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Summary: tough first time
Comment: this is a video that definitely requires some form of coordination and base level fitness. the moves are quite difficult to follow and move quickly from one to another leaving you in the dust if you haven't gotten it the first time. i would recommend this for people who are used to aerobics dvds in general and are fairly fit and want to shape up as opposed to someone really starting out.
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Summary: Very poor cues
Comment: I have been doing a LOT of workout dvds since January 7th. I have a great variety - everything from old school aerobics, to disco, hiphop, latin, even go-go dancing. I pick up on things very quickly. I bought this one from The Firm, first of all because I really like another video from them - Ultimate Fat Burning Solution. That video is AWESOME and really kicks my butt at the workout. Allison also teaches that one and she does a great job breaking down the steps before going full tilt. NOT on this video though. Poor, poor job of giving you cues and she doesn't slow down ANY of the steps in here. I had a tough time with a lot of steps and it was very frustrating. Like I stated before, I usually never have a problem, but did with this. It was still an effective workout, but like another poster, I substituted some of the steps because I couldn't get down the move. I'm sure I'll finally figure it out after doing it a few times, but this is the first time I've encountered this since I've been working out. Disappointing considering The Firm and Allison. I expected better.
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Summary: A Fun Calorie Burn
Comment: For those of you who weren't impressed or challenged with Cardio Dance Slim Down, try this one. It's much more difficult and fun, with better music. Alison goes fast, but she repeats the most difficult moves 3 or 4 times before adding on so you can catch on. Just be patient with yourself and keep moving; you'll thank her later.
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Summary: A little difficult, not much of a workout
Comment: I was really excited when i read the reviews. I always thought that these dancy type workouts never really gave you a workout. But i decided to purchase this DVD anyways since everyone gave such good marks. Unfortunately my original instinct was right. The difficult steps didn't really bother me because i was able to pick them up after a couple of times, but i just didn't feel like i got this great workout when i was done. I didn't really sweat or get my heart rate up much. It's too bad, because i really like Allison and her DVD's.
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Summary: BIG FUN!!
Comment: This a fun and AWESOME workout! The moves are super easy to learn and once you really get into it, look out because you'll sweat buckets! Just when you think it's slowing down, she hits you with the plie and balance moves that gets your legs burning, works your obliques, abs, and focuses on your balance. Alison is by far my favorite instructor from the Firm because she's inspiring, keeps you motivated, and makes you want to work harder. I can't say enough about this workout. Thank you Alison for making such a great workout! It's definitely a staple in my weekly rotation. I also work out to Cathe, Tracey Mallett, and the older Billy Blanks DVD's.
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