Product Details

• Format: Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sony
• VHS Release Date: November 3, 1998
• Run Time: 40 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1573309869
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,934 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Walking is the number one fitness activity, but if weather closes down your outdoor walking routine, Kathy Smith's workout for all seasons makes a great substitute. She adds "a little music and a lot of flair" to make this 30-minute video fun. You'll warm up to march music, then pep it up to '60s songs, then dance to a Latin beat. Don't worry, this isn't endless walking--far from it. Smith turns the workout into a combination march plus aerobic-dance moves, but so gently and simply that you'll ease right into the moves, even if you think you have two left feet. Kathy Smith is one of the best instructors around, especially for beginning exercisers. She is warm, able, and unintimidating, and she cues flawlessly, making her moves accessible to everyone. This video will please beginners of any age or physical condition, even those who don't yet have the walking habit. --Joan Price

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great start for people new to exercise and aerobics, June 27, 2001

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Melissa P. Cooper "kymissyin" (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kathy Smith - March to Fitness [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Level: Novice/beginner. Composition: 5 minute marching warm-up; 20 minutes aerobic dance and marching steps; 5 minute "warm-down"

Impact: Low--no dangerous moves here--just some fun ones!

Choreography: Simple but fun variations on marches and dance moves

Music: Energetic march, rock, latin, and funk Setting: Beautiful sunny atrium overlooking what must be a tropical setting (or at least Southern (California!)

Kathy and two other women (one of them a choreographer on this production) lead this 30-minute walking-based workout which includes dance steps from the 60's (no Twist or funky chicken, though), conga and some Latin-inspired hip-grinding moves, and a very basic, easy introduction to interval training. She doesn't include heart-rate checks but periodically asks "how are you feeling? Go drink some water, and let's keep moving." Also she reminds you that you can drop arm movements and not lift your knees as high if you are getting winded.

This is definitely a beginner tape--but in my humble opinion beginners can't go wrong with Kathy. It could work for an older person who's new to exercise, one who's overweight, or pregnant or recovering from childbirth (that's when I used it--with my doctor's approval, of course!). I recommended it to one of my colleagues, who's 50 and likes to walk outside, but can't do it during our cold weather. She loves it, too.

And you can't beat the 30-minute time limit. As Kathy says, leave your world of stress and strife for 30 minutes of feeling right. You won't be sorry!

Grade: A

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great "power walk" for those rainy days., April 10, 1999

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[e-mail] Audrey (Los Lunas, New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kathy Smith - March to Fitness [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video integrates marching/walking with arm movements that really get the heart to pumping. The movements are easy to follow and the entire workout is NOT boring. A great video for beginners or for more advanced who want a moderate workout. I own 4 Kathy Smith videos and enjoy each one for their diversity of content. "Marching to Fitness" is one of the best "walk videos" I have seen.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners!, July 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Kathy Smith - March to Fitness [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I am a true beginner. This was the first tape I ever tried. I am not coordinated, and found that after a couple of times, I could follow this tape! I even work up a good sweat! You will love this tape especially since it is only a 30 minute workout. I also use Kathy Smith's "Starting Out" video which is an hour long when I have more time. Highly recommend both videos.