Level of Intensity: Beginner to moderate. This DVD would make an excellent introduction to anyone unfamiliar with water workouts, as it has a little bit of everything.
Are Various Levels Demonstrated Throughout the DVD? Yes.
Breakdown of DVD:
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Introduction
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1 minute
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Warm-Up
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6 minutes
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Anchored Down Aerobics (low impact)
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20 minutes (a creative but easy to follow aerobic workout, including walking variations, lunges, kicks and circular movements inspired by Pilates)
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Rebound Aerobics (higher impact)
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13 minutes (traditional water aerobics, including jogging, jumping jacks, leaping, and kicking. Fun routines - easy to follow.)
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Ballet Workout
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7 minutes (Assemblé, Changment, Pas de Chat - just a few of the steps in this section. Ballet has never been more fun or easy to learn than in the water!)
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Strengthening and Toning
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7 minutes (the water's 3 dimensional environment is the perfect place to tone and strengthen. Karen introduces the Power Paddles to increase resistance and provide a simple but very effective tool for water exercise.)
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Cool Down
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6 minutes (Yoga poses are introduced to increase stability and flexibility.)
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Additional Equipment Needed: Water paddles (optional, but recommended)
Music in Background: Instrumental
Easy To Follow? Yes.
Additional Notes: Karen once again masters the art of water aerobics. For those advanced in the fitness field or beginners can benefit from this DVD. It combines a lot of different fitness fields into water. Ballet, Pilates, and yoga all find their way into this great cardio and strength workout. This truly is an all-in-one workout DVD.
