8 best zumba fitness exercise dvds for women

Product description

ABOUT THE DVD: No, it’s not a dance class. And it’s not just another bootcamp. Discover the STRONG by Zumba High-Intensity Cardio and Tone 60 min workout, where every move is synced to a beat. Using only your bodyweight, transform your body as muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric moves help you burn calories and tone your abs, arms, legs and glutes. ABOUT THE LIVE CLASS: Stop counting the reps. Start training to the beat. STRONG by Zumba combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music, helping you make it to that last rep, and maybe even five more. In a one-hour class you will burn calories while toning arms, legs, abs and glutes. Plyometric or explosive moves like high knees, burpees, and jumping jacks are interchanged with isometric moves like lunges, squats, and kickboxing. STRONG by Zumba instructors change up the music and moves frequently to make sure you’re always challenged to the max. RESULTS THAT WILL GET YOU LEANER. FITTER. STRONGER. Fact: working out to perfectly synced music and moves pushes you harder to burn more calories.* Couple that with the afterburn (your body torching almost 50% more calories post-class!) and it's scientifically proven that you'll see - and feel - incredible results.** Consistently crushing your STRONG by Zumba workouts at least 3 times per week for just 12-weeks and eating a sensible diet can result in an overall leaner, more toned body with inches lost in the waist, abs, hips, thighs, and calves.*** * Eight healthy men and women participated in the indirect measurement of caloric expenditure during STRONG by Zumba classes with and without music through the use of a metabolic cart which analyzes continuous breath-by-breath VO2 and VCO2. The results were analyzed using paired T tests. Participants burned an average of 438 calories in a STRONG by Zumba class with music and an average of 390 calories in a STRONG by Zumba class without music. Participants burned on average 48 calories more with music in a STRONG by Zumba class than without. The highest caloric count a participant burned was 680 calories. ** Eight healthy men and women participated in Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) to determine their post workout caloric expenditure. Participants burned an average of 75 calories in the 40 minutes after the STRONG by Zumba class, which is almost twice the calories burned at rest. It is noted that 40 minutes post-workout, a participant's body goes back to homeostasis - a resting state. *** Twenty-three healthy study participants (20 females, 3 males) attended 60-minute STRONG by Zumba classes 3 times per week for a period of 12-weeks and ate a sensible diet. On average, the participants lost 1.39 inches in the waist, 1.88 inches in the abs, 1.67 inches in the hip, 1.68 inches in the mid-thigh, and 0.23 inches in the calves.

• It's not a dance class - it's revolutionary workout where every move is synced to a beat
• 60 min high-intensity workout with a bonus 20 min workout
• Burn more calories when you workout out to perfectly synced music
• Proven to burn almost 2x the calories post-class
• Try it at-home now and find a class in gyms everywhere

User questions & answers

Question:	Está en español
Answer:	You do not need a stepper.
Question:	Is this for everyday use or how often should the workouts be done? the ymca that teaches zumba strong only offers classes once a wk
Answer:	3 CD's contain 2 work outs plus 8 minutes of abs and a 2 min cool down. 2 CD's contain extra work out dances. Each has 1 dance routine on it (one is about 33 min one is about 30 min) and a 8 min abs. 1 CD has moves they recommend for clubbing if you need 101 dance lessons.. It comes with a calendar where it lists their recommended "Beginner or advanced workout routine. It is 4 weeks long. If you add the extra workouts you can get 5 weeks out of it
Question:	Does this have a lot of kickboxing? Is it heavy on burpees
Answer:	The price of the items.
Question:	Is the 20 minute bonus workout the same as the free 20 minute demo on YouTube
Answer:	I’m a dancer and Cize challenged me. I love it because he keeps you sweating and he makes sure you don’t get use to it. There are like 4 levels and each level is challenging, but fun. You will love it.

Product features

Tone your muscles

Tone your abs, legs, glutes and arms as you squat, plank, and burpee. Strong by Zumba is a kick-ass total-body workout.

Maximize your burn

Combining a high-intensity workout with muscle conditioning stimulates a higher caloric burn for the entire workout, and a higher rate of post-workout burn. So start torching calories. The afterburn will let you know it’s working.

Make every minute count

It's quite simple: the reverse-engineered music pushes you to do more, so you see results faster. Get ready to discover what you're really capable of.

Challenge your core

Bodyweight training requires an enormous amount of core engagement in every exercise. With one quadrant of the class entirely dedicated to floor exercises, the 29 muscles that make up your core won't know what hit them.

