Mar 3 2010

Amy Bento- All Cardio Hi-Lo Knockout

Equipment needed: none

Level: Advanced

Bottom line: super intense kickboxing intervals last just a little longer than you think you can tolerate; add that to challenging and high-intensity aerobic combinations and you have a killer workout

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Feb 16 2010

Turbo Jam- Punch, Kick and Jam

Equipment used: none required; I used 1.5 lb hand weights

Level: Intermediate, but can be lower or higher depending on how you use the workout

Bottom line: an extremely motivating instructor combined with fast-moving kickboxing combinations more than compensate for what this workout lacks in difficulty.

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Feb 11 2010

Cathe Friedrich- Kick, Punch and Crunch

Equipment used: none for the aerobics; a stability ball for the ab work

Level: Advanced

Bottom line: this excellent kickboxing workout provides intensity that steadily increases throughout the routine.

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Feb 7 2010

Amy Bento- Kickbox Surge

Equipment used: none

Level: Advanced

Bottom line: very challenging but fun and energizing kickboxing intervals will keep your heart pounding throughout the whole workout.

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Feb 7 2010

Kelly Coffey-Meyer- Cardio Kick Step-Boxing

Equipment used: step

Level: Intermediate

Bottom line: This intermediate workout masquerades as a higher-level workout, and while well-made, does not provide enough intensity for advanced exercisers.

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