Dance and Be Fit: Brazilian Body
by James Wvinner
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Actor: Kimberly Miguel MullenDirector: James Wvinner
Brand: Acorn
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 48 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-09-30
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acacia
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DVD Reviews of Dance and Be Fit: Brazilian Body
DVD Review: Lots of torso action and every other kind of action!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the dance fitness workout I've been looking for! It's very difficult to find something you can use at home that is both effective and fun. For me, this dvd covers everything: carnival dance moves, interactive arm coordination (very important for fighting gravity wars), strength trainers, glut action, and torso pops and twists from every angle. The bonus dance sequence includes speed training for samba steps which is so great for my calves.
With the bonus segment, the dvd lasts for 55 minutes: 6 minute warmup, three 12 minute dance routines, 6 minute cool-down (strengthener), 7 minute samba bonus. Each dance sequence works the body in a different way & angle - I found myself popping out my torso in the 'island' like dances of the 1st segment and then smoothing out the torso in the 'New Orleans' & Trinidad-like carnival dances of the 2nd segment. The 3rd segment is powerful for upper & lower body strength and my only equipment was my own body weight. The warmup and cool-down are beneficial exercise sequences all on their own!
A couple of other reviewers mentioned that there are cueing issues where you may not get a heads up on what's coming up next with each sequence. My best recommendation (as should be done with all exercise workouts) is to look at the workout before you practice it. A few of the movements may seem strenuous the 1st time so I found it best to do movements at my own level the first week like 'waving the flag' (lifting 1 leg behind you as the arms lift simultaneously in front of you). Also the 3 dancers tend to do things in 8s, 4s, 2s, then singles & repeat the entire routine with more sassiness a couple more run-throughs. There is also the wonderful option of music-only where you can just listen to the hip-shaking music and dance.
I've gain so much strength & just keep getting better & better each time. The strange thing is that I am still not at all bored & burn a lot of calories which is difficult to accomplish since I am a bellydancer. Kimberly is always genuinely smiling and that positive attitude is a great influence any time of the day. Plus the tropical setting is also a great eye pleaser. I don't see myself rotating this 'dance party' out of my fitness schedule any time soon & it's already been over a month! Great job to the dancers Kimberly, Erika, & Gustavo!
Description of Dance and Be Fit: Brazilian Body
It?s a captivating, fun, fat-burning good time!
This fabulously fun and enchanting program reveals the secret to obtaining that lean, sexy Brazilian body. By using elements of Brazil?s heart-pounding, steamy dances such as the Maculele, Samba Reggae, and Capoeira, this workout targets all your trouble spots while burning fat and calories to deliver amazing results.
You?ll learn simple, flowing steps and incorporate hip circles and torso pops. The authentic, pulsating Brazilian music sets the rhythm; add your personal style and flair and you?ve got your own Carnival.
So take a vacation south of the border and have a hip-swinging, calorie-burning, body-slimming good time?Brazilian style!
Warm-Up 6 min.
Maculele 12 min.
Samba Reggae 12 min.
Capoeira 12 min.
Cool Down 6 min.
Bonus dance: Samba de Roda
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