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Cardio Force with Anni Mairs |
  Like, not love |
| Anni is an excellent instructor. She is motivating and really knows her stuff. However, I like, not love this video - if the choreography were more interesting, it would sustain my interest. But I did get a good workout! - posted by Diana on 6/24/2010 |
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| Get ready to sweat |
| I am a 50 something intermediate/advanced exerciser, work out 5 days per week. I didn't much like this workout the first time I did it because I enjoy doing combinations of moves as in step and Kbox, not doing the same move over and over. And if you don't like the move you're doing (pushups, rotating jumps), one minute can seem like five, which is how I felt many times the first time I did this one. That being said, I've done it three times now and like it better each time. Why? Because I'm already seeing results. Each time I find myself able to do a full minute of a couple of moves that I could only do for half that time the last time I tried. Or I find that my obliques are nice and sore from the oblique twists or that I don't have to hit pause to rest as often. And although the fast pace is tough, it does make the workout go pretty quickly. There are some fun moves in the workout (kicks, punches, step), and Anni is pleasant and cues well. One of the background exercisers cues occasionally, which is a bit jarring, but other than that, I'm glad I bought this one and will do it regularly. - posted by Jana on 4/29/2010 |
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| Attention Anni: Please make more videos! |
| What makes this workout unique, challenging, and wonderful are the 1 minute intense sets. 1 minute doesn't sound like a long time, but it really is if you're doing pushups, 180 degree jumps, and step lunges. Another thing I love is that Anni doesn't repeat any of the moves. You complete one exercise and you move on to the next. Plus - Anni is in amazing shape - she keeps up with the 20-something year olds behind her no problem. Anni: please get busy and make more of these workouts! - posted by Marina on 4/2/2010 |
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| Great fat-blasting cardio! |
| I get a great workout using this DVD though I'm not really an advanced level exerciser. I modify it by any combo of: omitting the step, using lesser range of motion, lowering the impact, and/or skipping some sections -- works perfectly for me and there's lots of room to grow! - posted by Claire on 12/29/2009 |
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| Kicked my butt! |
| This was my first dvd from Annie and she kicked my butt! You really get into the workout from the beginning and since it was my first time using it, I omitted the weights, since I have no 1 lb,. weights but used weights for the toning. I sweated and felt my heartrate go up and that nice burn kicks in! I enjoyed it and the music was awesome! I hope her future workouts are as this one was..... - posted by Vivian on 10/11/2009 |
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| Attention all fellow choreography-challanged exercizers... |
| I am a 42 year old and have an extensive video collection thanks to Collage. I workout 6 days a week and have always found it to be really challenging to find a video that is basic enough for me to keep up with choreography and still work up a sweat. I used to think Gin Miller was the only one that could kick my butt with basic steps, but not anymore. DO NOT let the sweet face and the chipper voice fool you, fellow exercisers, this woman is disturbed!! I am in pretty good shape and really ordered this one for a "slow workout day". Little did I know I wouldn't be able to keep up the first 10 times I did this it. Anni has superb cuing and I didn't fall behind because of the complexity of the moves but because she chose moves that would have you gasping for air by the end of the minute. This one ain't for sissies! The funny thing is, while I set out to make it a personal mission to beat this woman, in the process I have managed to break a platuea I have been stuck in for 6 months. I am finally having to look at that new pants size because after working this sadistic piece of work into my workout schedule my clothes are starting to get looser. Sorry Anni, it is definitely a love/hate relationship!! All joking aside, make more soon!!! I am officially a fan! - posted by Beth on 5/14/2009 |
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| Loved it! |
| I am over 50 and like to do low impact, but on the other hand, I am an advanced exerciser and have a hard time finding workouts without a lot of jumping that are really difficult enough for me. I did this workout for the first time today, and it's the hardest I've worked in a long time. I did use 3 pound weights instead of the 1 pound ones they use for most of the workout. There is some high impact, but it is easily modified, and I thought the time really flew by. It's true that this isn't a fun workout in terms of creative choreography, but it's a good tough workout, and I enjoyed it. For what it's worth, I liked the first 50 minutes or so much better than the abs and stretch portion at the end. The ab work didn't seem nearly as difficult as the rest of the workout and it moved kind of slowly. The stretch was very short. In the future I might skip these parts and add some different abs and stretch at the end. - posted by Barb on 3/8/2009 |
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| I agree boring |
| Couldn't get into this, I kept looking at the clock and time seemed to drag, but on the other hand did work up a sweat - posted by angela on 1/31/2009 |
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| Impressed with the Intensity! |
| I did this DVD for the first time this morning and was really impressed with the intensity! Granted some of the combos/intervals are a little dull and basic but you are able to really FORCE yourself to push higher and harder! I do believe that was the whole point of this and her other DVDs, nothing complicated to think about which allows you to push past your comfort zone! This is not for someone who only prefers the more complicated moves you see in other DVDs like Amy Bento and Cathe, but it certainly is different and it really provides a huge sweat factor. Just like any other workout, it is what you make of it! You get out what you are WILLING to put into it! Jump higher, squat further, kick harder, and push yourself and you will see that this is a gem! Nothing fancy about the set or clothes, but it's a great workout! It provided me with a break from my normal cardio such as Cathe Friedrich and Leslie Sansone! The ab section was amazing and again, this DVD really forced me to push harder! - posted by Julia on 1/27/2009 |
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| Really Disliked It |
| I think the previous poster will not be in the minority that much longer. Obviously we all have our preferences, and I agree the choreography is easy to follow which I do appreciate. Other than that I really didn't care for the repetition. I did get very bored. I prefer combos to linear moves like this and even though one minute seems short, I found that I couldn't wait for some of them to end. I enjoy Gin Millers Simply Interval or Intense Moves much better and also Christy Taylor's Fit to Dance. This one's not a keeper for me. - posted by Teresa on 1/26/2009 |
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