Hip-Hop Workout DVDs?

[vggiegirl]

Does anyone own one? Are they incredibly cheesy? I am reading up about them on Amazon.com, but I'd love some VB input :D

The thought of sitting through a regular aerobic tape bores me to tears. I am thinking that even though I have a lot of weight to lose, and may tire easily, at least it would be more fun if I'm sweating to hip hop! :nana:

[Vegankat]

I've never tried a hip-hop workout tape, but in my hip hop classes we used to use the videos put out by various choreographers as warm-up. Yeah, they're cheesy, but still pretty fun. They seem to talk down to the viewer, as if they think anyone watching the tape must be a preteen or something. :lol:

I say go for it, if it's something that will hold your attention. I have to confess, I'm a huge fan of Paula Abdul's workout tapes. That is some fun s***.

My favorite workout DVD is the New York Ballet series. They're not terribly exciting, though.

[zoebird]

consider taking actual classes. they're more fun, usually more challenging, and more motivating. If you paid in advance for X number of classes and you know you have them for X weeks, you're more likely to 'stick with it' than if you just buy a DVD which can easily sit by your TV ad infinitum. i know a lot of people who own a number of exercise dvds and rarely, if ever, use them. Yet, sign up for a class, and they're there! so, it helps!

[vggiegirl]

I thought about it...but I am just so uncoordinated I'd be very uncomfortable in a class full of people :worried:


VeganKat I forgot all about Paula Abdul's tapes!
:lol: I still have a tape from Alyssa Milano called Teen Steam. Oh boy :lol:

[savewilbur]

I've done a few tapes in PE class...chessy? yes...but we were entertained by them. The harder ones give you a good workout too (we did them with heart rate moniters on). I wouldn't want to do a class either because if takes me about 5 reps to finally realize whatever move the video is doing!

[Sunny]

I usually check out exercise videos from the library. Some of them are pretty cheesy, but I've found quite a few I really like. I don't pay any money and it offers me a variety to my workout. When I'm bored with a video, I just go back to the library and check out more!

[zoebird]

if you take a beginners class, it's likely that everyone in there is uncoordinated. so, i wouldn't worry about it. you learn over time.

i've never rock climbed before either, and i don't know how to do the moves. yet, i go to a rock gym instead of trying to learn by watching tv.

[vggiegirl]

if you take a beginners class, it's likely that everyone in there is uncoordinated. so, i wouldn't worry about it. you learn over time.

i've never rock climbed before either, and i don't know how to do the moves. yet, i go to a rock gym instead of trying to learn by watching tv.


Well I am seriously considering this class: Stretch & Sculpt (http://www.discoverycenter.cc/classes/il1710.htm)

or this one: Kardio-Kickboxing (http://www.discoverycenter.cc/classes/il1805.htm)

Both seem pretty fun and safe for beginners. I am thinking since they are only 6wks/6classes it won't be so bad if I hate it. Hopefully I will like it :) :yes:

[Sunny]

I took a cardio kickboxing class and also tried a video from the library. It was a lot of fun. Hopefully you'll enjoy it too.

[zoebird]

those look like good classes. give them a try!