Hip Hop Abs & Pilates

Fitness Videos

Today I added a new workout video to my repertoire.  Needing a good aerobics component I opted to purchase Hip Hop Abs from Amazon.com.  Choosing Amazon.com allowed me to use my stockpile of gift cards.  See, I participated in two focus groups, paying $75 each in gift cards and won two $5 gift cards from pchsearch.com (Publisher’s Clearing House Search & Win).

The reviews were mixed on this, but I so enjoyed the Dance Aerobics class I used to take at my former employer.  One of the better perks of working at a health/family-oriented non-profit.  Too bad my taking advantage of this was limited to the last year of my five years there.  Definitely miss all the exercise classes.  This was a pretty good video as long as you do not get frustrated in the beginning.  As with anything it takes time to get the hang of the movements and speed.  Some of the moves were more fun than others and the 30 minutes passed quickly enough.

There is a countdown element to each section, so if you do not like a particular move you can see how much time you have until the next section.  Shawn T. is a bit flamboyant to me.  He is nice enough, but I could see where this might not be for everyone.  I do like how at the end of the 30 minutes each of the participants is introduced and you are given a little background.  Did not care for the blatant advertising after the intros, but that is what the stop button is for, right?  All in all, I would recommend this for fun, music, and a great ab workout (I am feeling it).

Next, I popped in my Winsor Pilates video for the 20 minute additional workout.  What can I say, I love pilates.  And I have been a bit neglectful in my exercise routine.  Then I ate an orange.  I have been eating a ton of navel oranges these days.  They are just so good.  Now I am thinking a nice salad sounds appetizing.

What is your favorite workout?

7 Responses to Hip Hop Abs & Pilates
  1. Chopper- Hollywood\\\'s Dance Expert
    March 9, 2009 | 12:36 pm

    Hey great review. I am a dance studio owner in Hollwood Ca and i know shawn. He is a great dude. i will pass on this review to him. http://www.chopperdanceblog.com

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  2. Chopper- Hollywood\\\'s Dance Expert
    March 9, 2009 | 12:36 pm

    Hey great review. I am a dance studio owner in Hollwood Ca and i know shawn. He is a great dude. i will pass on this review to him. http://www.chopperdanceblog.com

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  3. ChefBliss
    March 9, 2009 | 12:48 pm

    Happy Monday to you!! Great exercise. I have to say, I have been telling myself I will get back into an exercise routine, soon, very soon. You are inspiring me, so thank you!! And I blogged about the Kreativ Award today, thank you for that! What a treat!!

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  4. ChefBliss
    March 9, 2009 | 4:08 pm

    I’m returning the blog love and I have an award for you today too!

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  5. Don
    May 7, 2009 | 4:04 pm

    How can we get firm abs? I know is a hard question but actually it has a easy solution. We can do it today reducing our calories number and exercising. Is the easiest way to have fast abs. We can have 6 pack abs if we training and place it in our life styles. All you have to do is to respect the information’s that specialists give it to you and you will have the amazing abs ever.

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    June 20, 2009 | 7:40 am

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  7. Anne
    March 10, 2009 | 10:10 am

    Bliss – Thank you so much for returning the blog love! And I am glad I am inspiring you through my exercise chronicles (or is it my lack of exercise). Ha! I truly love to exercise, I just hate doing it alone. But, it is time to get over that.

    Chopper – I am glad you liked my review. I plan on doing some more Hip Hop Abs today. It kind of reminds me of the Dance Aerobics class I miss so much.

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