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Summary: What Happened Kathy?
Review: I couldn't wait to get this video. I purchased it from Amazon.com. As soon as it arrived, I put it in. It was terrible. I have had some lessons in Merengue, Salsa and Latin Dancing (I am a Spanish Teacher) and thought this would be a great 'different' way to work out. I was wrong. Kathy was too dressed up and looked like she was going out, not working out. I didn't break a sweat, was bored and kept telling myself that it will get more challenging. Wrong again. I have only used it two times and I feel like I wasted my money. I love her other videos and feel like I have worked out when doing the others. Not with this one. I don't want to use this video as my workout video because I don't feel like I'll get a good enough workout from it. I hope Kathy comes out with a new, normal, video soon. Don't let us down again.
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Summary: Video was a little disappointing
Review: I love Kathy Smith, but the first time I did this video, I didn't feel like it was much of a workout. The video is very very fast, but not terribly difficult. Honestly I found myself getting bored with the music. Maybe once I do it a few more times my opinion will change. I will always highly recommend her kickboxing video though.
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Summary: Sore Muscles the next Day
Review: I really enjoyed this new-type of video by Kathy Smith. I, too, have several of Kathy's videos in my exercise collection; however, this one was begun and over with before I even realized it. I was having fun working out and didn't even realize the WHOLE 40 minutes was gone by! I even had some tender muscles in my calves and thighs the next day. So, THUMBS UP to you Kathy!
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Summary: Waste of money
Review: If you are thinking of b) Getting a good workout or a) Learning to latino-dance, pl. look elsewhere. This video will help neither 'coz the dance steps and cueing is pathetic. I am a good dancer otherwise, but wanted to pick up on latino steps. This video has just put me in dis-array as for learning a new dance. I would buy videos dedicated to lessons and workouts separately.
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Summary: Scam!
Review: If you want to a) Have a good workout or b) Learn Latino dancing, please go elsewhere. 'Coz this video helps neither. The latino dancing steps are covered in 2-3 minutes and then you're off on your own to figure out how to synchronize yourself with the video. And the workout aspect of it is just a sham. If you already are a fluent latino dancer, you might get a kick out of this, 'coz the workout might warm you up just a little bit. I am looking for other videos for structured Latino dancing lessons and separate viedos for working out. It should be well worth the money since I love both dancing and working out....separately!
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Summary: I had great fun!
Review: I have used several of Kathy Smith's tapes in the past 10 years and have always found her tapes to be a good workout. This one is so much fun that I am sweating like crazy and don't even realize it. Some of the dance steps are a little difficult for someone with no rhythm (I am definitely keeping my day job) but you are busy trying to master the steps and don't realize you are working! The music is great and quite motivating. A great alternative to repetitive exercises.
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Summary: A Great Change
Review: I have always liked Kathy Smith because I feel she gives such a complete workout. Lately though, I have become so bored with my regular, routine "same ol' same ol'" aerobics tapes. I bought this tape hoping for something different and something that would add some fun to my workout, and that is exactly what I got. This one is so fun, I barely noticed the time & was suprised when the workout was over. Some people say that Kathy's "cueing" is poor. Well, I don't care how well an instructor "cues", you're never going to get the routine down perfectly the first time through. And as for not breaking a sweat, as long as you really get into the moves, and really move your body, you'll really sweat. This is such a great change from the sameness of many workout tapes. It's also a great workout to do with kids, due to the huge popularity of Latin music now. My 14 year old niece did the tape with me for the first time last night & loved it. It can be a little tricky the first few times, but don't get discouraged. Just like with all workouts, it will eventually come naturally.
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Summary: The BEST video I have ever done!
Review: This is by far the best video I have ever done, especially for the fun factor. And I have done over 50 exercise videos in my time. If you are an intermediate exerciser this is a must have. I can't explain how much fun this video is. You learn the Cha-cha, Merengue, Salsa, Samba, and the Cumbia. It's broken down into 2 segments that are 20 minute each. I do both because it is so much fun. There is even a partner dancing segment at the end. Definately get this video!
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Summary: LOVE THIS WORKOUT!
Review: this tape is so much fun, it doesn't feel like you are working out. We do the tape three times a week and it never gets boring. It's challenging and it really makes you sweat! We love it! And the bonus partner dance steps in the end are great!
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Summary: Kathy Smith let me down
Review: I asked for and got this video as a Christmas present, expecting it to be as fun and challenging as Kathy's other videos. I am very disappointed. Kathy's cueing is way off, the music isn't exciting at all, and the dancers are intimidating. I have done the tape twice now, and both times I found myself checking my watch to find out when I would be done. I exercise to videos about 5 times a week, consider myself at an intermediate level, and the tape didn't even allow me to break a sweat. This video will surely collect dust at my house.
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