by Dawn S.
Member since:
May 8, 2007

Exercise Video: Dancing with the Stars Cardio Dance- Review

May 31, 2007 10:24 PM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 12

Always looking for a different way to get my exercise in, I couldn't help but buy "Dancing with the Stars Cardio Dance".  Ok, I confess, I bought it because Maxim Chmerkovsky is in it.  What woman wouldn't want to dance with him?  He's hot.

The video features 4 dances- the paso doble, samba, cha cha, and the jive.  Since the paso doble is a slower dance I was doing really well at first.  Ok, I confess, I really just watched Maxim and didn't do too much dancin, but I did get me heart rate up, *wink*wink.

The other featured dancers were Kym Johnson (she danced with Joey Fatone this year), Ashly Costa (Harry Hamlin's partner last year), but since Maxim wasn't in those segments I decided to actually dance.  Well, I use the term dance loosely.  I basically tried to keep up with the steps and not bump into my coffee table.  It wasn't a total success, but with a little practice I'm sure it could become a good workout.

Comments: 12

Heidi D. Jun 1, 2007, 12:49pm UTC
Thanks for the review! I'm considering buying this DVD and was curious as to how easy or hard the dance moves are.
Dawn S. Jun 1, 2007, 1:24pm UTC
If you don't do much dancing, some of the moves can be difficult, but thats half the fun, getting the moves!
Susan *. Jun 1, 2007, 1:36pm UTC
interesting article....and it fits with gather appreciation day and all the "stars" onsite!

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977016458

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Dawn S. Jun 1, 2007, 2:02pm UTC
Good point, Susan!
Sarah (I want points) Jun 1, 2007, 2:13pm UTC
Sounds like fun!
Jen (I'm back for more!) G. Jun 2, 2007, 9:14am UTC
I'm not much of a dancer, but I loved this show when it was on and I am always looking to exercise. Thanks for the review!
Susan K. Jun 3, 2007, 9:12pm UTC
Great article. I wondered if the video would be good! I, like you, love Maksim, so I'm glad to hear he's featured prominently. Maybe I'll have to get it for my own cardio health. hehe
Nick M. Jun 4, 2007, 11:02am UTC
I like the "Ok, I confess" phrase because, ok, I confess, I watched this show also, and I thought of buying the video, but I have a rug where I'd do the dancing, rather than a coffee table, and it creates a lot of friction. Funny story about a funny show.
Dalal A. Jun 5, 2007, 11:23pm UTC
I get easily distracted with so much moves to memorize and keep up with. I love my old "Gilad's body in motion series". Very nice set in Hawai, music and motivational group with Gilad doing easy to follow, full body workout. Their outfits and their hair somehow old fashion but that is the only negative aspect of it.
Anna O. O. Jul 23, 2007, 3:59pm UTC
I agree with you. Maksim is terrific and I like his JIVE routine. I have learned many steps and improved my midsection too. It is a good way to burn pounds and get in shape.

Anna O.
http://loseweight4ever.wordpress.com/tag/dvdvhs-exercise-review/
Wendy sherman Dec 3, 2008, 3:47pm UTC
Where can I buy this video on line. I'm not very computer literate.

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