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10 Minute Solution-Fat Blasting Latin Dance Mix

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

This dance video is a great workout for those who love to dance (and those who don't have a dance background, but want to have fun while burning calories).

I've used this video and I've also recommended it to my clients who want to do extra cardio work at home. They find it fun, easy to follow and love how warn and sincere Stella comes across. She is very ecouraging and inspirational.

Stella does a great job modifying these steps. She make it's a workout that anyone can do. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to have fun, learn dance steps and sweat.

I am a big fan of the "10 minute solution"-series and I also adore this workout. I love the fact that there are 5 different segments that I can do in whatever order I want to. Hot Cardio Mix & Tango Toning Twist are my favorite sections. If you really get into the groove and move you will feel it, especially in your hips and waist.
I like Stella beacuse she seems to enjoy the workout which makes it easy for me to forget that she sometimes says right when she means left and that the music is a little low sometimes. And those are the reasons I give it four stars instead of five. However, that's not something that doesn't bother me at all since I've done it a few times and now know which way to go and what to do.
So if your like the latin style dances this should definately be a dvd in your collection along with Stella's Sizzling Salsa.

Okay, so I had a great time working out to this DVD. The moves were fun, yet challenging and it kept my heart rate up giving me a good sweat. It gives me something to work up to without the steps being too complicated. I enjoy latin dance and enjoyed Stella's sincere personality. A Latina with Groove!

Jessica Rodriquez

I am actually using this video this morning. I LOVE this! I find the instructor, Stella Sandoval, interesting and motivating without being too over the top. I like her style and energy. I have no trouble following the routines just by watching her on the screen. The steps are simple enough to do without her having to break down each step. With her as the lone instructor I am having no trouble following. There is no extraneous noise or movement on the set. Also; she is being viewed from different camera angles; therefore, making it easier to see her body movement, etc.

Having stated the above, I do think that I should tell you that I am a relative beginner to this. I have used some videos in the past to work out with. However; I had a fairly serious accident 4 years ago and have not got back to working out with videos until just recently. I am fairly out of shape so I DO work up a good sweat to this. However; when I was in better condition, this whole DVD would have been just a warm-up for me. I used to do the Billy (whats-his-name) Tae Bo workouts. What I am trying to say is this: This is an excellent workout for beginners.

I DO have an extensive background in dance. I have no trouble keeping up with the instructor. But some people would have a hard time; especially if blessed with two left feet. But anyone can get a good workout with this video. If you are not doing EXACTLY what the instructor is, just keep moving. She's mixing steps from several different dance venues anyway.

This is not really an instructional video for dance. But it is a fun and easy to do simple workout routine.

O.K., back to the video....enjoy!

A worthy addition to the much-needed "10 Minute Solution" DVD exercise series for busy women (and men!), 10 Minute Solution Fat Blasting Latin Dance Mix offers a medley of Latin dance workouts, each ten minutes long. These 10-minute routines can be done individually or successively in any combination; they are "Fat Burning Cha Cha", "Salsa Slim Down", "Hot Cardio Mix", "Merengue Grooves", and "Tango Toning Twist". Led by Stella Sandoval, a fitness professional of 17 years experience, 10 Minute Solution Fat Blasting Latin Dance Mix is especially recommended for the workout libraries of anyone who finds themselves tapping a toe to catchy Latin rhythms. 54 minutes, color.

I like this video workout. I did the whole video and felt that the time just flew by. It is pretty fast paced and her cueing is not the best, but I don't find her at all annoying like some other instructors. I bought the crunch salsa video and I couldn't do that one at all. One of the background people drove me nuts. I know - such a stupid reason, but I just couldn't work out to that video so I gave it away. But I liked this one and can see myself doing it once a week. I say once a week, because it's a little too light of a workout for me. I like more of an intense cardio workout and this is definitely not the case. I would say that you need to have knowledge of a basic cha-cha step and merengue step. If you know how to do these two steps, this workout should be ok because she does move quickly. And I find it fun.

Pros:
The production values were professional
The music was very good & helped to keep me going
Some of the moves were cute/fun
This will get your heart rate up some of the time & moves your feet a lot
Stella does break down the moves since there is no separate area to learn the dances.

Cons:
Stella is a stiff dancer & uninspiring to watch
Stella isn't into the moment of dancing which killed me
Stella doesn't break down the subtle part of the moves that give them the finished/hot/cool look
Stella's cues are late & I noticed I follow by watching because of it
The dance moves got very repetitive, especially the easier to execute ones
Too many of the dances were modified or some done at a slower pace

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