Yin Yang Workout (aka Tai Chi Balanced Workout)

Janis Saffell, Scott Cole
Year Released: 2001

Categories: Boxing/Kickboxing/Martial Arts , Tai Chi / Qigong


This review is based on doing the video once. It is about a 45 minute workout that combines slow and fast forms of Tai Chi with kickboxing moves. Janis of course does the kickboxing segments while Scott leads the Tai Chi segments. They alternate every few minutes. Janis segments has her typical punch kick combos that you recognize if you do many of her videos. Scott leads several forms of Tai Chi movements, first slowly than quickly with precision. While this video has segments of cardio work it is more about strength as opposed to cardio work, which is one of the reasons I like the workout so much. Being a kickboxing enthusiast since for six years I like martial art workouts that focus more on strength and precision instead of just how high your heart rate can get. Since I work full-time and commute, I can not do several workout videos in one day. I need to find videos that combine all the aspects of strenght as well as cardio. If you are like me this is a good video. If you are looking for a workout that can give you focus and stamina, I recommend this one highly. If you are looking for a high paced cardio workout this isn't it.

Instructor Comments:
Scott & Janis work really well together and they seem to enjoy working with each other. They alternate every few minutes leading the workout but both will be giving tips and suggestions. Janis is my favorite instructor and her goals in her videos resemble my goals much better than any other instructor. This is my first video with Scott and I would like to try others.

Tara

02/24/2002