Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Parade Video
• VHS Release Date: November 4, 1997
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 157713284X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,770 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, well thought out video that mere mortals can do!, September 15, 1999

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deranged but cute (outer limits) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Method - Dance to Fitness [VHS] (VHS Tape)

As disappointed as I was with Step Up To Dance, that's how happy I am with Dance To Fitness. The moves are done slowly, with posture, balance and strength being emphasized. The first segment is about 35 minutes long and is considered the "warm-up". I, for one, was dripping sweat by the end of that segment. The second segment is done with Lisa Wheeler who I really like. Then there is a wonderful stretch. As a 44 year old former aerobics instructor/belly dancer with osteoarthritis in my back and neck and with another disability that is a daily challenge, this is a workout that I can do, enjoy and feel that I'm getting alot out of. I highly recommend this tape.

48 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great dancing to the rhythm of drums!, June 7, 2000

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Sima Uyar (Istanbul, Turkey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Method - Dance to Fitness [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The execises in this video is made up of two parts led by two instructors who are great, both as dancers and instructors. I have several other fitness videos but I cannot help but reach out for this one whenever I put on my tights to start exercising. It is addictive :-) Seriously, I think that it helps if you have some dancing background but even if you don't, don't worry! The instructors are very good and you will learn the steps and get to enjoy them more with every exercise. One more word though. I used to dance classical and modern ballet as a hobby but had to give it up due to personal reasons. I restarted my fitness program with an easier dance workout video and then moved on to this. It may be a bit hard for a first time exerciser. The only thing that I criticise about this video is that the camera focuses on the drummer a couple of times and this causes problems for the continuity of the dance, especially if you are a beginner. But on the whole, I greatly recommend this video for everyone.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For Advanced/Knowledgeable Dancers Only...NO BACK PROBLEMS!, January 8, 2000

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Debi Klees (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Method - Dance to Fitness [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The routines in this video are for those who have an intermediate knowledge of dance terminology, so if you have never taken lessons before, you may not understand what the narrator is talking about. It does NOT take into account that all the bending-while-stretching excercises may NOT be good for those with any type of back problems. In other words, if you've had back problems in the past, as I have, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO ALL OF THE ROUTINES! I appreciated the lack of techno-irritating type music a lot of these videos contain. But if you don't like bongo or drums, you will not like the background beat. The first routine made me feel very stretched-out, strong and relaxed without feeling too over-excercised. But after the first routine, I could not possibly have done the second and third right away. All in all, pretty advanced.