Customer Reviews

10 Minute Solution: Fat Blasting Dance Mix

5 star:		(70)
4 star:		(49)
3 star:		(24)
2 star:		(14)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

I wasn't sure whether I would like this workout--as I've become a more advanced exerciser, I've tended to move away from exercise DVDs which offer short segments, as I have found that these usually aren't intense enough to provide me with a good workout. Therefore, I was pleasantly suprrised upon trying Fat Blasting Dance Mix a discovering that my heart rate was in my target fat-burning zone for nearly the entire workout! Plus, the moves were fun and relatively easy to pick up after a few times through.

Overall, this video reminded me a bit of Dance Off the Inches: Calorie Blasting Party. Instructor Jennifer Galardi is a bit similar in style to the instructor from that video, although more low-key, which I prefer. Also, rather than teaching the moves at three different tempos as in the Dance Off series (which I didn't like because it causes my heart rate to drop), Jennifer teaches by building on different aspects of each move. For example, first she'll teach you a simple leg move such as a step out, then she'll incorporate a bit more of a dancey feel, and finally, she'll add arms to complete the exercise. In each of the five segments, she teaches the moves in an add-on style, eventually taking it from the top so that you can run through the entire sequence (but because each segment is short and there are only five or so total moves, it never feels like the combinations are overly long).

One of the best things about this DVD is that it is programmable--ie, there is a menu which allows you to mix and match any of the five segments to create your own customized workout, which I loved. Three of the segments are cardio-focused--Simple Slimmer, Calorie Meltdown, Fat Blasting Party--while the last two are more toning-oriented--Butt & Thigh Blaster, Ab Attack--although still intense enough to produce a cardio effect. The cardio segments gradually get more intense, with SS containing the most basic moves, CM taking it up a notch, and FBP adding a bit more impact with some hops and jumps. Both toning segments were performed entirely in a standing position, pairing some traditional strength training moves (eg, lunges, crunches) with dancey choreography, which I found to be fun and different.

I enjoyed this video, especially the programmable aspect and the unique, dancey toning segments. I would definitely recommend this DVD to anyone who enjoys dance workouts and who is able to pick up choreography with a slightly-beyond-basic complexity level.

Update 12/11/06: The more I use this video, the more I like it! It's one of the only dance videos I've ever owned which gets my heart rate up quickly and keeps it there. I find myself mixing and matching the various segments often. If I could change my rating to 5 stars, I would--very highly recommended!

Jennifer Galardi is an outgoing and motivating instructor and she makes you feel like you're having fun and actually happy to be exercising. You can buy this workout already on other online sites and I've had it for a week now and I'm really enjoying it.
Three of the 10 minute segments are aerobic and one is butt and thigh and the last segment is an ab workout. The cardio ones are challenging but short (which I guess is good if you are wanting to get fit or increase fitness rather than maintain fitness). Obviously you can do all together or mix and match. The way the dvd is set up, you can arrange to play them in any order. The routines are all very dancy but yet not tricky and so this is very fun to do.
I recommend this if you are wanting to boost your fitness, but if you are fit already, you may not find this challenging enough. It's cued very well and enjoyable to do. Jennifer is a good instructor.

I have 3 of the other 10 minute solution workouts and I enjoy those. This one is not exception. It's fun, gets you moving and sweating. Also the moves are easy to pick up as well. Definite recommendation!

This is my first 10 Minute Solution workout video, and I like it so much that I just purchased another one of the series.

I am a true beginner - overweight and fairly uncoordinated - but this video really makes me feel confident. I can't do all of the fastest moves yet, but I stumble through them and don't feel bad about it. There are enough simple moves mixed in with the complex ones that you can just dance in place for a second or two, and you'll be back to the easy moves again.

I like the 10-minute segments because I find them convenient to intersperse throughout the day. I can do a quick mini-workout in the morning to get my blood pumping, another some time in the afternoon and one before bedtime, and I know I've exercised 30 minutes in total that day, without the pressure of overexerting myself in one go. You can do anything for just 10 minutes! Even if you're tired, you never have time to think "God, how long until it's over?" It ends before you know it, and you feel accomplished after each segment. I feel energized afterwards, instead of exhausted!

