Minna - Emergency Workout
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Movie Reviews of Minna - Emergency Workout
Movie Review: Fun dance workout + toning
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm in average shape and frequently exercise at home. I used Minna's Fat Eliminator workout for a while and enjoyed her style, so I decided to give the "Emergency" workout a shot. I just got it this week and have done the entire video twice. The 30-minute toning portion is great. She combines arms and legs so you do work up a sweat. She's very thorough, covering all of the arm muscles and fatiguing the legs as well. I wish she spent a little more time on the abs, but that's my only complaint. The 30-minute cardio routine is fun, but it will take a few times to get the moves down, including mambos, cha chas, hip shakes, and other salsa-type moves. It requires some concentration which is fine with me, because it makes the workout go quicker. I haven't sweated as much as I do in the Fat Eliminator workout, but I attest that to the fact that I'm still getting used to the moves. Once I become more familiar with the routine, I'm hoping to increase my own intensity and work up a better sweat. Overall, this is a fun cardio and toning program. I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a "dancey" workout.Movie Review: Keeps it fun
Summary: 4 Stars
I chose this DVD because I liked Minna's style on the Quick Fix Abs/Arms/Buns/Total Body series. I don't have Minna's other workouts, but will likely get them soon because I enjoy this one. There has been some criticism about the dance-cardio segment of this DVD. I would say that it is a little confusing and at times I have felt a little silly doing it, but each time I do the workout I improve and it is always fun. The challenge of wanting to do all of the steps well and not look too much like a freak keeps me coming back. 30 minutes of this cardio workout beats 30 minutes on the treadmill any day.
The toning segment is challenging enough to make me feel like I am using my time wisely, but it doesn't kill me, so I won't find excuses to skip it altogether.
I would agree with other reviewers that have said if there is a true "emergency" and you are working toward fast results for something specific, you might want something that is more intense. But for a workout that will keep you coming back everyday, this is a pretty good one.
Movie Review: Words from a beginner - first impressions
Summary: 4 Stars
Many people have already done a great job of reviewing exactly what this tape offers, so instead, I'll give you my personal take, for what it is worth.
I decided to join the home workout sect, after realizing that my gym membership no longer worked into my finances or schedule. I am 31, and in decent shape, but I needed to get into a regular workout routine again. This is the first fitness DVD purchase that I made, and I could not be happier.
Minna is a great instructor; she is motivating without being over the top, and she cues very well, even for a novice like me. All of the moves on the tape were totally doable my first time through, although I anticipate that in the upcomming sessions I will become more fluid in my movements. I was definitely sweating after completing the tape, but I didn't feel overwhelmed or overly exhausted. I look forward to completing this workout 3x a week, and I will write a follow-up to this review in 6 weeks, to see if the tape can live up to its promise.
Movie Review: I probably wouldnt buy it again
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this video to use while waiting to receive The Firm workout program...which takes FOREVER, so if you are interested in getting started right away, look elsewhere (but that's for another review). Admittedly, in the last couple of years, workouts have taken a back seat. I wanted to kick-start a program. Minna's cardio workout is a decent aerobic workout for beginners and intermediates, but a little complicated to follow. Some of the moves are unnecessary, and used to give the program "style." Personally, I want something less "stylish" and more "workoutish." The toning workout is also a decent workout for beginners and intermediates, but is rushed and doesn't spend enough time on form. Overall, I like the program. I do feel like I worked out when I'm finished, and it's kept me motivated enough to do it three to five times a week. I am a little disappointed in so much as it's not what I originally expected.Movie Review: Salsa and the City
Summary: 4 Stars
As a Brit, I was unfamiliar with Minna - and I can't believe how much she is like Carrie from *Sex and the City*! Anyway, a daily home exerciser, I wanted some American DVDs to add to my collection, and this was one of those I chose. Of course it isn't a miracle cure - though I bet it would work miracles for those who don't usually work out - but it is fun. The 'dance' cardio isn't at all difficult to pick up if you know one foot from the other, and even made me break a sweat; the toning (my weakest point; give me cardio or Pilates any day!) did the job for me without leaving me bored as you move so quickly from one position to another. Minna was likeable, the two girls behind her had enviable bodies (though one couldn't dance for toffee), and I thought this a really good buy for my lighter exercise days. Another good job, America!