strength section and a section where Jamie breaks down the moves in more detail. The first time I did this workout, I couldn't quite keep up with the nuances of the moves, but I can see progress and I can also see that I won't be bored with this DVD in the future.
The last thing I wanted to say is that I was pleasantly surprised about how this workout got my heart rate up. It's true that there are much harder cardio dance workouts out there, but I was definitely breaking a sweat -- and having fun while doing it! Overall, it's a fun, very unique workout!

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"Rock Your Body" is a non-stop, high-energy cardio routine filled with the latest dance moves.Jamie King has devised a workout that tones all parts of the body, increased flexibility and strength, and promotes weight loss.

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Quickfix - Cardio Hip-Hop Workout Review

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(More customer reviews)This video is very fun and keeps up my heartrate. It might be a little difficult for people with "two left feet" or who haven't done much dancing or aerobics. The instructor was great and I thought she broke it down well, not so slow that your heartrate went down, but not to fast to get lost. I highly recommend this tape if you love dancing and want a good workout!

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If you have 10 minutes you can burn fat and enjoy dance moves like you see in today's music videos regardless of your dance or exercise experience! Quick Fix Cardio Hip Hop Workout uses specially designed combinations that are fun and easy to master. Each routine begins with a "dance lifeline" - one simple move you can always go back to should you ever lose your way. As you learn each sequence, you can use your life-line to keep up the intensity of the workout and not miss a single minute of calorie burnin time.

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Fame: Dance Workout Review

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(More customer reviews)It must be rough to revive a film franchise that offers no opportunity for mainstream merchandising via toys, lunchboxes, and backpacks. The lack thereof probably torpedoes a good many films that deserve to be made but just aren't "commercially viable" due to a lack of avenues for alternate profit. Take Fame, for example. Back when the original film debuted there was a television spin-off that followed shortly thereafter. With the remake of last year, there are similar talks of an accompanying television series, but there's also a full-court press into a new industry that didn't possess nearly the steam that it does now: direct-to-DVD (or video, back then) workout features. This new incarnation of Fame has done just that, and well, the results are rather ho-hum.
Broken into three distinct parts, the routine is taught by the three main characters (Kristy Flores, Kherington Payne, and Paul McGill) of the new film with varying degrees of success and competency.
The first portion has the best pacing of all, never going too fast or too slow. Yet, the preliminarily well-paced aspect of the DVD makes the successive two thirds seem ridiculously fast and difficult in comparison. It almost begs you to repeat the first section over and over until you feel you've progressed to a certain level of expertise that you're ready for the faster and clearly more difficult second and third parts.
It's not just the speed though. The styles of dance change erratically from one instructor to the next instead of providing a disc with a constant sensibility that gradually increases in speed and difficulty. What we get is three different styles at three different speeds by three different "instructors" with noticeably different levels of patience for instructing an audience they can't see. If changing styles from one section to the next doesn't throw you off, then the speed and technicality disparities will.
There's enough repetition that you should be able to keep up, but don't be surprised (or disappointed) if you have to repeatedly hit rewind so you don't fall hopelessly behind. The DVD's cover is wholly misleading when it tells you that it has "4 Fun Dance Routines" as what it really means is that it has three, and then it puts those three back-to-back to make a "fourth", but who they think they're fooling, I'm not sure. One plus one plus one equals three, last I checked.
They cashed in on the new film's popularity(?) really quickly and churned out this really cynical fitness product, which also takes aim at that market share willing to lay down $10 for an hour-long exercise routine starring their current pop culture idol. Some people enjoy Jillian Michaels barking orders, others prefer the young nubile bodies of a pseudo-hit blockbuster.
You can easily do better than this if you're looking for an at-home dance instructor or a way to shed a few pounds from the comfort of your living room. With that goal though, you have the pick of a shockingly large litter to choose from at your local retailer, so why you'd choose this rather weak Fame-driven product could only be justified if you went absolutely ga-ga for the new film and its youngsters. Otherwise, you'll be smart to avoid it.

