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Crunch: Fat Blaster [VHS]
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Product detailsActor: Crunch Edition: VHS Tape Format: Color, NTSC Running Time: 30 minutes Release Date: 1998-11-03 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
VHS Movie Reviews of Crunch: Fat Blaster [VHS]Movie Review: Great Tape Summary: 5 StarsI used to use this video back in '98 and I lost a truck load of weight. It is a great workout, it kept me sweating and challenged. I used to yell at the screen "ALRIGHT ALREADY" The only thing that I did not like was when she made her turn , boy what a surprise, other than that it is a great full body workout. I recommend this tape to people who are just starting out and really need to work it off.
Movie Review: Quick & Fun Cardio - Superb!! Summary: 5 StarsThis video was added to my workout library several years ago. Now I'm replacing my worn-out original copy! I like it because no matter what level I'm at (if I'm working-out strong everyday or getting back from a hiatus), I can accomplish a heart-thumpin' workout in 30 mins. The instructor's peppiness gets me smiling & feeling energized. It's a quick way to burn calories, sweat, & feel good!
Movie Review: Short low impact routine.... Summary: 3 StarsThis 30 minute workout is led by Jennifer Mills. She is joined by several female exercisers and one male. The workout is all low impact broken down into 3 different routines not including warmup and cooldown. Each segment is pretty short and includes fairly basic but somewhat dancy choreography which shouldn't be too hard to pick up but might take a few tries. Some of the moves in this workout include grapevines, hamstring curls, knee lifts, chasses, marches, rock steps, cha chas, side taps, step squats, and lunges. There are also arm movements and some pivot turns that are added to the moves.
I gave this one 3 stars as I wanted to like it but just didn't care for it much. It is not a bad routine, but the background participants are so noisy with the whooping and yelling that it is just a bit much. I haven't seen all of the Crunch workouts, but I would say this could be one of the worst as far as whooping factor goes. So, if you are one that gets annoyed with that, stay clear from this one. Jennifer is not a bad instructor but the moves could be demonstrated a little better, there is not much warning as you just get right into it. Plus there are traditional lunges at the end that are not demonstrated at all and someone who is not familiar with correct form could really hurt their knees.
If you can get past the noise and have the patience to learn the moves, this is a decent short low impact aerobic routine. Unfortunately it just didn't work for me.
Movie Review: It's my regular! Summary: 4 StarsIt is a good aerobic workout that is not too exhausting, just right. The arm exercises really help reduce my arm and neck pain I get from sitting at a computer for hours everyday. The hoots of the dancers and their enthusiasm actually cheers me on. Also, I like the three sections rather than one long choreography that some videos have. The lunges are quick, so watch out to avoid injury. The stretches aren't quite enough for my taste, but I do them afterward on my own. All in all, I have done this one repeatedly for years and am not yet tired of the personalities. I know I can count on this one for a good, familiar workout and use it regularly.
Movie Review: Are you kidding me? Summary: 2 StarsThe instructor on this video is incredibly over-enthusiastic in a really annoying way. She reminded me of the cheerleader on Saturday Night Live-- you know, the irritatingly enthusiastic Cheri O'Teri character "Spartan Spirit"? Her voice sounds the same, she does this "Uh Oh-- now try this" line over and over again. I scanned it once to see how hard the moves would be, then tried to do it myself. The moves were fairly okay, but the video itself really got on my nerves. The group working out here also yells and whistles and acts like they are having the best time in the world, and the general feel of the tape just made me want to put in my old Cher tape and appreciate how less annoying it was. Don't get this if you are someone who would find working out with the Spartan Cheerleaders annoying.
Summary of Crunch: Fat Blaster [VHS]Crunch is known for high-powered, innovative workouts with skillful, motivating instructors and usually as much choreography as you can handle. Crunch: Fat Blaster is a sweat-filled, fat-burning workout with a variety of fun moves. This video eases up on the choreography a bit compared to some of the other Crunch workouts. Instructor Jennifer Mills breaks down the moves into simple components and gradually adds on complexity, cueing the changes clearly. She repeats the moves enough that intermediate-level exercisers with a fair amount of coordination can get them without frustration. There are many "traveling" steps, so it's best if you have enough space to travel both front and back as well as side to side on the floor. If you only have a half-hour for your aerobic workout, this is a great way to spend it. --Joan Price
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