Kathy Smith - Fat Burning Breakthrough

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Summary: Difficult at first.............
Review: I bought this workout tape about 4 months ago when I started working out at home. At first I couldn't do the workout because it was so complicated, so I left it on my shelf and worked on other (more beginner oriented) videos. Finally I decided to give it another chance, and slowly started building through it and learning the routine. I started by doing just one "wave" a day. Then 3 weeks ago I completed the whole routine and now I can't stop. This is now my favorite video and such an awesome workout. So my advice is that this may be too hard for a beginner but if you slowly build up to it, you will definitely reap the rewards.

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Summary: This Workout's Got it All
Review: It is often so difficult to cram in enough cardio, weight training, arms, legs, and abs into an hour or less. This video does it all. It may seem challenging at first, but it gives you something to strive for and at the end, you will feel like you've worked out.

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Summary: Awesome Workout
Review: I now have 4 of Kathy Smith's workout tapes and I really enjoy this one. It kicks your butt when you're transitioning over to this tape for the first time. The steps are a little confusing at first, but after a couple of times, I got them down pretty well and it's nice to have a break from some of the monotonous moves seen in most workout videos. Overall, very good workout and guaranteed to get your heart pumping!

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Summary: Great workout
Review: I consider myself advanced at step aerobics and I highly recommend this DVD to anyone with experience in step aerobics. It's not too diffucult for beginners and it's not so boring that it would lose the interest of the more advanced. One segement on its own isn't enough for me but doing the entire workout in one session is perfect. I also like the weight training segments. They are not too much and not too little.

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Summary: A little too complicated...
Review: First, I want to say that I like Kathy Smith -I own 5 of her tapes and use them a lot. This one however, did not work for me. The problem is that the footwork is very complicated. I admit that I'm not the most coordinated person in the world, but I can usually keep up well enough to keep exercising. With this video, I got so confused with all the turns, side steps and step-ups at awkward angles, that I couldn't keep up with what they were doing. It was very frustrating. If you are looking for a good workout with relatively simple footwork (like me), this one isn't for you.

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Summary: Kathy's videos usually good, but this one...
Review: I love step, and love Kathy Smith, but this is by far, one of the most annoying videos I have from her. You'll definitely be sweating, but there's overall too much extra coordination required for this video (and I'm apparently normally coordinated). You're literally going around and around your step in weird ways that are not necessary at some points. And not easy to figure out when your back is to your tv. And I would definitely not recommend this for anyone with problem knees/ankles. Although the intensity is not a problem, the moves are. The woman on the left (who seems to be competing for air time) choreographed the 2nd segment, which explains Kathy's prompting problems there. The first segment is somewhat better.
Overall, get another step video by Kathy Smith. Not this one, unless you're looking for a new cheerleading routine.

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Summary: Great!
Review: I love this workout! The moves may be a little complicated for a beginner but the constantly changing routine keeps it interesting and the time flies by. I especially appreciate the integrated weight training at the end of each "wave." The music is decent and the background is not distracting. Overall, I think this is one of the best workouts that I have done.

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Summary: GREAT WORKOUT
Review: I was at a plateau for about 3-4 weeks, and was getting really discouraged. This tape broke it, and shot me down another 4-5 pounds. The tape is tough but well worth the effort. I saw great results with the weight workouts as well, I got definition quick.
The cueing was really good, in my opinion, and Kathy isnt as "overly peppy" as in some other videos.
All in all, its one of the best tapes I own.

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Summary: Good for those who want a challenge!
Review: This workout is up there with the Weight Loss Workout because it really makes you sweat and is A FAT BURNING BREAKTHOUGH by far. This workout works your whole body, even abs. The strength training is short but indicated to burn more fat not really totally shape your arms. I use her LWTLW time saver for upper and lower body in only 20 minutes for each. This one is a challenge so be prepared! Kathy is my favorite by far. I've had other tapes but for some reason, I was annoyed by them (Denise Austin) and preferred to workout to Kathy. She's not annoying and wants to get the job done.

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Summary: FOR THOSE WHO WANT A CHALLENGE
Review: THIS IS A GREAT WORKOUT THAT WILL HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS PLATEUS. GOOD LUCK GETTING THROUGH THE OTHER 20 MINUTES OF STEP AEROBICS AFTER THE FIRST 20 FOLLOWED BY THE UPPER BODY TRAINING. I KNOW THE FIRST PART KICKED MY ...! KATHY HAS A GREAT SELECTION OF TAPES OUT THERE, I FIND HER TO BE MY FAVORITE!