Power Kicks

Aaron Lankford
Year Released: 1999

Categories: Boxing/Kickboxing/Martial Arts


This may turn out to be the best video of 1999. Okay, so it actually came out in 98, but it was late 98. So I'll call it 99.

I am just delighted with this workout! It's not a choreographed aerobic workout, just a series of kicks and punches. But if that sounds boring, wait till you try it! He starts with a punching section, then goes into a kicking section, and finally a section combining punches and kicks. Some get very challenging if you're trying to mimic his form. I want to learn to kick like he does, so I really get into it. Sometimes you'll probably go anaerobic for a minute or two.

This is the only aerobic tape that ever made my upper body sore the next day. I also do Jump 'n Jab, but it doesn't make me sore. I think I just really put more effort into this one, because Aaron is a great motivator.

After you do the aerobic part, you do some standing leg work designed to strengthen your legs for kicks. When I previewed this part, I didn't think I'd get much out of it, but it's very good. Then you do some pushups and abs. He does the pushups in a way that's actually kind of fun -- and I HATE pushups!

Finally, there are some nice long stretches, which you'll enjoy. They are leg stretches. I would have preferred some upper body stretches, too, but no big deal.

Grade A+++.

Instructor Comments:
Aaron Lankford is a tae kwon do champion. After doing this video, I'm interested in learning a lot more about tae kwon do.

Annie S.

01/09/1999