Rating: Summary: Very basic introduction, but that's what it's supposed to be Review: This is not a regimen for the experienced belly dancer. However,this is a fun, easy introduction for the person who might be intimidated by the more difficult forms and videos out there, or who thinks they *may* want to take a class but aren't sure.Although the exercises are easy, you *will* feel a burn, especially in your arms and stomach. If you stick with it, you will become more comfortable not only with the movements, but with your body. I highly recommend this video as an introduction to bellydancing and as a easy, low impact exercise video.
Rating: Summary: pros and cons Review: the basic moves portion makes you use muscles you probably were aware of. it is low impact, good for beginners and approx. 30mins. if you are looking to sweat, this is not what you're looking for. if you are looking for something to help increase your coordination and tone up, this is a good work-out. the fat burning portion is good. the twins take you through the proper ratio of hard/easy (1 to 3) to get a good cardio workout. this really works your legs (and i walk a lot, 1-2.5 miles a day). plus this workout is short(30mins), which i helpful if you don't have a full hour to work out. good addition to any workout collection.
Rating: Summary: Pretty good Review: Others may be disappointed in the video b/c it doesn't do much to teach bellydancing, but I bought it for the work-out aspect. So I think its great! It's a lot of fun, more fun than most home-video workouts available out there. It's enough to get you moving, your heart pumping, and your calories burning, but not so strenous that you want to quit altogether. The music is good to work out to as well. The only downside to this is that the voice-over is sometimes out of tune w/the music and the beats, which can be kind of annoying. But other than that, the DVD and the workout series (which I own) is great!!!
Rating: Summary: THE video for beginning dancers Review: These excellent videos are a must have for anyone interested in learning to bellydance. Although you will not become a bellydancer overnight, the videos teach you the basic components of bellydance. The workout is fun and engaging, and you won't mind practicing it over and over. Once the material here is mastered, Neena and Veena's more advanced videos teach choreography and putting everything together into a routine.
Rating: Summary: Fitness? Yes. Bellydancing? Sorta. Review: When I first bought this DVD I was very happy with what it offered me. It helped me learn some of the basic moves that I would need when I later started taking a class. However, this DVD does not teach you how to *dance*--it will teach you a few selective steps/moves used in dance. The focus here is the fitness, not the dance. I do not recommend this to someone wanting to learn to dance, or looking to get into Mideastern Dance as a pro. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to supplement their classwork, or anyone who is looking for an alternative to aerobics type exercise.
Rating: Summary: Well done Neena and Veena Review: I was doing this every day this winter/spring and I love it! I've got off track but will begin again once I've got my desk cleared.
Rating: Summary: boring!!! Review: This is the most boring excersice video I ever owned! I bought it about a year ago, tried it maybe three times and never once did I finish either of their routine. Yes, watching the twins dancing by themselves (at begining and end of the routine) was nice but the part for me [was bad]. The worst part I can remember is that you hop back and forth for maybe 5 minutues, feels like 25, both arms up for half of the time and the other half having a finger touching your forehead. I felt like a complete idiot.
Rating: Summary: 10 STARS!!!The Best of The Bes Review: I feel in so love with " Bellydance Fitness for Beginners: Basic Moves & Fat Burning " if I was able to give This DVD 10 stars I would. Such wondering teaching instruction, the way the two teach is perfect you so completely understand what they are doing and where they are going. I will definitely stick with the twins. If you purchase this DVD you will NOT be disappointed. What a workout burn!!!
Rating: Summary: Great if you use it Review: Like any workout video, this is great if you are disciplined enough to use it. Just a touch more interesting and exotic than something like Jane Fonda Aerobics.
Rating: Summary: Good for Beginners Review: I like working out, but average aerobics style workout videos get boring fast. Dancing is so much more fun, albeit, you don't actually learn any dancing in this DVD. Instead, you get some basic beginners moves to easily introduce your body to moving in a new way, especially if you have a limited dance background, like me. The fat burning section does get a bit repetitive, but it's a HUGE challenge--I can't get through it all yet. Warning: the fat burning section is extremely hard on the knees. If you have delicate knees, you should probably look elsewhere.
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