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Step onto the dance floor and give it your all with this exclusive dance workout inspired by the hit movie, FAME! Now you can learn to move like the newest students at the New York Academy of Performing Arts with dance steps and the song from the new movie. Get fit and get your groove on with this '80s favorite. What are you waiting for? Now is your time for FAME!

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Denise Austin: Fat Burning Dance Mix (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm not always a fan of Denise Austin; - not because she's not a good instructor (because she's a pretty good instructor), but because she is way too over the top with extra cheesey enthusiasm and she can be too in your face. Not this time however. Sure she is still enthusiastic (I guess you need some personality), but this is better than usuall and it's a great and easy (yet effective) workout.
She also is an instructor that isn't always in sync with the beat of the music, which can be frustrating, but not so much this time. It's a great dvd with four different types of cardio work. You can do them in any order (the dvd lets you programm how you want to do it), and there is ballet toning, Latin, jazz and club funky aerobics. It's nice to have a variation going. In each segment, you start of simply and then slowly add on moves to make a longer combo. Then there is a toning segment that is easy to follow and uses usual kind of moves like crunches, planks and plies etc.
I like this. It's good for days when you want a bit of a lighter workout and if you are a beginner or intermediate. If you are advanced you won't find this enough, but like me, it's good for the days where you can't be bothered with a tough routine. I really enjoy it and if you are normally put off by Denise like I sometimes am, then don't worry, she is less overpowering here, but does an excellent job and you'll have fun with it I'm sure.

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It's no secret, dancers have fantastic bodies - now you can too! FAT-BURNING DANCE MIX blends the hottest body-slimming dance moves to help you lose weight and shape a smoldering, sexy body! With her infectious energy, Denise Austin will have you twisting, jumping and bumping your way to a leaner, more confident you. And with four exciting, fat-burning dance routines to choose from, you can mix and match for a fun and fresh workout every time! The DVD includes: WARM-UP: This 5-minute warm-up helps maximize your inch-trimming results by preparing your body for any of the four dance workouts. JAZZ & POP: Strike a pose! This 10-minute workout features fun Broadway-style jazz moves that will have you high-kicking those extra pounds away! LATIN GROOVE: This 10-minute session will get your heart pumping to the rhythm of a Latin beat, as you Mambo, Cha-Cha and Samba your body slim! CLUB FUNK: Crank up the volume, and your fat-burning furnace, as you get down and funky with this 10-minute session of hip-hop fun! BALLET SCULPT: Lunge, plie and sculpt your way to a longer, leaner, dancer's body with 15 minutes of total-body and core-conditioning ballet exercises! COOL DOWN: Lower your heart rate and increase your flexibility with this 5-minute cool down. You'll feel energized, toned and fit all day long!

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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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The Biggest Loser Workout, Vol. 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)I like this even a little more than the first workout. I think it's possible for all levels to gain something from this. You can choose your own personal workout by choosing from the various segments here. Each segment is around 10 to 15 minutes and they all do different things like fat burning, flexibility and toning various muscle groups. Even better, if you are a woman there are segments that focus a lot on abs and thighs. Bob and Kim are enthusiastic and help you along, and it's nice to see real people (former contestants) perform the routines (instead of the always stick thin exercisers).
All you need to get started is a fair bit of room, weights, a stability ball and you can opt to use a medicine ball if you have one. Overall, it's a great workout that is made better by the customisation which I love. I really like it and have found already in the while since I've gotten this, that I'm feeling good. Hope you love it too.

