10 Minute Solution: Fat Dancing Blast Mix - DVD

This workout seems quite easy, as the instructor goes through each of the moves with clear instruction, building step upon step. Each of the 5 workouts are 10 minutes each, which means you can just do a few extra on top of another workout - which is what I often do, or do the whole workout (all 5 sections) in one hit - which is an excellent all round workout.. I find it gets me into a mild sweat - even though it doesn't actually feel like you're doing a whole lot. It really does 'feel' easy.. and the steps are fun to learn - though a one or two of them I had to try quite a few times before figuring them out.. It's kind of low key but effective - rather than dynamic and lively. I like it as a follow-on after a 45minute dance workout - to give me a good 90 minute workout.. and what's great about it, is that if I don't have enough time - as sometimes happens - I will just do 2 or 3 of the 10 minute sections on top of my other workout, so from that angle I find it an excellent addition to my DVD workout collection. It's also good on days when you're feeling really tired - as it's enough to get you worked out well, but without complicated (or highly active) moves that can cause injury when you're tired.. This might not be dynamic and lively like a cardio dance workout, but it has firm strong movements via dance steps, and actually works! After just 4-5 days of doing this I could notice my body was toning all over - hips, thighs, tummy! Also I've found that it helps to really do the workout energetically - ie on the marching steps, really get into it and get a rhythm going - and then you'll find you WILL get your heart rate right up and 'feel' like you've worked out! I am left feeling quite energised by this workout - which feels great..

This is one of the easier dance exercise DVDs that actually feels like dancing, and not just aerobics. Several segments are appropriate for beginners, and several are great for intermediate dancers. If you're moderately well-coordinated and are looking for a fun, customizable dance routine to jump-start your existing cardio, this DVD would be perfect for you. Personally, I have a strong dance background (but nowhere near professional!), and I picked up the choreography on this DVD pretty quickly while still finding it fun. As an instructor, Jennifer Galardi is great. Her cueing is superb, and she goes through each move step-by-step so that you can follow along. Then she brings it up to speed and adds more moves to create a whole routine. Although there are two backup dancers, they don't show any modifications, and there's no whooping or hollering (phew!). Here's a rundown of the five routines: * Simple Slimmer -- Super fun, easy dance moves. I LOVE this routine as a cardio warm-up! It's all stylized marching, hip rolls, side steps, throw-downs (a fun hop-kick move), and grapevines. Calorie burn: 5/10 (where 1 = slow walking, 10 = intense aerobic workout). Difficulty of moves for someone of average coordination: 3/10. * Calorie Meltdown -- This intermediate-level routine is the most "dancy," with quick-paced, modern-ish coreography. It has actually become my favorite, although it took a few times for me to feel comfortable enough with the moves to really enjoy it. Now I never leave this routine out of my customized workout. Calorie burn: 8/10. Difficulty of moves: 7/10. * Fat-Burning Party -- Another intermediate-level routine, but half dance, half aerobic. Lunges, salsa steps, and other varied moves work more muscles than the previous two segments (you feel it more in your legs). Calorie burn: 8/10. Difficulty of moves: 6/10. * Butt & Thigh Blaster -- Overall very aerobic but with a few dance-inspired moves. Nice workout for quads & glutes; not terribly difficult, so no soreness the next day. (You'll need a separate, specialized "buns/thighs" workout if you want to see major improvement here.) Calorie burn: 6/10. Difficulty of moves: 2/10. * Ab Attack -- This segment sadly does not do what it's supposed to. I have never felt a burn from this (and I have weak abs!); for that I'm taking one star off the rating. It's all standing and very aerobic, with upper/lower body isolations, vertical crunches, overhead/diagonal reaches, and knee lifts. It's just not as effective as floorwork. Calorie burn: 4/10. Difficulty of moves: 2/10. The music on this DVD is really not bad at all, except for the abs segment, where the soundtrack is "sporty" drumbeats you'd hear during a 90s aerobic step class... kind of cheesy. Otherwise, the music is pop/dance that goes very nicely with the moves and tone of each workout. If you're an advanced dancer, this whole DVD will be extremely easy for you. Perhaps a more appropriate dance workout in this case would be Jennifer Galardi's Hip Hop Party or MaDonna Grimes' African Beat - Latin Heat , both of which I also own and love doing, as they are more involved and have some advanced stepwork. However, if you are on the uncoordinated side, you may find this routine frustrating; a better choice in this case might be either the Fat Burning Jam or Country Line Dance workouts. Good luck!

