Kick to Get Fit Jr. - For Kids

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Summary: Great Video, Even Better on DVD
Review: Boy am I glad this video is now available on DVD. I have almost wore out the VHS copy. Or should I say my 4 kids have. They love this video, I've never seen anything like it. Who would think that kids would actually enjoy exercising? I sure wouldn't have. I bought the VHS about six months ago, because my kids liked the cover and I told them they needed to start exercising instead of playing video games all the time. Well, I figured this video would get played once and then get lost in the huge stack of videos we already have. Well here it is six months later and it is still sitting out by the TV. That just blows my mind. Don't get me wrong, this video is really awesome, I just can't believe how hooked my kids are to it, it's amazing. Anyway, one of my kids saw that this video was now on DVD, so we had to buy the DVD. Lord knows how many times the DVD will get played. But, I got what I wanted out of the deal, the kids are exercising more, and playing video games less. I even think they are seriously getting in better shape. Simply amazing!

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Summary: ok but not too well made
Review: I teach Physical Education at a K-6th school. I ordered this video with high expectations from the reviews but it didn't meet my expectations. It wasn't very well made and the instructor didn't seem to be "ready" to make the video. Instructions and interaction with the kids not very good. Some stumbling around with words and talk about being non- violent,,, and then telling the class "this is a upper cut in boxing but sense we are being non- violent, we call this picking apples" ... I didn't know why they would even mention that .. just a little off the mark

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Summary: The BEST Children's Exercise Program Available
Review: It is pretty difficult for me to say something is the best. I am VERY PICKY, and with the exercise & fitness industry I am also very leary, because there are SOOOO many BAD programs available. Some programs are being taught by people who should NOT be in the fitness industry, and these same people try to create programs for children, which is even a bigger blunder. Children are different than adults, because they're children, this sounds simple enough for parents, but most children's programs I've tried for my kids are adult oreinted. Probably the worst program is Tae-Bo Jr. This program was almost a direct repeat of the regular Tae-Bo program, but with kids TRYING, I repeat TRYING to do the movements. Kids are kids, they need to be treated & respected as kids, especially with something as important as exercise.
This program - Kick to Get Fit Jr. - For Kids, is like nothing I've ever seen. To start with, Rich Grogan, the guy conducting the program, actually has experience with children. He is physical education teacher, a Martial Arts instructor, and a personal trainer, and his best quality (as if this isn't enough), he has a TERRIFIC connection with the children in his video. These kids are truly having fun, and are genuinely happy about doing this program. This comes through VERY CLEARLY on the screen, and is immediately picked up on by my children. Kids who see other kids having fun, want to immediately join in on the fun.
This program provides a challenge for the kids, BUT isn't TOO CHALLENGING. The movements are very easy to follow, and extremely fun to do, I've done the program a number of times with my kids, and it gives me a pretty good workout. We do everything from jumping jacks, push ups, grabbing apples & oranges (This is Rich's twist on doing punches & uppercuts), to riding a horse, and running to the cafeteria. This program is fun and my kids love it, they actually ask OFTEN to do the "Kids Kick video".
From a proud parent, and from 3 happy kids, we give this program 8 thumbs up. That's 2 thumbs a piece!!!!!

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Summary: Do it for your Kids - BUY IT
Review: There really isn't a lot I can say that hasn't already been said by the other reviews. This program is AWESOME - Period!!!
Get your kids up, get them active. Is this possible? Yes, choose this program.
Great Job!!!!

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Summary: Great video for kids - Better than anything else I've seen!
Review: This is a great program for kids. I interact with over a 1000 kids a week, and I've tried atleast a dozen other fitness programs for kids. Or atleast the programs say they are for kids, and then my kids try to attempt the movements, and find that most adults couldn't do the movements.
Anyway, this program is great, and I'm not sure what some of the other viewers mean by saying this program wasn't very well done. This program is for kids, so it should be kid friendly, meaning the instructor should have a loose & playful personality, because this is the only way to interact with kids. Kids want to have fun, and there is NO better way to get kids moving than to be loose, energetic, and fun natured. Mr. Grogan covers all these areas, and does a terrific job at it. And the kids certainly pick up on it. This is the only fitness program I have that the kids actually ask to do it, that in itself is amazing to me.
Good stuff, great fun, and a good little workout too.

