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Dancing With The Stars: Latin Cardio Dance

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	Shape November 2008
	“You’ll dance your way slim. Cheryl’s toned gams are proof that shimmying isn’t just fun -- it gets you sculpted too.”

Dancing With The Stars: Latin Cardio Dance

Level:		Intermediate

Aerobics impact:		Lower

Aerobics choreography:		Moderate

Toning emphasis:		Lower body

Emphasis details

Toning Emphasis

Upper body:	2 minutes	(14%)
Lower body:	10 minutes	(72%)
Abs:	2 minutes	(14%)

Instructor:		Maksim Chmerkovsky
Instructor:		Cheryl Burke

Customer rating:

(average of 4 customer ratings)


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A glamorous, very high-energy workout that includes four Latin dances and ends with straight-forward toning. You’ll burn fat and have fun as you learn the Merengue, Cha Cha, Samba and Mambo. It’s taught by the TV show’s star instructors — Cheryl Burke and Maksim Chmerkovsky (so you’ll see both male and female teaching styles). You’ll learn the base steps, then add some optional directional and movement variations (or you can stick with the base move to keep your heart rate elevated). Note: more “workout-focused” than the original video; it has more repetitions and smoother transitions. Not recommended for carpeted floors. ©2008. DVD has: Programmable chapters, Close captions.

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Dancing With The Stars: Latin Cardio Dance

very disappointing!

I love the show, but this was the most boring workout ever. It is the only DVD I have ever returned. Max seems bored himself and does not motivate. This one made me want to take a nap. The other unusual part is that Max includes push ups and other moves in the cooldown/stretch that would be more appropriate for a toning section. I have over 100 exercise DVD's and have never seem a cooldown like this. I was being kind by giving one star! - posted by Linda on 10/10/2008

Latin Dance Cardio

This dvd is good if you want to learn basic latin dance. Dont expect a lot of cardio and sweating. If you want to learn latin dance you should take a class. I would say its more of a light toning video. Its fun to use on your toning days or lazy days. If you want more toning wear one to two inch heels. You are using a lot of abs and lower body. I liked this DVD because it was customizable (you can choose to do 40 minutes of dancing and/or 15 minutes of toning with a 5 minute warm-up option) and I like a longer workout. What I did not like about the DVD is: 1) 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"! 2) Thought the instructors were not as "fun" as the first DWTS DVD. They were monotone and looked like they were bored. 3) I wish the dance could have been 15 minutes instead of 10. - posted by Glossy01 on 9/28/2008

OK, not Great

I do not watch DWTS but love Latin dance. This is a bit of a disappointment; the routines go quite slowly--if you're just doing repetitions then it should be kicked up a notch. There is not real choreography here, like, say, Petra Kolber's videos. Maksim is okay as an instructor, but Cheryl is a little flat in her instruction. I found it odd that when she points to the background dancers to demonstrate, she calls them "her" and "he" instead of using their names. All in all, this will do for a light day or when you're tired, but I sure hope Petra Kolber puts out a latin dance video! - posted by Cathy on 9/23/2008

Low sweat level

Good for beginners. I found myself getting bored. They should play the hit songs from the show and introduce the other dancers instead of having everyone look like robots. Very bad and boring cuing. PS. I am a superfan of DWTS and haven't missed ONE episode. - posted by Elaine on 9/22/2008

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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.

Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.

Programmable chapters

At the beginning of your workout, you can select the exact segments you want to play that day. The DVD will then play all those segments in the order you chose.

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Floor aerobics & toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.