Product description

Target Audience Adult Duration 30 min manufacturer_part_number 101 Model D0D00244 Fitness Goal Lose Weight, Tighten & Tone Brand Zumba Movie Genre Sports & Fitness

• It's your turn to join the calorie-burning dance-fitness craze that's taken the whole world by storm with Zumba 101 featuring two 30-min workouts in 1 DVD.
• Learn the basic steps of the 4 core rhythms in a 30-minute basics class
• Then put those new moves to work as you rock out in an easy-to-follow 30-minute class
• Learn from the creator of the Zumba fitness program himself, Beto Perez, as he takes you through the essential moves to get you dancing yourself into shape

User questions & answers

Question:	How many minutes is each section of the dvd
Answer:	This exact product is $119.85 here http://tinyurl.com/oes4t8m just click on "shop" and select the Insanity. There is also get a free Fast & Furious workout through Team Beachbody.-With this program you also get free coaching support.-The Insanity "Challenge pack" is a better deal though. You get the Beach Body Shakeology (30 day supply of superfood protein shake) and the Insanity set for $205, it's like buying the Shakeology and getting the entire Insanity program for $50 and the Fast & Furious is still free.-You also get 30 days of unlimited online streaming workouts of all that Beach Body offers.Here's all you'll get in a Challenge Pack:-Your first 30-day supply of Shakeology-the superfood protein shake that helps give you energy, reduce cravings, and accelerate your fitness results - Optional delivery on Home Direct, a monthly autoship program.-Extra bonus gifts depending on your Challenge Pack-A FREE 30-day VIP trial membership to the Team Beachbody Club, now with Beachbody on Demand, where you can stream workouts whenever and wherever you want and find the support you'll need to complete your Challenge.-Plus Super Discount shipping (and SAVE OVER $12) every month
Question:	Is the instructors voice of poor quality or might it have been a bad DVD
Answer:	If you want to gain muscle, I would suggest doing more of a weight lifting program like P90X. In the Insanity program, you do not use any weights, but will use your own body weight. you will likely increase your cardiovascular strength but the program does not use any weights, so you will not bulk up muscle at all. Hope that helps you out
Question:	Are the work-out sections done to a complete song or is he just teaching one move with short music and then goes to teach another move
Answer:	Hi April, I think they are different. I have tried P90x and I didn't care for it. I had the bands to work with however were other equipment I didn't have that really made it hard to do the whole DVD. I wouldn't say one is better than the other I would just say which one is right for you. I really need to build up my cardio and that is what Insanity is doing for me. I also feel like insanity goes faster. I am already tired after the warm up but the DVD seems to go by faster. With P90X it seemed to drag but that could just be me. I haven't done P90x in almost 2 years.
Question:	Does this come with two dvds or not? some people say they didn't receive dvd 2. thanks
Answer:	This exact product is $119.85 here http://tinyurl.com/oes4t8m just click on "shop" and select the Insanity. There is also get a free Fast & Furious workout through Team Beachbody.-With this program you also get free coaching support.-The Insanity "Challenge pack" is a better deal though. You get the Beach Body Shakeology (30 day supply of superfood protein shake) and the Insanity set for $205, it's like buying the Shakeology and getting the entire Insanity program for $50 and the Fast & Furious is still free.-You also get 30 days of unlimited online streaming workouts of all that Beach Body offers.Here's all you'll get in a Challenge Pack:-Your first 30-day supply of Shakeology-the superfood protein shake that helps give you energy, reduce cravings, and accelerate your fitness results - Optional delivery on Home Direct, a monthly autoship program.-Extra bonus gifts depending on your Challenge Pack-A FREE 30-day VIP trial membership to the Team Beachbody Club, now with Beachbody on Demand, where you can stream workouts whenever and wherever you want and find the support you'll need to complete your Challenge.-Plus Super Discount shipping (and SAVE OVER $12) every month