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In this stepped up Volume 2 version of THE BIGGEST LOSER: THE WORKOUT 2 you will be able to maximize your weightloss efforts in min imum time with "The Biggest Loser" trainers Bob Harper and Kim Lyons, and six contestants from seasons two and three of the NBC hit show. No matter what your fitness level, this no-gimmicks program will give you the tools and motivation needed to shed pounds and improve your overall health! To support you in your success, this DVD includes workouts specifically designed for men and women, an d a customized option allowing you to mix-and-match your workout according to your current fitness level. Since weightloss is also about nutrition and lifestyle, we have also included both an inspirational segment and a nutritional cooking segment.

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Dancing with the Stars: Latin Cardio Dance Review

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(More customer reviews)I found this to be easy to follow, it is dancing, they do show you the moves, and your core DOES get a fantastic workout! Even doing only the warm up, one dance section, and the additional dancers workout at the end got my heart pumping and I was sweating up a storm! I love the fact that you can customize your working out by choosing which segments you want to do and it will play them seamlessly without you having to stop and push buttons!
Now for those with no musicality or rhythm, it may be harder for you to pick up and follow. I suggest just focusing on one segment until you master it. Watch the segment through a couple of times first then follow along and anytime it gets too complicated or you haven't mastered that step yet, just return to the basic step and keep trying till you get it.
And...you can take the steps you learn in this video, get with a partner and actually do them out on a dance floor! So, if you bought this video thinking you'll be able to apply what you learn on the dance floor, you can, but if you aren't a strong dancer and don't pick up choreography quick, try taking lessons from an instructor and use this video for practice.

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ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" continues to dazzle audiences as well as trim waistlines with the power of dance. Join pro dancers Cheryl and Maksim and dance yourself slim with four sizzling and sexy Latin dance routines that feature some of the best fat-burning moves from the show. And because these hot Latin dances share many signature steps, you will find it easier to follow along. You'll also get a specialized toning workout that dancers use to sculpt and lengthen their muscles. So get dancing and get in the best shape of your life! No partner needed!

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Denise Austin: Get Fit Daily Dozen (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)This DVD is just perfect for me, a mom of three little ones. There are six 12 minute "daily dozens," such as Yoga Stretch and Cardio Kickboxing Burn. There are 12 moves in each daily dozen segment lasting a minute each. I always followed Denise Austin on her Lifetime TV half hour program, but when it was cancelled was at a loss for a short program I could do daily. Now, I pop this DVD in an am able to select one twelve minute workout, or several, lasting longer if I have the time. I would say the workouts are easier than some of her other workout videos, pretty much because once you get tired of one move, she is already onto the next. I would describe myself as a beginner to moderate "work-outer." Denise Austin, as always, is just an absolute sweet and encouraging person: I don't like to work out without her cheering me on! I have so many of her workouts already, and she has been doing this for years and years for a reason!

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Denise Austin does a body good with her effective new workout system, Get Fit Daily Dozen. With 12 easy exercises in 12 minutes a day, you can get and stay fit with a program that fits your schedule. This slim-quick system includes five 12-minute workouts with a different move for every minute to trim and tone from head to toe. Get your daily dose of exercise and get in the best shape of your life! Cardio-Athletic (12 min):Rev up your metabolism, and your athleticism, with 12 heart-pumping exercises that blast calories and incinerate fat. Cardio Kickbox (12 min):Punch, kick, and shuffle yourself slim with 12 cardio-charged moves that allow you to progress at your own pace. Lower Body Sculpt (12 min):Tone your hips, thighs, buttocks, and abs with 12 targeted exercises to slim saddlebags, shape the rear, and tighten the tummy. Upper Body Sculpt (12 min):Row, curl, and plank your way to sexier shoulders, arms, and abs with 12 super-sculpting upper body exercises. Yoga Stretch (12 min):Release tension and improve circulation with 12 yoga-inspired moves to stretch and soothe every muscle in the body.

