Customer Reviews

Hip Hop Body Shop [VHS]

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This video is a great way to burn fat and excess calories without really thinking about it. It includes an entire hip-hop dance routine which is taught in a manner which makes it extremely easy to pick up. The enthusiasm of the instructor and accompanying dancers is catching, the music is energizing, and before you know it, your hour of exercise is up! I do this video 3-4 times a week, and I am clearly seeing the results.

The dance class veteran who criticized the video over not counting and left versus right doesn't get it- this video is NOT for dance class veterans. It is for people who like street dance. The music is dated, but better than most of the stuff out there masquerading as workout music. THe moves are NOT for beginners. If you have no coordination, don't buy this video.

I disagree with the reviewer who argues it is not a workout. My husband and I (in our 30s) mastered the video in 4 sessions. We also lost weight doing it. It won't build muscle, but it works the abs very well. If you are in good shape already, it may not be the workout for you. It is not for the ballet and Darrin's Dance Grooves crowd.

I have to admit, I like modern neo-soul, new jack swing, hiphop, and 80s r&b (anything from Run DMC to Luther, through Mary J. Blige). Most workouts assume r&b and modern urban music fans will simply go along with the neo-elevator music out there. I applaud anything that ditches the elevator music. At least this music had a beat to it.

The instructors attire and music were quite dated - making it a little difficult in the beginning to get enthused. However the quality of the dancers and dance routine is great! This video is for the choreographically inclined with dance moves on the moderate level. One extrememly great benefit is that you can add your own style to every move, and the routine will still look great. For those with lots of dance experience, you will learn the routine first time through. EXCELLENT AEROBIC/CARDIOVASCULAR WORKOUT

This video is not for those who want a real workout. First of all, despite it's "hip hop" claim, the music is a throwback to early 80's street hop, not at all what you might expect. Second, the dance moves are extremely complicated. I used this video for months and STILL have yet to master the routine here. Third, the impact it provides isn't even worth all the effort. I seriously question the aerobic value of this program. The good thing is that if you can learn the steps, the dance is pretty fun and I felt great doing such a complicated routine. But be warned that the music is iffy, the moves difficult to learn and the overall impact and effect is just not really worth it.

The workout was enjoyable. It is made so you can learn at your own pace. The steps are repeated a few times so it was almost easy to learn. They broke the steps down and did variations with and without arms which makes it easier or harder depending on your own personal abilities. I really worked up a sweat. This video I feel is more geared for a beginer that enjoys to dance do to the fact that it is quite repetitions in teaching the steps.
The clothes they wore was a little dated but it was easy to get past that once the workout began. Be prepared to sweat if you buy this!

This video, although fast-paced and energizing, does not teach the dance steps in a format that anyone who has ever taken a real dance class is used to. The instuctor ignores whether he's saying left or right foot (which is irritating) and the focus is more on the dancers showing off than actually teaching the steps. No counts for the moves are given and the build of the routines is awkward. Too much trouble for anyone with anything else to do!

I really like this video. The moves can be a little difficult to pick up at first, but there are several sections of a series of moves. I concentrated on one section at a time, and I still had a lot of fun and was able to learn the moves. They are shown in a progression, with a few done at half time before doing them at full tempo.

When all the moves are put together they look pretty cool. The music is upbeat and the video is just plain fun, which makes this is my favorite workout video.

a fantastic way to burn calories and get revved up.Very upbeat. Feel like you at a party and yu don't want it to end.

although the dance moves in this were good, i found it kindof hard to follow and never finished it because it was too hard to follow the moves. i also didnt like it because the people are from the eighties or something and the music wasnt energizing.

I am a teacher of personal fitness and tae-bo. I gave this video to my students to watch, and it was the worst video I have ever seen! I can do better moves than this while I crap. Why is it all black people and one mexican girl? Where's all of the Native Americans? And i think the mitlitary move is highly ineffective. What soldier would use this in a drill!?! I can't believe I spent two dollars on this.