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 The Method - Dance to Fitness :: 0739604767
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| This dance class performed to live drums is similar to an aerobics class in that you elevate your heart rate with movements done to music, but it is different from what you'd see in an aerobics studio. The dancers are barefoot, the moves are more reminiscent of modern and jazz dance than an aerobic routine (though your heart rate won't know the difference), and the warm-up and all the moves are leading to a progressive routine. This video contains two separate workouts, each with its own warm-up and moves. The first emphasizes body rhythm and dynamics, led by Jennifer Kries. The second is a continuously flowing workout of modern- and jazz-dance movements, led by Lisa Wheeler. The goal of both is to increase physical strength, endurance, flexibility, and lengthening of the body. The video ends with a yogalike cool-down. If you want to get your exercise, and you'd prefer a dance class to traditional aerobics, this could be your workout solution. --Joan Price Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
I think this DVD is well-produced and the two instructors, Jennifer Kries and Lisa Wheeler, really know their stuff. I don't agree that it hardly feels like working out, as another reviewer commented! I think with any kind of dance workout YOU control the intensity. I'm usually pretty tired after completing just the first workout. There is a good preview of this DVD at the collage site, if you want to know what it's like. My only comment is that even though I think this is well-produced, I find that I rarely reach for this DVD in my collection. Maybe the tribal drumming is a little to monotonous, or Jennifer's voice is a little too calming, I'm not sure. I think if you are already a fan of the Method series you will enjoy this DVD, though.
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Author: Guest
I really enojoyed this video. This was one of my first Amazon purchases in the late 90's. At the time I was a bit of a frustrated want to be dancer, perhaps that is why I enjoyed this video so much. This tape has two workouts, The first workout is tought by Jennifer Kries. It begins with a vigourous warm up with lots of plies, stomach contractions, streching, releves(toe raises). Then a dance routine that really gets you moving and finally finishes with several series of battements(leg kicks) and a light cool down. If you have ever taken dance class this video will be very familiar to you, but even if you have not taken dance you will pick up the moves easily. The second workout is tought by Lisa wheeler. This is not one of my favorites and I usally skip it, but it still gives a decent total body workout plus a yoga strech at the end.
P.S. If you have back issues becareful with the warmup and if your not very coordinated be really careful at the end of the first workout becasue there is a lot of moving with leg kicks.
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Author: Guest
It's been a few years since I bought it, remember not enjoying it & returning it. But I can tell you there's a trailer for it at collagevideo.com for you to make your own judgement.
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Author: Guest
I have a few of Jennifer Kries videos so thought I would try this one and I really enjoy it. Although, it's not for beginners. It helps if you watch it a few times before actually doing it and if you have a dance background. After doing each segment, I feel as though I got a good workout. If you like to rotate through workout videos, this one is a fun and challenging change.
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Author: Guest
I cannot stress enough what others have said: this DVD is not really for beginners. I was looking for an energetic workout that didnt have the same cheesie music and overly eager instructors, and that would help me build muscle, burn fat, and at the same time, teach me balance and poise. The set, music and instructors are perfect for what I was looking for, and yet I found myself flailing around my living room trying to keep up with the steps.
As a general rule, I have liked everything Jennifer Kries has put out. She has a excellent voice, she doesnt have that faux high energy attitude, is enjoyable to watch and to listen to, but I found myself very frustrated with her Body Rythyms section of the video. She moved quickly into steps that I found somewhat complicated, and it will certainly require some practice before I will get comfortable with that section. The sheer dance skirt she wears also makes it a touch difficult to see exactly what she is doing with her legs and feet sometimes.
Lisa Wheeler is the instructor for the second part, called Body Lines, and I had hopes that this would be the more fun, higher cardio workout. I actually found this part to be even more difficult. Ms. Wheeler takes you through the steps more slowly, but there was some very complex steps that she did not really explain how to do, and added them into the workout (like the Jazz box step). I became extremely frustrated because if you dont get one part of the series of steps down, its difficult to move to the next part.
I believe with practice and repeated viewings, or if you already have some basic dance knowledge, this tape will be a fun workout, but for someone new to working out, new to dance, or just plain uncoordinated, this tape is a test of patience.
I give it 4 out of 5 because I love the music, the set, and I like Jennifer Kries, and I believe with some patience and work, I will personally get better at this workout, but I only reccomend it to people who have never done any kind of pilates or dance with the caveat that it will take practice and patience to become proficient at these dances.
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