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When it comes to sexy, percolating, aerobic routines, Latin Rhythm Workout is simply hard to beat -- even if you think you've got two left feet. Top fitness expert Kathy Smith leads a group of professional dancers through the smooth, sexy steps of salsa, merengue, and cha-cha, then demonstrates how to adapt them into an effective aerobic workout. The 20-minute, low-impact "Timesaver Workout" is perfect for beginners, or it can be used as a warm-up for the more advanced, nonstop "Latin Sizzle." This includes the same sassy dance steps, but additional twists, lunges, dips, and arm pushes combine to up the exercise ante. As a finale, top Latin dance instructors demonstrate how to use your new moves to get a workout even when you're out on the town dancing with a partner. Filmed at Los Angeles's famous Conga Room, Latin Rhythm Workout is set to the infectious tunes of a live salsa band, which gives this tape far more atmosphere than your average work out video. So join the party and get in shape! Carol Wright

All Movie Guide

Latin dance has been sweeping the nation -- it's been spotted in nightclubs, feature films, dance classes, and even exercise videos. Aerobics goddess Kathy Smith has created a Latin dance workout that has the look and feel of a Latin nightclub. It was filmed at the Conga Room in Los Angeles, and the music is performed by a live conga band. Kathy Smith: Latin Rhythm Workout is an aerobic dance routine which is divided into two 20-minute workouts. After a rhythmic warm-up, Smith teaches combinations based on three dance steps -- the cha cha, meringue, and salsa. These same three steps are used throughout both workouts; students are simply moving across the floor and adding turns, pivots, lunges, and swats to increase the intensity and complexity of the choreography. The second workout skips the demonstrations and goes right into the routine, followed by a romantic cool-down. This workout is incredibly fun and suitable for all fitness levels, although advanced exercise enthusiasts will really have to work the hips and arm movements to get a high impact workout. ~ Heather M. Fierst, All Movie Guide

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• UPC: 074645159430
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