Advertised as a “basic, straightforward way to fitness” on the box art, this simple exercise program includes two condensed 10-minute workouts, two 20-minute full workouts, and a five-minute bonus stretch segment that could serve as a warm-up or cool-down routine. Fitness expert Petra Kolber and a pair of backup participants demonstrate the “athletic cardio” workout using marches, shoulder rolls, lunges, step-tap, arm reaches, V-steps, and ham curls, while the “dance cardio” workout incorporates more jiggyness and wiggling with moves such as “put it in your pocket,” mambo, and the grapevine. Bundled with a booklet featuring workout tips and bonus moves, this workout program is recommended for beginners. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)
Cardio for Beginners with Petra Kolber
(2008) 60 min. DVD: $14.99. Acacia (avail. from most distributors). Volume 24, Issue 2
Cardio for Beginners with Petra Kolber
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