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Minna Lessig's Emergency Workout

Backcover description: Let my Emergency Workout be your guide to the quickest and safest way to lose weight and tone your body -- in just 6 weeks! Getting ready for a special event? Maybe a spring wedding or that school reunion? You have the perfect outfit but ne

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Minna Lessig's Emergency Workout

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Level:		Intermediate

Aerobics impact:		Mixed

Aerobics choreography:		Moderate

Toning emphasis:		Total body

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Toning Emphasis

Upper body:	10 minutes	(41%)
Lower body:	5 minutes	(21%)
Upper/lower:	6 minutes	(25%)
Abs:	3 minutes	(13%)

Instructor:		Minna Lessig
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Certified instructor description: Energizing salsa-flavored aerobics and multiple-muscle group toning taught by a friendly, motivating instructor. It’s specially designed to quickly re-shape your body for any “fitness emergency” (e.g. a special party, a new dress). The cardio segment intermixes athletic power moves with easy-to-follow salsa steps (e.g. cha chas and mambos that end with a V-step/hop combo — all to an upbeat Latin instrumental soundtrack). The body-sculpting section works your entire body using both isolated and multi-muscle combinations (e.g. bicep curls as you’re doing front/back leg lunges). Requires 2 to 8 lb. dumbbells. ©2001. DVD has: Narrow screen.

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Minna Lessig's Emergency Workout
wow
it was so great and cool. i liked the cha cha part the best. - posted by lilly on 11/3/2007

Beginner workout
I recently tried this workout-not intermediate, it's a beginner dance class. I really liked her Fat Eliminator w/o, so I thought this would be good. - posted by Cap on 5/19/2007

*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
It Worked for Me!!
I got this DVD a few years back. It was a challenge for me at that time. I was mainly walking and doing Richard Simmons and Leslie Sansone at that time, so some of the cardio here was a higher impact than I was used to. On the toning I found the balance moves very challenging. However, I stuck with it and did it regularly. I really grew to love it. Today I am an intermediate-advanced exerciser. I regularly use Cathe, Christi, the Firm and other intense workouts. I still use this one for lighter days; I use heavier weights on the toning and add in some extra moves for intensity during the cardio. I am still able to get a great workout! This one does exactly as advertised. It is a wonderful workout and I still love it! - posted by Judy on 3/30/2006

Toning Part - Great! /Cardio Part - Not Motivating!
Minna does an excellent job with the Toning portion of her workout. However, Minna's Cardio portion was very boring to me because I'm simply not into the whole "latin dance" craze that keeps popping up in workout dvds these days. I'm into the hip-hop vibe of dance. Mambos and Cha-Cha's will elevate your heart rate because of the fast pace but, it wasn't my thing. My suggestion would have been interval walking/jogging or jumping rope for the cardio instead. - posted by K.T. on 3/5/2006

Not a challenge!
Let me sum up this video, even if doing this video full-out i.e.( all the options and hops ) I would still be able to hold a decent conversation with someone and not sound winded! I really tried to like this video. I've held onto to it for a while and I thought well today I'll try a relaxing workout well I didn't want to be totally put to sleep! sorry I'm donating this one! - posted by Marla on 1/18/2006

Minna's great
I really like this one. It isn't my most challenging but on days when I just want to work up a bit of a sweat without killing myself, it's ideal. She's good fun, not too bouncy and always really positive. I love the steps in the cardio. - posted by Ronne on 12/2/2005

Fun intermediate workout
I just love this workout--it's fun, a little dancy but not complicated, a solid workout that flows from one move to the other. It keeps the heart rate up there pretty steady but not too high. Whenever I do it the time flies by. - posted by Carrie on 7/1/2005

Solid Intermediate Workout!
This workout is great for intermediates especially if you do both the cardio and strength training segments for a one hour workout. It's easy to up the intensity - exaggerate your moves for the cardio and use heavier weights for strength training. I really like Minna, she cues well and has a pleasant personality. Hope to see more of her in future workouts! - posted by Camille on 5/31/2005

Little too easy
This is great for beginners, or if you just want to have fun. Intermediate to advanced need not to purchase. - posted by J.Love on 2/17/2005

Love it!
This workout is fun! The 30 minutes of cardio flys by! It's dancy but not complicated. I had fun and worked up a sweat. I consider myself intermediate/advanced and I got a good workout, both from the cardio and the toning. The toning also keeps your heart rate elevated to burn fat and works compound muscles so it's a good overall workout. I used 5 lb weights. I've been exercising for 25 years and must have 100 tapes and I highly recommend this one. - posted by Carrie on 9/20/2004

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Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.

Narrow screen

When played on a widescreen TV, this program will show black bars on the left and right sides. On an older 4x3 ratio TV, it will fill the entire screen.

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Aerobics & Toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.