Minna - Emergency Workout
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Movie Reviews of Minna - Emergency Workout
Movie Review: A workout you have time to do!
Summary: 5 Stars
Last New Year's I bought a bucketful of exercise DVDs after extensive research reading reviews such as these - but most of them I did once or twice and relegated to the "okay but not really what I'm looking for" pile. Both of Minna's DVDs (this and "Balanced Blend"), I'm happy to say, reside permanently in slots 1+2 of my DVD changer... The Toning segment is the best, concentrated short workout I've found - it's easy to find time for a 30-minute workout! The moves are easy to follow, and the cueing is excellent (with the exception of one girl in the background who throws you off when the editor cut in some B-roll).
You can use the same handweights throughout, without needing to switch weights. The best part is that each exercise flows seamlessly into the next, without those long-winded pauses in between to explain what you're about to do. I would have liked a few more minutes of ab work as there are no obliques (35 mins would still be a quick workout), but if you're looking for a maximum full-body toning workout that's fun (i.e., it's over before you know it), then this is it.
The Cardio segment isn't my favorite, though it does help that you can just wiggle your hips and wave your arms to the fun music and not really have to concentrate too hard - just do something similar and get your heartrate up! (And it is a nice change from Minna's five million squats in the Fat Eliminator routine on Balance blend, which is also a great 30min toning routine but quite grueling at times!)
Both segments on this DVD feature girls in the background that look like they are enjoying themselves (without any annoying "whooping" sounds a la Donna Richardson). And Minna's personality is about the best there is; always a pleasure to listen to and watch.
Movie Review: Fantastic, quick, and effective!
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely LOVE this video!! I have used it for years now and it's by far the one I use the most. It consists of two 30 minute segments (cardio, then toning). I don't typically do the first 30 minute segment because I'm more interested in toning than in cardio, so I usually just do the second 30 minute segment. The exercises are very effective and, unlike some other videos I've tried, they are basic enough so that most people can do them without a problem. I've tried some videos where the exercises are just so complicated or challenging I can't do all of them. And of course if you aren't doing the exercises they're not going to be very effective! The toning exercises on this workout are very basic, but also very effective. I definitely notice a difference when I do the workout consistently. She also makes use of more than one muscle group at a time, which increases the effectiveness and helps burn more calories. I also like the fact that she alternates which muscles she's using. When the same muscles are worked over and over in a row I find it hard to finish all the exercises because the muscle gets so tired. But she will work a muscle group, go on to something else, and then come back to it again once it's had a little rest. I like Minna a lot. She is encouraging and not at all annoying. And I like the fact that each segment is only 30 minutes. It's definitely enough time to make a difference, but not so much that it makes it impractical to do. I get a nice sense of accomplishment by finishing videos rather than stopping halfway through because they're just too long. My friend also uses some of the Minna videos and loves them. Very highly recommended!Movie Review: Very good, especially for those still pretty new to exercise
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like this DVD. Minna doesn't break any new ground here, but she is a great instructor. She is not annoying, she cues well, and she's gorgeous so it just might give you something to aspire to. The cardio portion of this DVD is a lot of fun because, even though it's pretty standard aerobics, Minna puts it together in a way that is NOT AT ALL difficult to follow and kind of makes you feel like you're grooving on a dance floor. The toning section is heavy on the squats and lunges and you use light weights throughout for the arms. Absolute beginners might start out with no weights and anyone with weak knees needs to be careful here. Minna is very fit and goes DEEP into those squats and lunges, but if you are out of shape that will hurt you, so don't go as deep. I'm sure this DVD won't do much for the advanced exerciser, but for everyone else I think it's just wonderful. You can increase the weights in the toning section as you progress and it's easy to step up the cardio a bit if you focus and USE all of your muscles to get that heart rate up. A lot of people complain about the quality of the cardio and at first I agreed, but once I got the routine down and really focused on the workout...I got sweaty! I'm glad I bought this (it's going into my favorites pile) and I would definitely recommend buying the Emergency Workout. It really is a fun video and Minna is lovely and low-key.Movie Review: Good workout!
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD gives a very good 60 minute workout. As others have pointed out the cardio is very dancy. The first time I did it, I felt a bit awkward with the steps, but when I did it the second time I was able to follow along with no problems. The dance moves are a fun change up from my usual routine. If someone like Denise Austin were leading this one, I don't think I would play along. Minna is by far my favorite instructor, so I go along with it and it ends up being a fun workout. I wouldn't want to do this every day, but it is good to have something different in the rotation.
I think the toning section is excellent. I am not looking to bulk up. I just want my body to firm up and look better when I wear shorts and a tank top. I like how she combines upper and lower body exercises. It's easy to follow and you feel like you hit every muscle area in 30 minutes. I use 3 pound weights at this point and I can see where in the future I might be buying 4 pound weights.
Minna is a great instructor. She has excellent cueing and is very encouraging. She is never annoying. I also have her Optimizer- Balanced Blend DVD and I love that one.
Movie Review: Emergency Workout is Great
Summary: 5 Stars
I have the Emergency workout and I love it. Minna is a great instructor who is upbeat, positive, down-to-earth, and keeps you motivated, but not in your face. The cardio portion is fun and will really make you sweat. At first, (along with any other dance related workout video), the steps were a little intimidating. However, with some practice and replaying the steps they soon become second nature. Don't expect to be able to do the steps the first time, you have to get up and practice. The cardio portion goes fast because it is fun. It's really a great stress reliever also. The toning is also very good. It may take a few times to master the double toning techniques (squats with bicep curls, lunges with arm raises) but it is worth it. You burn more calories because you're using more muscles! Overall this is a great workout. I've seen someone else's review and they had negative feedback. Do not base your decision on that. It really is a fun workout!!!!