Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: GoodTimes Video
• VHS Release Date: December 3, 2002
• Run Time: 40 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00006RCQE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,223 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars spirited fun but not a staple, January 19, 2003

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"queensenglish" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Richard Simmons: Latin Blast-Off [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I love Richard Simmons and Latin music, so this video had a headstart with me. The production looks terrific--excellent camera work here, which is unusual for exercise videos. Yet is this really an exercise video? Sort of. Richard himself sticks to the usual low-impact aerobic moves, which is helpful if you're not a dancer.

The rest of the cast, though, goes for sexy, wiggly variations and look like they're on the dance floor, not in the gym. Fun? Yeah--dance along with them. But if you're looking for a good instructional video, this isn't it.

Also, the toning portion requires wrist weights, which isn't mentioned at all in the tape or on the box. How heavy should they be? Who knows. I wish Richard would talk to the viewer in the video about using such weights or substituting others. Most of the toning exercises (top half only) don't seem suitable for weights, and Richard gives no instruction on form--no info about bending your knees, posture, etc. This surprises me, since his "Sweatin' to the Oldies 2" is quite good on this score, and far more comprehensive. In "Latin Blast," Richard ends by saying, "Now you're toned." Um, no, not from this tape!

I recommend and use this tape only occasionally. It's good for when I'm bored with the gym-style tapes and feel like jiggling to jazzy music with a strong beat.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Like a Bad Ricky Martin Video..., January 19, 2004

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Chubby Chic (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Richard Simmons: Latin Blast-Off [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I've been doing workout videos for years, so its not like I haven't had experience with these things. But this video is ridiculous. The eclectic and dizzying mix of moves from the first 10 minutes was enough for me to throw my hands up and laugh. I don't think they repeat a single move more than twice in this entire video.

They spent way too much time designing fancy Latin backdrops, strobe lights & black&white disco cinematography. Not to mention the laughable scantily-clad Latin chicks that sit along the sidelines and whistle at those sweating and rump-shaking in the video. A little more time needed to be spent designing a routine that was actually feasible to accomplish. If you're looking for a GOOD Richard Simmons tape, I'd recommend the Mega-Mix Blastoff. It's a lot easier to follow and a LOT less cornball. But if you're looking for a good laugh, pick this up today!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a try if you are bored with excercise tapes!, September 7, 2004

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K. Lund (Bedford, TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Richard Simmons: Latin Blast-Off [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have just finished my first attempt with this routine. Sure, the dance steps were a bit hard to get down, so I just did my best to mimic the first time, but what fun. There are real dancers in Latin costume, and because the men were in pants and the women in dresses, I could see their legs well enough to see the dances. It was easier to learn than when I first tried the Richard Simmons Dance Your Pants Off. I had so much fun, that I didn't realize I was sweating until the cool down. The routine went fast too, because of the fun. Don't let the dance steps discourage you, just do your best and you'll be dancing away in no time. These dancing excercise tapes have been better than just a way to excercise. I have become better coordinated, more graceful, and learned dance steps, too.