CIA 9809: Kickbox Express Workout

Janis Saffell
Year Released: 1998

Categories: Boxing/Kickboxing/Martial Arts , Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance


The first time I did this video, I really liked it. I'm not exactly sure why, but after doing this couple of times I can hardly stand it anymore. I think Janis is a decent instructor but she spends so much time breaking down the combinations that my heartrate stays low and I'm tempted to fast forward. I barely broke a sweat until the last combination (which is the hardest). I liked this combo the best but I could hardly make it through the other ones to get there. The jumprope section was very difficult for me (maybe it's lack of coordination) and it's about all I can do to just jump up and down, much less "ski" and "jog." I thought the conditioning section was boring and basically useless. The only other negative comment I have is about the warmup, which starts out immediately with jumping rope--I am an advanced exerciser but I thought about dying while doing the warmup. She says after a minute or so that "you'll feel a little warm." Maybe it's just me, but I was heaving and sweating like a pig. I think the warmup is harder than the rest of this tape! On the plus side, the music is good (anyone who does Cathe will recognize it!) Overall: decent workout but I will probably be putting it on the exchange soon.

Instructor Comments:
I kind of like Janis. She's a little goofy and she seems confused at times as to what she's doing/what leg she should be on, and her cueing could use some work. But she's very down-to-earth and seems friendly.

Paige

05/07/1999