Customer Reviews

Strength & Spirit: A Full Fitness Workout

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I have been collecting and working out consistently with videos for over 10 years and couldn't believe how wonderful the Cardio and Weights routine on this dvd was. The moves were easy to follow and fun. The music delightful. Definitely soared to the top of my collection. Too bad most exercisers will never even hear about this workout let alone have the joy of doing it.

"Strength and Spirit" is divided into four main segments. The workouts were filmed at Harkness State Park so it makes them more relaxing. In the first segment the instructor teaches the importance of conscious breathing. This is a warm-up that includes foreword bends, moving chair, moving lunges, plank, push-ups and downward dog.

The second segment consists of a cardio workout with weights. Both the upper body and the lower body are worked out at the same time. There are step touches, kicks, squats, side leg lifts and shoulder rolls.

The third segment is an upper body workout with weights and a core workout that includes sit-ups and bridge. While the first three workouts are enhanced by African drums, the final segment is more relaxing and includes flute music. This segment consists of more yoga postures including mountain pose, sun breaths, foreword bends, cat/cow, plank pose, cobra, bridge, spinal twists and corpse pose.

By the time you complete this entire workout you will feel like you worked out your entire body and yet you will feel relaxed and invigorated. I'd recommend this to beginners (there are lots of modifications) and intermediate (there are some good balance challenges) practitioners. The yoga moves are not overly complex so they are perfect for beginners.

~The Rebecca Review

Great workout for all areas; strength, flexibility and great cardio to live drums! Easy to follow and OK for the beginner as long as you use the modifications given. I would Highly recommend this workout DVD!

A truly wonderful workout--all encompassing! It's the only exercise video I've actually gotten real benefits from. Easy to follow--peaceful and spiritual besides. Drumming, flute, and scenery give a boost to the whole exercise routine. An awesome VIDEO!

This DVD is excellent, both in print quality and in the fitness workout it contains. I am a soldier in Special Forces and this DVD helps my flexibility as well as spirituality, in my line of work, both come in very handy. I immediately saw an improvement in the fitness of my workouts in garrison and during training. Anita brings something new to the table and I can't wait for the next one!!!

I was given this DVD by my daughter for Christmas and have really benefited from it! When I had tried other workout videos, I felt like something was missing... But not with Anita's workout. This workout will leave you feeling not only refreshed and renewed but stronger and more centered as well, and in only 60 minutes. And the music is truly rejuvenating, when I start my day with this workout I know it will be a good one!!

I have done a lot of workout programs, but this one really is the best that I have found. Anita has managed to combine all aspects of fitness with a beautiful location and marvelous flute music and drumming. It's impossible not to move to the beat and be inspired by the breathtaking photography. Her positive but gentle encouragement will inspire you to health, fitness and inner peace. Anyone can do Anita's workout, because it is geared for all levels of fitness- from those who have physical limitations to those who are looking for a challenge.

This is a wonderful workout video. It provides a combination for the mind, body and spirit. You feel Anita's positive energy throughout the well constructed program design. I can't live without it!!!