Trudie Styler's Cardio Dance Flow

James D'Silva, Trudie Styler
Year Released: 2009

Categories: Athletic Stretch , Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance , Foam Roller


This workout was very enjoyable for me. It consists of three parts: A warm-up, Cardio Dance Flow and a foam roller stretch. The warm-up is optional and can be done separately just as a warm up for the stretch segment or the dance workout. I usually skip it. The dance segment warms up slowly anyway and if you want a shorter workout, there is a 10 minute version of the dance flow that can be used as a warm-up for the stretch. The workout is narrated voice-over style by James de Silva. Trudie Styler follows along. The choreography was easy for me to follow and I am choreographically challenged. The only step that was a little tricky was the "warrior dance." It's a kind of box step, but the way he changes directions was a little hard for me to follow. Other than that, it was very simple. James does the dance barefoot. Trudie wears dance sneakers. For me the dance is very relaxing and fun, but somehow, I still get a decent sweat. I would say that intensity-wise it's beginner level. Choreography-wise, it's beginner-intermediate. My favorite part of this DVD is the foam roller stretch. It's taught solo by James. He does an excellent job of demonstrating the stretches and I always feel very relaxed afterwards. There are some modified pilates moves in the routine too. I use two-pound weights in the section of the workout where you lie down on the roller. This seems to help the exercise be a little more effective. The setting of the workout is outdoors at Trudie's estate. It's pretty. I give this workout an A. It's a good recovery, light, or beginner's workout.

Instructor Comments:
I like James' instruction. It is very clear and easy to follow. He's very encouraging and non-threatening.

carole ramirez

07/26/2010