Kathy Smith - Body Basics

Kathy Smith - Body Basics

Kathy Smith - Body Basics

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Actor: Kathy Smith
Edition: VHS Tape
Format: Color, NTSC
Release Date: 1992-04-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Publisher: Media Home Video
Studio: Media Home Video

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Movie Review: Getting Started
Summary: 4 Stars

This review refers to : "Kathy Smith's Body Basics" (VHS)

Although this workout has been around for nearly 20 years,I found it to still be excellent for it's instructional value and effectiveness for getting started or get back into an all around toning and calorie burning program. With a little of everything for a total body basic program, it'll start you on the road to a good basic training routine. It is not one I would recommend for advanced, you will not even break a sweat, unless for some reason you have not worked out for a while. The workout is divided into several sections that includes toning individual muscle groups and a low-impact aerobic session. In total the program runs about an hour(which includes a 5 minute intro/instructional section), but I think that beginners should take it slow. You can do the warm up(each time) and then split the workout into 2 or 3 sessions. One day you can do the upper body and aerobics, and the next day the lower body segments which include separate sessions for abs, legs and buttocks. As you get stronger you can add more each time, maybe using this tape about 3 times a week.

The tape has some nice features that go along with the workout. Kathy, in the intro, teaches you how to check your target zone and heart rate, which is done at about the 6 minute mark of the aerobics and again at the end of that section. You may want to write this down, as there is a "formula" to remember, but after you have done it a few times you'll have it down. Several times during each section there are "footnotes".
A screen in screen shows an up close and personal look at a particular exercise or posture to help you do it properly and get the most out of each movement. This was good, although sometimes I felt it interfered with the workout itself, as the audio part of the workout is still going on in the background. Another helpful feature is the beat logo which flashes and helps keep you on track.

Here is the breakdown and approximate times for each section:
Intro/Instructional(5 min)....very helpful to listen to this at least the first few times through.
Warm-up(6 min)..... that will pump you up, stretch you muscles and get you motivated to continue. The music is invigorating and will get you up out of that chair.
Upper Body(6min)...using your own resistance, you'll start toning, arms(biceps and triceps), chest, shoulders and upper back. Intermediate may want to use light weights.
Aerobics(15 min)....low impact,not much jumping or jarring, good use of directional movements. Checks your target zone at 6 minutes and at the end of it.
Abs(5 min)....short but tough work out/get the legs up and off the ground, beginner may want to modify at first and keep feet on floor with knees bent. Eventually you will gain strength.
Legs(10 min)...legs are always tough. I found this section to be an excellent toner, and one that you will really feel you are working hard, but getting results. Once again, you use you will be using your own resistance to hit all those problem areas.
Buttocks(6-7 minutes)....excellent exercises for getting the back end in shape, including lunges and some good help for strengthening the lower back as well.
Cool Down..5 minutes..wonderful//always do this.

Just a couple of things that kept my from going 5 stars is first, that I prefer, especially for beginners, a workout that is the mirror image of you. When they say turn to your left, they should turn to your left, this tape does everything opposite and could get confusing at first. Just something to get used to. The other thing is that I would highly recommend to view the entire video through at least once before the workout, so you don't have to be straining your neck to see what is going on on the screen. I didnt feel the cuing was good enough to follow without looking during the first few run throughs.

Remember to breathe..Eat healthy...and...Enjoy.....Laurie

Movie Review: Absolutely brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars

So yes, this workout was done in the '80's. But it is by far one of the best workout videos I have. Kathy explains everything and the moves aren't too difficult to pick up. I would consider myself an intermediate when it comes to fitness and I still pop this video in the VCR. I love the aerobics and the toning sections are great! Don't let the '80's scare you away cause this video is great!

Movie Review: Excellent all-around workout!
Summary: 5 Stars

I own several of Kathy's videos, and this one stands out as one of her best. It is an excellent all-around workout. It has a good warm-up, followed by a section targeting the upper body, then a section of low-impact aerobics, followed by sections targeting the stomach, legs, and buns. You will tone your muscles and improve your cardiovascular system very well with this video. The aerobics are low-impact, so beginners should not have much problem with this video, and the muscle-toning segments have subtitles at the bottom for beginners to follow if they find certain exercises too difficult. This video is good for beginners, but more advanced exercisers should also find it a good, all-around workout.

Yes, this was filmed in the 80s, but a good workout doesn't become "outdated" just because of the date it was filmed. Don't let such criticism scare you away from this video.

Movie Review: An easy workout for beginners
Summary: 5 Stars

I have enjoyed working out to this video for years. It is easy to follow and not to hard for the uncoordinated! I felt results very quickly - my muscles were more toned and, the most important thing, I felt better about my body. I recommend this workout video for anyone who is looking to tone and strengthen their body.

Movie Review: Excellent all round body workout - aerobic & toning
Summary: 5 Stars

This is the best home workout tape I've ever done for all fitness levels. When really fit, I do the aerobics section twice. Would recommend this tape to anyone. I'm buying my second copy, as the first one is worn out. Music outdated, but great workout.

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