Dance Off The Inches: Cardio Hip Hop Workout DVD - Fun Home Fitness Routine for Weight Loss & Toning | Perfect for Dance Lovers & Beginners

Jennifer Galardi, the instructor of this DVD, has always been a favorite of mine, but I have never really tried out the Dance Off the Inches series. So, b/c of Jennifer I gave this DVD a go and really enjoyed it! It's great for me, an advanced exerciser, but it's also awesome for a beginner, because there is a separate section designed to break down the complicated moves that will let you learn the moves but not let your heart rate get down in the cardio routine. Jennifer is a fun instructor that is genuine and not fake. She is having a good time with you while making sure to teach you the moves and show you the proper technique.There are several sections to talk about on this DVD. First of all is the breakdown step guide which teaches about 1/3 of the moves you will learn. Jennifer shows you the move quickly before breaking it down and explaining it to you half time (with no music in the background, by the way). First she shows the feet, then the arms. Finally, she will take it up to tempo with you. Then you have the warm up which is simple and effective. You do about 4 simple dance moves such as marches and grapevines before doing some chest and hip isolations, which Jennifer teaches well. The first combo starts off with a few tricky steps, but it finishes off with some simple moves. The emphasis is really hitting the moves hard so there is a little bit of popping and jumping. Your heart rate will definitely rise with this section. The second routine is VERY high cardio and it pretty fast. It has some rhythms changes that might be a bit tricky but there's a lot of repetition to make sure you get them down; it also has some straightforward moves that everyone should get and have fun with. The third and final routine is much slower and easier and it has, as Jennifer says, an "R&B feel" to it. Even though all the routines emphasize abs, this one really focuses on them and works them hard. You finish with a cool down that really stretches out your whole body and feels amazing, bringing an end to your workout!As a final note, I will say that each time I do this workout, my arms and shoulders are sore the next day, and the first few times I did the DVD, my abs were sore, as well, so it is pretty effective in toning in addition to the cardio benefits. I really recommend this DVD to everyone: beginner, intermediate, and advanced exercisers/dancers. I think it has something for everyone and is fun to do. The cues are well done for the most part, and it's an effective cardio workout, making it a top workout DVD, in my opinion.