Review of Dancing with the Stars: Cardio Dance Workout DVD

If you cannot get enough of the ABC hit television show Dancing With the Stars or even if you are simply looking for a dance workout that is fun and good exercise, then you should consider the Dancing With the Stars: Cardio Dance workout DVD. This DVD has the look and feel of the show, and is definitely aimed at Dancing With the Stars fans, but would be great for anyone looking to get in a little cardio.

If you are a fan of the show you will recognize the pros Maksim Chmerkovsy, Ashly Costa, and Kym Johnson. Besides being amazing dancers and in great shape, they definitely make a good looking trio to watch. All the dancers in the workout are in good shape. What is refreshing about this DVD is that the cast members actually sweat and get winded! It seems like they are actually getting a good workout with you.

The DVD has a sixty minute run time, and is made up of four choreographed routines and one freestyle section. Steps from the samba, jive, paso-doble, and cha cha make up the routines. You will learn basic steps and move around a lot. The music is upbeat and energizing when you are doing it, but is not so overpowering that you forget to concentrate on the workout.

ABC's website shop carries the DVD for $16.98 www.abctvstore.com. Barnes & Noble, Target, and other brick-and-mortar stores do carry it, but it usually costs slightly more. Your best bet for a good deal on this DVD is Amazon (www.amazon.com).

While this is definitely a DVD with real dance steps, it is probably too basic for a serious dancer looking to improve their technique. On the same note, a beginner will want to practice the steps a lot in order to get the routine down. However, It is a good cardio workout for any level. One problem, is that it seems to assume that the viewer has a basic ability to dance. If you do not know your right from your left, you will need to spend a lot of time with this DVD. When you do nail a routine, the sense of accomplishment is worth the time.

Overall, Dancing With the Stars: Cardio Dance is a good cardio dance DVD. It has fun choreography, good exercise, and varies enough to keep it interesting. It is also really fun to watch if you like to watch your workout videos from the comfort of the couch! It is not, however, a dance instruction DVD, and does get a little complicated at times.