HIP HOP ABS Package - Fat Burning Cardio, Ab Sculpt, Total Body Burn, Secrets to Flat Abs (2007) Review

Pros: I hate doing aerobics and I'm not into health clubs, but when it's cold outside, I have to compromise, so when I saw this DVD on an infomercial, I gave it a shot. I love to dance and I love hip hop. From another site, I checked out how the actual dance aerobics were and enjoyed that enough to buy this (it's a little too expensive though).

Fat Burning Cardio: Shaun T doesn't go so fast that you can't keep up, but just enough to keep you energized. Plus, the man is extra funny, especially when "Don't Cha" by the Pussycat Dolls comes on. There are those who can count steps and there are those who can really dance, and from his body movement, I'm convinced he can really work the floor. This is by far the most fun I've ever had when doing aerobics and I plan to go through the whole 4-week plan, especially since Chicago weather is crazy anyway so I know I can't jog everyday like I want to. Didn't know he was an Alpha Phi Alpha until I looked at one of his sites, so that explains the frat hop dance he does, and that is my favorite part of the "Fat Burner" DVD.

Ab Sculpting: The abs are the most difficult part to gain muscle in but his workouts automatically make me feel the burn (yes, I know, very cliche to say). But surprisingly, it's my legs that are getting the most workout just from the dancing involved.

Total Body Burn: That workout was hard. I'm sure it'll get easier with time, but for the most part, I wanted it be over. On the other hand, I loved the music the most on this one, especially Lumidee, as well as the dances that resembled tribal techniques.The second time around, however, this workout wasn't so bad.Still worked up a sweat (and I'm not a sweater so that was surprising) but not as surprisingly hard as the first time around.

Secrets to Flat Abs: Since I'd done the work-outs already, this stuff was kind of like studying for a test after you've already taken it and the scantrons are collected.But if I'd done this first, it would've been useful.

Five Minute Workout: Speaking of exercises that'll kill you, that one had me so worn out that I sat on my floor for about ten minutes and didn't even realize I'd fallen asleep. It's such a quick but fierce workout. You feel like you worked out that 22-25 minutes from the intensity of it.

Teach You How to Dance: I got a little lost with that one because he was getting excited with his choreography and some of the moves were a little old school and slightly drag queen, but it will be enjoyable for people who don't really know how to dance.
Cons: Although he does hip hop dance, I have yet to hear a real hip hop song. This is more like dance/pop music, but it's all good since I like a lot of that too and the language won't get BeachBody in trouble.

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Be A Knockout with Kendra Review

I'm an at-home fitness dvd addict and own over 100 different styles from old-school Cindy Crawford to Tamilee Webb to Tracy Anderson...Kendra's dvd is divided into five simple 6 minute sections with different themes (basketball, football, soccer, etc.). The moves are very easy to follow and Kendra has a refreshing honest can-do spirit but for an intermediate to advanced exerciser the program lacks weights, toning and anything particularly innovative or challenging. There is NO use of free weights or bands or other toning equipment....even on my first try of the video I added 5lb weights and a 4lb fitness ball to use on the basketball section (if you're a bit creative incorporating weights is not too difficult and really increases the burn).

This video is primarily for newbie exercisers who want a fun albeit simple cardio program.

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6 fast, fun workouts for flat abs, lean legs and your best butt ever
Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett is a busy girl. In addition to starring in her own hit TV show, she is also a wife and new mom. After the birth of her son, Hank IV, she struggled to shed the stubborn baby weight. To help her bounce back into her sexy shape, Kendra enlisted the help of celebrity trainer Nicky Holender. Together they created these five fun, slimming workouts that incorporate her favorite sports and rev metabolism to help drop pounds fast. Also included is a bonus booty toning plan that will give you your best butt ever!

Power moves and high-energy cardio skills & drills from Kendra s favorite sports : Kickboxing , Football , Soccer , Track & Field , Basketball

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Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection Review

First, I just have to say that Leslie Sansone has changed my life.I have lost more than thirty pounds since starting her workout DVD's in February, 2009, six months ago.

Her newest DVD, Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection, is fantastic!As soon as I got it, I couldn't wait to "get off the couch" and dig in.

