Masala Bhangra Workout Volume 1

Sarina Jain
Year Released: 2004

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance


I was getting bored with the same old same old exercise videos that I had, so I thought I'd try something new. I bought Volumes 1,2,and 3 of the Masala Bhangra Workouts. Very fun and different indeed.

I really liked Volume 1. I would have to say that it's my favorite of the 3 because of the way it is arranged. You start with a short warm-up and stretch. Then into a break-down of the moves. Sarina doesn't really explain how to do the moves she just does them and cues along and you follow.

After teaching 3 or 4 moves, she has you put those moves together in a combination. I liked that!!! You then do the combination 4 or more times. Then onto the next 3 or 4 moves and then combo practice. There are 4 combination chunks taught in all. After that you do combinations 1 and 2 together a couple of times and then 3 and 4 together a couple of times. (I wish she would have do all the combos in a row.)

After that she does a short cool-down and then she and her group improvise some Bhangra steps while a live drummer performs.

I must point out that some of the moves are higher impact so if you have bad knees be careful.

Also, in between learning new moves and having her tell you what's coming next, Sarina has you do "basics" (heel touches while your shoulders go up and down). I wish there had been fewer of these and more technique practice. The basics really lowered my heart rate.

I'm glad I bought the DVD version of this workout. So now that I understand the steps, I can scene select and just do the combos and final practice parts.

I give this video a B+

Instructor Comments:
Very upbeat and fun. Cues well. If you are allergic to the words "hup" and "awesome" beware.

Barb Price

12/18/2003