Your Best Body: Sculpt And Groove

Kacy Duke
Year Released: 1997

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights)


This tape is just so enjoyable from beginning to end. It kept me moving, and I worked up a good sweat while smiling and laughing the whole time! There are 3 aerobic sections alternating with 3 toning sections and a cooldown with nice, slow stretches. Even in my tiny workout area, I could do the aerobic dance portions with no problem. It would be better if I had more room to move forward and back but it was still great. The dance sections are not as dance-y as I would imagine aerobic dance to be. Does that makes sense? Her movements and steps are more like tribal dance in one section, and just nice and funky everywhere else. The set is pretty, her voice is smooth. I would call it an intermediate/beginner tape, I guess. If you're into torturing yourself with a rigorous workout, this won't do it for you. But it's a definite good time, and is only about a half-hour, which makes it a good early-morning-before-getting-ready-for-work tape. It got me feeling upbeat and positive about new possibilities for getting into shape. The first time I worked out to this tape, my hubby was in the next room and he even getting into the music, which is GREAT!!! The uplifting beat stays with you. For a few days afterward, I still heard her voice in my head,"Double-step left, Double-step right, now rock it out, rock it out!" I sure hope Kacy makes more tapes like this, and I also hope there will be more in the Best Body series. The production is very high-quality.

Instructor Comments:
Kacy Duke reviews exercise videos for FIT Magazine, so I was familiar with her from that column. What I found out from this video is that Kacy loves to move! She is graceful and athletic at the same time, with a lean and toned body. The photo on the video cover doesn't do her justice - she is absolutely beautiful. I really enjoyed her style of teaching. She is so full of life and encouragement, it didn't matter that my arms weren't getting it exactly right when she says, "Grab the wind." I have never ever felt as if I would want to hire a personal trainer, but I would if I could hire Kacy. I love how she ends the tape by saying "Let exercise be a celebration of movement." It's so nice to hear that. I don't feel like "getting rid of" pounds or correcting a body part you hate is even remotely close to the mindset she had while making this tape. It's more about discovering your own natural grace and rythm and enjoying feeling your body move, while getting a good cardio workout.

Diane Ingino

05/14/1999