Kathy Smith: Cardio Knockout
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Actor: Keith Cooke, Michael OlajideBrand: LION'S GATE ENTERTAINMENT
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 170 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-09-18
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Lions Gate
Movie Reviews of Kathy Smith: Cardio Knockout
Movie Review: two fabulous, classic, TOUGH workouts; boxing & kickboxing
Summary: 5 Stars
These combo DVD releases of Kathy's are such a great deal. I've been a fan of hers for a while, and though I'll admit I've not loved every workout she's released, these two are incredibly well done.
First, she has the wherewithal to get the best seasoned athletes possible to teach things like this, so you get the adorable and ultra-lean boxer, Michael Olajide, leading a very tough, fun and effective boxer's cardio workout session. Then you get the fabulously buff and focused kickboxing pro, Keith Cooke, to teach a really wonderful and SAFE kickboxing class. I point out the safety feature on the kickboxing workout because it's crucial. While the boxer workout uses jumping rope (either with a real one or imagining you have one if space doesn't permit), lots of fast punches (great for core stability training) and footwork (agility and leg training galore!), in kickboxing you have to be much more careful about things like back issues, knees, etc. This kickboxing workout is really well balanced and is presented with every safety feature possible explored.
Kathy is still front and center, offering the ultra specific and full spectrum safety guidelines and modifications, and then Michael and Keith do their thing and really keep you going.
Having seen and done a lot of kickboxing DVDs, this is by far the best in terms of a great, effective warmup (sadly lacking in most DVDs), great variety of moves and combos during the actual workout, a good cool down, and then follows it with some FANTASTIC stationary drills to perfect form and technique, great core training for added stability and a lovely cool down stretch, all led by Kathy.
In the boxing class, at times Michael is a bit too fast even for Kathy to keep up with in terms of sheer speed - boxers are just amazing to watch in terms of speed, grace and agility- but it's inspiring rather than daunting. With several people alongside Kathy all doing it too, it really does feel like being in a good live class.
I came on here to write this review because I was suddenly inspired to do Keith and Kathy's kickboxing class tonight and thought I should share just how great these two classes are.
Personally, I categorize these as more geared towards intermediate to advanced students. If you are an absolute beginner either of these could seem to be a bit intimidating because of the pace, tempo and length, although you could always modify and shorten. Anyone with back or knee issues needs to be careful when doing all workouts, but kickboxing is especially tricky for that. Still, these are the safest, most effective, fun and energizing boxing and kickboxing workouts I've seen out there. They are also cool enough (I think) and challenging enough for men to find them approachable as well, lest anyone think these are just for chicks. ;)
Summary of Kathy Smith: Cardio Knockout
CARDIO KNOCKOUT - Three of Kathy's most best selling workouts including Kickboxing Aerobox and Tai Chi.DVD Includes:KICKBOXING WORKOUT - Five time Martial Arts US World Champion Keith Cooke joins Kathy in this fun and safe workout using true-to-form martial arts moves. Simple punching and kicking combos to tone and slim kicking drills for tighter more shapely buns and thighs and kickboxing stances for a total mind/body connection of focus and balance.AEROBOX WORKOUT - Kathy teams up with boxing veteran Michael Olajide Jr. bring authentic boxing techniques to this intense cardio workout. Perfect for men and women fast paced boxing footwork build killer legs and jump robe/skipping result in increased agility and stamina. First time on DVD.TAI CHI ENERGIZER WORKOUT - Kathy and Keith guide you through this effective Tai Chi workout designed to increase flexibility and leave you refreshed after an intense workout. Tai Chi is helpful in providing the total mind and body connection any time of day.System Requirements:Running Time: 170 minutes Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR UPC: 031398221487Similar DVD Movies
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