I've only recently started working out at home using fitness DVD's, but of the 3 dance inspired DVD's I've tried this is by far my favorite. I've taken fitness classes at my gym and this is the only DVD that compares to those, making me feel as though I'm taking a personal class right in my living room. Jennifer, the instructor, is great- not at all annoying -and she seems to motivate me just when I need it most. This DVD really gets my heart rate up, and sometimes I even need to stop to catch my breath. I workout in the morning, and dancing around my living room to this DVD definitely puts me in a good mood for the day! The dance routines are extremely fun and definitely more "current" than the other DVD's I've tried. I would only advise that you do need to have good coordination to be able to complete the moves, as some of them are definitely more complex. "Simple Slimmer" and "Fat Burning Party" seem to be the easiest to pick up for beginners. My favorite, however, is "Ab Attack." As someone who HATES doing endless crunches and ab-work on the floor, I absolutely love this segment because you're standing, and even dancing, the entire time. The first time I tried it, it was so fun that I figured it couldn't possibly be working my abs too. Boy was I wrong - during everything I did the next day, from simple walking to sitting down to working out, I could feel the soreness in my midsection! I also love being able to program which 10 minute routines I want to do in my half hour cardio workout. It's so much better than having to fast forward through parts you're not interested in in an hour long DVD. Being broken into 10 minute segments also seems to make my workout go by faster. I know how much longer I have to go without having to keep looking at the clock. Overall, I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone looking for a fun, dance inspired workout that will truly make you sweat!

５つ種類があるうち、まだ2種類しかやっていませんが、もう値段並みの満足感があります。リズムにあわせて動くのは好きだしダンスはかっこいいなぁと憧れもあるけど運動音痴だし身体も固い、という普段インドアな私でも楽しめました。DVDのお姉さんも親しみやすい感じで私は好きです。 「シンプルスリムアップ」は、振り付けレベルとしてはかつてのアイドルグループ「スピード」並みでしょうか。(最近のはよく知らないのですみません。)とはいえ運動音痴な私には、最初動きがよくわからず、ついていけない部分がありました。でも完全についていけない訳ではないし、何となく楽しくて、見よう見真似でやっているうちに、それなりに出来てきた気がして、益々楽しくなってきました。今日も楽しくて、朝もやったけど夜にもやっちゃいました。 「ウエストアタック」は、動きの楽しさはシンプルスリムアップには劣るぶん、最初に取り組むには簡単で良かったです。とはいえ私には難しい動きもありましたが。 普段運動しておらず、子育てに追われる私にはは、10分というのが本当に丁度良く有難いです。身体の代謝を高めつつストレス解消になり、重宝しました。健康のためもありますが、出来るようになってく楽しみのため、ひとまずこれを続けます。

Since my only experience with instructional aerobics consists of a rather embarassing (and discouraging) attempt to keep up with a class of gym regulars, I was afraid of feeling overwhelmed again. This DVD is fantastic! I felt a little lost the first couple of times, but was able to follow the simple steps (and keep doing them while figuring out the more complicated ones). I have zero experience following choreography and within a week, I can dance to the "Simple Slimmer" at the same pace as the instructors. The music is decent (not boring and won't annoyingly get stuck in your head) and a single 10 minute workout helps you break a sweat without noticing the time pass. There is also a great feature allowing you to personalize your workout by choosing which segments you want to do and in which order. I recommend this to anyone looking for a fun and efficient way to fit some exercise into a busy schedule.

during the last year I ve never had the time to go to the gym and this dvd is perfect for me. 10 minutes is enough to train, get relaxed and shape your body. my abdominals have never been so beautiful! I found that this workout is better than any other fitness program I've used. you'll feel better in no time!

I've not tried many of the 10 Minute Solution DVDs, but of the ones I have, this is the best! It's so much fun, and she does take you through the steps. Some of them are difficult, but at the same time you have to realise that you're not going to be using this DVD just once, and the movement is what counts. There are a few steps that I found hard to follow at first, so I did my own thing, and after a few days, it all just clicked. The movement is what is important, so if there is a bit you can't do, do something similar. What I love about 10 Minute Solutions is that you can arrange your workout however you like. You can choose to do section 2, 4, 3 and 1, in that order, without touching the DVD remote at the end. It's great! And so much fun! I used a lot of the muscle toning ones first, and while they were effective, I found myself aching the next day and almost unable to continue. This DVD is nothing like that! It doesn't focus on muscles, it focuses on fat burning, as the title suggests, and as a result, I actually feel like I've done more work, I can go for longer, and the next day I'm not aching so I can go again! I'm a beginner with dancing. This is the first dance DVD I've bought, and I have little to no rhythm. That said, from where I'm standing, this DVD is excellent. And it's cheap, so even if you're not sure, it's a good thing to try. Seriously, these DVDs should cost more than they do! They're just amazing. Buy iiiit! You honestly won't regret it!

Very good video. I've been using it for 2 years now, along with two others, and am very happy with the results.