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Summary: Another Bouncy Bunny Workout
Review: "The weather is always fine inside." ~Michelle DozoisMichelle Dozois has a ton of energy and if you are used to the Walk Away the Pounds workouts, this is going to take you to the next level. In fact, this might be more like "aerobics" than "walking." If you are looking for a challenge, you will find three levels to choose from. There are "power moves" that raise intensity and remind me of a bouncy bunny workout. During the cooldown segment the music is not choreographed correctly and continues at a hyper pace while your body is moving into a more relaxed pace. It just doesn't feel right. Will you burn fat while doing this workout? You bet! It is intense, there are three levels to choose from and you can alternate between the levels because at times all three levels are shown at the same time in a split screen format. My body broke out into a full-body sweat and I could feel the burn during most of the workout. My DVD case didn't have the "bonus booklet" they advertise on the cover. Disadvantages of this workout: TWISTY KNEE MOVES If you have any knee issues at all, avoid this workout. If "Walk Away the Pounds" is coordination level 1-3, this is coordination level 6-10. While you don't need any equipment, this is more like aerobics and I'd recommend this for intermediate to advanced exercise video veterans. Fast paced, high energy, lots of creativity and bouncy, bouncy. Not quite my style, but a real challenge. ~TheRebeccaReview.com
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Summary: Combine Walking & Basic Aerobics to Burn Calories
Review: Combine Walking & Basic Aerobics to Burn Calories
Workout Description: 35 minutes cardio (basic aerobics moves derived from walking steps) with 5 minute warm-up & stretch and 5 minute cool-down & stretch for a total of 45 minutes
Workout Level: mid-beginner to mid-/high-intermediate; can be modified to be low, mid-, or high impact; fairly basic choreography
Instructor: Michelle Dozois (Certified instructor; former National and World Aerobic Champion; co-owner of Breaththru Fitness, a personal training and Pilates studio). Michelle is energetic and enthusiastic but not too hyper or chatty. She cues well, announcing the move before she begins it (although sometimes she cues a little too much in advanced).
Class: 2 women: one shows low impact modifications and the other shows high impact modifications while Michelle demonstrates mid-impact moves. This video is exceptionally well designed, as all three modifications are shown at the same time.
Music / Set: The beat-driven instrumental music is fairly standard workout music and isn't very exciting. The interior set is brightly lit and colored.
Equipment Needed: sneakers
Caveats: Even though all exercisers are on carpet, be careful with the shuffles and small pivots (turns) if you are also on carpet.
Additional Comments: You don't need a lot of space for this workout. You need to be able to kick forward, take one large step back, and take two fairly large steps to each side.
This is a great video to grow with. True beginners may find it a bit challenging because of its length, but you can always stop at the half-way point and fast forward to the cool-down. If you want to increase the intensity of Level 1 (low impact) but don't want to add the jumps, you can always borrow the Level 3 arm movements.
I got this expecting it to be a light workout, but I was wrong. As they say, you get out of it what you put into it. As a mid-intermediate exerciser, I found that the Level 2 was great for me, although I've since moved up to Level 3. Some people may find this workout too repetitive, especially since Michelle is very consistent with her cues and phrases. I personally like this, because after doing the workout a few times I'm able to put my energy into my moves rather than figuring out what comes next or when.
This is a great routine to teach basic aerobics moves. When you feel like you've mastered the steps, you might want to check out Kathy Smith's TimeSaver Cardio Fat Burner, which has 2 short more complex aerobics routines, or her Peak Fat Burning, which has 3 levels and simple aerobic moves just like Walk Your Way Slim. When you get up to Level 2 and 3 on this video, you can make this into interval-style training by pushing yourself during the "hit your level" moves and letting your heart rate "recover" or come down a little bit during the other times. This will help you increase your cardiovascular capacity.
The DVD allows you to select your chapter. There are no extras.
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Summary: I really wanted to like it
Review: I couldn't wait to try this video today. I love the Leslie Sansone walking videos and alternate between the 2, 3, & 4 mile walks. I thought this would give me a little variety. I'm not totally out of shape, but I really can't keep up with the DANCING steps. It's just another aerobic workout and I am so disappointed. I love the other Prevention videos, so I thought this was a sure thing.
