Paula Abdul's Get Up and Dance!

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Summary: good workout, not a dance lesson
Review: This is a good dance-y workout, but you won't be using any of these steps on a dance floor these days! Very fast-paced (you can either stop and rewind to learn the steps, or just pick them up over a few days, as I did) and a lot of fun -- high energy, cheery, not annoying. You really will see results if you stick with it. If you do it on carpet, just be careful with the twists, use strength so you don't twist your knee instead of your whole body, and know your limits.

Rating:
Summary: Decent workout
Review: I've had this video for five years, and I used to use it a lot before completely stopping my exercise routine. I alternated it with Kathy Smith's videos, and while it took me a few tries to memorize the steps, once I had them down the workout was easy. I was out of breath and sweating by the time I got done. It gives you a really good cardio workout. Definitely worth a try for a fun workout that doesn't seem like work.

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Summary: Just Fun . Just DO IT!
Review: Forget the words: "workout" & "exercise".
Instead - think of: a little challenge, dance steps, and fun.

You can do this.
Don't rush. Take a little at a time.
Anyone can learn moves - all it takes is repetition - just doing it over and over (that and not giving up).

And to get or stay fit you need repetition.
Thus this video encourages the viewer to repeatedly play it;
repeatedly exercising and before you know it - surprise - you're getting more fit, staying fit, and not "working" at it! (along with getting more agile, more balance, more finesse, more confidence, more grace (i.e., your manner of moving is smoother)).

Think of it as your dance class you have x times a week - but it's even better because you can do it in private.

I found myself at different times during the day (when stressed, nervous, bored, waiting, needing to relax - all different times), I found myself practicing some of the steps....i.e., the perfect remedy for any of those situations and so good for ya!!

just fun.
just do it.

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Summary: Excellent Workout!!!
Review: I received Paula Abdul's Get Up and Dance Video in the mail just two days ago and I love it already!!! I have to admit that the first day was a little hard. The dance moves were a little tough at first but by the second day I had no problem. The key is to rewind and stick with it. Don't give up! Once the dance moves are learned or atleast done with a bit of ease; the workout is amazing. I didn't think that working out could be so much fun. The workout doesn't seem as challenging as some others that are out on the market (taebo for example) but by the middle of it I could tell that I was really working. I love this video. It makes working out fun, not a chore. I'd recommend this for anyone who doesn't have much time to get to the gym but still wants to get a great workout at home. Just one warning- don't do this on carpet. I never have but I've read a few reviews that warn against attempting to do the moves on a carpet. Other than that- this video is amazing!

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Summary: This is hip-hop
Review: I just want people to know that this is a hip-hop workout and difficult for some of us due to all the jumps, twists, and general joint-popping. I would have liked to have known that before I ordered it.