Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: Urban Street Heat
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Actor: MaDonna GrimesDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 46 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-01-11
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Cerebellum Corporation
DVD Reviews of Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: Urban Street Heat
DVD Review: Fun but really short
Summary: 4 Stars
Don't be fooled by the title "Dance Fitness for Beginners," this workout is great for everyone not just beginners. MaDonna starts off with a 10 minute warm up that is really a fun dance routine that just consists of basic steps with a slight dance feel to them (example is step touch with swing of the arms). After you've warmed up MaDonna does a little stretching to get your body limber before starting the workout. The 15 minute workout consists of 8 8-counts which MaDonna teaches quickly but does not break down. Don't worry, though! They are easy enough moves that if you don't get them the first time, you will probably get them next time. It is very short, but I always combine this with her other "Dance Fitness for Beginners" to get a longer workout. The 5 minute cool-down is great, too, with mostly the same stretches you did in the warm-up only at a more relaxed pace. There is a bonus 10 minute toning workout that works the legs and abs. I always feel the burn while I am doing it, but the next day I am not sore. I think it's a great supplement to get and keep your abs/legs in shape. One of the things that I love about this video is that there are 5 back-up dancers (except in the toning part) that constantly joke around and seem to be having a great time. Also, at first I was under the impression this was the same workout as her "All-Star Workouts:Hip-Hop." It's not, so if you've done that one, you can do this one, too. Overall, this a laid-back and high-cardio workout full of fun that lacks the length to make it a 5 star workout.DVD Review: Super fun way to burn calories!
Summary: 5 Stars
I rented this video just to try it out from Netflix. I will definitely be buying it!
I usually do step workout videos but was looking for something different and fun. I was very pleased with this video. Madonna made exercising entertaining.
I am certainly not a hip-hop dancer, but I have reasonable rhythm. With this video, I found it challenging but not frustrating. Her cues and demos of each move are right on point. She is a wonderful teacher. The music is good, too.
I watched the video before I did it. At first, I thought it looked lame but when I actually did it I found myself having fun and really enjoying the moves.
Some folks complained that it does not burn enough calories. All I can say is that it certainly got and kept my heart rate up. Also, if it is not intense enough for you, you can always exaggerate your arms and move them more to pick up your heartbeat.
One final plus- it is the perfect length in my opinion. Long enough to make a difference but not so long that it discourages one from putting the DVD in due to lack of time.
I plan to check out more of her videos!
DVD Review: Urban Street heat
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a second video of Madonna for me. This one really gets you moving and the pace is high. Found it to be a lot of fun especially if doing with friends. It will give you a work out at any level. I'm definitely a beginner and I was able to keep up.DVD Review: Not for Beginners
Summary: 3 Stars
The title is very misleading.
If you have no dance experience, this DVD is very hard to follow.
It assumes that you know how to dance, and it moves way too fast for the true beginner.
DVD Review: Too advanced for me
Summary: 1 Stars
I recently purchased multiple beginner fitness dvds to diversify my home workout options. I don't normally feel like going to the gym, so I thought these would be a solid home remedy. Of the three I purchased, this is the only one that I didn't opt to keep on my shelf. It was a little too much for me as a beginner. I tried it twice, and I just couldn't get the hang of it. I reviewed the later parts of the tape, and I decided that my other dvds would cover my needs well enough.
Description of Dance Fitness for Beginners with MaDonna Grimes: Urban Street Heat
Award-winning choreographer, MaDonna Grimes, is renowned for her innovative dance moves. She founded the MaDonna Grimes Fitness and Dance Theatre Company, has released a CD, and is the author of Work It Out. She has a master's degree in dance performance and choreography, and has appeared in many fitness and fashion magazines.
Who knew getting a full-body, cardio workout could be so much fun! Urban Street Heat is more like a dance party than an aerobics class. MaDonna Grimes makes working out fun in this fresh and funky Dance Fitness for Beginners program.
You'll have a great time performing this program, which combines attitude, street style, and easy-to-follow dance steps. The Hip Hop freestyle routines, designed for women and men, are bursting with style and energy. You'll learn some fresh new moves that will really spice up your workout. MaDonna breaks down all the steps, and combines them into one dynamic routine that you can take to the clubs.
Program Features:
- Sexy, fun moves work the entire body
- Lose weight, burn fat
- Aerobics workout boosts energy
- Hip Hop freestyle routines for women and men
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