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Summary: Incredible, Great, Excellent
Review: This is absolutely the most incredible program I've EVER seen. I generally don't write reviews, because most exercise programs I've seen don't deserve the time it takes to write one. So if I'm taking the time to write this one, let me tell you it is worth it. The words incredible, great, and excellent don't even come close to describing this program, I just couldn't think of any more powerful words to use.
The guy on this video, Rich Grogan, has really got something with this program. First of all he is fun, and entertaining for the kids. And the kids that are actually in the video are having fun (genuine fun, none of this paid actors fun), they're feeding off of Rich's positive energy, and having a good time with it. This is one of the major hooks that pulls you in, these kids are glowing with fun, energy, and excitement, and it is basically thrown into your living room when you watch the video. My kids at home can't just sit on the couch and watch this program, they have to get up and actually do the program. It is almost like some super-natural force grabs them and pulls them on the floor to begin exercising with Rich & the kids. I know this may sound strange, and I am sure some people are saying to themselves, "there is NO way my kid would be this excited about an exercise program". Well, I'm telling you it is true. And, it's not like my kids have only watched the program once or twice, we have basically wore out our VHS copy, and that is why we bought the DVD, which is even better, because now we can skip through to certain parts of the program when we are short on time. What I've been doing in the mornings, before summer camp, I'll get the kids up and pick a section of the video (DVD) and have them do that section before we leave for summer camp, or do the same at night before bed. I really would have thought by now that my kids would be tired of this video, but the way Rich has set the program up, it is still challenging for them. Rich continually tells the kids to have fun, and to do their very best, and to just do what they can. But he makes the program so darn fun that the kids really apply themselves, and do what they can to become better at the moves. Anyway, Rich does sets of 15 instead of the normal set of 5 or 10, this way, as he explains it, the kids can continue to advance within the program, because maybe they can only do 5 push ups or jumping jacks when they first start the program, but the goal is to reach 15, so they have to keep practicing at it. Another interesting thing Rich does is, he has the kids visualize they are grabbing apples & oranges instead of punching each other, or an imaginary opponet. At first I thought this was a little goofy, but once again as Rich explains it, it takes the violent aspect out of the technique, it makes it more fun for the kids, and if the kids pretend they are grabbing something they get a better stretch throughout the entire movement, both forward & back.
Did I say this video was Incredible?
I could list about 10 more things, but I think you get the picture. I'm telling you, BUY THIS FOR YOUR KIDS, it's amazing!
Hey Rich, if you read this, Your program is the greatest! Thank you from me & my kids!
Sincerely,
Thomas Jacobbson & Family

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Summary: A Wonderful fitness video for kids
Review: This is an absolute wonderful video. This is a great workout for the kids, but it isn't too fast or too tough. I've seen several kid's videos, and of course the kids liked them, but they quickly lost interest because it was too fast or too tough, or too boring. This is one reason the kids love this video, it is very exciting & fun, and THEY CAN DO IT, which gives them a sense of accomplishment. Don't get me wrong, the video still provides the kids with a challenge, but it is a challenge they can overcome with practice. And practice is what my kids do with this video, we've had this video for 2 months, and the kids still enjoy doing it. Unbelievable, considering the fact that kids are bored with most things after one use.
Give this one a shot, you'll be impressed!

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Summary: WOW, I'm still in shock over this one
Review: This is one incredible program, my kids & I are still in shock at how great this program is.
I've got 4 kids of my own, and I babysit 2 neighborhood kids, so to say the least, things are a bit crazy around the house. I bought this video after a friend told me how much her kids loved it. The only thing she didn't tell me was that the kids would be totally mezmerized by it, and almost without even knowing it, they begin exercising with the video. It is amazing to see. I almost went into shock after putting it in for the first time, all 6 kids stood up and began doing the program. I didn't have to say a word, they just got up and started following. I just stood back and said WOW! Oh, another great feature is, after the kids finish exercising to the video, they are ALL ready for a nap. Some of the kids are ready for a nap about half way through.
I'm glad I listened to my friend and bought this video, you'll be glad to.

Rating:
Summary: WOW, I'm still in shock over this one
Review: This is one incredible program, my kids & I are still in shock at how great this program is.
I've got 4 kids of my own, and I babysit 2 neighborhood kids, so to say the least, things are a bit crazy around the house. I bought this video after a friend told me how much her kids loved it. The only thing she didn't tell me was that the kids would be totally mezmerized by it, and almost without even knowing it, they begin exercising with the video. It is amazing to see. I almost went into shock after putting it in for the first time, all 6 kids stood up and began doing the program. I didn't have to say a word, they just got up and started following. I just stood back and said WOW! Oh, another great feature is, after the kids finish exercising to the video, they are ALL ready for a nap. Some of the kids are ready for a nap about half way through.
I'm glad I listened to my friend and bought this video, you'll be glad to.

Rating:
Summary: GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!!!!
Review: This program is 100% great. My kids love this video, they can't get enough of it. I bet we have played this video 20 times, and they still ask to watch it again. The children in this video are truly having a great time, and it shows. They are feeding off of Mr. Grogan's energy & his great personality, and just having a fun time. My kids, and I am sure most kids enjoy watching other kids have fun, it just makes them want to be a part of it, and that is what this video does. It makes the kids feel like they are part of the class. 5 Stars & 2 Thumbs up for this one.