Product Details

• Actors: Stella Sandoval
• Directors: Andrea Ambandos
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Anchor Bay - ITN
• DVD Release Date: February 5, 2008
• Run Time: 54 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000WMA6EQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,049 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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10 MINUTE SOLUTION:LATIN DANCE MIX - DVD Movie

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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Black Sheep of a Wonderful Series, February 11, 2008

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Sandra Novotny "thewitchescupboard.com" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 10 Minute Solution-Fat Blasting Latin Dance Mix (DVD)

I am a big fan of the 10 minute solutions series. I was so excited about the release of this video, that I preordered it through Amazon a couple weeks before it was released.

After enjoying such great moves, cuing and cardio action in Fat Blasting Dance Mix and Dance It Off & Tone It Up (both instructed by Jennifer Galardi) I have to say this DVD was a let down.

1. The cuing is horrible! She doesn't do a great job cuing you for the next move, and she even gets her sides confused!

A good workout (or dance) video says "left" or "right" from your perspective. When they say "left" it means your left, and they actually go to their right. This makes it much much easier to follow. Sometimes Stella Sandoval did that, but sometimes she got her sides confused and said "right" for her right instead of the viewer's. This makes it very difficult to keep up, and makes things confusing. Plus, she doesn't even lead you into every move, you have to watch her closely to come close to going the right way.

2. The moves and music were unremarkable.

Even though I did have fun doing this video for the most part, I can see how these moves will get boring quick. At one part during the workout, I didn't hear ANY music. I don't know if it was a soft part in that song, or if someone fell asleep during taping.

3. Low end cardio.

I broke a mild sweat before the 50 minutes were up, but the video is really very low intensity.

4. No warm ups, cool downs, or stretches??

Part of the reason I love the 10 minute series is they do a small warm up/cool down/stretch at the beginning and end of every segment. After all, each segment is supposed to be designed to be used independently, so you have to. This allows me to make sure I am stretching throughout the workout, which is really good for your body.

This DVD warms you up briefly in the beginning of the 1st segment. That's it. No stretches. No cool down. This is a HUGE flaw!

5. Far too fast in some parts.

By fast, I don't mean cardio workout wise. As I mentioned, this video isn't the best of cardio workouts. I mean when she is teaching the moves. She doesn't break down each part in an easy to follow slow manner like Galardi does.

6. The video cover is wrong.

A small point which doesn't make too much difference in your buying decision, but is useful info for those trying it for the first time. The workouts do not play in the order indicated on the cover.

In summary: It was fun to do since I don't know anything about salsa so that made it unique for me. But it will get boring quickly I am sure. It isn't inense enough as a workout to become a regular component in my fitness plan. The cuing makes it difficult to follow, so it will take a few times to get the hang of it. All in all? Go get the (2) 10 minute solution dance videos by Jennifer Galardi if you want a good, well cued, effective workout. Rent this from Blockbuster for a night if you want to try a few salsa moves. Other than that, not really worth it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Latin Mix, February 28, 2008

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B. BRUSCA "workout queen" (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 10 Minute Solution-Fat Blasting Latin Dance Mix (DVD)

Despite the previous poor reviews, I went out and bought this dvd. I wasn't expecting much because others rated it poorly, however I was pleasantly surprised. The cuing is not that bad (I know others that are worse), and I thought she was pretty easy to follow. I have almost every dance workout so I am familiar with the different steps. It was not very intense, but it was a good workout for a lighter day. I was actually glad there was not a warmup and cool down in every section, rather just cardio. I can do all the warming and cooling on my own. Overall, it was fun and got my heart rate up but not racing.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, moderate intensity, February 29, 2008

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Jane Lane (NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 10 Minute Solution-Fat Blasting Latin Dance Mix (DVD)

I really enjoy this dvd. It was better than I expected. No, it is not for someone who does high intensity aerobics every day. But if you are like me, just trying to work in 20 or 30 minutes of physical activity several times a week, this is perfect! It got my heart rate up, but it's not high-impact or hard on my bad knee and back. The moves aren't so easy I got bored right away, but they are fun to work on and improve my latin dance technique and I always feel like I can handle 2 or 3 segments, even if I really don't feel like exercising. The dancing is a lot more fun and I am more motivated to do it than boring excercise videos, which end up dusty and buried under the couch. I like the 10 Minute Solutions Fat Blasting Dance Mix too, but I sometimes I feel awkward and old trying to do those hip hop moves.