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Summary: For Beginners
Review: As other reviewers have reported, for intermediate/advanced exercisers, this workout hardly gets the heartrate up. I barely broke a sweat. Workouts really ought to be labeled beginner/intermediate/advanced. But anyways, this one really is for beginners.
I'd like to add that the camera pans often to the Brazilian drummer in the back. I know he's fine-looking, girls, but it's distracting.
The camera does pan at different angles, however, from front, side, and to the instructor's feet. Also, the instructor cues really well, and has enthusiasm without being hyperactive.
The moves in the video, however, may be good for light days and toning.
I bought this video because I liked her in the Zumba series, also Latin/Brazilian, so I recommend those.
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Summary: Hard to follow
Review: At first, I thought I would enjoy "Cardio Salsa" as it would kill two birds with one stone. That is, I would get the benefit of a great workout while learning Salsa at the same time. It turns out that this is not truly cardio and not really the salsa I was looking for. First of all, there was almost no warm-up. My body didn't get the proper warm up and the stretches that it needs prior to a workout. I also didn't get the salsa instruction that I was looking for. The instructor really didn't break down anything for the viewer. In addition, the camera featured everyone from a view that is directly opposite from you. This is fine when you are doing simple cardiovascular exercises. However, when you are learning a choreographed dance, it's hard to learn when you are watching people that are "facing you" and not facing the same direction as you. This left me with a lingering question throughout the entire video: should I step with my left or right. I'm not an uncoordinated person, and I found this DVD to be hard to follow. This did not met my expectations for a workout, nor did it met my expectations for a salsa instructional video.
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Summary: Great workout!
Review: Fun, fun, fun! So much energy with great moves. You've gotta love it!
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Summary: Not bad, but you'll have to do it twice...
Review: Giselle is cute, energetic, and clearly a good dancer herself, and I would bet her actual studio classes are a lot more interesting and complex. But on the DVD, her workout doesn't really get your heart rate up much--even if you add in bounces/jumps, etc. I tried doing each segment twice and that worked me out a little more (and got me up to ~60 minutes). This is still a fun workout and I'll keep doing it on days when I want a lighter session, but if you like Paula Abdul's 2 cardio dance workouts, then Crunch Cardio Salsa is going to fall a little short.(By the way-- on the plus side, I had no problems understanding her and I enjoyed the music/drummer.)
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Summary: This workout is red hot and great!
Review: Giselle is really a great instructor and the workout is lots of fun. The forty minutes go by so quickly. Loved the music, very motivating. The workout really gets your heart rate going. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: A workout for out of shape dancers ...
Review: I agree with most of the criticisms on the video, except I didn't find the instructor's style abrasive. The beat was great, at times it is fun (when you figure out the moves), just even after doing it a week straight I am still lost at times during this workout. I am not a natural on dancing, but capable of learning. Even at best, this would appear to be a moderate itensity workout, if you are looking for intensity go elsewhere. The two main failings, in my opinion, were: (1) I think the camera on this sort of work out needs to give a near constant full body view of the instructor, sometimes that would cut when I really needed it to stay on her or would cut to her upper body only when I needed to see her feet and (2) think it would have helped to have more time on the moves before trying to integrate into the series. Maybe a section of the DVD dedicated to only showing each move and letting you practice that over and over would help. If you have two left feet I would suggest a good kick type workout for both ease of learning and intensity of the workout.
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Summary: Not much of a cardio workout
Review: I agree with the other reviewers who were disappointed in this video. I love to dance (although I am far from considering myself "a dancer"!) and really wanted to like this video, but it has been gathering dust. Although Gisele is cheery and upbeat without being annoying, she doesn't provide much of a cardio workout for those at the intermediate or advanced level. I also found the steps so easy, it was boring by third time. Anyone in decent shape looking for a challenging cardio workout should look elsewhere.
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Summary: Difficult to follow
Review: I bought this DVD hoping to improve my dancing skills while also getting a workout. Either I have 2 left feet, or this DVD just isn't as easy to follow as its editorial comments suggest ("not difficult to learn"). I own many other aerobic workout videos and have no trouble following them. This one, however, at a fast pace, without slowing down to teach each one. Overall, I am disappointed and I wish I hadn't wasted my money on it.
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Summary: Fun, Moderate Intensity Workout
Review: I bought this DVD to add some fun variety to my workouts. I am just a stay-at-home Mom who needs to exercise every day, not a gym-toned hardbody. So, for me, this DVD was perfect. It was fun, and energizing. It went by very quickly. I was able to work up a moderate sweat, but I didn't feel overwhelmed and intimidated.
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Summary: Not Worth It
Review: I bought this video thinking it would be fun and would break up the monotony of other cardio workouts. I have to be honest, this was on of the most boring cardio workouts I have ever purchased. For those of you who have little to no background in dance, I think you would be dissapointed in this workout. I love salsa dancing as I am Latin myself, but I could never get into this workout. PS: If you do purchase this video though, make sure you have enough space in your home, as you will need more than with most cardio workouts.
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