10 Minute Solution: Dance Your Body Thin [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

This is a good DVD and was actually better than I expected it to be. I am very un-coordinated with no dance experience and the majority of the moves are very easy to pick up. The only section where I struggled and kept getting lost was the 3rd section which I think is called Get Fit Club Mix. I didn't enjoy this section much as there were more steps in this to remember and learn and although I finished it I felt a bit frustrated during this section.

I've only done the whole thing through once but have gone back and had a go at the other sections individually but always miss the Get Fit Club Mix. I am sure if I gave it a few goes I would pick it up as I don't think it is that complicated really, probably just my lack of co-ordination! The other sections are a lot easier, strutting around, shaking the hips every which way, body rolls, working/moving the ribs and basically working the abs in various sequences while "dancing." The arms are used quite a lot throughout and mine were on fire so I'm sure this will definitely get them toned up nicely.

The nice thing about this DVD is that a lot of it is so simple and easy to do yet it gets your heart rate up really effectively without making you feel absolutely shattered. The ballet section is as you would expect really, lots of ballet type moves based on plie's (if that's how u spell/say it) and lots of toning work as you'd expect. Again in this section you use your arms a lot and the pace is quite slow in this section and for me personally I found these exercises more challenging. Definitely something to work towards for me! I love the Sexy Moves, Dance Toner & Cardio Dance Party sections and the other two sections were just okay really. Who knows, maybe they will grow on me.

One thing I should say is you don't need anything like weights or a mat for this DVD but I think you do need some space for the sexy moves section. There are a fair few kicks in this and you have to walk back and forth, left and right a lot and sometimes while kicking or doing things with the arms. I kept running out of space which I don't usually have a problem with. I have lots of workout DVDs and this is the first time space has been an issue. You can work around it, i.e. kicking on the spot or just modifying the moves, position of your arms etc but I thought it was worth pointing out if you have very limited space.

On the whole, like I say it is a fun DVD and nice and easy to do for the most part with a decent instructor. I like it but can't help but feel that something was missing but not quite sure what. So that along with the tricky Club Mix section is why it has 4 stars rather than 5.

I am not usually a fan of dance based workout DVDs . However, I have changed my mind completely with this DVD. This is an upbeat, feel good workout. I had so much fun completing this workout. The choreography is easy to follow, flows well but is fast paced. However, it doesn't really matter if your feet go the wrong way at first, you will soon pick the moves up. I found the moves really targeted my waist, bum and hips. The instructor is very motivating, positive and cues well. I felt I had worked at a reasonable level - slightly breathless, slightly sweaty but not done in.

This would be a great workout for any one who wants a low impact level workout without weights. Just start with 10 minutes, you will find you enjoy it so much you will want to do more, and the time will just fly by!

There are 5 sections:

Smooth and sexy moves, - lots of strutting your bum around with this section!
Dance toner - studio moves in this dance based toning workout
Get Fit Club mix - club inspired moves!
Cardio dance party - upbeat cardio section
Ballet sculpt - ballet inspired moves.

My teenage daughter loves this workout too - teenagers are not easily impressed, but she loved this. We have great fun doing this together.

I have to admit, I'm not the most coordinated of individuals, but this DVD was excellent. I found it very easy to follow, I fluffed up a few moves the first time around, but soon got the hang of them! It's not too strenouos, but it does get up a nice sweat. I'm not usually a fan of over-enthusiastic/perky instructors, but she is very endearing in her perkiness and I did find it quite motivating. My only complaint would be the minimal cool down at the end of each section, but to be fair it would be hard to fit that into 10 minutes if you want to actually dance! Great fun work out, I thoroughly recommend it!