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Dancing with the Stars: Dance Off the Pounds (2009) Review

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(More customer reviews)"Dancing with the Stars: Dance off the Pounds" is a workout DVD that was choreographed by Cal Pozo, the choreographer of the other DWTS DVDs as well as the Dancefit series. This was the best of his choreography that I've ever seen, and not only was it fun, but it was extremely cardio. There was no warm-up, therefore the viewer has to either do his own or just let the beginning of the workout act as the warm-up. As opposed to the former DWTS workouts, this DVD's dances are all routines instead of just moves taught. The DVD was divided into the following four parts of the workout:
Swing-Led by Kym Johnson, it is the most basic of all the routines. It includes moves such as the triple step, rock step, kick-ball-changes, sailor step, Charleston, and many more. It has a lot of kicking, and it will really get the heart rate up. Kym is very motivating, but she can be a little too sweet sometimes-almost like she's talking to a child. I really liked this segment.
Jive-Led by Lacey Schwimmer, I found this the most fun of all the routines. Lacey teaches the moves rather quickly and prefers going from the top a lot more than making sure you have the moves. She breaks down one really fast move that I am SO glad she broke down. Moves included are the triple step, kicks, Charleston, heel bop, jump step, and more. Lacey is very chirpy, but she really did say "Good job!" way too many times. This is my favorite segment, though!
Quickstep-Led by Dmitry Chaplin, this was the most challenging of all the routines. The moves were really fast and sometimes hard, but Dmitry broke most of them down really slowly which did make me wonder if my heart rate was going down, as well, but I just do the quickstep segment first and let the beginning low cardio segment count as my warm-up. There is lot of using the floor to move around and there are quite a few jumping steps, as well. Some of the moves included are the box step, pendulums, knee bops, shuffle hops, and many more. Dmitry was the most genuine of all the instructors, but he did have a little bit of difficulty explaining the moves. His jokes made me laugh, though. The most challenging footwork of them all.
Cool-Down-All of the instructors are here for the cooldown, and they each have turns leading you in stretching. Unfortunately, they don't stretch the entire body, they don't have a specific stretch for the calves, neck, glutes, or arms. But it does bring your heart rate down.
Overall, I definitely think it's worth $10, and it is most definitely better than "Cardio Dance" or "Latin Cardio Dance." Get it if you are a fan of the show, or if you want a great, old-school, cardio workout. Beware, though, if you are a beginner, you might not get the steps right away.

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Each season, audiences watch in amazement as stars shrink down and shape up on ABC’s DANCING WITH THE STARS. Now you can share their weight-loss success and dance off the pounds with three different cardio dance routines—Swing, Jive and Quickstep—led by pro dancers Kym, Lacey and Dmitry. Each routine gets your body warmed-up with the signature moves of the featured dances before progressively adding on to create complete, calorie-blasting workouts – so you can learn with ease and get dancer-fit all at once. Join the fat-burning fun and dance your way to a superstar body!

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10 Minute Solution: Fat Blasting Dance Mix (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)I wasn't sure whether I would like this workout--as I've become a more advanced exerciser, I've tended to move away from exercise DVDs which offer short segments, as I have found that these usually aren't intense enough to provide me with a good workout. Therefore, I was pleasantly suprrised upon trying Fat Blasting Dance Mix a discovering that my heart rate was in my target fat-burning zone for nearly the entire workout! Plus, the moves were fun and relatively easy to pick up after a few times through.
Overall, this video reminded me a bit of Dance Off the Inches: Calorie Blasting Party. Instructor Jennifer Galardi is a bit similar in style to the instructor from that video, although more low-key, which I prefer. Also, rather than teaching the moves at three different tempos as in the Dance Off series (which I didn't like because it causes my heart rate to drop), Jennifer teaches by building on different aspects of each move. For example, first she'll teach you a simple leg move such as a step out, then she'll incorporate a bit more of a dancey feel, and finally, she'll add arms to complete the exercise. In each of the five segments, she teaches the moves in an add-on style, eventually taking it from the top so that you can run through the entire sequence (but because each segment is short and there are only five or so total moves, it never feels like the combinations are overly long).
One of the best things about this DVD is that it is programmable--ie, there is a menu which allows you to mix and match any of the five segments to create your own customized workout, which I loved. Three of the segments are cardio-focused--Simple Slimmer, Calorie Meltdown, Fat Blasting Party--while the last two are more toning-oriented--Butt & Thigh Blaster, Ab Attack--although still intense enough to produce a cardio effect. The cardio segments gradually get more intense, with SS containing the most basic moves, CM taking it up a notch, and FBP adding a bit more impact with some hops and jumps. Both toning segments were performed entirely in a standing position, pairing some traditional strength training moves (eg, lunges, crunches) with dancey choreography, which I found to be fun and different.
I enjoyed this video, especially the programmable aspect and the unique, dancey toning segments. I would definitely recommend this DVD to anyone who enjoys dance workouts and who is able to pick up choreography with a slightly-beyond-basic complexity level.
Update 12/11/06: The more I use this video, the more I like it! It's one of the only dance videos I've ever owned which gets my heart rate up quickly and keeps it there. I find myself mixing and matching the various segments often. If I could change my rating to 5 stars, I would--very highly recommended!

