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Gin's Salsa Walk & Straight Up Stick

Level:		Begin/Inter

Aerobics impact:		Lower

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Instructor:		Gin Miller
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(average of 4 customer ratings)


Item #7983	$19.95	In-stock: Yes

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Gin Miller’s first segment features super-basic Latin cardio; her second focuses on posture and flexibility. Both programs are easy to follow and totally non-intimidating. “Salsa Walk” is a fun little fat-burner with a foot-movin’ Latin beat. It blends classic walking exercises with simple dance moves (e.g. “salsa march,” “side samba”). “Straight Up Stick” uses an unweighted stick to assure balanced stretching and toning. The moves are designed to “open” your front-of-body muscles while strengthening your back (also, holding the stick in both hands forces you to work your left and right sides equally). It includes a mix of yoga, Pilates and athletic stretches. One on one cuing. Requires a workout dowel (or a mop stick). ©2008 & 2007.

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Gin's Salsa Walk & Straight Up Stick

Straight up Stick is great !

I wound up getting Straight up Stick on its own, not as part of another package. (Didn't purchase from Collage, sigh, but I don't think I have any interest in Salsa Walk at all, so it's probably just as well), and I think Straight Up Stick is just fine, definitely worth repeating for me. My main frustration with Gin's videos in general, is that she tends to work at the intermediate/advanced end of the spectrum, and I'm definitely not there yet. S.U.S. is a fairly quick workout, perfect for those days when you just feel a bit too creaky to tackle something ambitious before you get warmed up. I bought a dowel from the craft section of a local store, and I find that it's probably a bit short for the purpose, but workable. Gin's dowel is long enough for her to stretch out her arms in a pretty wide V shape when she extends her arms. You use the dowel in a number of ways, some involve weight bearing, so get a 3/4" or 1" dowel, not a super thin one. As always with Gin's workouts, she demonstrates a range of workout intensities, so it's possible to just continue on with the simplest/easiest moves while she demonstrates the more advanced movements. - posted by Anna on 9/17/2008

Straight Up Stick

I purchased the DVD because I thought I would like Salsa Walk. I've tried it a couple of times, but just can't seem to get into it and after ten minutes I give up and move on to something else (apparently I am totally dance impaired). But Straight Up Stick is going to get regular use from me. I was never terribly flexible to begin with, but a mastectomy and reconstruction a few years ago added to my upper body muscles being tight and out of balance. While I have been fortunate to regain good range of motion, some of the moves in this were a challenge for me, so obviously I need to keep working. I enjoy Gin's personality, the length of the workout seems just right and at the end I feel good. I am happy with my purchase. - posted by Raina on 4/26/2008

Very Fun Walk for a Light day

This is a very fun yet different walk. It is not intense at all but is good for light day. The moves are dancy and fun yet not too complicated. Gin does a great job breaking them down. The stick workout is a nice bonus. - posted by Tracy on 4/13/2008

very pleasant but way too easy

I like Gin Miller and this workout is well done, but it is very easy - easier than most of the Leslie Sansone walking workouts. The stick workout is also very easy. I think this is fine for beginners but not for anyone more advanced. - posted by Barb on 3/28/2008

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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.

Segments that include both aerobics & toning
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Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Floor aerobics

Definition: Fast-paced standing movements like marching, walking, dancing and jumping. Requires no equipment.

Benefits: Burns calories. Strengthens your heart. Increases stamina.