Product Details

• Actors: Bruce Solomon
• Format: Color, EP, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Best Film & Video Co
• VHS Release Date: September 1, 1988
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301160193
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,142 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Workout!, October 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Low Impact Aerobics (Esquire Great Body) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a true low-impact aerobics tape. Some tapes that call themselves low-impact aren't really, because at some point they will have the exerciser jogging or jumping jacks and in true low-impact at least one foot is always touching the floor. The three women get you moving quickly and even a person at intermediate level will get a benefit from this 30 minute workout. The only draw-back is the monotonous background music. It varies little in rhythm and never strays from the soft percussion.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Low Impact Aerobics ~ Esquire-Great Body, December 12, 2001

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This review is from: Low Impact Aerobics (Esquire Great Body) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I love this video, have been doing it a couple of times a week for about 2 years, and still haven't gotten tired of it!

The "low impact" is important to me (not allowed to jump around or do Step), yet I still get a good cardio workout in the 25 or so minutes, which is a great length, too, as I never seem to have enough time to do the 45+ minute ones. I find the background music enjoyable - the melody doesn't distract, yet the beat and tone change with the various components of the routine. I also find that with outdoor settings, I tend to look at the scenery, but the studio setting helps keep me focused on getting the most out of my workout.

I think this is a great video for beginners because the routines are not complicated, and you can work up more intensity with bigger, more exaggerated arm and leg movements, and emphasizing more resistance during the motions.

The biggest surprise is that that girl pictured on the jacket is not in the video!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what it claims to be., July 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Low Impact Aerobics (Esquire Great Body) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This tape is exactly what it claims to be - a safe low-impact workout. There is a lot of energy going on, but it isn't difficult to follow. The moves are all simple and Marian Ramaikas gives good cues and explanations. If you are more advanced and a fan of high impact you might be a bit dissappointed with this one though. It really is more of a beginner's aerobic workout. However, I am at a strong intermediate level, and I still enjoy this video. It is perfect for those days when I am just not feeling up to doing a more intense workout, but still want to get up and move. Sometimes I even combine it with another beginner's level workout when I want something longer but not higher impact. I am still able to get my heart rate up to where I need it to be with this tape even though I consider it to be an easy one. The production value isn't great, but it's not as bad as some I've seen. It was produced in 1990 so the outfits and background are a bit dated. The music isn't great, but it fits the movements and helps keep my timing right. There is a tiny bit of skipping and sort of a hop thing going on toward the end. This shouldn't be a problem, even for a beginner, unless you have really severe knee problems. In that case you could probably just march in place and do the arm movements. For the price this is a nice little video.