Separate step guide makes this workout a keeperFebruary 8, 2008 Gail(Iowa) 116 out of 116 found this review helpful
I own a number of dance workouts and this is my favorite so far. There is a step guide in a separate chapter, which can be used to learn the steps in half time. This is great because Jennifer does not have to slow down the tempo of the workouts to teach the steps in half time. The step guide is a fabulous idea and makes this DVD superior to most dance workout routines on the market. Because of my familiarity with dance DVD's, I only had to do the step guide once, but it was very helpful.
During the workouts, Jennifer still introduces each step with the feet first, followed by adding the arms. And she does the typical build of multiple steps for each routine. To learn the routines, I focus on learning the steps first and then I add the arms in later attempts.
Jennifer is an excellent instructor. She does a great job of providing good advance cues for step changes. She also cues "left or right" that is the opposite of her left or right (mirror form), so it is easy to follow her lead.
Potential customers may be put off by the fact that this is a hip hop dance routine. Never fear. I really liked mixing things up from the usual Latin and Jazz routines. But, be ready for a lot of hip action.
I am at an age (54) and weight where my knees do not tolerate a lot of abuse. I was still able to do almost all of the routines or I could easily modify what Jennifer was doing to be a little more knee friendly. (No frog stretches for me!)
All in all, I highly recommend this DVD for people who want some exercise with a lot of variation and a high fun factor.
Great Hip-Hop Aerobic DVD!December 31, 2007 Trisha(Missouri, USA) 17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I love this DVD! You can learn the more difficult steps ahead of time by using the instructional portion of the DVD. Then you learn 3 different styles of hip-hop for the aerobic part. The whole DVD is a lot of fun and you forget that you are exercising because you're just having a great time!!! This DVD is for beginners and intermediates. Advanced exercisers may need a little more.
Dance Club In Your Own Living Room!March 6, 2008 M. Lopez 13 out of 13 found this review helpful
If you're looking for a fun, great cardio workout this is it. I just received my DVD today and finished the workout. I have a vast collection of workout DVDs and have never been compelled to write a review about any of them. But this by far, hands down is the best most fun workout I've done.
About the video:
First, it would be very beneficial to view the Step Guide. The steps aren't difficult, but it makes everything gel together better when you know what's coming up next for the routines.
Second, Jennifer's cues are way better than a lot of the other aerobic videos out there. She has high energy and makes you want to dance. The best part is if you miss a step just dance, shake it, pop it, feel free to express yourself any way you want and step right back into the groove of the routine.
Third, the music is great. I'm very picky about my music and this makes you want to dance. It's not that fast techno stuff, or the "typical dance aerobic" music with a sped up tempo to make it fast enough to "dance" to. The beat of the music just makes you want to POP it!
Fourth, it's just plain fun! You're getting a great workout, legs are burning, abs are tight, heart rate is up there. It's not like the usual boring cookie cutter aerobic routines that still remind me of the 80's and 90's even though it's 2008 and videos produced within the past few years still have that 80's and 90's feel to it.
Usually it takes me a while to warm up to a workout routine because I have to workout and working out is monotonous and boring but good for you. But this one quickly hooked me. It really felt like I was at the club back in the day with the girls, and when a good song came on we'd all scream "I love this song," run out to the dance floor shaking our booties and just having CRAZY, SEXY, SWEATY FUN!
Total blast of fitnessApril 17, 2008 Anne Leigh(LIttleton, CO) 11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I'm 52 and had no idea I'd love Hip Hop style dance exercise so much. Jennifer Galardi is great and what I love most about this video is that there is a step break down guide for all of the steps used. I ran it through twice to learn the moves and that was my workout for the day - INTENSE! It was extremely helpful to go through the step training so when I actually ran the exercise session, I was able to follow with little difficulty the first time. With nerve damage from botched back surgeries, I have no feeling in my feet and a weak ankle. I'm able to execute all the moves on this video. I highly recommend this dvd for beginners and those with limited abilities as well as everyone else.
Finally!December 19, 2007 Andrea Masarani(Costa Mesa, CA USA) 7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Finally! I have finally found a workout that i wouldn't be embarrassed if my husband caught me doing it. The moves make you feel like your in a music video, and the music stays stuck in my head all day. I really loved the incorporated different parts of the world into the dancing the most. It had a very sexy and modern feel. I have many many dvd's which will soon be collecting dust for a while. Jennifer has become my fav instructor. She does such a thorough job leading you into the next steps verbally so you don't have to rely visually to keep up. This way you can really get into it! Since purchasing this dvd, i have ordered all of Jennifer's dvd's. I am a huge advocate of dvd workouts. My friends always take my word on dvd workouts, since i have lost 60 lbs in one year without going to the gym once. Thank you Jennifer for making such a fun workout!
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