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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780739602652
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 0739602659
Label: Parade Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Parade Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Parade Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 22, 2001
Running Time: 65 minutes
Studio: Parade Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2001

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
"Lose weight and tone your body in just six weeks!" claims the back cover of Emergency Workout. Don't expect to look like gorgeous Minna Lessig, former Ms. Fitness USA and National Fitness champion, in that time, but do expect to have fun getting into shape with these two well-designed, high-energy, 30-minute workouts.

Remember the pre-hip-hop era of aerobic dance when we were doing cha cha, salsa, mambo, grapevines, and hip-swinging, feel-good combinations that kept our heart rates and moods up without taxing our minds terribly much? That's what Lessig gives us in the aerobic segment. The dance moves are just challenging enough to be fun and give us a sense of accomplishment, without being a major learning endeavor. Lessig teaches the routines smoothly and expertly, a move at a time. Her two female assistants, their faces animated, seem to be having a great time, too.

The second workout is a non-stop weight segment using dumbbells. Lessig's routine is an interesting mix of combination moves, such as biceps curls with lunges, or leg extensions with lateral raises, sometimes involving balance. The only problem is that you have no time to change weights between muscle groups, so you have to go light. Each workout has its own warm-up and cooldown, so you can alternate them on different days, or blitz yourself by doing the whole hour. A sample 1,100- to 1,200-calorie diet menu is included. --Joan Price

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Awesome!
I really like this video because it's a great workout without being overwhelming. Minna makes the excercise fun by mixing in the Latin dance moves. She's not too cheesey or over-the-top like some instructors. The aerobic portion mixed with the toning and stretching portions makes this a really well-rounded routine.

Rating:

- Fantastic, quick, and effective!
I absolutely LOVE this video!! I have used it for years now and it's by far the one I use the most. It consists of two 30 minute segments (cardio, then toning). I don't typically do the first 30 minute segment because I'm more interested in toning than in cardio, so I usually just do the second 30 minute segment. The exercises are very effective and, unlike some other videos I've tried, they are basic enough so that most people can do them without a problem. I've tried some videos where the ... Read More

Rating:

- Absolutely excellent!
You really enjoy working out with Minna; she is really contagious and full of life..a DVD to have!

Rating:

- Toning workout is a keeper
Buy this DVD for the toning workout. The cardio portion is okay, but you will need to do it on a bare floor, since there is a lot of pivoting and turning around with all the dancing, which is not difficult, but unsafe to do on carpet. Lessig is very good about cueing and reminding you of proper form.
The toning workout is one you can use for a while, starting with lower weights and increasing as you go. Plenty of variety in the exercises to keep you from getting bored, but long enough ... Read More

Rating:

- Minna is awesome, the workout is fun!
I will start by saying I LOVE Minna Lessig! She is a GREAT instructor - just enough "cheerleader" and motivating instruction without being annoying and flitty like Denise Austin. Plus, just looking at Minna makes you want to workout as hard as you can - she's a great example of strength being very feminine and attainable.
Okay, on to the workout....it is so much FUN! especially if you like to dance! I don't know about it being intense (or long) enough to get you looking like Minna ;), ... Read More

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