I teach cardio kickboxing looking to add some insane cardio burst do you think this fits the bill?
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So let me start by saying I am in the age range of 45-50 & feel I can keep up fairly with others depending upon how fast they go. Now, with that said, I truly do enjoy this DVD ! Honestly, there isn't any kickboxing, but it certainly does raise one's heart rate(& really makes you think on controlling your own breathing!). Certainly do the DVD yourself before you bring it to class to have others do it. I do the DVD in my living room(carpeted) and it can get a little much on the knees if I do it &gt;3 days in a row(remember my age ;-) ). Shaun doesn't address form as often as I would like him too, so you should know the exercises before showing the DVD to others! Wishing you all the best with your class of cardio kickboxing!
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My message was negative since the DVD din't work and the seller never responded. I participated with a friend's DVD and the exercise was unique and strenuous. I just didn't receive my own usable DVD.
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Bullnox androrush will give good pumps and the caffeine rush after a full scoop will get u going and ready to hit the weights after 30 minutes. It has many test boosting agents in it that seems to assist as well. With any of those pre workouts. It's good to cycle off. (Which ain't no fun :). Super pump max is good too
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that is what I did, BUT I had been doing "Insanity" for 1 1/2 yrs when I added Gamma - GAmma focuses on strength building, with a lot of use of free weights, so you need to do other cardio to balance out, alpha and beta work on that - it is not in my opinion nearly as hard as Insanity, but a good addition if you want some intense strength building with weights, etc.
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For me, I set the fan setting on 4 or 5. That should probably get you 99% of the exercises you will need. After that, focus on two numbers only on the display: 1) strokes per minute (s/m) and 2) split time ("x"/500m). Target s/m during training of 18-30. Target a split time of whatever is comfortable. I would recommend a trial cardio of 26-28 s/m and split time of 2:05-2:15. Start at goal of keeping that up for 5 minutes, then add in more time and faster split times (it is hard to get faster than 32-34 s/m, so adjust duration of workout and/or split time). If you don't get a good cardio workout with these targets, you are already a super athlete...or you are some sort of supernatural being! For me, I set the fan setting on 4 or 5. That should probably get you 99% of the exercises you will need. After that, focus on two numbers only on the display: 1) strokes per minute (s/m) and 2) split time ("x"/500m). Target s/m during training of 18-30. Target a split time of whatever is comfortable. I would recommend a trial cardio of 26-28 s/m and split time of 2:05-2:15. Start at goal of keeping that up for 5 minutes, then add in more time and faster split times (it is hard to get faster than 32-34 s/m, so adjust duration of workout and/or split time). If you don't get a good... » Read More For me, I set the fan setting on 4 or 5. That should probably get you 99% of the exercises you will need. After that, focus on two numbers only on the display: 1) strokes per minute (s/m) and 2) split time ("x"/500m). Target s/m during training of 18-30. Target a split time of whatever is comfortable. I would recommend a trial cardio of 26-28 s/m and split time of 2:05-2:15. Start at goal of keeping that up for 5 minutes, then add in more time and faster split times (it is hard to get faster than 32-34 s/m, so adjust duration of workout and/or split time). If you don't get a good cardio workout with these targets, you are already a super athlete...or you are some sort of supernatural being! « Show Less
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Hi shell- absolutely not and i'm also a 2 left feet person. The key to it is reviewing the basic dvd which explains the moves in a very simplistic way. When starting off with the workouts there's the option to not play music so you can hear the instructions from the lead instructors who by the way make the workout really enjoyable. It seems that you have curiousity for kickboxing/mixed martial arts and I say go for it! I've experienced missteps during the workout many times but as the saying goes pratice makes perfect and most importantly have FUN! :)
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That would take an excessive amount of time. This product is designed to be a portable, low-volume, high-pressure inflator. If you don't have a compressor, I would ask your friends if anybody has one. Thats the best way to inflate exercise balls. Although you could get a good workout using this :)
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In my Personal opinion (with no fitness or health licesnes or real life experience), I think it would be as it 1) has a person who does the modifications if needed, 2) starts you off slow and through time exercises get longer 3) if you like some non dance coreography kinda thing with fighting moves, its pretty motivational, not too hard and most importantly fun :) GL if you try it.
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Hi Kelley. To be honest, I guess it would be helpful for the hip hop abs DVD, but not for this one. There are standing sprints(running in place), jumping jacks, good ole push ups, knee repeaters, different jumps all of which one could easily get the hang of(I never bought the insanity series and I get all the exercises). It s very fast paced, but DO NOT get frustrated...set a goal for yourself like each day maybe you'll get in some more high jumps than last week(or something of the nature). Wishing you the best in keeping yourself physically fit!
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Absolutely! While I initially bought them to use in a cardio class at a real boxing gym, I have since used them at the health club where I do kickboxing.
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Hey there. I did Insanity when I lived in an apartment. Got complaints! This has an eighth of the jumping. One section has burpees and another has jump squats and 180 turns. For those-I'd use a yoga mat to vent out the sound.
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There are modifications but I wouldn't recommend it. Best to start out with light weights and walking to build strength and cardio and work your way up. There are a lot of other more suitable videos out there to get started!
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ABSOLUTELY !!!!! The Run Trainer has a VERY elaborate system for Interval training ! : )
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If you are just doing cardio kickboxing type stuff, it doesn't really matter because you won't actually be hitting with any power anyway. If you plan on learning to actually box, get another glove as this one does not offer the wrist support needed and you will injure yourself. It happened to me and one other person in our gym. I suggest looking at some Title hook and loop gloves if you want a real boxing glove and not crap that is sold to people who don't know any better.
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Sorry it's taken so long to answer this. No, I would not count this as a cardio workout. I step up and down on my grandchildrens' stepping stool for that. As you can see, my workout is very low tech - a hoola hoop and child's step stool. One last thing, get a set of back exercises to strengthen your core. Hoops hoop 15 minutes, stair step 15 minutes, core exercises 15 minites.
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I believe this is an awesome workout for weight loss and toning, lots of punches and kicks! My husband and I did it together and he lost a lot of weight. There is also a modifier for when your just starting out and also some toning workouts! I highly recommend this workout I felt it was challenging but not impossible to do.
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it could but its all cardio I would suggest the beast to build muscle. Hope that helps
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Oh man! I love to answer your question....it may surprise you and Amazon. I am not saying that Zumba will work for everyone. But, as an athlete all my life (college volleyball and now tennis), I decided at 50 to take personal training....something I thought I knew a lot about. Long story short,...personal training exceeded my expectations. As part of my training, the trainer recommended I take a class. The older I get the more rigid I have become about advice with training. I HATED CLASSES AND GROUP TYPES of activities. So, I tried a Zumba class. I was uncoordinated, probably looked foolish...BUT, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT! I do go to classes but also do Zumba via DVD on my own at home. I can't get enough of it. Part of training contemporaneously, is 'tricking' your muscles. Zumba is about variety in muscle strengthening and cardio. The variety of activities is fun...most of the time it doesn't feel like exercise,...but, I sweat more in Zumba then on the treadmill, elliptical, with a hardcore trainer and tennis...Does this help?