10 Minute Solution: Dance It Off & Tone It Up Kit w/ Bands

My legs day wanted 20 minute resistance training on the end of step aerobics. There is a button for create your own but you cannot tell it you want to do 2 sets of one workout. That is the reason for 4 stars. I had to stop eject & pick it again. But I felt it when I used my own heavyweight band & did 2 sets. For those complaining about the cheap band that's what it is a cheap freebie use your own. They even have nice fabric ones on Amazon.

I love Jennifer Galardi and 10 Minute Solutions, but I have mixed feelings about this one. The first dance is a nice cardio workout, but don't expect to have it down pat right from the start. I stumbled through many of the moves, but I got better each time. The second one is very energetic and fun, but too bouncy with how much weight I have on me. It's one I look forward to doing once I've gotten in a little better shape, and then I'll *really* melt the pounds off.The ab routine is fun, but a little too fast for me. I have trouble doing Jennifer's quick isolating of the hips and rib cage, probably because of my weight. Had to slow it down a bit to really focus on my core. The first toning segment for the upper body really worked my arms out, but I didn't feel any sort of burn with the lower body segment. I grew frustrated, like I was just swinging my legs around for no reason. I prefer her lower body routing from Fat Blasting Dance Mix.A nice addition to my ever expanding dance workout collection, something different for me, but not sure how often I'll go back to it...

I ordered this video because I already own Jennifer Galardi's other 10 Minute Solution dance DVD and really like it. This one is just as good, but it did take some practice. I had to watch it a couple of times before I could get the moves down well, but I'm also a poor dancer, so most people may not have this problem.The routines are fun and fast paced (especially the second one) and the toning band is a nice extra. The toning routines, however, are separate from the dance routines, so if you want cardio and strength training, then you have to do more than one routine. Thankfully, since they're only 10 minutes long, it's still a quick work-out.All in all, I'm very satisfied with this DVD.

The thing that irritates me right off the bat with this video is that the first "dance step" you learn is a modified version of a jumping jack. I bought a dance workout because I thought it would be fun and I wouldn't realize that I was even working out. Jumping jack type of moves are difficult for me because the impact hurts my ankles and knees. The instructor doesn't offer any kind of modification for this movement so I find myself making up my own dances instead of following her lead. I think that the first two dances were just not my style but when I skip ahead to the third one, I can actually have some fun and get into it. I just think it's a shame to pay for an entire exercise video only to find that you can do about 1/3 of the program.

Four stars for an excellent workout! Really fun. Maybe it moves a bit fast but that's not their fault, just my middle-aged fault. But as far as I can tell, the Amazon instant video version lacks what the 10-Minute Solution DVDs have, which is the ability to customize your workout, stringing together 10 minute segments as you wish. This plays from beginning to end and there is no "bookmark" feature in Amazon instant video to even mark the beginning of segments. Need a note card by the computer to right down times for the start of each segment. Kind of a bummer and definitely takes away a bit of the convenience of the 10-Minute Solution series. STILL, it's a great workout.

If you wanna dance then this is a DVD for you. The instructor is basically good, choreography is good,,,,with the exception of the second routine, way too fast and almost "goofy" but that is just my personal taste...as she herself, performs it very well. She could have cued several times just a tad sooner but once you do the workout a few times you know what is coming. She has some other dance DVD's that I find to be better than this one but I like her and she is a good instructor overall.

Jennifer is by far my favorite instructor and this is another great dvd by her. Also I love the 10 minute solution dvd's which makes this one of my all-time favorite dvd's.I love putting short workouts together to create my own routine for the day since I get easily bored, and nowadays I always use some of the segments from this dvd.I must say the arm segment with the toning band has worked wonders with my arms. The best thing about the band is that you can always change the lenght of it to increase or decrease the workout. Everyone should try it. The standing ab segment is also great if your really move and follow Jennifer's lead.Buy it if you like Jennifer and the other 10 minute solution dvd's.

I am a big fan of Jennifer Gilardi and I expected to really enjoy this DVD. So far I've only used it twice. The cardio routines are somewhat complex which is typical of Galardi's style but I didn't feel like either of them was a good cardio workout. The ab section is just awkward and almost silly. The upper and lower body toning sections are actually quite good. The DVD comes with a band but the resistance is very light. More advanced users will need a stronger band or to modify the moves to use dumbbells which is what I do. Overall this DVD is much more suited to the beginner.

ジェニファー・ガラルディのファンです。彼女の「10 minute Solution / Fat Blasting Dance Mix」というＤＶＤを購入してはまりました。説明が丁寧で、少しずつ難易度が上がるので、DVD通りにやれば、ちゃんと踊れるように構成されています。次に購入したのが、この「10 minute Solution / Dance it off & tone it up!」でした。Fat Blasting Dance mixよりテンポが速く、レベルも高いです。「このDVDは私にはちょっとハイ・レベルすぎるかも、、。」という人には、彼女の「Prevention / Fitness systems / Dance it off!」を先にやることをお勧めします。そっちで物足りなくなったら、こっち（「Prevention / Fitness systems / Dance it off!」）をするのがいいかもしれませんね。余談ですが、私はジェニファーのまじめさ（DVDを見る限り、まじめな人なんだと思います。）と、それでも「ダンスを楽しみましょう！」という、やっぱりアメリカ人なのよね、という明るさがまじった感じがすごく好きです。

このシリーズは初めて購入しました。ヒップホップダンスがベースになっているようで、慣れない私には難しい動きも多く、なかなかついていけませんが、10分でも結構汗をかきます。もう少し初心者向けのシリーズがあったらほしいなと思います。ダンスに慣れていない方には難しいのではと思います。