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Awarded DVD of the Month in December 2006 by SHAPE magazine! 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 fun and energetic dance routines that are just 10 minutes each. You’ll get great cardio and toning benefits from the ten minute segments – designed to fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 mini dance parties, or mix and match to hit your own unique problem areas … or do all of them together for an incredible 50-minute dance blast! SIMPLE SLIMMER "Get down" and shape up with some simple, fun dance moves that even a non-dancer can enjoy. CALORIE MELTDOWN This segment takes it up just a notch – it’s full of energy and a real calorie-burner. FAT BURNING PARTY This dance party is for everyone – let loose, have fun and melt away those extra pounds! BUTT & THIGH BLASTER The Butt & Thigh Blaster is more than a dance party – it’s your way to finally get jiggle-free buns and thighs! AB ATTACK Really whittle your middle as you move and groove. This set is specifically designed to attack and flatten those abs.

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Dancing With the Stars - Cardio Dance (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)I had high hopes for this video; too high, perhaps. As another reviewer stated, the moves do go pretty fast after Maksim's part. My biggest problem is that there are no real explainations or instructions of the steps, the instructors just say, we're going to do this now, toss in a dance term, and then they do it. I had such a hard time trying to figure out what the steps were by the time I sort of figured it out they had moved on. This workout would probably be a good workout, provided you understand the moves and can execute them at the speed the dancers on the video can. I found it to be too frustrating and will have to be desperate for some exercise before I pop this in the DVD player again.

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On ABC's hit show DANCING WITH THE STARS, countless pounds are shed and bodies transform before our very eyes. Now it's your turn to dance your way to fitness with three of the show's favorite pro dancers Ashly, Kym and Maks. With this fat-blasting program you will learn four choreographed dance routines featuring some of the best moves from the show. Then shake things up with a bonus freestyle routine to test your new dance skills. Have fun and gain confidence on the dance floor while building a stronger, sexier, super-star body!(Not final packaging synopsis.)

