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There are some very mixed reviews for this DVD, but I have to say that of all my fitness DVDs (and I have a lot!), this is one of my absolute favourites. It is not really for anyone who is not used to doing exercises as you need some knowledge, but it is very lacking in explanation of the moves. For the most part it is great and doing half an hour or 40 minutes of this flies by. The music is great - not chart, so doesn't date and the lack of inane chit chat (a la Davina) is a real blessing - nice to just get on with the workout. I find the two stretching sessions unnecessary and skip these, but it's personal choice. I also have issues with the abs section as it is done so fast and without any instruction that I find a bit dangerous. So, I just do the warm-up, cardio, arms, lower body toning and cool down, which makes a fab workout. So combined with the best parts of my other dvds this is ideal. Would definitely recommend if you are an experienced exerciser otherwise be careful.Read full review
Filmed during Martine's thin period, accompanied by a male fitness insructor, it covers pilates as well as dance and stretching. Reommended for starting a fitness regime involving some cardio as well as maintaining fitness by way of dance in the home.
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Very good dvd just what I wanted for my age as easy to follow and not too difficult
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I completed this dvd for the first time yesterday. I found the dvd to be very different to most of the other workout dvd's I own. I was bemused at first, not really knowing what to make of it but after completing it I did feel quite pleased that I had completed something different to the my usual choice. It starts with a warm up, which is very good and gets your heart rate up, then on to the cardio section, which I do think could have been a bit longer, however, as I found one part of the dance routine hard to follow, maybe it was the right time span. I did feel frustrated and a little bit annoyed at myself for not being able to follow this one particular step, but I reasoned as it was my first time I was allowed to get lost (and I have 2 left feet and am no Michael Jackson by any stretch of the imagination!). It also didn't help that the Instructor or Trainer didn't explain the moves but just went into these without any warning. I did feel like a baby elephant whilst Martine and the other, I would think, professional dancers moved gracefully and elegantly around the set. Next it was toning and stretching for upper body and then the same for lower body, abs and finally cool down. These were all pretty thorough and I craftily ache today! Whilst going through this dvd, I was unsure whether I had made a mistake purchasing this, but as it went on, I realised that it is just different to what I am used to and in a way that is a good thing, as they say variety is the spice of life! The Instructor I just didn't warm to, but hopefully this will change the more I do it - however, I have always liked Martine McCutcheon, which was one of the main reasons for buying this dvd. You can see that she has a good rapour with the instructor so he can't be that bad! Just kidding. She doesn't say too much but makes it an enjoyable experience. She seems to be really enjoying herself (although I would too if I could dance liker her!!). I am sure I will get the hang of this the more I do it. This is a great dvd to have in you fitness collection if you want something just a little bit different.Read full review
I bought this DVD as I'm not a fitness enthusiast and just wanted something to get me into a bit better shape after having my baby. So this review needs to be read bearing that context in mind. I found the DVD easy to follow but it isn't really dance - those really wanting a dance-based fitness DVD would probably be disappointed. It is simply a dancier/more rhythmic version of straight forward aerobics. The routines need no explanation or practice as they are simple from the outset. There is minimal inane chat which is always a bonus when it comes to a fitness DVD you are going to do repeatedly. It is possible to follow the whole regime including all body parts or pick and choose sections if you have less time. There is also a specific dancer to follow if you want an easier regime. The music is rather tinny and irritating - somewhat similar to 'on hold' telephone music/lift music, but as the routine is so easy to follow it is very possible to mute the video and put on your own music. Martine McCutcheon is likeable and frankly I find it easier to do a fitness DVD with her than I do someone like Nell McAndrew who is a bit too enthusiastic/serious for me! Martine appears to represent women like me well! She is down to earth, but she probably suits the reluctant/infrequent exerciser more than someone who is looking for a fitness DVD to complement their existing fitness routine. (The DVD also contains a segment on nutrition but I can not comment on that as I've never watched it)Read full review
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