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 Denise Austin - Xtralite:Beginner's Aerobics
ASIN: 0784017956
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Great way to get back into excercise
Comments: Having been familiar with Denise's older step videos, I was pleased to have found this workout tape when I was looking to get back into excercise. It provides an easy-to-follow, 35-minute workout (so that I have time to do it in the morning) which provides just the right intensity level for burning fat. It's great because you can do it without any equipment, and I can do it indoors (and out of the cold Michigan winter). It's nice to see the ocean (the workout is on a beach) when all I have is snow outside my windows. I've been using this and a toning video 3-5 times a week, which along with a healthy diet, has allowed me to lose 3-4 pounds each week!
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 Startin' Simple: Easy Aerobics
ASIN: 6303548946
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Good safe way to get back into shape
Comments: This video is a very enjoyable 30 minute standing aerobic workout with simple moves and great encouragement from Greg Smithey. It is not flashy and there are no difficult dance moves. It is a great way to get back into exercise for people who are out of shape or have never exercised much. Good for people with knee problems also. Wonderful video for a warmup before dong weight training.
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 Jane Fonda: Low Impact Aerobics
ASIN: B000005Q4N
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Still one of the best
Comments: Yes, it's the '80s. Yes, the outfits are now hysterical (dig those leopard-print suspenders and big hair!). Yes, it's Jane Fonda, who has given up doing aerobics these days. But it's still the best low-impact workout I've ever found. As others have said, you've always got one foot on the ground, but you definitely get your heart rate up. The moves are fun. My favorite one is "chicken turns."
I prefer the enthusiasm and silliness to some of the more sterile video styles out there; it definitely doesn't detract from the workout. This definitely isn't the right video for you if you take yourself seriously, however.
It's about 35 minutes of aerobics and another 10 minutes of excellent warmup and cooldown; this tape has the best cooldown out there. I wish I could attach it to all my other workout videos.
As others have said, it covers a range of ability -- from beginner to intermediate. I'd say an advanced exerciser might find the video below their capabilities, even with added weights. But it definitely brings about results -- after doing this video for a few months, I visibly toned up and lost inches.
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 Weight Watchers: Low Impact Aerobics
ASIN: 6303853110
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent for beginners, fun and easy to follow
Comments: I bought this video about a year ago and still use it occassionally for a change of pace or when I feel like doing a light day. It is the first aerobics video I have ever bought and I had never done aerobics or dance or anything even similar before, but I had no problem at all learning the steps and keeping up with the instructor. I really like the instructor, she is very encouraging throughout the tape. I also bought the other two tapes in this series and I think they are all terrific. I've bought other aerobics tapes too but most of them were too hard to follow - this one is great!
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 Jane Fonda: Low Impact Aerobics and Stretch
ASIN: 630367545X
Customer's Rating: 3
Summary: This one is for dancers
Comments: If you don't pick up routines easily, this one will probably frustrate you. I happen to like the aerobics routine very much, but I used to be a professional (singer/dancer/actress). For me, it is fun! If dancing comes easily to you and you need a good beginner video, this is a good short routine (only 13 minutes aerobic). It could also be used as a warm up for a toning workout by more advanced beginners and intermediates (since there are both low and mixed impact versions of the routine demonstrated). The stretch routine is not my favorite. I think Jane did much better in other videos.
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 Denise Austin - High Energy Aerobics
ASIN: 630599577X
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Great video!
Comments: I love this video! It has high impact aerobics, but the best part about it is that you don't need much room, as Denise pretty much stays in the same place the whole time. You also don't need any equipment. This is the kind of video you can do anytime, anywhere!
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 Jane Fonda: Low Impact Aerobics
ASIN: 6302872189
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Low Impact Aerobics
Comments: I just bought this tape three weeks ago and have been "doing it" 3 days a week. I have lost 3 pounds by just increasing my aerobic activity, plus Jane Fonda's steps are fun! The music is great (I'm 48 years old). If you don't mind the over-enthusiastic entourage of people working-out with her, plus a little comedic-refief in the form of a lost young man, you'll really enjoy this workout. I look forward to dancing with Jane, and plan to increase my workouts to 5 days a week.
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 Donna Richardson - Attitude Aerobics
ASIN: B000059PS4
Customer's Rating: 2
Summary: Not a full workout
Comments: I found the warm up to be horrible, I wasn't sure exactly what I was watching or what I should be doing, and it made no sense. There was no cool down session after jumping around and performing "Attitude Aerobics". You certainly have to have some form of an attitude to do this tape. I found the music dated, and it did not motivate me to want to continue execerising. The moves are done at a quick speed and are repetitive, also you are not sure what exercise is supposed to work which body part. I own other tapes by Donna Richardson that I truly enjoy, however this tape was not quite the workout I was hoping for.
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 Reebok Versa: Hi Low Aerobics
ASIN: 6303695191
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: cc5858
Comments: I recently ordered this video from amazon.com. I have to admit my head was spinning the first time I tried the workout, but it was much easier the second time. My advice to anyone thinking of purchasing this video is... get it, it's a good workout (it's a little short for my taste, but it does the job), but don't get discouraged the first time you do it, because it does get easier. The moves are a little dancey, and what's up with that Egyptian move? Honestly, it's a fun workout and I am glad I bought it.
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Reebok Versa: Hi Low Aerobics
ASIN: 6303695191
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: cc5858
Comments: I recently ordered this video from amazon.com. I have to admit my head was spinning the first time I tried the workout, but it was much easier the second time. My advice to anyone thinking of purchasing this video is... get it, it's a good workout (it's a little short for my taste, but it does the job), but don't get discouraged the first time you do it, because it does get easier. The moves are a little dancey, and what's up with that Egyptian move? Honestly, it's a fun workout and I am glad I bought it.
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 Muscle Motion:Aerobics W/Chippendales
ASIN: 6301004876
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent!
Comments: Excellent! That little extra push you sometimes need! Highly recommended for anyone who finds it difficult and/or boring to stick to workout routine. And when you're too tired ... sit back and enjoy!
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 Low-Impact Aerobics
ASIN: 6301015681
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: 15 years, and still the best.
Comments: I've had and used this video for 15 years. It's the only reason I still have my VCR. I hope someday there will be a DVD of this workout.. I also reccomend: Introduction to light Weight Traning.
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 The Original Non-Impact Aerobics
ASIN: 630203583X
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Flowing and fun workout
Comments: I love this video. It's very dance-like and flowing with easy to follow moves. It is led by a couple. The man is hard to understand, but the woman is very cool. You can follow either one for two different levels of workout. It feels like a workout and a great stretch at the same time. I look forward to this video.
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