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Start with the Zumba Basics and 20-minute Express workout (both workouts on the same DVD). The Zumba
Basics instruction is very thorough. It was a full hour filled with 24 basic step variations to several rhythms
including merenge, salsa, quebradita, cumbia, reggaeton, Carribean Island and samba. The instruction is
well-organized into what they refer to as a three-level "easy beat system." In the first level they show the steps
slowly without the arm or hip movements. In the second level they add the arms and hips but still do it to a
half-tempo beat. Then in the third level you do the step at full tempo. The full hour of basic instruction can be
used as a workout in itself. But if you still have some energy, continue watching and do the 20-minute express
which reinforces all the basic moves you've just learned. This 20-minute workout will get your heart rate up and
is a nice alternative for when you don't have a full hour to workout.
The Cardio Party DVD is a 50-minute workout. Cardio Party uses the same rhythms that you learned in the
basic instruction, reinforcing all those moves that you learned and put into practice in the 20-minute express
workout. This DVD gives you two viewing options: one with "rhythm refreshers" and one without. The "rhythm
refreshers" are labels on the bottom of the screen during the workout. The labels list the names of the steps
that were taught in the Basics workout. When you click on a rhythm refresher label, it takes you to the original
instruction of that particular step. When you are done viewing it will take you right back to where you left off in
the Cardio Party workout. This wasn't really explained anywhere in the guide or the DVD but I guess it was
easy enough to figure out. The Cardio Party also adds a little more choreography that is characteristic of
Zumba, playing to the musicality in the songs, but still very easy to follow. Also, there is an "American Mix" song
in this workout which is a combination of country and rock and roll music.
The third Zumba fitness DVD in the trio pack is the Sculpt and Tone which is a 45 minute zumba toning class.
Here's where you will use the toning sticks that came with the DVD kit. This is a very nice workout and you could
very well do it without the weights. This Zumba fitness workout will have you doing squats, lunges, bicep curls,
tricep curls and rows as well as some very fun choreography. Additional rhythms such as belly dance and
flamenco are represented on this one. Although the basic steps of these rhythms were not broken down in the
previous DVD, Beto Perez and his crew make it very easy to follow and learn. This workout also includes a
cardio section to an African Beats rhythm where they do not use the weights, and then it finishes with a cool
down.
A separate DVD is included that has two workouts: Zumba Fitness Live! and Flat Abs. In the Zumba Fitness
Live you get to feel the energy of being in a live class, moving and shaking with a crowd of 300 people! In this
55-minute workout Beto really shows his personality onstage along with his cast of Zumba dancers. Several of
the rhythms previously taught are represented. The Flat Abs workout on the same DVD is more of a
fitness-oriented (than dance) workout but still more fun than a typical abs workout! This 20-minute abs workout
is done entirely standing (no sit-ups!) and is quite a cardio workout as well. You will do movements that will
work the core such as twists, side arm reaches, knee lifts, oblique crunches and hip circles to name a few. It is
all mixed in with some Zumba dancing to more great music!
In summary, I think it is a nicely organized fitness program. It is a great introduction for the new Zumba fitness
enthusiast, and if done on a regular basis, should be a very effective weight-loss and toning exercise program.
Basics instruction is very thorough. It was a full hour filled with 24 basic step variations to several rhythms
including merenge, salsa, quebradita, cumbia, reggaeton, Carribean Island and samba. The instruction is
well-organized into what they refer to as a three-level "easy beat system." In the first level they show the steps
slowly without the arm or hip movements. In the second level they add the arms and hips but still do it to a
half-tempo beat. Then in the third level you do the step at full tempo. The full hour of basic instruction can be
used as a workout in itself. But if you still have some energy, continue watching and do the 20-minute express
which reinforces all the basic moves you've just learned. This 20-minute workout will get your heart rate up and
is a nice alternative for when you don't have a full hour to workout.
The Cardio Party DVD is a 50-minute workout. Cardio Party uses the same rhythms that you learned in the
basic instruction, reinforcing all those moves that you learned and put into practice in the 20-minute express
workout. This DVD gives you two viewing options: one with "rhythm refreshers" and one without. The "rhythm
refreshers" are labels on the bottom of the screen during the workout. The labels list the names of the steps
that were taught in the Basics workout. When you click on a rhythm refresher label, it takes you to the original
instruction of that particular step. When you are done viewing it will take you right back to where you left off in
the Cardio Party workout. This wasn't really explained anywhere in the guide or the DVD but I guess it was
easy enough to figure out. The Cardio Party also adds a little more choreography that is characteristic of
Zumba, playing to the musicality in the songs, but still very easy to follow. Also, there is an "American Mix" song
in this workout which is a combination of country and rock and roll music.
The third Zumba fitness DVD in the trio pack is the Sculpt and Tone which is a 45 minute zumba toning class.
Here's where you will use the toning sticks that came with the DVD kit. This is a very nice workout and you could
very well do it without the weights. This Zumba fitness workout will have you doing squats, lunges, bicep curls,
tricep curls and rows as well as some very fun choreography. Additional rhythms such as belly dance and
flamenco are represented on this one. Although the basic steps of these rhythms were not broken down in the
previous DVD, Beto Perez and his crew make it very easy to follow and learn. This workout also includes a
cardio section to an African Beats rhythm where they do not use the weights, and then it finishes with a cool
down.
A separate DVD is included that has two workouts: Zumba Fitness Live! and Flat Abs. In the Zumba Fitness
Live you get to feel the energy of being in a live class, moving and shaking with a crowd of 300 people! In this
55-minute workout Beto really shows his personality onstage along with his cast of Zumba dancers. Several of
the rhythms previously taught are represented. The Flat Abs workout on the same DVD is more of a
fitness-oriented (than dance) workout but still more fun than a typical abs workout! This 20-minute abs workout
is done entirely standing (no sit-ups!) and is quite a cardio workout as well. You will do movements that will
work the core such as twists, side arm reaches, knee lifts, oblique crunches and hip circles to name a few. It is
all mixed in with some Zumba dancing to more great music!
In summary, I think it is a nicely organized fitness program. It is a great introduction for the new Zumba fitness
enthusiast, and if done on a regular basis, should be a very effective weight-loss and toning exercise program.
ZUMBA® and the Zumba Fitness logo are trademarks of Zumba Fitness LLC, used under license.
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A review of the Zumba® Fitness DVD Set
With the Zumba DVD set you can practice Zumba at home and on your own schedule. The set includes 4 DVDs. These DVD's have six classes on them. The set also comes with a guide book and a set of toning sticks. Here is a complete review of the Zumba DVD set.| zumba dvd I zumba dvd review I zumba fitness I dance-exercise DVD's Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved. www.dancenyoga.com |
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