Total Cardio Kick with Janis Saffell is a no-nonsense cardio workout based on kick boxing. You don't necessarily need a foundation in kick boxing, but it might take you a few times through to get the moves down. There is, however, one participant who does provide modified moves for the beginner. The workout consist of 4 10-minute intervals, each focusing on a different area of the body - arms, legs, abs, and a final total body combo bonus. Janis is an excellent instructor and her form, along with the other... more info
Most effective workout DVD ever!!!:
Janis Saffell's three 10-minute workout sessions (and fourth 'bonus' session) are so feasible - I am actually able to do them on a daily basis (on average, about 3-4 days a week). As a graduate student who also works full-time and is exhausted by the end of the day, that's saying a lot!!! The sessions seem to go by fast, but I'm always dripping sweat by the end! Saffell doesn't overdo the reps while at the same time she does them enough for you to feel the burn - and she keeps it interesting! I actually... more info
Good Supplement for Karate Outside the Dojang:
Quickfix - Total Cardio Kick
In martial arts, we concentrate on forms and self-defense techniques, and I've noticed that, in sparring, it's a combination of aerobic stamina as well as how to "chain" your attack. I did try to supplement my karate sessions with additional sessions of kickboxing, but the hour-long workouts were simply draining. I'm also fifty-six. I've found that these ten-minute sessions can be an excellent supplement to the karate practice I do outside the dojang. Right now, I'm... more info
Best way to start in kick boxing:
My wife and I work with this video and we alternate with other two "old" Gillad videos and some weights. One day this video, the next weights and so on... We are not gym buffs. we just like this video so much that I actually broke the DVD one day, and the next we found it in the grocery store (that was a lot of luck for me) and we bought it again. Needless to say, we use it often. Great energy! Novices will be able to do either a 10-min segment or 2, or all 4. Good stuff!
