talk to me about Island Girl Dance Fitness Workout

desertMermaid · 07-29-12, 01:01 PM

These are pretty old and I've never been interested in them before, but I am now intrigued by them. Are they really cardiovascular? I think there are four total? How do they compare in difficulty, fun and overall workout quality?

Thanks in advance!

These are the four I have found - I think this is the complete list:
Cardio Hula
Hula Abs & Buns
Tahitian Cardio
Tahitian Hip Hop

PeakFitness · 07-29-12, 01:36 PM

I own Abs & Buns, and had done Tahitian Cardio when it was available through Netflix. They are similar with similar moves. They are cardio, but more beginner level. I like them because you put the whole routine together at the end, which is what makes it fun.

SpiritSong · 07-29-12, 01:43 PM

I have a couple of these and would put them in the "when you don't feel like working out" category. A pleasant experience with some gorgeous scenery and a gorgeous cast.

PeakFitness · 07-29-12, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiritSong

I have a couple of these and would put them in the "when you don't feel like working out" category. A pleasant experience with some gorgeous scenery and a gorgeous cast.

That's exaclty it, "when you don't feel like working out"!

sherry7899 · 07-29-12, 02:32 PM

If you belong to swapadvd.com, you can frequently find them on there.

I didn't keep any of them..I just could not get the hang of it

Sherry

smith938 · 07-29-12, 02:40 PM

someone has them posted on youtube by sections and workout - a coworker and I were doing them between work (we'd literally do maybe 5 min then pause and work then go back and other times we got maybe 10 min at a time) they were fun - the abs one was my fave and I think tahitial cardio was also..couldn't get the streaming to work on the tahitian hip hop at the time..I found some of the moves fast and kinda confusing but overall fun. I liked them well enough I ended up buying them from amazon in spite of youtube having them free

but it's a great way to try it out first or at least watch.

desertMermaid · 07-29-12, 02:59 PM

Susanna, thanks I'll have to check out youtube. It looks like my library has two of these (cardio Hula and Tahitian Hip hop), so I'm gong to check those two out.

Sherry, I am not a member of swapadvd but it is probably something I should look into. Thanks for the suggestion.

smith938 · 07-29-12, 03:08 PM

Mermaid I was really surprised the entire workout was there on youtube - I thought it was just a section but then coworker saw part 2, 3...she shows the move slow then speeds it up then puts it with other moves until you get the whole thing.. btw don't freak out when they start off showing the dance - you're not expected to follow at that point LOL - we were like wtheck?! then thy stopped and she started teaching the dance then at the end you put it all together for a few times through.

imhere2dance · 07-30-12, 04:20 PM

Funny this topic should come up now. Last week I got Hula Abs & Buns after watching the workout on YouTube. I haven't done the whole thing yet, although I did try a few of the steps while watching.

loverly7 · 07-30-12, 05:50 PM

I used to own these and they were okay. Obviously I wasn't that thrilled with them, since I gave them away. I did enjoy them on the rare occasion when I did them, but I never felt like I got a workout at all with them. There are much better dance videos out there IMHO.

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07-29-12, 01:01 PM
desertMermaid Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grand Canyon State	talk to me about Island Girl Dance Fitness Workout These are pretty old and I've never been interested in them before, but I am now intrigued by them. Are they really cardiovascular? I think there are four total? How do they compare in difficulty, fun and overall workout quality? Thanks in advance! These are the four I have found - I think this is the complete list: Cardio Hula Hula Abs & Buns Tahitian Cardio Tahitian Hip Hop

07-29-12, 01:36 PM
PeakFitness Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern USA	I own Abs & Buns, and had done Tahitian Cardio when it was available through Netflix. They are similar with similar moves. They are cardio, but more beginner level. I like them because you put the whole routine together at the end, which is what makes it fun. __________________ I need a good signature line!

07-29-12, 01:43 PM
SpiritSong Join Date: Aug 2010	I have a couple of these and would put them in the "when you don't feel like working out" category. A pleasant experience with some gorgeous scenery and a gorgeous cast. __________________ Amy

07-29-12, 02:32 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	If you belong to swapadvd.com, you can frequently find them on there. I didn't keep any of them..I just could not get the hang of it Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

07-29-12, 02:40 PM
smith938 VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, Texas	someone has them posted on youtube by sections and workout - a coworker and I were doing them between work (we'd literally do maybe 5 min then pause and work then go back and other times we got maybe 10 min at a time) they were fun - the abs one was my fave and I think tahitial cardio was also..couldn't get the streaming to work on the tahitian hip hop at the time..I found some of the moves fast and kinda confusing but overall fun. I liked them well enough I ended up buying them from amazon in spite of youtube having them free but it's a great way to try it out first or at least watch. __________________ Susanna

07-29-12, 02:59 PM
desertMermaid Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grand Canyon State	Susanna, thanks I'll have to check out youtube. It looks like my library has two of these (cardio Hula and Tahitian Hip hop), so I'm gong to check those two out. Sherry, I am not a member of swapadvd but it is probably something I should look into. Thanks for the suggestion.

07-29-12, 03:08 PM
smith938 VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston, Texas	Mermaid I was really surprised the entire workout was there on youtube - I thought it was just a section but then coworker saw part 2, 3...she shows the move slow then speeds it up then puts it with other moves until you get the whole thing.. btw don't freak out when they start off showing the dance - you're not expected to follow at that point LOL - we were like wtheck?! then thy stopped and she started teaching the dance then at the end you put it all together for a few times through. __________________ Susanna

07-30-12, 04:20 PM
imhere2dance Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia	Funny this topic should come up now. Last week I got Hula Abs & Buns after watching the workout on YouTube. I haven't done the whole thing yet, although I did try a few of the steps while watching.

07-30-12, 05:50 PM
loverly7 Join Date: Jan 2005	I used to own these and they were okay. Obviously I wasn't that thrilled with them, since I gave them away. I did enjoy them on the rare occasion when I did them, but I never felt like I got a workout at all with them. There are much better dance videos out there IMHO.