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CherFitness: Body Confidence [VHS]

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This workout is divided into two sections: the first is a 38 minute fat-burning aerobic dance workout and the second is a gruelling all-over body workout using resistance bands.

The "Hot Dance" workout is led by top choreographer, Doriana Sanchez. Sanchez has choreographed Cher's stage shows and videos; was one of the dancers in the Patrick Swayze film, Dirty Dancing; choreographed the live Dirty Dancing shows; Copacabana and many other popular shows. Anyone who has Cher's first workout tape will remember Sanchez as the one on the floor without the step :-) This workout is fun and you go straight into the warm-up and then on to building up the dance routine little by little. Some of the steps are a little bit tricky and yes, it is a little repetitive but thats all to the good and the moves are demanding enough that even if you mentally wished it was longer and more varied, your body is perfectly happy with the workout as it is :-) Overall the first workout is fun to do and it doesn't get old. The music isn't as good as Cher's last fitness tape but it's still good enough to workout with especially when you bear in mind that this tape was made ten years ago! Like a lot of dance workouts, you're not going to use this to put on your own show, but it's great for burning fat and I find that I see results straight away. Cher's workout tapes are the ones I use when I need to lose weight. I'd recommend using this with Cindy Crawford's Next Challenge [fabulous for toning, strengthening and stamina] They're fun and maybe I'm in the minority but I actually loved Cher's workout gear :o)

Workout two is a 45 minute killer. Although this workout is designed to be used with resistance bands, you can do it just as well using weights. This workout is very intense and it's very encouraging to see Cher expressing the same pain you are feeling as you are put throught the moves. The results are very good but can I say.... OW! It really is difficult. Even the super-fit will struggle with this workout at first, because of its intensity and because it works those muscles that don't often get used.

I love this video! The Hot Dance really gets the heart pumping and the body sweating! Dorian Sanchez is a wonderful and fun instructor. I still have fun with this workout, and I've been doing it off and on for ten years! I am not very coordinated when it comes to dancing, but I find the moves easy to follow and fun to do. It is tough to do in a small space, but I would strongly recommend this aerobic workout if you want fun and effective.

The second section in done with resistance bands and is also very good. Personally I'm not crazy about the bands, but I'm sure you could do most of it just as well with hand weights. I don't do this workout as often as the first, but it is good also.

CHER ROCKS! :)

I was so looking forward to another Cher video after watching "A New Attitude". I was somewhat disappointed in this tape, mainly because Keli Roberts wasn't instructing. It's very dancy and fun and uses a fundamental building technique which can seem repetitious. It is very well choreographed and, while the steps seem intimidating at first, it flows well. Cher is funny and campy and doesn't take herself too seriously. Overall, a very good video for those with an intermediate skill level.

I have had this tape for over 10 years and although I don't use it all the time, I always go back to it. Sure, it can be a little repetitive, but if you just listen to the music (which I love and is NOT outdated - it's classic) and just let your body move it will be worth all the while. I am an excercise buff, I am in good shape, and after 10 years, I still have sweat pouring off of me after I complete this workout. This review is just for the Hot Dance segment. I was not too crazy about the bands. Oh yeah, another reviewer mentioned what Cher was wearing. Who cares!! That is just Cher. She has ALWAYS been like that and always will be. More power to her!

This video will get you going and keep you going. Its fun and the routine never gets old. Learning the steps may take a couple of weeks - but once you know them, you never forget them. Cher has some of the best fitness experts in her videos. I've been doing this video since high school and that was 8 years ago. I have to buy a new one every few years b/c mine get worn out.

I love this video! In the past, I've used this video when I needed to tone up. It's ALWAYS worked. The ultimate test was after my daughter's birth 4 years ago. I found this tape exhilirating and easy to use. I could set the pace to my individual need. The music is dated, but who cares? It's the moves and the results that matter! Not to mention, I LOST ALL THE BABY FAT IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS! I've recently put on weight and decided I need to go back to the basic. I've looked all over for this video. I'm so happy amazon.com carries it.

This is my all-time favorite. I got it when it came out and it will always be old faithful. I like to mix my exercise sessions up but I still do this one weekly. I even recorded the audio and brought it with me when I traveled for work. I always feel totally worked out doing the Hot Dance. It is a fun and very cool routine.

My Mother In Law gave me this video when she went from a size 16 to an 8! That was 13 years ago and I'm STILL using it! When I first started using it I was AMAZED! I didn't know working out could be so much FUN! The Hot Dance routine is easy to catch on to and VERY fun! The music is GREAT and Cher looks DYNAMITE! My tape came with a set of resistance bands for the second part of the video. After all these years they finally broke. So I had to replace them. But after all this time it's STILL one of my favorites. :)

I just started the workout, but I LOVE it. I ususally Jazzercise and do strength training, but this video still makes me sweat. I liked Cher's um..... workout wear. It definately gives you something to strive for and look at while you are working out!!! I would reccomend this video to anyone who wants to feel like a dancer, and burn some fat. The strength training is hard, but well worth the results.

This workout helped me to lose over 65 lbs over a 7 month period. It is easy to follow and makes you sweat!! Very invigorating and energizing. A must for anyone interested in feeling the rewards of good health.