Product Details

• Actors: Kathy Smith
• Format: Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sony
• VHS Release Date: November 3, 1998
• Run Time: 62 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1573309958
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,014 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

You want a tough, advanced workout? Boxing aerobic workouts are hot for athletic cross-training, aerobic conditioning, and both upper- and lower-body strengthening. Boxing offers a good cross-training alternative to step and aerobic dance, which are all leg work. Michael Olajide Jr., 12-year boxing veteran and former World Middleweight contender, is the real instructor in this workout, assisted by Kathy Smith. Olajide first demonstrates the correct form of basic boxing moves such as jab, power punch, hook, and upper cut, which involve the whole upper body and the abs, not just the arms. Then he leads a killer-paced aerobic routine requiring stamina, strength, agility, speed, and coordination. The fast upper-body moves turn into whole-body boxing moves, both stationary and moving, that also work the legs, thighs, and buttocks. The cardiovascular workout is intense, fast, and relentless, designed for the experienced aerobic exerciser. Periodic jump-rope segments (which get progressively more difficult) add more legwork, aerobic intensity, and coordination. The cool-down slows things down somewhat but still contributes to a high-powered workout. Only during the stretch segment at the end do you get a chance to catch your breath. A knockout of a workout! (Warm-up: 9 minutes; boxing with jump-rope intervals: 30 minutes; cool-down: 11 minutes.) --Joan Price

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the beginner., July 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Kathy Smith - Aerobox Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have to admit - when I first bought this video when it first came out in 1994 - I did it once and placed it back on to my video shelf. I didn't do it again until four years later. By that time I've develop a somewhat of a regular workout routine. (I try to workout regularly - try to, at least)

This video came out pre-Tae Bo and find this more effective and well-designed. It's a tough workout. Not even Kathy is in the later segements led by veteran boxer, Michael Olajide. The first time I did it after so many years, I ached the next day. But a good ache. My muscles woke up. I personally, dislike most aerobic routines out there and am always reluctant to do much-needed cardio workouts. This workout is fun and different. You'll feel energize once getting into the routine. As always, Kathy makes sure you understand and know correct form before doing the workout. But the workout is pretty much not lead by Kathy. She knows that Michael is the main developer of the routine and knows what he's doing as he takes the lead.

If you're not quite up to this, try Kathy's new Kickboxing workout. I don't like it as much as this one except for the actual kickboxing segement. But overall, that the Kickboxing video follows a more reliable routine. Aerobox is just more well-produced.

30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Returned It!, March 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Kathy Smith - Aerobox Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Luckily, after I viewed this video, I was able to return it due to a defect. I found this video to be potentially harmful to the body. You may have heard that the possibility of sustaining an injury from kickboxing is high, well the Aerobox video may cause worse damage. The instructor is good (Kathy Smith does not instruct the video), but his punches are way too fast and they put alot of pressure on the joints. There is the real potential of injuring your joints. Also, aside from the jump rope segments, there is no leg work. Many of the punches are the same ones used in Kathy Smith's Kickboxing Workout video. I do have to give credit to the jump rope segments. They are pretty good, but if you want a total body workout that is a litte gentler on your joints, gives you a total body workout, and works you legs, try Kathy Smith's Kickboxing Workout video. I have been cardio kickboxing for about a year now and I love her kickboxing video. You can up the intensity, sweat, burn alot of calories and fat, and lower risk of possible injury.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Fun and Exhilerating!, October 5, 1999

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Lisa ([e-mail]) (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kathy Smith - Aerobox Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I LOVE THIS VIDEO! I'm still performing the moves without the jumprope, but I'm STILL seeing incredible results in my body! My bottom and my stomach look awesome and I feel incredibly strong and stable. This video is fun and challenging and will get you in shape within a few workouts if you keep with it. I rotate this with yoga and walking and I'm FEELING SO FINE!