I was wary of this one at first, because I'd tried the "Urban Heat: Hip Hop Workout" from Tru 2 Form, and it was lousy! Quick Fix is a whole different ballgame though.
The moves are fun and challenging. I like a 30 minute aerobic workout, so I do all three segments at a time, one after the other. I'm already sweating profusely when I finish the first segment, so I can say with certainty that doing one or two of these quick workouts at a time will also get the heart pumping.
The moves are a lot of fun, and the instructor breaks them down quite well, especially considering the limited time period. They are a bit complex, but, as my fellow aerobics lovers know, this makes the workout interesting and exciting. Stick with it, and you will learn all the moves sooner than you think! The music is a little mechanical, but it's still funky, and the camera work is good.
I highly recommend this video. Try it; you will not regret it!
But maybe one day is will be FIVE *****
I am not a dancer so I found this DVD hard, but towards the end I was starting to get the hang of it. The moves are tricky, but they look great and I think with a bit of work you could pick them up. The girls look fantastic, their clothes are funky and the DVD is in short 10 minute sections so if you get bored like me, there really is no time to lose interest. I will continue to revisit it as I want to do the dances, and even if you do stuff up like I did, your heart rate still keeps going.
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to anyone who wants to shape up in a fun way! It was my first home workout DVD ever and at first I was intimidated by all the moves, but because the instructor is so clear and good at cueing, each dance workout took about a week to learn. To me, this is pretty good because I have no previous dance experience at all. I did all three workouts plus the bonus workout track everyday for about two months. It's a great way to work up a sweat and learn how to dance! The camera work is professional and the lighting is bright and the studio is spacious. The music stays subtle (it's mostly there to keep your rhythm) and the background dancers inspire you to find your own style.
Each routine lasts 10 minutes. The first workout is basic hip hop moves. I used it as a warm up session. The second workout is more MC Hammer style moves, and a little more intense. The third workout is modern/old-school styled dancing and gives the best workout. The bonus workout is dance-party style and also rather intense. All four routines are excellent to get your muscles pumping, but it's up to you how much you put into it -- the better you know the moves, the more intense the workout becomes. The instructor never looses her breath regardless of the intensity of the movements, (she also gives just enough encouragement plus adds some humor along the way) and the two backup dancers keep up equally well. I learned the first routine thoroughly before I moved onto the next, and just added more moves as the days passed by. I think it's a wonderful way to get your daily exercise. Because of this first workout DVD, I've been inspired to continue home workouts.
I found that I didn't really get a good workout because I was too busy trying to follow the moves. The lead dancer was the stiffest of the bunch and very fake in her enthusiasm. More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Jennifer Galardi DVD Release Date: Released the 07 September 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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great video for someone who is just starting to exercise. I would definitely recommend it. The video is fun and keeps you intrested. However, if you already exercise on a regular basis then I would suggest one of her more advanced videos. More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Janis Saffell DVD Release Date: Released the 22 June 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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This "workout" is not at all intense. Plus, you have to listen to the silly dialoque which is basically Carmen's trainer saying "can you feel this Carmen?" and Carmen saying "Oh, yes, I can really feel this one!"
I thought this would be a good tape because it was so popular but I was really disappointed. Go for Jane Fonda or the 8 minute workout series instead. More Info about this DVD Director(s): Edward Lachman DVD Release Date: Released the 21 December 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Spicy hot and energetic, this well-designed, fun-filled Crunch Cardio Salsa workout keeps you burning body fat as you dance, wave your arms, and swing your hips to live drums with a Latin flair. Salsa, meringue, samba, and cha cha steps highlight these high-energy aerobic dance patterns, taught one step at a time, then building gradually into combinations. The footwork is fast-moving but not difficult to learn, thanks to the careful way perky instructor Giselle Roque de Escobar teaches and cues. She performs the workout accompanied by 6 bare-bellied women and one man, and an exuberant and skillful drummer. Everyone is fit, young, lean, and enthusiastic. The workout heats up quickly and burns for 40 minutes. Recommended for aerobic dance fans who want to spice up their workouts... More Info about this DVD DVD Release Date: Released the 09 September 2003 Usually ships in 24 hours
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I really like this dvd alot. I bought this with the intention of learning a few moves for my husband and hopefully get some added benefit in the form of firming up my butt & legs. I thought it would be fun to "surprise" him with a dance or two. I bought it and then it sat around for awhile until I finally got the courage one day to try it out. It felt a bit awkward at first but you slowly get the hang of it. I like Carmen's style of teaching particularly if you are a beginner like me because she goes slow and repeats things and lets you try out the different moves before she puts all the moves together into a routine. She doesn't come across too strong so you aren't intimidated. The way she comes across it makes you feel like "I can do this.." I've only done it a couple of times so... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Edward Lachman DVD Release Date: Released the 21 December 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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