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Kathy's Moving Through Menopause |
*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| Fastastic Video!!! |
| I have nothing but praise for this video! Generally I hate cardio, but the way it's presented here makes it fun and it's never boring. I am a person that does not sweat, but after doing this, I am dripping so I know I've gotten a good workout. It's nice to see that there are videos out there for the mature woman and it's within our exercise capabilities.The toning section really works, especially for the upper arms and thighs and she also does kagel exercises which is something most videos do not even address! This is a video that I keep going back to time and time again and I have over 30 of them....buy this and you won't be sorry! - posted by Susan on 4/15/2007 |
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| Perfect!! |
| I love that I can create my own workout based on the time I have! I'm new to regular exercising AND approaching (47)menopause, so I believe better late than never. I've enjoyed the yoga workout every night before bedtime and I alternate the cardio and strength during the weekday mornings. It's a perfect beginning routine with variety and the right time frame. I admire Kathy, like her cuing, love the extra info on menopause. I'll be successful once I can do a 40 minute combined cardio/strength 3x each week. This DVD gives me something to shoot for! - posted by Bette on 12/6/2005 |
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| Loved it!! |
| The work out is exactly what I expected, based on the description provided, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I like Kathy because she is usually very easy to follow, this video is no exception, plus she has a lot of additional information regarding Menopause. - posted by Terri on 9/14/2005 |
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| DVD is very good all-rounder and good value. |
| Not extremely challenging, but valuable for all it offers: cardio, toning with weights, yoga and a bonus Pilates segment. None are long, but who's to say you can't repeat the cardio segment if you want And if the cardio seems too easy, substitute jumprope intervals and/or jogging in place there for some of her moves...that'll get your HR up! As far as the weights section is concerned, yes it's brief but Kathy goes slow enough that you can use heavier poundage for more difficulty. The yoga and Pilates are fairly basic but nice. IMO if you're new to exercising this makes a GREAT introduction, and if you're more experienced this makes a refreshing alternative, especially if you do the whole DVD at one time. (Truly advanced exercisers, like Cathe-ites, will of course be bored here.) There is also lots of support and info for menopausal women if you're interested (if not, skip it). Finally, I must add that although I respect and admire Kathy Smith, I've never really cared for her as an instructor (too many woo-hoo's and aha's). I'm happy to say that she's much calmer and very pleasant on this DVD. All in all, a good value. - posted by Virginia on 6/25/2005 |
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| totally boring |
| I have bought a few of Kathys' video's over the years but the last 2 have pained me I was so bored (the other was Lift Weights to Lose weight). I am 42 years old and overweight, but apparently in better shape than I give myself credit for. I find her tapes way too easy and not challenging at all. And, to improve my fitness level I need to be challenged somewhat! I think all of Kathy's tapes are geared to much older woman (or men) and the level of her tapes are all beginner to easy. - posted by Robyn on 3/10/2005 |
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| A surprisingly good workout! |
| I tried this video when I borrowed it from my worksite. I thought it would be easy based on the name of the video and given that I'm 41 and not yet at menopause. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find the aerobic section very good and FUN! Kathy incorporates moves that are atypical to other aerobic workouts and she is superb on her cueing...nobody cues better than Kathy! The strength training was good, but a bit short and the yoga/relaxation section is a perfect way to destress yourself at the end of the day. As a health professional, I found the diet and health information contained in the video to be fairly good, but some of the nutrition information has not been proven effective to counteract hot flashes. Overall, this is one of my favorite workout videos! I think I will have to purchase it for myself instead of borrowing from work all the time. - posted by Patti Carey on 2/5/2005 |
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| Harder Than I Thought |
| I consider myself an high-intermediate/advanced exerciser so I didn't think the aerobic section would even phase me...I was going to use this tape on the days where I wanted a "lite" workout. I felt the aerobic section was really good. I definitely got winded but it definitely was not long enough for me. The strength training section was OK but again not long enough. I did the aerobics and strength sections twice and the yoga once. I also felt all the talk about the body and menopause was a bit much especially for someone like me who has this on VHS not DVD. All in all it was an OK tape just not on VHS. - posted by Renee on 11/19/2004 |
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| One of Kathy's best |
| I've been doing the DVD version about 2x a week for several months now and can really feel the benefits from all the segments. Several people have commented on the difficulty of the headstand, but it's something fun to work up to and a good challenge. Combining this workout with other cardio programs, Pilates, Yoga and the stability ball has given me a lot of choice in my daily routines. (I love Kathy!) - posted by Alexandra on 10/20/2004 |
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| Great DVD workout choices |
| I own this DVD and think it is invaluable. It is packed with information on menopause and I can choose what kind of workout I want based on how I feel that day: aerobics, toning, or yoga. All of the workouts are basic, 20 minutes each, and Kathy's cueing is on. Also, each workout is new, nothing recycled from old Kathy Smith videos, and the DVD includes an extra 15 minute pilates for abs workout. Why can't all DVD workouts be packed with so much at a reasonable price? - posted by Pam on 5/10/2004 |
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| Solid Workout |
| I haven't done the whole thing yet, just the aerobic section and the yoga so far, but I really enjoyed it. Basic choreography in the aerobic section and a good stretch in the yoga section. I disagree with the reviewer who mentioned a headstand in the yoga section - there is no headstand in the yoga section. I'm glad I got the DVD, though, so I can move from one section to another and not have to wait through the informational sections. I liked this one. - posted by Tammy on 5/9/2004 |
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