• Enjoy this revolutionary and highly popular fitness program from the comfort of your own home.
• Easy-to-follow steps for more than 30 rhythms, including merengue, salsa, reggaeton, calypso, cumbia, hip-hop, and belly dance.
• Comes with maraca-like Zumba Toning Sticks to sculpt your body while dancing.Two-in-one DVD feature lets you listen to verbal cueing or music only.
• Easy-to-follow choreography and muscle engaging routines.Workouts include a breakdown of basic steps, a 20-minute "Rush" workout.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this set good for toning also? I know Zumba is good cardio but I am curious if you have gotten toning effects from using this set as well
Answer:	Hello April, Every DVD comes with a digital e-copy with instructions on how to redeem it but it is only valid in the US. On the program guide in the DVD, it specifies that the e-copy is only available in the US. I hope this answers your question. Thanks.
Question:	Do I need a specific amount of space to engage fully in all of the videos
Answer:	Hello there Sarah, Thank you for bringing this up to us. The following are the inclusions of our Zumba DVD set: INCREDIBLE SLIMDOWN DVD 4 DVDs (English/Spanish only dvds) Guides are downloadable on zumba.com/slimdownguides - however we can never include this link on Amazon messaging/commenting because it’s against their policy to include a link to an outside site I hope this helps. Thank you.
Question:	What does Multi Small mean in the title? One set is $69.50 and the Multi Small version is $59.95. What is the difference (other than 10 quid
Answer:	just the guide you have To buy the complete set to get the stepper
Question:	I just started doing zumba 2 weeks ago but I don't how many days do I have to follow each DVD, I am currently in the activate one, any suggestions
Answer:	Hello there Nancy, Thank you for bringing this up to us. Zumba Incredible Results Weight Loss Dance Workout DVD System has 4 DVDs per set. I hope this helps.

Product description

Anyone can dance off the inches. We've made it easy. Ten moves are all you need to dance this routine and we'll show you how. No matter what your age or fitness level, you can have a great time while dancing your way into great shape. You'll want to do this workout because it's FUN and that's the secret. The more you do it, the more inches you'll lose. It's that simple. Losing inches has never been so easy!

Instructor Amy Blackburn is back with more moves to help you shuffle, kick and stomp your way into great shape! She's taken three traditional line dances and kicked up the energy level to boost your fat burning potential AND your spirits. THIS is how you dance off the pounds and inches southern style! No experience? No problem! This workout is for anyone: any shape, any size, any age, at any time. So what are you waiting for? You don t have to hit the local honky tonk to have a boot scootin good time. Starting right now, the hottest dance floor in the world is in YOUR HOUSE!

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Sit and Be Fit is a non-profit organization that produces America's award winning television exercise series, Sit and Be Fit. Each chair exercise program is carefully researched and designed by host Mary Ann Wilson, RN and a team of physical therapists, doctors, and exercise specialists. Sit and Be Fit has been broadcast since 1987 on PBS stations to over 86 million U.S. households annually, and is recognized by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) as a "Best Practice" program in health promotion and aging.

Review

"The SIT AND BE FIT program is practical, effective and inspiring. It repeatedly makes the point that our bodies are our most precious possession. It is highly recommended."--Walter M. Bortz II, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine

"Your SIT AND BE FIT videos have brought the importance of exercise to the geriatric and less mobile population with significant benefit. I can strongly endorse these videos."--John A. Fagan, M.D.,Geriatric Specialist, Rockwood Clinic. P.S., Spokane, WA --John A. Fagan, M.D.,Geriatric Specialist, Rockwood Clinic. P.S., Spokane, WA

"I accidentally came to discover the Sit and Be Fit exercise program and it has proved to be one of the best things that has happened for my health and well-being. I have been struggling with a debilitating neck and shoulder injury for the past three years and after just a month-and-a-half of doing the Sit and Be Fit exercises I have regained almost my full range of motion in my right arm. I have also found that the rest of my body is getting stronger and more flexible and that my posture has really improved. And, all those small but annoying aches and pains are virtually gone." --Mauilea P.

"I discovered your show 2 years ago. I want to tell you YOU ARE WONDERFUL. Your demeanor, your hair, your cheerful smile every day. The exercises are just right for me. Your constant admonitions to go only to your own range of motion so we don't feel bad if we can't go as high as you. I love your show and it is helping me to stay healthy and mobile. I tell all my friends about it. You are doing a wonderful public service for us old and retired people who can't get out much. May God bless you. Keep up the good work." --Mrs. Dorothy P.



"I accidentally came to discover the Sit and Be Fit exercise program and it has proved to be one of the best things that has happened for my health and well-being. I have been struggling with a debilitating neck and shoulder injury for the past three years and after just a month-and-a-half of doing the Sit and Be Fit exercises I have regained almost my full range of motion in my right arm. I have also found that the rest of my body is getting stronger and more flexible and that my posture has really improved. And, all those small but annoying aches and pains are virtually gone." --Mauilea P.



"I discovered your show 2 years ago. I want to tell you YOU ARE WONDERFUL. Your demeanor, your hair, your cheerful smile every day. The exercises are just right for me. Your constant admonitions to go only to your own range of motion so we don't feel bad if we can't go as high as you. I love your show and it is helping me to stay healthy and mobile. I tell all my friends about it. You are doing a wonderful public service for us old and retired people who can't get out much. May God bless you. Keep up the good work." --Mrs. Dorothy P.

