Customer Reviews

Core Rhythms Dance Exercise Program: Body Sculpting Collection

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I am not an workout fanatic at all. I eat extremely clean and while the weight has been coming off (12 lbs to date) just from changing my diet alone, I could not find a workout that I could stick with. I tried this workout and loved it! As a former dancer, perhaps this is why I find the workout challenging but fun. However, I also like the fact that I was sweating from head to toe in 15 minutes but did not feel like my heart was going to burst out my chest! The only downside is that the Jaana Kunitz and Julia Powers do not carefully explain the dance moves before really going into them. They also do not give you enough notice as to when they are about to switch moves. Even for a dancer, it can be frustrating. But stick with it! I love this DVD Set!!!!

I loved their first 4-dvd set, and I borrowed part of this set (Body Sculpting)from the library: the Latin Cardio Jam (30-40 min, great dancing) on disc 2 & the Secret to Sexy abs (35 min part dance, part toning) & Abs in a hurry (7 min mostly standing crunch style) on disc 3. The first one, Lower body Sculpt was unavailable.
As always, the women are all great dancers, great motivators & love to have a little fun. I had no problem following, I don't have any dance class experience, they go slow & break it down first for all new moves. This is a little different as it doesn't have the help or back view options, but does have "make it louder" option to hear the music more & instruction less. The music isn't bad, it was just good enough to keep me going.

Check out clips on collagevideo or youtube.

This set of tapes are way too fast and hard to follow. I have many excercise tapes which at least show you how to do the excercise. this just goes right in assuming you know how to do all the moves.I would not buy again.

I love this workout set! It helped me tone my core muscles and go from 190lbs to a healthy 145lbs. Have fun, remain dedicated and this product will work for you. If it's flat sexy abs you are looking for this really works- say goodbye to love handles forever!

I've been working out with this DVD set since late 2009. Am I as tight as Jaana & Julia? No. Have I slimmed down significantly (and where they claim - core section)? Yes. People have noticed, but more importantly I don't find the exercise to be a burdensome chore.

I had purchased this set for about $50 from Target on a whim, as I was desperate for a "dance" workout - something that does the job & fun. I was disappointed at the amount of content on the DVDs (Lower Body Sculpt - 1 workout, Secret to Sexy Abs - 2, Latin Cardio Jam - 1, and Merengue Mania - 2, with one workout being an unusable to me which was the 2-person dance instruction). I had expected at least 2 legitimate workouts per DVD for the money. That is the main reason why the set gets downgraded from 5 stars to 4.

There are a few awkward moves, and there is a learning curve. Yet compared to the more intricate steps of Zumba, this workout is fairly easy to learn. The workouts have a very genuine & happy feel. The workout partners in the back look normal, not plastic. The workout leaders - Jaana & Julia - make some funny mistakes, but it adds to cool vibe of the workouts. [Jaana's colorful hair and Julia's colorful personality make a difference too!] Also, there is variety in this 4-pack DVD (merengue, salsa, bolero, swing). No workout lasts more than 43 minutes; actually, most are closer to 30 minutes. The actual workout music is motivating, not annoying.

Sometimes people have high expectations of exercise DVDs when they don't put in the necessary work. I don't care much for gym memberships and workout machines, particularly during the winter. I aimed to find a workout DVD set that would be interesting enough to help me keep consistent in my exercising. The workout could feature sexy (but not stripper like) moves, but wouldn't require that I sit or lay on the floor. Since late 2009, I've exercised with these 4 DVDs 3 to 5 times a week. Mission accomplished with this set. Thank you Jaana & Julia!

Obviously, the price has dropped dramatically (to under $20). I'm find with it because I was mostly happy with my purchase. You will likely be even happier at the prices offered now.

I would love to purchase Jaana Kunitz's Xtreme Cardio Dance set (2009) via Amazon, but it doesn't seem available. :-( Her web site has "untrusted connections" pages at the moment, so I can't purchase it from there.

Exactly what I was looking for! It came in quickly and in brand new shape. Loving the fun dance workouts. 4 DVDs in total. Thank you!

It is definately different from zumba but enjoyable as well.But of course I LOVE dancing which is why I like this video.The key to this program like any other program you get what you put into it.

I HATE working out...but I LOVE dancing...and these DVDs are a lot of fun! It is true, that some of the moves could be explained in more detail, but if you stick with it you will get it...and it is So much more fun than regular workout videos. The Merengue Mania DVD is my favorite but the others are great as well. The best thing is that it gets you in shape while improving your grace and balance and it is a lot of fun! The intensity depends on you...make it more intense or make it less intense, it's really suitable for anyone!

The stars are as much for the product as they are for the seller. The seller was very prompt in her responses and assistance. I enjoyed the workouts on the dvd and was amazed that I actually picked up a few dance moves. We had a good laugh at the begining because the moves were rather quick but after a few trials, we were doing great!

One disc was scratched and did not work. The case it was mailed in was also broken. The other cd's were fine.