Hula Workout with Kili: Weight Loss

Beautifully shot on location on the island of Maui, Hula Workout with Kili: Weight Loss features instructor Kili (a fitness teacher and Miss Hawaiian Islands of 1999) blending aerobic exercise with Hawaiian dance for a low impact routine that is both effective and fun. Using the seven basic hula moves, including the kaholo, the ka'o, and--my favorite--the ‘uwehe (where the buckled knees swing out and back in), Kili's workout is choreographed around the song “Story of the Sunshine Hula." Kili begins the program by performing the dance in its entirety, before breaking down each individual step, hand movement, and tummy roll…until finally the viewer is dancing the traditional hula in the privacy of his or her own home, thinking of Don Ho and tiny bubbles. An enjoyable and energetic program for keeping active that will help burn calories while also contributing to overall health and fitness, this entry in the acclaimed Natural Journeys series is recommended. Also newly available, at the same price, is Hula Workout for Beginners. Aud: P. (N. Plympton)