Dancing with the Stars: Latin Cardio Dance (2008)
Posted on | September 26, 2009 |
ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” continues to dazzle audiences as well as trim waistlines with the power of dance. Join pro dancers Cheryl and Mksim and dance yourself slim with four sizzling and sexy Latin dance routines that feature some of the best fat-burning moves from the show. And because these hot latin dances share many signature steps, you will find it easier to follow along. You’ll also get a specialized toning workout that dancers use to sculpt and lengthen their muscl (more…)
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September 26th, 2009 @ 1:02 pm
I found this to be easy to follow, it is dancing, they do show you the moves, and your core DOES get a fantastic workout! Even doing only the warm up, one dance section, and the additional dancers workout at the end got my heart pumping and I was sweating up a storm! I love the fact that you can customize your working out by choosing which segments you want to do and it will play them seamlessly without you having to stop and push buttons!
Now for those with no musicality or rhythm, it may be harder for you to pick up and follow. I suggest just focusing on one segment until you master it. Watch the segment through a couple of times first then follow along and anytime it gets too complicated or you haven’t mastered that step yet, just return to the basic step and keep trying till you get it.
And…you can take the steps you learn in this video, get with a partner and actually do them out on a dance floor! So, if you bought this video thinking you’ll be able to apply what you learn on the dance floor, you can, but if you aren’t a strong dancer and don’t pick up choreography quick, try taking lessons from an instructor and use this video for practice.
September 26th, 2009 @ 1:03 pm
I liked this DVD because it was customizable (you can choose 40 minutes of dancing and/or 15 minutes of toning with a 5 minute warm-up option) and I like a longer workout.
I did not like this DVD because:
1. There was a lot of standing and stepping with arms close. My heartrate monitor never made it to a full cardio workout.
2. I thought that the instruction was just okay. Not enough advanced warning as to what was coming up next. Now we’ll do a cha-cha and “GO!”
3. I thought the instructors were not as “fun” as the first DWTS DVD. They were monotone and almost boring. Not quite, but close.
I really wanted to like this one because of the funtionality of it, but it didn’t work for me….maybe for beginners?
September 26th, 2009 @ 1:10 pm
This one is much easier than the other Dancing with the Stars Cardio Dance.You can follow their moves without getting as confused. I like it alot but it’s not as much fun as the other one. But at least with this one, you can actually learn the steps.
September 26th, 2009 @ 4:20 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK - Not able to do the moves on carpeting
The best part of this video is that Cheryl and Maks project their voices very well. They make it easy to follow the moves.
September 26th, 2009 @ 9:57 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Depends on what you’re buying it for
If you’re looking for a full cardio workout, this is not the video for you. There is a whole lot of going over specific steps and not much actual dancing.
September 27th, 2009 @ 1:38 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
move those hipsOverall a pretty good product. It’s a good cardio workout, but at times hard to follow. You won’t get all these moves on the first run through, maybe not the first several…
September 27th, 2009 @ 6:02 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not a good workout
I bought this since I like the TV show. I thought it would be fun to dance and to learn Latin steps. I was soooo wrong! I thought the instructors were extremely boring.
September 27th, 2009 @ 8:40 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved this workout =)
I did this workout for the first time yesterday and man i was SWEATING! It was FUN and I definitely felt the burn in my legs, arms and core. Sore for sure today.
September 27th, 2009 @ 10:51 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
definitely not for people with no dance background
I love the video but I have extensive dance background so I’m able to follow along well. My husband tried to do it with me and was totally lost.
September 27th, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dancing with the Stars Latin Cardio Dance
At first I wonder how dancing would even begin to shape me….but yes the second day…shocker….muscles I had not used in anyway were awaken!!!!
September 27th, 2009 @ 5:25 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
No real instruction
Although I did work up a sweat, this is not a video for people who do not know the dances. The “instructions” are given once, no close up on the feet, no direction about weight…
September 27th, 2009 @ 5:48 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Right-On-Target Workout
Dancing with the Stars: Latin Cardio Dance
This excellent DVD would allow you to follow easily every single dance step even though you have no previous dance…
September 27th, 2009 @ 7:32 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
What a workout!
This is a hardcore dance workout - not for the faint of heart, as you learn real dance moves, not just some aerobicized version.