Kari Anderson clips are up at totalfitnessdvds.com!

[Sue B]

Does anyone have these yet? Any reviews?

[Judy W.]

Originally Posted by Sue B

Does anyone have these yet? Any reviews?

I just did Sweat Express II. LOVED it! Solid intermediate, just a bit complex-dancy at points, but not hard to follow. Each song has its own choreography, and she will use 2 or 3 different moves per song. So you don't have to remember a bunch of complex patterns, and no TIFT except within the individual song. The workout builds in intensity -- no "blasts" or "peaks", but ever-increasing intensity. There is a separate chapter for the cooldown and another for the stretch, which is, as you would expect from Kari, absolutely lovely and thorough. The music is wonderful, her cueing is flawless, and she gives good tips for doing the workout on carpet. I found it to be friendly to my at times unfriendly knee and other joints. There's some impact, but not a burpee to be seen -- ah, how refreshing!

I didn't get Center Floor, but may just have to check it out. I know Sweat Express II is MY kind of workout -- intense, dancy, interesting, good production and music. And I'll do it often. I'm so glad you can still get a workout like this in 2011, the era of Insanity, Asylum, Cardio Shock and all the clones! Those workouts are great for some, but this works better for me, because I enjoy it and I'll do it.

[MomOf2Gremlins]

Originally Posted by Sue B

Does anyone have these yet? Any reviews?

I'm still waiting on mine...

[Jacqi A]

Thanks for the review - Mary sent mine as soon as they came in but it'll be ages before they arrive. Sounds really good! Interesting that she used "each song separate choreography", I like this format, but I don't know if it's common in aerobics classes now.

[Sue B]

Originally Posted by Judy W.

I just did Sweat Express II. LOVED it! Solid intermediate, just a bit complex-dancy at points, but not hard to follow. Each song has its own choreography, and she will use 2 or 3 different moves per song. So you don't have to remember a bunch of complex patterns, and no TIFT except within the individual song. The workout builds in intensity -- no "blasts" or "peaks", but ever-increasing intensity. There is a separate chapter for the cooldown and another for the stretch, which is, as you would expect from Kari, absolutely lovely and thorough. The music is wonderful, her cueing is flawless, and she gives good tips for doing the workout on carpet. I found it to be friendly to my at times unfriendly knee and other joints. There's some impact, but not a burpee to be seen -- ah, how refreshing!

I didn't get Center Floor, but may just have to check it out. I know Sweat Express II is MY kind of workout -- intense, dancy, interesting, good production and music. And I'll do it often. I'm so glad you can still get a workout like this in 2011, the era of Insanity, Asylum, Cardio Shock and all the clones! Those workouts are great for some, but this works better for me, because I enjoy it and I'll do it.

Thanks, Judy! SE2 was the one I was interested in, since I don't do barre, and it sounds great.

[Mary W]

Judy did a great job reviewing. I don't have anything to add, but what a pleasure it was to workout with Kari again. What an absolute treat! It was fun seeing her daughter as one of the background exercisers.

I can't comment on the intensity because it followed a half hour of Wii Active Life Explorer, but it was definitely fun!

She doesn't seem to have aged a single day!

I Kari!

[moonbeam31]

Originally Posted by Judy W.

I just did Sweat Express II. LOVED it! Solid intermediate, just a bit complex-dancy at points, but not hard to follow. Each song has its own choreography, and she will use 2 or 3 different moves per song. So you don't have to remember a bunch of complex patterns, and no TIFT except within the individual song. The workout builds in intensity -- no "blasts" or "peaks", but ever-increasing intensity. There is a separate chapter for the cooldown and another for the stretch, which is, as you would expect from Kari, absolutely lovely and thorough. The music is wonderful, her cueing is flawless, and she gives good tips for doing the workout on carpet. I found it to be friendly to my at times unfriendly knee and other joints. There's some impact, but not a burpee to be seen -- ah, how refreshing!

I didn't get Center Floor, but may just have to check it out. I know Sweat Express II is MY kind of workout -- intense, dancy, interesting, good production and music. And I'll do it often. I'm so glad you can still get a workout like this in 2011, the era of Insanity, Asylum, Cardio Shock and all the clones! Those workouts are great for some, but this works better for me, because I enjoy it and I'll do it.

Great review! It sounds like something I would enjoy! Some good 'ole aerobics with dancey patterns and no burpees! That is my most-hated move of all time! More workouts like this are needed in this day and age-I am glad she did this. I must get this one for sure!
Tracy

[moonbeam31]

which one is her daughter?

[Mary W]

Originally Posted by moonbeam31

which one is her daughter?

her daughter is the one on her right, your left. She introduces her before the workout starts, and dedicates the dvd to her mom and dad. Very sweet.

[moonbeam31]

That's cool!