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Summary: More fun than Pilates!
Review: I really enjoyed the Basic Moves segment of this DVD, it gives you a great toning workout. I also have the Jennifer Kries Pilates Method: Perfect Mix DVD, and I feel Bellydance: Basic Moves gives just as good a workout by toning your whole body as you move, but is a LOT more fun! The format of the workout is basically body isolations, learning the different moves for each part of your body. I was disappointed that you don't get to learn an actual dance routine. This DVD only gets 3 stars instead of 4 because I did not enjoy the Fat Burning workout. Again, you don't learn an actual dance routine for this workout, you simply learn higher impact moves, and you do each move for a REALLY LONG TIME, the only variation being changing the arm positions every once in a while. But it's still more fun than Pilates or your basic toning/weight lifting workout!
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Summary: One of my favorite DVD's
Review: I *love* these routines. I've put together a weekly workout that includes Tai Chi, Ballet, Belly dancing, hiking, Body Toning, and the occasional foray into Yoga.My two favorite indoor activities are Ballet and belly dancing. And, Neena and Veena are usually the belly dancing I do. I can do four to five routines in one night, and I get a great workout for my whole body. However, I've had to work up to that over the past five months, or so. Basic Moves is a good introductary tape and really helps you get started and confident in what you're doing. Fat Burning is a fast-paced cardio routine. Neena and Veena are great instructors and the routines are quality recordings, with very few continuity errors. My few complaints with the DVD are that when playing through both workouts, I shouldn't have to suffer through the closing credits between sequences, and the commentary tracks, while interesting, were VERY sparse. I think each one lasted for about half the routine. Both of these are such minor quibbles that I don't think it brings down the overall quality of the routines. I just wanted to mention it for the absolute purists out there. As another reviewer mentioned, getting a hip scarf is a good idea. I bought one, and it helps me make sure I'm keeping the right tempo as I move along with the tapes. I can watch the girls' scarves, instead of my own hips!
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Summary: Nice workout
Review: I think these are great for anyone wanting something a little different. I really liked basic moves, but didn't really care for fat-burning. The basic moves is really fun. But the fat burning workout feels like more jumping around than bellydancing.
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Summary: Bellydancing makes working out fun!
Review: I admit it, I'm a couch potato. Well, I was before I was introduced to Neena and Veena. Now, I can't wait to do my workouts. I've even hooked my mom (even more sedentary than I was) on them. They're beautiful, graceful and make bellydancing easy. The first workout on this dvd is extremely low-impact, but challenging in that you have to really focus on making your muscles move. I love the hip thrusts. After a few weeks of doing this workout, I find myself with better muscle tone and confidence. I'm excited and energized. Go out and get yourself a copy!
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Summary: Hips & Waist will feel it
Review: This tape is a good place to start for anyone looking to learn a little about bellydancing, as well as shape up. The instruction is presented well, with everything done in a slow fashion at first and sped up gradually as you get the hang of it. I haven't exercised in over a year, and found my shoulders and arms starting to burn long before these 2 women were done, but I am a true beginner. If you're already in good shape, you probably won't even break a sweat. I've never seen a tape like this before though, and would imagine it's great for breaking the monotony of a stale workout regimen. The warm up consists of a some good stretches, with lots of twisting and control in the hip region (no surprise) later on in the tape. The arms are not ignored either - there was more 'snake arm' and shoulder work here than I anticipated. Camera angles are good, and the music is very ethnic and appropriate. These 2 ladies are very graceful and doing the tape with them made me feel like maybe one day I will be to.
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Summary: Belly Dance Fitness is not that easy
Review: This dvd is great but the moves are somewhat difficult. If you are a beginner,like myself, you will probably have a hard time performing the moves. But if you are advanced or somewhat in shape, it might be easy for you. But either way, you will feel the burn. I would recommend this dvd to anyone. At the end of the dvd, you get to watch a fantastic performance of belly dancing which is my favorite part. But, unfortunatly they do not teach you the dance moves.
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Summary: A Good Alternative....
Review: If you are looking to add some variety to your workout routine, then give one of these a try. The DVD allows you to select which section, either the basic moves or fat burning, you would like to complete which works well if you like options. Each section is a full workout, which takes you through warm up to cool down. I found the basic moves are good for "in between" days or if you are simply looking for a slower pace to get back into things.
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Summary: They sure do make it look easy....
Review: In fact, they make it look easier than it really is. I flipped through this at first, thinking "Oh, this will be a snap! How am I supposed to burn calories doing this?" Thirty minutes later, I finished with the 'low' impact and was sweating like a pig. The dance moves are complex and work all those itty bitty muscles that you forgot you had. It's really a great way to tone up, and while you feel silly at first, it's no sillier than flapping your arms back and forth as Richard Simmons screams at you. My main complaint about this DVD is that if you're looking to hear some great bellydancing music on this, keep looking. The music is almost too quiet, and fairly bland.
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Summary: Love this DVD Bellydance Workout! Wish MORE Coming!
Review: I bought this Bellydance DVD along with their other VHS tapes. I'd say this DVD is better than their VHS. More workout More value. I hope Veena and Neena will produce more varieties before we watch the same tape too much and get bored. This is an excellent workout program, beautiful and fun. Definitely a good investment.
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Summary: Learn to be sexy & graceful while you get in shape!!!
Review: WOW! This video is fantastic! I've trained as a professional wrestler, so as you can imagine, I've done nearly every kind of workout you can think of & this one is great!! The first section of the tape teaches you, slowly, how to do the various moves. One of the hip movement instructions is as simple as, "Move your hips to the left, back, right, forward. Do it again, picking up the pace, & you should start to see the movement." Stand up, follow that direction, & you'll see how simple this video will be for you! Don't get me wrong, the actual workout is tough & hard to get through, but I found nothing "boring" or "repetive" about it. I actually *ENJOYED* following the girls & found myself incorporating these own steps into my nightclub dancing..you outta see the looks on the guys' faces! That alone is worth the price of the tape! I can see where this tape would help someone without much muscle tone to develop it..it's fantastic. I've ordered copies of this video for every female in my family & just recently picked up the next copy in the series. I highly recommend this video to any female that wants to learn beauty, grace, & possibly start a new hobby - BELLY DANCING!!
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