What To Look For
Hip hop workout DVDs split specific dance moves into individual exercise movements. Hip hop cardio workouts combine repetitive fat burning moves to activate more muscles for faster results. Read the front cover label for cardio and aerobic hip hop workouts which focus on burning fat and reaching your target heart rate according to your age range. Certain hip hop workouts are designed to increase definition in problem areas such as the abdomen. For instance, “Shaun T Hip Hop Abs” concentrates on the upper, middle and lower abdomen as well as the oblique muscles avoiding traditional sit-ups, pull-ups and crunches. The moves are also geared for ab-definition and body-sculpting. For those with limited time, the "Dance and Be Fit Hip Hop Cardio" DVD includes two 20-minute workouts, and the "10 Minute Solution: Hip Hop Dance Mix" includes five 10-minute workouts.
Common Pitfalls
Read the back of the DVD to ensure it is within your fitness level (beginner, intermediate or advanced). Purchasing a video that is too easy or difficult will most likely hinder your workout. DVDs geared directly toward dance moves will most likely not include workouts focusing on problem body areas. Make sure you are also in the correct age range to use the video by reading the description fully.
Where To Buy
Websites like CentralHome.com offer full DVD descriptions as well as content information. Super-Fit.com will give you descriptions as well as customer workout results. WorkoutMusicVideo.com, UltimateFitnessGear.com, BeachBody.com and TotalFitnessDVDs.com offer different brands and workout types, as well as workout descriptions and customer reviews. Retail stores like F.Y.E offer different brands and will often feature as well as play new releases in the shop.
Cost
As of September 2010, Hip hop DVD’s like “Girlz Gone Hip Hop Cardio”, and the “Dance Off the Inches Cardio Hip Hop” workouts range from $11 to $14.98 offering fat burning movement exercises. The “Dance and Be Fit: Hip Hop Cardio” and the “10 Minute Solution: Hip Hop Dance Mix” DVD geared for limited time workouts both retail for $14.98. “Hip Hop Abs with Shaun T” implementing his tilt, tuck and tighten method retails for $59.85. D’s Hip Hop Aerobics Volume 2 retailing for $14.98 combines beginner and intermediate fitness levels. Tinkerbell’s Learn Hip Hop Step-by-Step DVD is geared for kids and retails for $9.98.
Comparison Shopping
Look for combination DVD’s geared towards beginner to intermediate levels such as “D’s Hip Hop Aerobics Volume 2”. The 2 disc set gives you the opportunity to adjust your workout as your fitness level improves. “Hip Hop Abs with Shaun T” is a 3 disc set which includes his abdomen concentration “Absolute Engagement” technique which uses his tilt, tuck and tighten method, an additional hip and thigh workout as well as a fat burning cardio workout. The "10 Minute Solution: Hip Hop Dance Mix" combine dance and toning moves to strengthen muscles.
Insider Tips
Reading the DVD outside cover will give you pertinent instructor history as well as artist and music lists. Listening to your favorite artists and songs will most likely inspire you to extend your workout and finish the program.
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