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Summary: Put some fun in your fitness routine!
Review: I'm a former gym rat who's now a stay-at-home mom of two. I'm not significantly overweight, but I don't have that perfect gym body I used to have, either--nor do I have the time or inclination to pursue it. And, frankly, killing myself doesn't have the appeal it once did--I want exercise to be fun.This video motivates me to exercise because it is fun. It's low-impact, so it doesn't stress my gym-injured knees and ankles, yet it raises my heart rate enough so I burn calories and stay healthy. If you're a gym rat, it's not for you. If you just want to get fit in the privacy of your own home and have fun doing it, give this a try. Don't be intimidated by the dance moves--you'll pick them up after doing the video a few times.
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Summary: Great cardio and leg workout
Review: I'm a long-time VHS/DVD exercizer and recently started dance-inspired workouts. This one is at the top of my list for its seemless blending of dance and exercize and excellent cardio workout. Giselle's instruction is great and even better, she's not the least bit annoying. I love the Latin music and the onstage drummer is a nice touch. The moves are fairly easy to pick up and fun. I haven't found myself looking at the clock once. I supplement it with 8-minute Abs and Arms for a total body workout. Highly recommended and a bargain price, to boot.
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Summary: Not enough Cardio, Too much Salsa
Review: If you want to work out this is not the DVD for you. I barely broke a sweat and my heart rate didn't come close to my target. Plus the instructor goes way to fast which becomes discouraging and frustrating. I got through the first four combinations and gave up. Then I did Taebo.
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Summary: Gym class rather than Latin Dance!
Review: It's not so fun as described, I found this DVD is more like a gym class rather than a latin dance's. As a Latin Dance fan, I found those practices and instructions are not formal to Latin Dance, from the feelings to steps. And I notice that the only male dancer is doing good, but he's hidden in the crowd "so well." One, two, three, four... gym class.
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Summary: Instructor is Latin annoying!
Review: She is annoying and they all look like midgets! It does have a lot of energy, but can be confusing to keep up with.
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Summary: you get out of it what you put into it
Review: There's a lot to say about this compact little video. Overall, it's a great little workout for days that you want something a little less intense, and it's good for people who are beginner/intermediate. Ultimately, you really get out of it what you put in to it. It's fun and lively, and if you really use your muscles, you'll work up a sweat. The key here is to contract your muscles as you're moving them, so you get a bit of isometric work while you're dancing. If you just flop your arms and legs around, you won't work up a sweat at all. Experienced exercisers and athletes will know this automatically, but some beginners or even intermediates will become frustrated with the level of this workout if they don't do this, and the concept is not really explained in the video.
As an instructor, Giselle is right on top of things. Some of the steps and combinations are a bit tricky, and you have to really pay attention to do the routine well the first or second time, but expect to have to do this video at least three times before you really get it. If you find yourself messing up, just laugh and go back to your basic step. Giselle does have a bit of an accent, but I find her very easy to understand.
Overall, I enjoy this workout. It's fun, and features a variety of women of different shapes and sizes - some not even wearing real workout clothes. The message of this video seems to be that no matter who you are or what fitness level you're at, you can have fun and get a great workout. I don't know about you, but I find that incredibly inspiring.
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Summary: difficult steps but not an intense cardio workout
Review: This DVD is great with steps but not with explanantions, the instructor screams instructions at you quickly with explanations that don't help unless you are familiar with all the dance steps in the first place. Before purchasing this video i would purchase something that will let you become more familar with the steps like Minna's Emergency Workout or Kathy Smiths Latin Grooves. This dvd is for all levels but for intermediates and advanceds this is not going to get your heart pumping enough where it is really challenging. The most challenging part of the workout itself are the dance steps so beware!!!
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Summary: GREat :p
Review: this dvd was a lot of fun, great music, great moves the only thing that is not that great is that the people other than the instructor messes up a few times.
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Summary: great for those plateaus
Review: This dvd was great for me in getting rid of the fitness plateaus. It gives me something different to do. Dancing is my thing. So if you like to dance, especially Latin. This dvd is great for you!
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Summary: Fun and sassy!
Review: This is a great workout video. It's fun and fast-paced and really gets your heart rate up. The music is great and Giselle was really motivating. It's challenging enough that I enjoyed it even tho I already knew a lot of the moves, and had to do it a few times before I really got it down. Unlike most other workout videos they kept the cameras pulled back most of the time so that you could see the moves. I would have liked to see some more stretching, and some in the beginning, but if you add some stretching on your own, this is an excellent addition to your workout schedule.
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