Minna - Emergency Workout

Minna - Emergency Workout
by Andrea Ambandos

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DVD Review: Weak workout
Summary: 2 Stars

It's a good balanced beginner workout for those not ready for more complicated moves or a lot of jumping.

Part 1:
The first half is about 25 minutes - not 30 as the tape states (I bought the VHS, not the DVD). It is low-impact and has a lot of basic salsa moves. None of the moves are difficult to learn. It's just a bit basic - I never broke a sweat. Minna is not very enthusiastic - very dull.

Part 2:
This is the weights/toning section. It's better than part 1 because you can use the weights you want and customize the workout to your level. Here's where you can work up a sweat if you challenge yourself with the weights. This part is closer to the actual 30 minutes that are advertised.

Bonus item:
In the VHS version I bought, a 1200 calorie meal plan was included on a pamphlet. The information in this pamphlet is FALSE. I have been counting calories successfully for years and this meal plan is WAY underestimating the number of calories in these foods. For example, it says you can have a bagel with 2T cream cheese and a piece of fruit for something like 200 calories. In reality, that's a MINIMUM of 350 calories and could be as much as 500+ calories depending on the type of bagel you choose. Throw this pamphlet out - it is misleading.

SUMMARY: don't bother with this one if you're intermediate to advanced (that applies to your fitness level as well as your capabilities with various aerobic moves and dance steps). For your daily 30-60 minutes worth of exercise, you can do something else with a little more "bang for your buck".