About the Actor

Mary Ann Wilson is a registered nurse in the field of geriatrics and post-polio rehabilitation, and is also the founder and host of the award winning exercise show Sit and Be Fit, which is broadcast on over 100 PBS television stations across the United States.

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Are you ready to improve your life by learning cardiovascular and strength training exercises? Instructor Angie Miller and her crew will show you the way to develop strength while also improving balance and mobility with this easy to follow program of exercises which are designed especially for senior citizens just starting out with exercise and for those who want a refreshing, modern approach to physical fitness. Angie leads the way with four segments beginning with an easy Warm-Up designed to get your body ready for what is to come next. Next, the Cardio portion contains 22 minutes of heart-healthy moves split into four sets. Then Angie and the gang perform the 24-minute Strength Training segment with routines and exercises utilizing small hand weights and a chair that will help you stay strong, balanced, and mobile. Finally, a relaxing 5-minute Stretch finishes things off and sends you on the way to a productive and healthy day.



The Absolute Beginners Cardio and Strength Training Workout for Seniors DVD is designed specifically for mature adults with safe, simple and effective exercises that are performed in a relaxing and educational pace. Each segment also includes an exercise modifier so that you can follow along and perform the workouts to the best of your ability. Equipment needed: sturdy chair, small set of light hand-weights (optional). Designed specifically for those just starting out with exercise programs - but suitable for all fitness levels - the Absolute Beginners Fitness series contains clear and precise instruction for safe, yet effective, workouts. Utilizing top instructors and proven methods, the Absolute Beginners Fitness series of DVDs are the best way to begin a lifetime of fitness and health.

Product features

Stability

An ordinary chair is used for several segments, any sturdy straight-backed chair is acceptable as long as it doesn't slide.

Simple & easy to follow instructions

Angie Miller provides close-ups of the simple movements for you to follow along until you are comfortable.

Modifier

Note Marilyn on the right, she is using the chair to modify the exercise for additional stability while the others are doing the routine at full level. Feel free to modify the exercises as your ability permits.

User questions & answers

Question:	Do you get both videos when you order? Or do you have to order them separate
Answer:	There is some jumping, but she provides modifications for the jumps. This would be a great workout for someone recovering from an injury,
Question:	Recived product no one cd is broken
Answer:	No it does not
Question:	I bought this dvd on Amazon, but it was used, not new. Is there anyway to get the streaming added
Answer:	I noticed results from this video and watching what I ate after a couple weeks. My clothes fitted a little better.
Question:	How many dvd's is there
Answer:	I thought my man wouldn't like this, but we did one of the videos together and he seemed to find it quite respectable a workout...even for a gym nut guy. :)

Product features

DVD 1 - 3 Complete Workouts

Each Body Groove workout series consists of six to seven, 4-5 minute dance routines and each workout is about 30 mins long.

DVD 1 includes:

Workout Series #1

(7 routines – 39 minutes)

Workout Series #2

(6 routines – 28 minutes)

Workout Series #3

(6 routines – 27 minutes)

That's 19 easy, fun and EFFECTIVE dance workout routines, each between 4 - 9 minutes in length. From high-energy dances like “The Love Bus” and “House of Dance”, to mellow grooves like “Chiller’s Lounge”, there’s so much variety in the collection!

DVD 2 - 2 bonus workouts

Bonus Workout #1 - "Stretch & Flex"

(7 routines – 33 minutes)

Bonus Workout #2 - "Mind & Body"

(6 routines – 24 minutes)

As we age, it’s ESSENTIAL that we keep our bodies flexible to decrease our risk of getting hurt, and to keep us mobile. That’s why I created these 7 Stretch & Flex workouts.

And unlike “regular” exercise, where you just mindlessly follow an instructor, Body Groove lets you engage your mind in every workout. That’s what we highlight in this gentle yet challenging collection of dances.

I know you're going to love Body Groove!

I'm 100% convinced that once you experience how different Body Groove is...

And see for yourself that the best path to vibrant health is moving your body in your own unique way...

You'll never want to go back to traditional follow-the-leader style exercise again!

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Zumba toning sticks and DVDs

Shed pounds and have a blast in the process with the Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD set. Loaded with red-hot dance steps, pulsating Latin rhythms, and easy-to-follow routines, this invigorating dance-fitness "party" will have you movin', groovin', and shakin' the weight off to the sexy, exotic rhythms of salsa, cumbia, samba, merengue, and more. Each routine features interval training sessions that combine fast and slow rhythms with resistance training, helping sculpt and tone your body while burning fat. As a result, Zumba fanatics can enjoy multiple long-term health benefits while having fun in the moment. Working out can be a lot of things, but it's never been known to be an exhilarating experience--until now.

