Jeannete Jenkins: The Hollywood Trainer, Cardio Dance

I happen to love Jeanette Jenkin's personality, cueing and energy. In this video I believe she gives a real peak into her true personality which is both funny and warm. She may be called the Hollywood Trainer but she seems like a fun girlfriend.In the cardio part of the dvd, Jeanette teaches a complete dance routine of easy movements with names like like "Clear the dance floor" "Own It" "Beat it" "Stiletto" and "Mambo".The music in this workout is superb and ranges from "old school soul" to spanish guitar, to reggae, to pop. The music does not overpower which I appreciate.I would say this is an intermdiate-beginner level workout. You will sweat! The 40 minute cardio section is followed by a 20 minute toning section that ends with a cool down stretch.Very professional production quality. Among the diverse group of students are a 63 year old grandmother, a pregnant mother, a plus size woman, a 5 year old boy and an 11 year old girl. and they add their own personality to the dance movements. Everyone has a great time and they add their own personality to the dance movements!I had to buy it used here on Amazon but it might be available on the author's website. This is a KEEPER!

I'm a big fan of Jeannette Jenkins, and have several of her dvds. I was somewhat disappointed in this one, but I realize that it might be a matter of personal preference. I am referring to the style that Jeannette uses to teach the dance routine in this workout. She starts with one step and then keeps building step by step, always repeating and repeating from the beginning. The good part is that you can easily remember the next step, and Jeannette, being the great instructor that she is, always cues you beforehand. And, by repeating the moves so many times, your body is getting a good aerobic workout. However, for my taste, this style of teaching tends to be boring and just too repetitive. Someone else might love it. But, I don't think I will be using this dvd very often for that reason. I admit that had I known this ahead of time, I wouldn't have purchased this dvd. Sorry, Jeannette, all the other workouts of yours that I have are just terrific!

If you are a fan of Jeannette's killer workouts, you will be quickly disappointed with this DVD. Pros: Jeannette's personality, a variety of dancers (young, old, and pregnant!), good music, and the dance itself is fun. I also like that there is about twenty minutes of standing leg work and abs after the dance routine. Cons: the moves are broken down at a painfully slow pace. We're talking grapevines and box-steps, things that do not need to be repeated that slowly and that many times. By the third time doing the DVD, I had to do jumping jacks and running in place, etc., to get my heart rate up. It's hard to even use this as a "day off" or "recovery" workout because of the slow pace--forget heart rate, it's just boring to practice pivoting in a circle slowly 8 times.

I am enjoying this workout as much as her Kickbox Party. So engaging and easy to learn; Jeanette is a great instructor. I haven't tried the toning section, but I'm sure that I will enjoy it. A+. :)

I am the type of person that dreads going to the gym. In addition, I have a syndrome that causes my joints to ache making working out even more unenjoyable. I started a weight loss program and I really want to do some type of physical activity to strengthen my body and to prevent flab. I bought the DVD after reading a few reviews. When I received the DVD, I let it sit on the shelf for about 2-3 weeks still thinking that it would be just like any other workout video. When I finally decided to do the workout, I was SUPER surprised. I absolutely love the video. Jeanette makes working out fun and I couldn't believe how fast the workout went. I wear a heart monitor and consistently burn between 370-400 calories every time I do it. I also look forward to working out with the DVD and have found myself doing the workout more and more each week.

The workout dance is very enjoyable. It includes hip hop and Caribbean moves. Definitely not boring. Jeannette has a great personality and very motivating without being corny. I definitely recommend this video.

I love the well known sound track (Janet Jackon; When I think of You, Rick; James Super Freak {instrumentals} etc.). The routine is fun! I'm almost 60 and I was able to catch on quickly. I enjoy it very much. Also, I appreciate that there is diversty in the dancers. As a Black woman, I get tired of hip hop workouts led by and featuring only White women. I want to see myself represented!

I could feel the results immediately.