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Envy Girls - Workouts for the Spots That Really Count Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought "ENVYGirls" hesitantly. I had previously been dupped into purchasing Carmen Electra's "Aerobic Striptease" DVD (from the same producers) expecting a fun but somewhat effective workout, and have never forgiven myself since! Nonetheless, the reviews that I read on Amazon convinced me to take a chance on this one. And I am happy to say that I made the right decision!
This DVD is without doubt one of my favorite toning workouts. Period.
First off, as evidenced by the packaging, the production is first-rate. It is as clear and well-edited as any major Hollywood production, and the absolutely gorgeous island setting (South Pacific?? Carribean??) inspires me to work out even harder. You can practically feel the breeze coming off the ocean! :-) The music is GREAT, hip and modern; I love it! It's so refreshing to actually work out to a good soundtrack instead of the generic dance club beat that is so prevalent in exercise videos.
The entire concept of "ENVYGirls" is that of a "superteam of fitness" (their words, not mine), each one with a particularly good body part. Each girl then leads you through a 15-20 minute workout to help you get that particularly good body part. The parts are: Abs, Buns, Legs and Arms. There is an optional 4-min. warmup (it is the same on all four programs) and 5-min. express workouts for each program.
Make no mistake, this is not just an eye candy DVD a la Carmen Electra. It actually is a pretty effective strength workout. The moves are designed by celebrity trainer Michael Carson who is very knowledgable and inspiring but not drill sergeant-like (if you've ever seen "The Biggest Loser," think Bob, not Jillian!). Michael does a voiceover commentary on the warmup (as I preceeded this workout with cardio, I never really used the warmup) as well as a Trainer's Tips interview for each workout in which he guides you through correct form of some of the trickier exercises. Also, don't miss the Trainer Commentary Option on which you can have Michael give a voice over on both the Primary Workout and the 5 Min. Workout. He has a lot of important things to say, and don't worry, the music is still loud, and there is a repetition countdown on the screen, so you'll know how many reps you have left in a particular move!
ABS OF ENVY - My personal favorite! I still pull this one out from time to time, and I've owned this for over a year. When I initially viewed this program, I was skeptical because there are only a few crunches towards the end. However, when I did it, it was challenging, I broke a sweat, and when I went to stretch my abs at the end, they burned quite a bit! It utilizes a lot of standing abs moves, but if you concentrate on using your abs, your belly will become sculpted and flat and your waist will be cinched, giving you that hourglass effect. Done almost entirely standing with a few minutes of floorwork.
BUNS OF ENVY - Uses various squats (love that Helicopter Squat!), Lunges, Reverse Lunges (called dips in The Firm) and other moves to effectively shape your glutes and thighs. Done mostly standing with some floorwork about three-quarters into the workout.
LEGS OF ENVY - Uses lunges, plies, plyo jumps and even balance moves to give you shapely thighs and calves. Done entirely standing with stretching on the floor at the very end.
ARMS OF ENVY - Uses bicep curls, hammer curls and some fun, creative moves such as the Dumbbell Catch and the Gecko Pushup to work your upper body. Done mostly standing with some push-up variations and floor tricep work towards the end.
And Now For The Bad: The only real detriments that I could find: One- The packaging of the DVDs. Yes, plural. All four programs, unnecessarily, are recorded onto 4 separate DVDs. For anyone who wished to combine workouts, it can be quite annoying to have to switch DVDs and then sit through minutes of exercise advisement/legal jargon/Lionsgate material. Two-The repetiveness of the exercises. Though I found the exercises different and fun, each program actually contains about 7 minutes of moves that are repeated at least once halfway through. Depending on your attention span and the frequency with which you use this DVD, you may get bored quickly.
Three- The girls themselves. Though I found them pleasant enough, it is obvious that these girls are not fitness professionals and were simply cast due to their looks. Some viewers may find them a little Playboy-bunny-esque and not interesting. I simply was inspired to attain their physiques! If they bother you, you could always choose the voiceover option by Michael , who IS a fitness professional, and a charismatic one at that.
All in all, I highly recommend this DVD and don't think anyone who wants a great body will be dissapointed.

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Meet Eliana, Natasha, Vala and Yvette, the girls of ENVY. This fitness superteam delivers a hot new style of simple workouts designed to target-tone the parts that really count. In no time, you'll achieve slender abs, perfect buns, sexy legs, and lean sleek arms. It's never been so easy to lose weight and look great. From the producers of Carmen Electra's Aerobic Striptease, this brand-new 4-disc collection promises to make you the envy of others. Each workout includes an easy Warm-Up, a 5-minute Quick Fix for body maintenance on the run, and a 20-minute Primary Workout that shapes and slims for a stunning physique. This set includes: ABS OF ENVY, BUNS OF ENVY, LEGS OF ENVY and ARMS OF ENVY.