I was looking for an exercise DVD that would be fun to dance to. I was hoping for good dance music. So I was disappointed in this DVD because it doesn't have good dance music, just the same background music with dance moves. I was able to do the dance moves, there were only a couple of moves I had to rewind a few times. And I'm not sure about the ab moves where you move your rib cage - I can't tell if I'm doing that correctly. I will continue to use this one for a while, but I'll still be looking for one that has fun music to move to. Maybe I should try a Jazzercize one.

I definitely have 2 left feet, so I was hesitant to buy this video. But, because there are 10 minute segments, I figured I'd give it a try.I'm sooo glad I did. The moves are basic enough for someone even like me. I was so excited when I realized I was able to follow along. I was sweating really good too! I've only done 3 segments so far and looking forward to doing the others as well. Jennifer cues very well too. I'm so glad I FINALLY found a dance video that I can do :)

I picked this video up about a week ago and love it! The first two days were a bit frustrating, because I have no dance experience other than an introduction to basic ballet class I took in college. I had never even danced at a school function. Yet, after a week of giving it this video a try, I find myself following along pretty easily.

The instructor has movements that are clear and easy to follow. She never gets into a groove and runs away from you with the moves. Each step is well defined, so if you keep your eyes on her at all times, you should do fine. I also appreciate that while she's upbeat, she isn't "perky" and annoying. I feel motivated when I'm doing the routines, and enjoy the challenge, without the cringe sensation some instructors cause me by their attitude or comments during the workout. Since it's a video, you have to hear the comments over and over and over again, so that's important.

If you're looking for something you can do quickly as a beginner, that really works up a sweat and gets you moving without becoming dull, I definitely recommend this video. I feel more coordinated and more fit already. :)

I got the Slim & Sculpt Pilates one first and loved it. So I decided to pick this one up, too, for some convenient at-home cardio without needing any equipment. Great DVD! I love that you can create your own workout by pre-selecting the order of the 10 minute workouts, or just do one at a time. The workouts are interesting, fun and definitely get your heart rate up.

I really didn't think so until I tried this video. It is a comfort to me that other folks couln't follow or keep up. By the end of the first "basic" segment I felt like a complete loser and hopelessly frustrated. She'd keep saying "Did you catch that?" and by the end my response was, well, unprintable at the least. The workout definately got my heart rate up, but it was more stress than excersize, as I couldn't follow her at all. Fuhgettaboutit.

I'm not at all what one might consider "in shape", but I like to think I'm on my way. I rent a lot of workout videos so I can switch things up and not get bored. (And also to try them out.) I don't mind owning this DVD because it's five 10 minute workouts that I can pick and choose from to keep it interesting.

If you've tried other workout videos you're used to having it start out with a nice slow warm up section. The first 10 minute section on this DVD is pretty much a warm up, but it was a little faster paced then I expected. (That's why this DVD has 4 instead of 5 stars) Luckily, if you're tried other workout videos, you already have an idea of how to warm up. If you're not confident that you know how to warm up, that shouldn't discourage you from using this DVD. One thing I like to do in the evening is to go out for a walk and then do one or two of the sections on the DVD. Right before bed. I sleep really well after that.

The instructor, Jennifer, is upbeat without being annoying. This is something of an accomplishment considering she's constantly talking. (There's NO dead air during the workouts.) The music isn't going to have you scrambling for... where ever it is you buy your music. But it keeps the beat, switches up during each workout so as not to be very repetitive and isn't distracting.

There's no floor work in these workouts, you're going to be standing and moving in some way for the whole 10 minutes of each. I think that's important. The hardest thing for me is getting up and moving. With floor work, if I need to stop, even for a moment, then I'm already laying down and it's hard to start up again. With this DVD, if I need to stop, I'm at least still standing up and it's easier to get right back into it after shaking out whatever was getting sore.

The moves are sufficiently simple and low impact that it's easy to start up, but they're engaging enough to hold your interest and be fun if you're more experienced. As time goes on, the routines can become higher impact because you're putting more energy into them.

Even if you're just starting (or restarting) out, I think this DVD is worth your time. Each segment is short, simple and effective.