Product Details

• Actors: Janis Saffell
• Directors: Andrea Ambandos
• Format: Closed-captioned, 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: Peter Pan
• DVD Release Date: June 22, 2004
• Run Time: 45 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (113 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00028G6F8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,623 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Quickfix - Total Cardio Kick [DVD] (2004) Janis Saffell; Andrea Ambandos

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68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Four short, fun kickboxing workouts, July 5, 2005

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Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quickfix - Total Cardio Kick (DVD)

I've had my eye on this DVD for quite awhile now; I really enjoy kickboxing, but I was looking for a video that would help me squeeze in a short cardio workout when I didn't have time for a longer kickboxing session. This DVD fits the bill perfectly: with the bonus workout, you get 4 10-minute routines which work well alone or combined for an even more complete workout.

The first routine, Focused Upper Body, concentrates on punches. Instructor Janis Saffell starts slowly as she introduces each move, but the pace quickly picks up, and by the end of this segment, you'll be doing some double-time moves as well as some simple but fun punch combinations. The second routine, Focused Lower Body, is just the opposite in that it is all kicks, no punches. The kicks included in this segment are the front kick, the side kick, the roundhouse kick, and hip circles, a preparation for the hook kick (which she does not actually do). Again, the pace increases over time, and you end with basic combination moves. Workout #3 is called Cardio Kickbox Core, and it focuses on standing toning moves for the abdominal and back area. On the one hand, I was a little disappointed that this segment moves too slowly to really be cardio, but on the other, I thought it was an excellent core toning workout, with plenty of standing crunches, twists, and knee lifts. The Bonus routine combines all of the above--a mix of punches, kicks, and twists which provide you with an excellent cardio workout.

Janis Saffell is a great instructor: her movements are clear and her form is always precise. She cues well, although I thought she spent a little too much time doing the moves at a slower pace --I was ready to pick it up after only 1-2 slow reps. She and the two background exercisers all have wonderfully strong, toned physiques. One of the background exercisers shows low-impact modifications for the few high impact moves (eg, occasional jumping jacks). Although I believe that this video is marketed to beginners, I think it would be more appropriate for those who have at least a little prior experience with kickboxing, as little time is spent explaining proper form. I think that advanced beginners and intermediates will thoroughly enjoy these workouts, and overall, I give the DVD 4 1/2 stars.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for all levels of fitness.. and the price is right!, June 5, 2006

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Laura I (Fairchild AFB, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quickfix - Total Cardio Kick (DVD)

I've been doing structured exercise for about 10 years, I'm fit and toned and consider myself near advanced level. I wanted a good cardio workout and I found it with this video. This is definitely the best cardio workout video I have ever used.

There are 4, 10 minute workouts. One for lower body, one for abs, one for upper body and the bonus workout is sort of like a combination of all three only more intense.

During each segment one of the instructors shows you how to do a less intense version of the workouts if you're a beginner. If you're just starting out with exercise, maybe only do one segment , following the modified, easier version. Then build your way up to intermediate being able to do all 40 minutes, but following the easier instructor. Once at advanced, do the 40 minutes the harder way. I suppose that if you're really advanced you might want to strap on some ankle and wrist weights, and maybe repeat the first and last workout so you get a whole hour long workout.

I do this workout for my cardio, and then the next day I do the 10 minute solutions: Pilates video for my strength training and flexibility. It's important to do both cardio and strength training so that you don't lose muscle mass along with the fat.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good quick workouts- not very challenging though, June 28, 2004

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This review is from: Quickfix - Total Cardio Kick (DVD)

If you are looking for short cardio workouts this DVD is for you. Each section has a different focus- one for upper, one for lower and one for core. The upper section has lots of punching, lower has lots of kicking and the core section has a little of everything.
I like Janis' instruction and I enjoyed the DVD but it was pretty easy. Each section has its own warmup so if you do the dvd straight through you have to warm up and cool down three times which is irritating. I also didn't think the core section was particularly effective.
This is a great kickboxing dvd for beginners and for light workout days. I was really hoping for more, though.