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Crunch: Cardio Sculpt

Backcover description: “Crunch” the two most important elements of fitness, cardio and toning, into one calorie-burning workout. You can’t get any more efficient than this! You’ll maximize both your effort and your time in just 30 minutes by working your

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Crunch: Cardio Sculpt

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Oxygen May 2002
	"An action-packed workout. You'll train your body from head to toe. With Zaki's easy-to-follow instructions, each combination flows easily into the next." Rated 5-stars.

Fitness December 2001
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	No frills choreography sculpts you from head to toe. Challenging balance components work several body parts at once."

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Level:		Intermediate

Aerobics impact:		Mixed

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Upper & Lower body

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Toning Emphasis

Upper body:		2 minutes	(11%)
Lower body:		2 minutes	(11%)
Upper/lower:		12 minutes	(62%)
Abs:		3 minutes	(16%)

	(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)

Instructor:		Violet Zaki
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Certified instructor description: Interweaves short, high-intensity aerobic intervals between varied total-body toning routines. By keeping your heart rate up, even during the toning segments, you’ll maximize fat-burning as you build lean muscle. The cardio segments are designed to let you go “flat out” — they’re just two minutes long and very easy-to-follow. The longer body-sculpting intervals maximize efficiency with varied weight levels and multiple-plane motions (e.g. working each muscle both side-to-side and forward-and-back). Some vocal music. Two sets of dumbbells are suggested (e.g. a 2 lb. and a 5 lb. set). ©2001. DVD has: Chapter menus, Music only option, Narrow screen.

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Crunch: Cardio Sculpt
I love this
I love this I did it everyday. - posted by keshia on 8/8/2012

No Thanks. Two thumbs down!
Okay, I generally enjoy the Crunch DVD's -cheese factor and all. I have to say that this workout is the least enjoyable. I find the cuing not very good and think some of the moves are unsafe and much to quick. The ab sequence is tough. That's the only good part of this workout. Save your money and go invest it into another Crunch DVD -Bootcamp or Pilates:) - posted by Kiesha on 4/28/2011

Cardo Crunch
I really like this work out. It is fairly easy to follow, and you really feel it in your muscles. The only difficulty I have is the moves that she does on one leg. I just don't seem to have the balance for that, but I will continue to try to master it. It moves along quickly, and fits nicely into my schedule. I would recommend this video to anyone who like myself like to keep my workouts limited to 30mins. - posted by Melissa on 2/17/2011

Enjoyable!
I think this workout was ahead of its time. It's amusing to read the older reviews for this one(like from 2002) where reviewers are complaining about how crazy it is to have balance moves in a weight-training video. And now, in 2010, balance training is recognized as being so important! I find this workout very enjoyable. Violet is wonderful. I agree the cardio is not intense, but it's nice for the days when you want to focus more on weights, but still get a little cardio in. Also, the aesthetics (set, colors, camera work) are pleasing. - posted by Barbara U. on 9/13/2010

Great Little Monday Morning Workout
This is a very good video to start your morning work out(especially Monday mornings). It's just the right speed, gets the blood pumping, gets you moving and targets those problem areas after a relaxed weekend. However you will need an afternoon workout if your goal is weight loss. - posted by Colleen on 10/10/2009

Not very good.
I have not been working out regularly for a long time, so I decided to get back on track. I decided to try this video, since it is easier than some of the K. Voight vids I have. I have to say, I have done this video a few times and I really can't get into it. The instructor requires a lot of single-leg standing moves, etc. that require a lot of balance. I felt like it was dangerous for me to be doing balance moves while holding heavy-ish weights. I just found it hard to keep my balance and focus. The cueing came right on top of the moves, so it was hard to follow. Some of the moves were good, but she never did enough reps of any exercise, so none of my muscles ever burned or got fatigued. Maybe it's just me, but I haven't worked out in a while and still the weight-work was too easy. Ugh. When it comes to my weights, I just want the moves to be basic and straightforward so I can really focus on form. This was not the video for me. - posted by Elizabeth on 10/8/2009

More Beginner/Intermediate but great for that!
I used this video along with it's counterpart for muscles. They are excellent for getting you started and ready for more difficult workouts. I used these with no weights then worked up and never got sore. This is not solid intermediate though but wonderful for starting out! I always skip the move the others talk about that is so difficult. Not alot of abs but what can you expect for a very short workout. 4 stars for what I use it for. I would rate it with less stars for intensity if you are looking for more. Try Patrick dumb training for a good intermediate. - posted by janet on 7/15/2009

Love, love, love it!
I love this dvd! It works my whole body, and I look forward to doing it on days when I otherwise wouldn't make time to exercise. Violet's cuing and motivational skills are top notch! It's just what I wanted in an intermediate cardio/tone dvd. - posted by Vanessa on 5/13/2009

Mixed Feelings
I was really disappointed in the cuing for this workout. The instructor would often cue the easiest part of a complex combo move, then quickly mention the add-ons as they were beginning. I think I would have enjoyed the combinations of upper body, lower body, and balance moves if I'd had enough guidance to figure them out. But I found myself struggling and barely made it through the workout. Maybe things will go better on a second try. - posted by Claudine on 3/5/2009

hard to follow
This might be a solid workout, but it is difficult to follow. The instructor's cuing seems to be a bit lacking, in that she tends to introduce a new move just as she begins to do it. - posted by Emilyjane on 1/28/2009

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Chapter menus

You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).

Music only option

This feature allows you to play only the music, without any cuing (after you’ve learned the movements and you just want to do the workout without listening to the instruction).

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.

Floor 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.