Low Impact & Stretch Challenge

Jay Blahnik, Linda McHugh
Year Released: 1995

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance


I second Joni's recommendation of this tape. I got this to have a good cardio workout, easy on the knees, to alternate with my Firm days.

Very basic production--just like being in a class at a gym. You see the instructors miss a step or two, and Linda McHugh is dripping by the end (and so am I). The choreography is simple enough for a novice to learn, but interesting enough that the time goes by fast. Gets my heartrate up; I'm still panting during the stretch. I also agree with Joni that while this workout is do-able in a small space, it would be even more fun if you had more room.

The stretch segment is unusual--lots of moves involving balancing on one leg. (You can use a dowel for balance, as one of the participants shows.) I especially like the ending stretches, that spread the back and open up the chest.

(By the way, this video is available from Collage. They don't have a description of it in their catalogue, but it's on the list of "other titles available" in the back.)

Penny

06/12/1998