このシリーズ１０ＭＩＮＵＴＥｓｏｌｕｔｉｏｎは、１０分程度のプログラムで気軽にエクササイズができるようになってます。私はこのシリーズで同じインストラクター（jennifergalardi）のＦＡＴ　ＢＬＡＳＴＩＮＧ　ＤＡＮＣＥＭＩＸを最初に購入しました。バリエーションをひろげるために今回、ＤＡＮＣＥ　ＩＴ　ＯＦＦを購入しました。比較すると、かなりハードな動きのダンス（ＨＩＧＨ　ＥＮＥＲＧＹ　ＦＡＴ　ＢＵＲＮＥＲ）が含まれています。でも相変わらず、楽しい雰囲気でなんとかついていけてしまいますけど。ｔｏｎｉｎｇバンドも封入されていて筋力トレーニングのプログラムが２本はいってます。こちらも楽しいですね。お得感があります。ＳＥＸＹ　ＳＬＩＭ　ＤＯＷＮは動きもユニークでお気に入り！　あとＪｅｎｎｉｆｅｒひとりしか出演してないのがちょっと寂しい．．．

In contrast to what a lot of people are saying here, this is actually one of my favourite 10 Minute Solutions dance DVDs. I own just about all of the others, and the first dance DVD I bought had this very same instructor (that was about 2 years ago now).It's true that two of the five sections uses a body band and aren't dance-based but rather resistance-based, but it's important to realise that in order to lose weight AND keep it off, resistance training is a must, be it with a toning band, dumbells or body weight training.The body band routines (you can pick up body bands for about £5 in varying strengths) are fabulous, and they really target all the muscles in your arms and legs. It's very tiring if you're not used to such training, but of all the body band routines I've tried since, this is still one of the most effective. I like to play the upper body routine, then the lower body routine, then repeat them both again for a really good resistance workout in my living room.As for the three dance sections, they are a surprising amount of fun. As with all 10 minute solutions DVDs, the moves are broken down and you learn one move, perform it, learn a second, perform the first and second, learn a third, perform first, second and third and so on.There's a lot of movement and small jumps (which are amazing for cardio) in the first section, a lot more jumps and hip swings in the second, which is one of my favourite routines to date, and while the third section features isolations (which shred you surprisingly fast, they are magic) in the beginning, the rest of the routine is so much fun. The three dances are very different from one another which really makes it a lot easier to use as it doesn't feel so repetative like other DVDs can. Plus then there are the simply psychological differences that make each 10 minute routine feel different, from a change in the music to a change in the instructor's clothes - which also help you to remember which routines you enjoyed by recalling the instructor performing the moves.I always say the same thing with workout DVDs, especially dance: if you can do it right away, it's NOT good enough. You can't expect to be able to pick the moves up right away, it would be like trying to perform a play after having glanced at the script once. Not to mention the fact that workouts that you can perform easily on the first round don't put enough stress on your body to be effective.One important thing to remember about dance workouts is this: just keep moving. If there's a move you can't get the hang of, don't get frustrated, just do what you can. You're not supposed to use these DVDs just once, and with repeated use you WILL get the hang of it quickly enough if you stop expecting to pick it up right away and just have fun. I do a lot of kickboxing and strength training, and while I love all of that, I consider dance to be amazing cardio and more fun than anything else, and that really helps the sweat.A lot of people downrate dance DVDs because they expect to be able to do the routines right away, and that's not how things work. But as long as you keep moving, keep trying, and keep your heart rate up, you WILL get a good workout, and with 5 uses you WILL pick up the moves. This is the case with absolutely EVERY dance workout DVD.I highly recommend this DVD, but you also have to remember to find some patience, and if you worry that you look silly, ask yourself if anyone is honestly going to spend their time watching you do it, peering around doors or through windows. Probably not.

Having mastered Jennifer Galardi's previous 10 Minute Solution dance DVD, 'Fat Blasting Dance Mix', I was looking forward to giving this one a go. Although Jennifer is pleasant, friendly and not overly perky, I was a little disappointed to get just 2 dance cardio routines, as I'm not sure 'Dancer's Abs' would completely qualify as a dance workout (lots of small movement standing abs work), however there are some fun moves in there.I've given this 3 stars for the 3 workouts out of the 5 which I think give the most benefit. '*Sexy Slimdown' is a fast paced, multi-step routine which you'll need more room for than you think, with some great dance moves similar to what you'd see on any music channel and '*High Energy Fat Burner' goes like the absolute clappers, really fast, with a sixties feel to it, some retro moves, but mostly you'll be bouncing around on your toes for 10 minutes, so very high cardio. I particularly liked the 'surfing' move, which will make you feel like a real dancer! 'Dancer's Abs' was my least favourite, as although there were a few motivating moves, the instructor favours a standing ab workout and lots of isolation repetitions, which I find tricky to do.There are toning sections, one on arms and the other on *legs/buns for which you'll need a resistance band. I've been spoiled here, as for me, nothing beats working out with a band to '10 Minute Solutions Pilates: Slim and Sculpt', so the very functional arm workout didn't offer me enough of a challenge, but the leg/buns section was better, loved the frog stretch plus it does give medium level cardio and there are some inspired ballet moves to do with the band.All the exercises are standing, so no need for a mat, but the dance routines can be a little tough on your carpet. I think I'll be using this one on a less regular basis than my other cardio workouts, but I'll keep it in my programme as overall, it's a fun workout.