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Dance Workout for Dummies Review

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(More customer reviews)I have to admit I have never cared for Michelle's workouts in the past. But, I love the For Dummies workouts so I decided I'd give this a chance. What a pleasant surprise! I love it! It is broken down into 2 sections. You can do one or both. Michelle is easy to follow and cues well. The music is good but not overbearing. I enjoy the tips presented in the dummies workouts. Michelle has just the right amount of enthusiasm and fun in this workout and it did get my heartrate up there. It will be a fun workout for a day when I want to move and do something but don't feel like killing myself. It's a keeper.

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Dance Workout For Dummies is a fun and easy wayTM to burn off extra calories and improve your fitness level.Use these two 20-minute dance workouts regularly and you ll not only notice a difference in the way you look, but also in the way you feel because dance builds confidence and boosts energy levels.Don t worry if you haven't danced before these routines are easy to follow starting with simple foot patterns and gradually adding arm movements and style. To make it even easier to complete these dance workouts,we include a separate tutorial that covers the foundation moves.This quick segment allows you to get the basics of the dance at a slower pace. This way, when you go on to the main programs, you can feel comfortable and move with ease.
About the Instructor: Michelle LeMay is a world-renowned choreographer and fitness instructor certified by the American Councilon Exercise (ACE). She was a pioneer of the dance and fitness workout blend.Through her private studio and televised workouts shows, Michelle has inspired students to get up and dance for more than 20 years.

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Sabrina Bryan: Byou - The Hot New Dance Workout (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this DVD so my daughter and I could dance along together and get some exercise -- however it is far too difficult for a young person to follow, and get this -- even with my many years of dance training, it was too difficult for ME to follow! The moves are NEVER broken down by count, and the instruction is incredibly poor. Virtually every dance class I've ever taken - including Master classes - broke down moves by count, so you can be on time, "on" the music. Not so here.It felt muddled and confusing. Additionally, in the "instruction" segment, the moves are shown just once, from one angle, so if you aren't already familiar with the move shown, the guidance is inadequate.
It gets the two stars only for its appeal to teens & tweens, an underserved group when it comes to mixing exercise and fun.I'd like to see more dance/exercise videos for this age group, but PRODUCED BETTER.

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Dancer, singer and actress, Sabrina Bryan, has a very important message of empowerment for girls - be happy, be healthy - BYOU!Bryan, of The Disney Channel’s hit movie and double platinum selling soundtrack The Cheetah Girls - stars in a 93 minute dance fitness DVD called BYOU.The DVD was created so that girls can have fun learning the latest dance moves and get fit at the same time. It combines pop and hip hop dance movements with strength and cardio training in three routines moving from beginner to advanced. BYOU is aimed at tween girls from 8 - 14 years old. DVD CONTENTS includ 93 minutes of video, 3 distinct and separate full routines: "PURE FUN" - a long workout version with high intensity; "DANCE PARTY", a remix of moves learned in PURE FUN, so girls can just get down and dance; "FULL BLAST" is the advanced routine with fresh, funky new moves.Bonus sections include: Breaking Down the Moves with Sabrina, "Shoe Savvy" – fitness shoe shopping with Sabrina, "Byou" music video to Sabrina’s hit single "Byou" and Special Behind the Scenes footage.

