CIA 2103: Power Aerobics and Power Mat Science
Alison Boyd, Shannon SalisburyYear Released: 2001
Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance , Pilates/Core Strength
I've done this video three times. I
received it in a trade. I was
looking for something hi/lo that
was kind of a bridge between
easy choeroegraphy and
something a little more
challenging. I'm not
disappointed!
This video is pretty extensively
reviewed, so I'll spare you the
technical details and just write
my impressions.
There is a warm up and 5
sections of hi/lo. You TIFT from
each section (except for the 5th)
but never TIFT the whole
workout (thank goodness!).
the hi/lo is fun and 'busy'-you are
moving around a lot, doing a
variety of different moves to link
together, and many of those
moves are mambos, box-steps,
grapevines, ponys, but the way
they are linked together makes
the choreography very fun and
interesting.
There are two things about the
aerobics section that are a just a
little annoying: If you do the
workout the way it is shown,
there are some real space-hog
moves. Fortunately, with a little
experience doing the workout
and a little innovation I was able
to modify the moves without a
problem. The second thing is,
there is no cool down stretch.
Not good for any tape, I know,
but personally since I have a
million cool downs to choose
from, no problem.
The power mat science portion
was very enjoyable and a good
ab workout. Though the moves
were pilates, I felt that the
manner in which they were
presented had more of an
athletic ab workout-type of feel in
comparison with any straight
pilates workouts I have done
(the music was mellow, though).
I agree that the form shown was
not the best, but since I am not
a begnner this was not a
problem for me. Wouldn't
recommend it to a beginner,
though.
All in all, a very good tape. I am
so glad I got it!
Instructor Comments:
They are both perky and fun.