can you fast forward to workouts on this DVD? The introduction one drives me nuts s I have to play the entire introduction before it gets to the work
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Yes, you can fast forward to any specific stage of the workout as soon as the DVD starts by using the remote control. Not sure if this also works when you use the buttons on the player itself, since I never use those controls.
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I can only sonny blue ray , I use the fast forward button not the next button that doesn't work!
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the initial program comes with 10 DVD's & 1 introduction DVD. I believe the remaining 4 are the advanced DVD's that you would have to purchase. Each of the 10 DVD's have 2-3 work out or stretch routines on them. I hope I helped.
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Hello LindaI personally don't think it's an actual full workout. Stop after 10min more like slow instructional on zumba moves. I personally didn't like it.
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No I did not find an option for French, but there is an option for English subtitles. That said, I think most people could follow the workouts even if they didn't understand the language. Bonne chance!
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D., I stopped in the middle of playing a DVD. I waited 2 minutes then pressed the play button. The DVD began playing right where I had left off, so no, it does not go back to the beginning. One important thing is to familiarize yourself with which button on the remote does what. One of them will take you right back to the beginning.Hope this helps!
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Am I crazy, or is it more than a bit offputting that, after buying a machine, you then have to start getting upgrades for it just to be able to play newer discs? My machine's about two years old, and the last disc I bought wouldn't load. Seems like a rip-off to me. And it's not like blu-ray sales have been strong enough to justify this sort of customer fleecing.
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If you base the "upgrade" on the number of disks, then I guess it is an upgraded version, but it sounds like it includes exactly what I received on only 2 DVDs: Sculpt 1-2, Sculpt 3-4, Sweat 1-2, Sweat 3-4, Ab Ripper 100, and Ab Ripper 200. Oh, and I received a "bonus" DVD called Fat Burning Express which I haven't tried yet.Although the marketing is deceiving and the videos obviously dated, I still really like the routines.
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Don't know about fast forward - I just skip to the next track when i need to. I think there is a fast forward feature. I just use mine for exercising and leisure - there are no songs I don't like on it.
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Hi Eastcoast,I'm just finishing the month 1 DVD it's about 20min of the cardio (basically same moves as STTOldies DVDs) the toning is a little light -about 15min & the balance challenge is 10min. It's a good workout but I still do the Sweating to the Oldies 5 DVD w/ it. It's a little different than the oldies workouts but equally effective. I've lost 29lbs w/ both DVDs since Jan 16th. I love Richard Simmons too & I feel encouraged & excited to workout. I exercise 5-7 days a week. It's a worthy investment in my opinion. God bless you & I wish you well on your fitness goals.
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Until you feel like you've mastered it or are bored with it. Boredom will kill your drive to work out and zumba is totally worth keeping up with! You will see results, promise! Ripped will def tone you and slim you down, I love that DVD. Exhilarate is kinda hard (when I started it, I was like "wth?") & will work your tush off but its fun. I can't do RUSH because I just don't like the teaching style of the girl who leads it. MIX is hard hard hard imo. There are some funky dances in it that i've never seen before. The concert is fun but essentially just Exhilarate live with a few differences/entertainment. If I were you, i'd try Ripped next (it has 2 parts) and see how far you get then add a little more each workout. I'd also intersperse Exhilarate in and do as much as you can until you can do it all. I either stopped when I thought I was going to die at first or would take 2-3 min rests when I needed to. Hope that helps!!
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I believe it will be too slow for you... it was very elementary and did not get my heart rate up. I am nearly 70! I have some trouble keeping up with a Zumba class at a gym where folks are your age or younger and thought this would help me get the steps down... it didn't. I also bought the Step It UP Zumba DVD and didn't like it either... it requires a new step up device that's round which is not included.
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I only bought this DVD as I am not a "work out person" and I didn't want to have the set of 7-10 DVD. I love this DVD as is fast and you can go in your own pace, there is one of the people on the video that does the exercises as a "beginner" so I follow her all the time and when I think I can do more I just do the regular exercises. If you just want to start a routine I would recommend this DVD!
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Hi April, I think they are different. I have tried P90x and I didn't care for it. I had the bands to work with however were other equipment I didn't have that really made it hard to do the whole DVD. I wouldn't say one is better than the other I would just say which one is right for you. I really need to build up my cardio and that is what Insanity is doing for me. I also feel like insanity goes faster. I am already tired after the warm up but the DVD seems to go by faster. With P90X it seemed to drag but that could just be me. I haven't done P90x in almost 2 years.
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thinking about purchasing this. Would this bee too much for a person who is just getting into working out? I thought the program could be scaled back to fit my abilities now and increase over time. I would like to know what others think.
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I would begin with the first volume first, then add the 2nd after you are familiar with the first one. They are both challenging in their own way and you would be very overwhelmed by all the new moves if you tried them both at once. The second volume has very complex drills (but he uses them over and over again...so after doing the videos 3-4 times you will have them). I would not recommend starting them both at the same time, though. Too many new things to learn.
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Hi Thelma - the first workout (Mark, Move & Groove which is teaching the basics) is maybe 15 minutes long; the second (Disco Groove) is 35 minutes; the third (Party Express) is approximately 35 minutes while Shaun T's Dance Party is 45 minutes. I'm just now learning the choreography of Dance Party. They are all very challenging at first but just a lot of fun. There are 3 extra workouts: Rock it out is 45 minutes; Hard Core Abs is 10 minutes - what a workout that is! Booty time is approximately 30 minutes and this is the workout I've not seen yet. All really do get your body working and heart rate elevated for a very good aerobic workout as well as geared to strengthening the core. I chose to also purchase a week later Shaun T's Hip Hop Abs so I could learn the secret to his Tilt, Tuck and Tighten technique. Audio is not so good on the first CD but the second CD is much better and focuses on the abs. I'm liking this for the abs and obliques - strengthening the core. The third CD focuses on the buns and thighs - not tried that one out yet. At 66 I never dreamed I'd have so much fun working out alone in my living room. Loving it and hope I can build, strengthen and continue this activity for quite some time to come. Hope I've answered your question but then I think I've given you extra. If you make this purchase I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. The best workout! (Didn't like too much Zumba and J Michaels was boring) Shaun T is a great motivator and is great fun but then I do love to dance. Have fun Thelma. Write back and let me know how you like this. =D
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I started as a beginner a month ago and did the quick start dvd until I felt comfortable with the basic moves (about 2-3 times). While I still don't look as coordinated as the instructors and still make mistakes from time to time, I got the basics and I have a great time doing the program. I'd start with the 20 minute dvd or the 30 minute burn after that to help ease you into the program. Good luck!