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Summary: I LOVED IT
Review: i loved this workout!! It made me sweat like crazy and i loved how they split the workout into three levels [beginners, intermediate, and advanced] in the same screen. THe workout was INTENSE. You can NOT not sweat. The program is very well-planned from going to a intense and then a little less intense and back again to help stablize your heart rate. Michelle is an awesome instructor and isn't annoying at all and is a terrific cue-er. This workout will take you less than 2 workouts to get the moves. THey're simple yet really fun and will get your heart rate up. This workouit will be one of my favorites for a loong time to come!
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Summary: Quite a challenging workout!
Review: I needed a new cardio workout and I wanted a change from my 4 mile challenge Walk Away the Pounds and step aerobics. I own a couple of Pilates tapes by Michelle Dosois and I really like her style and cuing. This workout has three levels - and I decided on my first try to go with the level 2. Boy, did I get a workout. It is quite challenging and I workout 6 to 7 times a week, alternating between cardio and strength training. Because the transitions are very quick, I would suggest that you start off with Level 1 until you have mastered the moves. This is not at all a dancey exercise but there is quite a bit of hopping in levels 2 and 3. The music is fun and the production quality is very good. Michelle's cuing is excellent. In some parts of the exercise, there is a split screen where you can see all three levels. The workout runs for a little over 45 minutes.
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Summary: fabulous!
Review: I own many walking tapes but none is as good as this. The pace is fast, there are 3 optional levels of performance which can be combined according to everybody's ability (low to medium-high impact) and although it is about walking there is a good variety of arm movements that work the whole body. Michelle's cuing is very good and the length (about 45 minutes) is just right.Highly recommended!!!
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Summary: Great workout
Review: I think this is a great workout for any fitness level. I fluctuate between level 1 and 2. I did not have the bonus book in my video either. I went to www.prevention.com and emailed them that I did not receive the bonus book. I received it in the mail within 1 week.
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Summary: Should be Jump Around Your Way Slim ;)
Review: I was looking to add a walking video to my collection for variety. I was very disappointed with this one. If you're coordinated, can do aerobics with no problem, don't need advanced cuing, this could be for you! There's 3 women that each do a different level of the same exercise which is cool. But if you're like me, you need basic steps and no fancy footwork, just add some easy side stepping, kicks, knee lifts and need warnings-- pass it. I like Michelle, I have one of her other DVD's for Pilates, but I couldn't do this one comfortably. She didn't even explain any of her fancy movements. I'll stick with Leslie Sansone. And funny thing, one of Michelle's exercisers is also in Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds! :)
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Summary: Should be Jump Around Your Way Slim ;)
Review: I was looking to add a walking video to my collection for variety. I was very disappointed with this one. If you're coordinated, can do aerobics with no problem, don't need advanced cuing, this could be for you! There's 3 women that each do a different level of the same exercise which is cool. But if you're like me, you need basic steps and no fancy footwork, just add some easy side stepping, kicks, knee lifts and need warnings-- pass it. I like Michelle, I have one of her other DVD's for Pilates, but I couldn't do this one comfortably. She didn't even explain any of her fancy movements. I'll stick with Leslie Sansone. And funny thing, one of Michelle's exercisers is also in Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds! :)
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Summary: Loved this
Review: I'm English, and I wanted to add some American fitness DVDs to my collection; this was one of those I randomly chose. It's great, it really is. Another reviewer suggests it is more like aerobics than walking, and I guess there is some truth in that (though nothing is complicated or dancy), but it is an EXCELLENT low impact, high sweat programme that is loads of fun. I exercise at least 6 times a week so I do the highest of the three levels on offer but the other two are good as well, and make this suitable for most ages and fitness levels. I'd imagine it would be really satisfying as a beginner to start at level one and work your way up. The cueing is first rate, and the exercisers, including the trainer, all look as though they are having a good time too. I bought one of Leslie Sansone's programmes, and while that was okay I didn't like the praise-heaven peppiness and didn't feel I got a serious cardio workout from it (one for light days); this, on the other hand,is cheerful without being annoying and definitely burns off that fat. Excellent value, too.
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