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Kathy Smith's Kickboxing Workout |
  Pretty Good But Watch Your Knees |
| I bought this months ago on VHS and did it a few times. The mistake I made is that I had just started working out and wasn't quite fit enough for this level. To me, it's definitely higher intermediate/advanced level. Unless someone is in superb shape (marathons, triathlons), I don't see how this can't be a killer, challenging workout. The only bad thing is that it can be tough on the knees with all of the twisting required when doing jabs to the left and right. I just modified it and didn't twist as far as they do in the video and it helped a lot. Taking glucosamine and chondroitin also helps keep my joints in shape. - posted by Christine on 7/3/2007 |
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| I enjoyed this but wanted more Keith and Keli, less Kathy |
| I think this is a fun workout. I am beginner--almost intermediate with kickboxing and it got my heart rate into high intensity for at least part of the video. I think it could be a little higher intensity for me, but I think I can crank it up myself as well. Only a couple problems--sometimes it's hard to hear Kathy's voice over the music. Also Keith Cooke and Keli Roberts are on either side of Kathy and they both look like they have better form than she does--I wish they did more instructing, though Keith does nice pointers. Still, it was my first Kathy Smith video, so I think I'll try more of her stuff. - posted by Lainie on 3/23/2007 |
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| Okay, but ... |
| This is a good video as an introduction to kickboxing, but intermediate to advanced exercisers will probably be bored to death. Although it does give a moderately good workout, if you are looking to really sweat, look elsewhere. It only really picks up in the last ten minutes. - posted by M.A. on 3/2/2007 |
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| Not for Int/Adv |
| I found this workout boring and not enough of a challenge..I think it would be good for beginners and those new to kickboxing, but having done Tae Bo and Janis Saffell workouts, this one just doesn't measure up to them.. - posted by Misty on 3/5/2006 |
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| What you put in you get out... |
| What you put into this video you get out of this video. Having taken a kickboxing class with an advanced instructor and a class full of men I know what a good kickbox workout is like. I left class with my hair plastered to my head with sweat (the instructor, in incredible shape would sweat like this as well). This tape plasters my hair with sweat and raises my heart rate because I know what to put into a kickboxing move. Pay attention to form and do the moves correctly and you can raise your heart rate. If you know the moves don't do the slower practice sections of each move--just start each move in full tempo. Keep it up to beat and you'll double the intensity. Add handweights and bands and you'll have even higher intensity. Do jumping jacks in lieu of the boxing shuffle and you'll have more intensity. You can grow with this tape if you are creative. But please don't watch Kathy for form. I like Kathy in step and circuit, but in this she's stiff and jerky and her form isn't really good. Watch Keli (especially when she knees--you should be thrusting your hip forward like she does) and watch Keith for form. It's a good tape and I agree that it's easier to maintain proper form at this pace than with a Tae Bo workout. But I don't sweat more during Tae Bo in the bootcamp series than I do with this. Kay - posted by KayW on 2/14/2006 |
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| Sore for DAYS! |
| This video is AMAZING! I am new to kickboxing and the first time I did it I was sore for 2 days afterward!! It really worked my back and arm muscles! It felt great...I have been doing strength training two times a week and this worked the muscles I obviously haven't been using. It was great and I HIGHLY recommend it!! - posted by Jillian Mackowiak on 9/3/2005 |
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| Definitely slow & not challenging enough |
| I was unhappy with this workout because it was too basic. I felt like I was standing around too much, while I could be moving around. If you're advanced, this video is not going to give you a good work-out. - posted by Katie on 1/31/2005 |
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| Satisfied First-Timer |
| This is the first kickboxing routine I have ever done, and I love it. I am in great shape and still found it aerobically challenging (I just replayed for a longer workout). Before purchase, I shopped around because I have had sciatica and low back challenges and need to be cautious. However, the instructions on proper form were invaluable. I've done the complete workout twice in two days without a twinge. The driving drumbeat music is great. I'm going to follow a few reviewers' suggestions and buy the Aerobox tape for variety. - posted by Casey C. on 1/26/2005 |
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| Now that I can do it, I love it |
| This was one of my first videos, and when I tried it out even the warmup had me winded. About a year after buying it, I re-discovered this video in my closet and now that I am fit enough to actually do it, I really love it. The punches and kicks really get my heart rate up, and are great for stress relief (an unexpected bonus!). The moves are easy to follow, and even though I have out-grown the simple combinations, I still keep going back to this video. - posted by val on 11/24/2004 |
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| Not good for carpet |
| Requires pivoting on the balls of your feet. I was on carpet and twisted my knee. Be careful on carpet with this one! - posted by Barbara U. on 9/1/2004 |
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