The set--which comes with four DVDs and six total workouts--will work your body from head to toe, starting with the basics and then moving to your favorite targets, such as your core, thighs, and abs. The set also comes with maraca-like toning sticks to add some muscle to your body sculpting routines. The DVDs include the following workouts: Zumba Fitness Basics Workout, Zumba Fitness 20-Minute Express Workout, Zumba Fitness Sculpt & Tone Workout, Zumba Fitness Cardio Party Workout, Zumba Fitness Live! Workout, and Zumba Fitness Flat Abs Workout.

About Zumba Fitness

The Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System includes four DVDs and two toning sticks.

Zumba Fitness® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive. Since its inception in 2001, Zumba Fitness has grown to become the world's largest and most successful dance-fitness program with more than 10 million people of all shapes, sizes, and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 90,000 locations across more than 110 countries.

As a fitness instructor in his native Cali, Colombia, the life of Zumba program's founder, Alberto "Beto" Perez, took an unexpected turn one fateful day in the mid-'90s. He darted off to teach an aerobics class and forgot his traditional aerobics music, so he improvised using his own mix of music from tapes he had in his backpack (the salsa and merengue music he grew up with). Spontaneously, he created a new kind of dance-fitness, one that focused on letting the music move you (instead of counting reps over the music). Energy electrified the room; people couldn't stop smiling. His class loved it! And on that day, a revolutionary new fitness concept was born--the Zumba Fitness-Party.

In 2001, Beto brought his new dance-fitness style to Miami, Florida, and, through a student (Alberto Perlman's mom), met entrepreneurs Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion. All three hailed from Colombia and all three had a vision to bring this dynamic dance-fitness class to the masses. The three Albertos formed an alliance and created a business, calling it Zumba Fitness. They trademarked the word Zumba® and set a goal to expand the brand all over the world. First came the DVDs, then the infomercial--which introduced the Zumba Fitness-Party to the public on a wide-scale basis. That followed with the demand for Zumba classes and Zumba instructors and then the company took off and the Zumba program expanded in a big way. By 2005, Zumba Fitness spawned a full-fledged Zumba Academy to license Zumba Instructors to teach Zumba classes. More expansion followed with the launch of Zumbawear apparel and accessories, music CDs, and in 2008, one of the bestselling at-home fitness DVD series ever--the Zumba Fitness® Total Body Transformation System--which starred Beto and introduced Zumba Fitness' newest stars, Tanya Beardsley and Gina Grant. In 2010, Zumba shook the ground by being the first branded fitness program to launch a video game on all three major gaming platforms: Wii, Xbox, and PS3.

Fast forward to today, the Zumba program is now taught in gyms and studios all over the world to millions of Zumba enthusiasts. And as the program continues to evolve from its humble beginnings, to a global movement, to a way of life--its growth has only deepened the company's commitment to providing accessible fitness, without the strain, without the sacrifice, just the pure joy of a party.

What's in the Box?

Four DVDs with workouts: Zumba Fitness Basics Workout, Zumba Fitness 20-Minute Express Workout, Zumba Fitness Sculpt & Tone Workout, Zumba Fitness Cardio Party Workout, Zumba Fitness Live! Workout, and Zumba Fitness Flat Abs Workout; two toning sticks

• fitness dvd with toning sticks
• 4-DVD, 6-workout fitness set designed to work your body from head to toe
• Loaded with red-hot dance steps, pulsating rhythms, and easy-to-follow routines
• Comes with maraca-like toning sticks to add muscle to your sculpting workouts
• Includes basics workout, 20-minute express workout, and sculpt-and-tone workout
• Also includes "cardio party" workout and flat abs workout

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the region of the DVD set? Does it play in Europe
Answer:	M is medium width or normal, W is wide width.
Question:	how long does each dvd run in minutes
Answer:	I would use the conversion chart. Size euro 30 is like a kids 12. Use your best judgment. These shoes are awesome.
Question:	I am really interested in trying this Zumba DVD set, however, I am a full figured girl and wasn't sure if I could keep up with this particular set. Can anybody do it... or is it geared toward the more fit individuals
Answer:	They tie like normal tennis shoe laces
Question:	difference between this set and exhilarating dvd set
Answer:	The size 3 is completely lace sneaker. I hope I answered your question! Both my daughter loved their sneakers and are comfortable