The music is good, she doesn't over-talk with her fellow walkers (which can get annoying on some of her DVD's).The cues are right-on, the pace quick, and the moves enjoyable and not confusing.I just love the 3 miles and the 4 mile walks on this DVD - the three mile also incorporates the use of the band (included) while you continue to walk - the four mile does not use the band, but you get so much of a workout that you don't need it.The moves are basic - not boosted - and not confusing.You power walk, do knee lifts, kicks, side steps (single and double and some doubles with kick-backs or taps) and kickbacks (and some double kickbacks, which I had never seen before, but, which are pretty easy to do).

Thank you Leslie!

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Get fit fast with America s #1 walking system! Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection gives you four complete, fat-burning, muscle-conditioning and stretching workouts all on one powerful, energizing DVD!
ADDED BONUS Boost your strength training and toning results with the included Stretchie resistance band!

1 Mile Get Up & Get Started- 18 Minutes
Get Up & Get Started will show you all the basics for a brisk, upbeat walk from perfect posture to using weights to make this a walk for your whole body! This gentle and effective form of exercise will help you tone your legs, buns and abs, condition your heart, speed up your metabolism and help fight aging! Optional Equipment: 1lb. weights
2 Mile Brisk Walk-30 Minutes
This 2 mile walking workout builds strength, endurance and flexibility, while boosting energy levels and super-charging your upper and lower body. You get 30 minutes of power-packed cardio, followed by a targeted, body-toning routine, and a series of yoga-like stretching moves with the Stretchie that will leave you feeling both challenged and renewed.
3 Mile Advanced Walk- 51 Minutes
This challenging 3 mile walking workout is going to give you so much more. You re getting 45 minutes of intense fat burning and body sculpting, plus a revitalizing resistance band routine with the Stretchie that takes the power of your workout to a whole new, invigorating level. Walk strong as you add kicks, curls, lifts and stretches to tighten your tummy, boost your buns, trim your thighs, and reshape your back, arms, and waist for maximum results!
4 Mile Super Challenge- 60 Minutes
This high-intensity, 4 mile walking workout will challenge every major muscle group in your body while burning the maximum amount of calories. You will build energy, strengthen your core, blast away the fat and inches, and boost your metabolism for all-day fat burning that doesn t stop, even when you do! You re getting a health club quality workout in your home, on your own time.

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The Biggest Loser Workout: Cardio Max Review

Let me preface this by saying I have lost and maintained a nearly 40lb weight loss through eating and working out.I've completed a half marathon, run 20 miles weekly and have done numerous workout DVD's...including the original Biggest Loser DVD and even Jillian's separate workout DVD's.I don't say this to toot my own horn, but to give you a gauge as to how someone who's in good shape views this DVD.

At least I thought I was in good shape until I popped this DVD in.This is a crazy hard workout that will workout every fiber in your body.

Bob starts with Level 1 and gives you 20 minutes of heart pounding, lunge screaming and weight lifting cardio...at Level 1??

Jillian is next and she doesn't fail at delivering a 10 minute, high intensity level 2 cardio workout.Like I stated earlier, I've got her whole collection of workout DVD's and this 10 minutes with her, is just as bad (good) as a few of the 20 minute DVD's I've got with her.

Bringing up the rear is Kim...and this one is a let down.For a level 3 cardio workout, she barely breaks even with Bob's Level 1.Now, if you do all 3 in a row like I do, then it does get a little tiring at the end with her, but if you just pop in her section for 10 minutes, I don't think you'd be pushing yourself very hard.In my own opinion, the workout difficulty would have gone Kim, Jillian and then Bob...do those jumping lunges and tell me that's not Level 3 cardio!

All in all, this is a great workout DVD to add to your collection.The ability to customize your workouts is great and the some of the moves are new and I've never done them before.

Start 2008 off right and lay down the cash for this.You won't be disappointed in the workout it gives you.

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Sesame Street - The Best of Elmo (1994) Review

This is one of my favorite Elmo videos!I know, I got it for my now 17 month old daughter a few months ago, but it's one I can either crash in the recliner to watch with her, or leave her to watch it while I do dishes, straighten up, etc.My daughter loves anything musical, and this has fun, catchy little ditties from beginning to end!We rotate this one with several other Elmo videos--for mom and dad's benefit, not the little one's!(she could watch it every day!)If you have a little Elmo fan in the house, you MUST own this video!

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