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Kathy Smith - Cardio Knockout

Actors: Keith Cooke, Michael Olajide
Studio: Goldhill Home Media
Category: DVD

List Price: ~~$12.98~~
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

12 reviews

Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 170
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: GLDDGH1984D
UPC: 743452198429
EAN: 0743452198429

Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Release Date: July 18, 2006
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Studio: Cerebellum Corporation Release Date: 07/18/2006

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5 out of 5 stars

This is my favorite kickboxing workout video! December 30, 2008
The "Kickboxing Workout" is by far my favorite kickboxing video. I use it over and over and I never get bored with the routine. It is approx. 40 minutes (although it says 120 min on the back cover which is incorrect). I like the class setting and the students and upbeat music help to keep the workout interesting. I recognized Keli Roberts in the video (she has short hair and is tough, tough, tough), but I don't recognize the others. The time flies by with Kathy Smith's instructions and you'll definitely work up a sweat and burn calories with this workout. You will work on your punching and kicking and your skills will improve if you use this video.

You also get a longer kickbox routine with professional boxer Michael Olajide and a short Tai Chi stretch routine with Keli Robers and Tai Chi movement routine with Keith Cooke. I don't use these as often although the stretch routine is nice to add to the 40-min Kickboxing Workout I mentioned above.

If you can find a copy of this DVD it's well worth the money. I love it!

5 out of 5 stars

hardcore workout July 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I am fairly new to kickboxing. I found this video to be surprisingly easy to follow. Keith Cooke and Kathy Smith give great instructions on how to kick, punch etc. properly as not to increase the risk of potential injury. I found the workout to be fun and different. The Aerobox workout was actually pretty intense. When I first watched it, I laughed at how easy I "thought" it would be. Needless to say about 20minutes in I was on the couch with water. Overall, I think this is a great video with easy to follow cues. The music could be better.

5 out of 5 stars

Just buy it! March 9, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

I want to give an unbiased review, so I'll just say that this is the best boxing/kickboxing DVD known to humankind!

Working with seasoned pros Michael Olajide and Keith Cooke, Kathy Smith takes you through the basics of boxing and kickboxing, then provides two solid, sweaty workouts. This makes the DVD perfect for beginner and experienced exercisers alike. With a bonus tai chi-inspired stretch routine by popular instructor Keli Roberts, and a quick energising tai chi workout by Keith Cooke, "Cardio Knockout" is not only excellent value for money, but the kind of workout DVD you can use in different ways for years to come.

As I'm pretty uncoordinated, I always thought that kickboxing would be too difficult for me to learn. But this DVD makes it easy - you can start with the four basic punches demonstrated by Michael Olajide, then add the kicks, which are expertly broken down and demonstrated by Keith Cooke. The kickboxing workout employs simple punch/kick combinations; there are no lengthy choreographed routines to learn here. During the kickboxing workout, Keith sometimes appears in a split screen with form tips.

The boxing workout is filmed in an industrial setting - you can see flashes of arc welding in the background. This, plus the driving music and occasional segments filmed in black-and-white, gives the workout a tough, gritty feeling.

If you're looking for a tough cardio workout without dancey moves or complicated choreography and which can be performed using a minimum of space, you can't go past either of the routines on "Cardio Knockout". The only caveat I would offer is that you shouldn't do the workouts on carpet; as there is a lot of pivoting, you run the risk of torquing your knees. I put down rubber puzzle mats on top of the carpet so I can really go to town!

You can see a clip of this DVD at www.collagevideo.com

4 out of 5 stars

I love this workout! February 27, 2008
This is a great workout! I still can't get through all of the Aeroboxing workout! The jump rope kills me, but in a good way! I'm not a huge fan of the Tai Chi workouts, that's why I gave it 4 stars. I would rather do some yoga afterwards. But that's my own preference. I think the instructors are great and the workouts leave me sore in all the right ways! Great workouts!

2 out of 5 stars

does nothing for me..... February 24, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful

i got so frustrated at the slowness & was completely bored with this video. it's definitely NOT the video for me. i couldn't even make it all the way through because the pace is weird. it just seems so lame, i didn't even start to break a sweat. and it seemed like when that might be possible a segment would end & she spends all this time talking & showing how to do moves. while i appreciate being taught proper execution, i don't like it being done in the middle of the workout. so every time i pop the video in i have to have my "workout" interupted with that? i don't think so. i will sell this video at my local used cd/dvd store if they'll take it.

i am disappointed because of the misleading good reviews. if you are in good shape then you will probably hate this video. maybe people in poor or fair condition think it's a good workout & it may be for them but i think you can do much better. this is not my style. i like fast paced & intense, but easy to execute. i also prefer no-nonsense effective workouts over dancy or complicated ones. but above all i certainly don't want to waste time standing around with my thumb up my you-know-what like you end up doing in this video. you need to keep moving during cardio or it is not effective.

I suggest the biggest loser videos for cardio. they are easy to do (no complicated moves) but you will be huffing, puffing, sweating & burning calories for sure. I also love jari love's videos. She is my favorite, no other videos compare to hers. They all use light weights but there are lots of reps. You get a total body workout. after a few months i got very toned, tight, lean muscles doing her videos. and i always break a sweat during her videos (so you know you are burning calories too!)