I don’t know about you, but I have been revving up the workout situation here. I have been doing lots of different workouts and here are two that I know really work.
Zumba has been around for a while and they have a variety of new workouts including the following workouts. I remember reviewing the first version and could see the fun of movement and music. This newest Zumba collection features Beto, the creator of the Zumba program and Colombian dance icon, along with fan-favorite instructors Gina Grant and Tanya Beardsley. Shot in music video format by some of the best music video producers in the industry, each workout in the new DVD collection allows users to either Learn It, with verbal move cueing from the hosts, or to Feel It, by turning off the verbal instructions to sense the full beat of the music, much like the experience of a live Zumba class.
The DVD set also introduces Mix, a compilation of workouts based on cultures and rhythms inspired by the global explosion of the Zumba brand in recent years. “From the exotic sounds of Bollywood to the spicy guitars of Mexico, to cutting-edge Latin hip-hop, viewers will feel like they are partying around the world with me,” says Beto, creator of the Zumba program. To cement this effort, Zumba Fitness enlisted the help of world-renowned percussionist Bashiri “the Bash Man” Johnson to provide live musical accompaniment on the collection. The Bash Man has performed and recorded with artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion, Sting and Miles Davis.
The following seven action-packed workouts are set to the tune of Zumba Fitness’ signature rhythms and beats:
Step by Step: Breaks down the basics of the 24 different steps viewers will use throughout the series including merengue, salsa, reggaeton, calypso, cumbia and belly dance·
Activate: In this full workout for beginners, viewers will begin to harness the organic energy of the Zumba program ·
Ripped: Features Zumba Sentao™ and Zumba® Toning programs. Begins with a toning workout featuring the exclusive Zumba weighted toning sticks that double as maracasand ends with a breakthrough Zumba Sentao chair routine designed to build lean muscle and define the entire body·
Exhilarate: A 60-minute Zumba fitness-party in a music video setting·
Rush: A 20-minute express workout for those on the go·
Mix: The international fitness-party experience featuring percussionist The Bash Man, new dance styles and traditionally adorned representatives from cultures all over the world·
Fitness-Concert: Viewers can follow along to the fitness-concert held at the annual 2010 Zumba Instructor Convention where more than 3,500 instructors came together to party.
Each DVD features bonus material including behind-the-scenes interviews with Beto and instructors, an inside look into the infectious lifestyle of the Zumba brand with clothing and style tips, and details on how to experience a live Zumba fitness class.
A total-body fitness and nutrition guide accompanies the DVD collection, with New York Times bestselling author Marci Shimoff as a contributing expert. The Zumba Fitness Exhilarate DVD Collection will be available for $89.95 in spring 2011; To order the collection and view the Exhilarate trailer, visit http://exhilarate.zumba.com/static.
REVIEW:
I was able to try one of the DVD workouts:
Ripped!. Begins with a toning workout featuring the exclusive Zumba weighted toning sticks that double as maracasand ends with a breakthrough Zumba Sentao chair routine designed to build lean muscle and define the entire body.
These toning sticks are only two pounds so they are ideal for the fitness beginner. For those who are further on the fitness program, you can upgrade and get heavier sticks. I jumped up and grabbed my 5 pound dumbbells, because 2 pounds wasn’t making me break a sweat. (Realize I work out every day.. and do a lot of pilates, walking, workout dvds and fitness moves I have learned from various fitness pros.)
I thought the moves were fun and I loved the music. I found that the combo of the moves were smart and even sexy. Think of club music and club moves and add in light weights and you have one sexy, fun workout. It’s easy, and simple to do. If the thought of the toning sticks bothers you, learn the footwork first and then add in the toning sticks. They are fun and they add to the atmosphere of this Brazilian-based workout.
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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thought it was a fun workout. Only was offered the one to “test drive” and that’s the one they suggested. Given that I have reviewed more workouts that most people (way more than you thiink.. 400+).. while I am not a fitness pro, I have friends who are physical therapists, fitness pros who are fanatical about form and good cardio workouts. I do a lot personally and when I put a program through its’ paces.. and gets a positive ratiing (particularly for a beginner).. then it’s pretty solid as a workout.
My kid loved this one too– and she never does workouts but thought it was fun and dancey