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Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: Urban Street Heat Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're looking for a workout that is so much fun that the time just flies by, look no further! This workout combines innovative choreography and a fast pace to get the heart pumping before you know it.
Here's what you get:
10MIN WARMUP - This combines a few low impact dance moves with a few stretches. Some of the stretches are a bit 'hmmm...', but you only do them after you're VERY warm. This is around 10 minutes, which is a good length for a warmup. Some of the moves you learn in the warmup will be re-used in the dance portion of the workout.
15MIN DANCE - Madonna teaches you the moves one by one, building together a longer routine. One thing that I love about her teaching is that once she's taught you a move, she practices what I like to call 'the transition'. This is where you practice the move that comes just before the new move, as well as the new move. If that doesn't make sense, say that she's taught moves 1-3 and is teaching you the 4th move. Once she's taught the 4th move, she practices moves 3 and 4, before going through the whole routine from the 1st move. This Hip-Hop combination includes some innovative steps, like 'The Snake', 'The Electric Slide', 'The Wobble', 'Lockdown', and so on.
5MIN COOL DOWN - Here, Madonna takes you through some of the stretches that you did in the warmup, as well as some neck stretches - some people will need to be careful with these.
10MIN BONUS - This is not a urban-street dance segment, but rather a set of intense tonin moves. She takes you through around 3 minutes of squats & lunges, done at such a pace that it BURRRRRRRRRRNS! She then goes through some standing and floor abdominal work. The standing work includes possibly some of the most effective oblique exercises I've seen without putting pressure on the neck & back.
Madonna and her group of exercisers - both male and female - exercise in a nice street-dance-studio-esque set. If that doesn't set the scene, the floors are polished wood, and the walls are dark red brick, with pillars and windows scattered throughout. It kind of reminds of the old Ricki Lake sets (back in the day!).
In terms of instructor personality, Madonna is a breath of fresh air. She is relaxed, laid back, and interacts with the other exercisers in a 'hey-wassup-mate' manner. In addition, they also interact with her the same way - giving a fun atmosphere; like being in a class, but not an extreme 'whoop-it-up' atmosphere like in Kathy Smith's Timesaver Cardio. She says things like "Dis mah mama's daynce!", "I'm wi-choo, aight?" and "C'mon y'all!" That certainly is refreshing compared to "Smile, you're burning fat!" [Denise Austin], "Two more please!" [Tamilee Webb], and "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!" [Kathy Smith]
For those of you who are absolute beginners to dance, you will find this difficult. What I suggest you do is ignore the arm movements for the first couple of times that you try the DVD, and focus on the getting your legs right. Madonna moves through the moves pretty quickly, only giving a couple of opportunities to learn the steps before incorporating them into the routine. She is good at cueing, but not so good at teaching the moves.
One thing you need to watch out for is that some of the turns and pivots might put pressure on your knees if you're working out on carpet. I knew this before I did this workout since Juliane Arney warned me in QuickFix's Cardio Hip Hop DVD, but Madonna doesn't mention this in her DVD. Just eliminate any turns and pivots if your knees are dodgy. Also, go easy on the head swinging during 'The Snake' move, it could be quite easy to click your neck out if you don't be careful.
The only reason why I didn't give this DVD four stars is because I found Madonna's other DVD, 'African Beat - Latin Heat' more fun.
A refreshing, intense, short workout that's fun! Cheers!

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Award-winning choreographer, MaDonna Grimes, is renowned for her innovativedance moves. She founded the MaDonna Grimes Fitness and Dance Theatre Company,has released a CD, and is the author of Work It Out. She has a master’sdegree in dance performance and choreography, and has appeared in many fitnessand fashion magazines.

Who knew getting a full-body, cardio workout could be so much fun! Urban StreetHeat is more like a dance party than an aerobics class. MaDonna Grimes makesworking out fun in this fresh and funky Dance Fitness for Beginners program.

You’ll have a great time performing this program, which combines attitude,street style, and easy-to-follow dance steps. The Hip Hop freestyle routines,designed for women and men, are bursting with style and energy. You’lllearn some fresh new moves that will really spice up your workout. MaDonna breaksdown all the steps, and combines them into one dynamic routine that you cantake to the clubs.

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- Sexy, fun moves work the entire body - Lose weight, burn fat - Aerobics workout boosts energy - Hip Hop freestyle routines for women and men

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