Power Kicks

Aaron Lankford
Year Released: 1999

Categories: Boxing/Kickboxing/Martial Arts


Much has been said about this video so I am just going to add my impressions. Power Kicks is a thorough, balanced workout. I really enjoy the combination work at the end, it gets my heartrate up. I like how Aaron tells you to snap your kicks and punches. I don't like the background exercisers. Fortunately, you can block them out for the most part and focus on Aaron.

I just borrowed Tae Bo and want to give my comparisons. In Power Kicks, Aaron makes comments like get this guy and that guy. I really worried about doing this workout in front of my kids because of his comments. I know this is to visualize self defense moves but I for one didn't like it very well. In Tae Bo, Billy wants you to concentrate on your muscles and never mentions hitting or kicking someone. My child actually watched me doing part of it and I was not one bit concerned. I enjoy focusing on the muscles instead of the attacker. I really was motivated by Billy but especially by his "class", unlike Power Kicks.

To sum up, I think Power Kicks is a very good video and a much better price for kickboxing (Tae Bo is overpriced in my opinion). However, after doing it a few times I just haven't wanted to do it again. I don't find it very motivating and I don't like to visualize hiting or kicking people but don't mind doing the movement. Power Kicks did help me lose some inches around my waist and it is a good low impact workout. Power Kicks also helps you learn the punches and kicks very well. I'm sure in another month or two I will want to do it again, but I don't love it like I do other videos.

Instructor Comments:
Aaron uses good form throughout the workout, unlike his background exercisers. He really helps you learn your punches and kicks.

Heather Young

01/29/1999