Dance Off the Inches: Cardio Striptease

“Who knew that pretending to peel off your clothes could actually peel off the pounds?” Not moi. Instructor Megan Armand sasses things up with this cardio workout that relies on striptease dance techniques. The most important feature of Cardio Striptease is the “Step Guide,” during which Armand provides a step-by-step breakdown and repetition of 10 primary move sequences, including “press & swerve,” “stiletto shake,” “work the room” “arm crosses,” “drop it like it's hot,” “play hard 2 get,” and “tease n' turn.” Bookended by warm up and cool-down segments, those sequences are spotlighted in subsequent “Work It,” “Too Hot to Handle,” and “Total Tease” routines. Whether viewers take their newfound knowledge to the dance floor—or a sticky strip club floor—this flirty program is more novelty dance-oriented than solid exercise workout, making it an optional purchase. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)