| | |  | Exercise & Fitness | Home » » » CIA 2901 Kickbox Surge and Core Refining DVD with Amy Bento | | | | | | | Description: | | Warm-up (9 min.) Kickbox Surge is a new mix of 5 Kickbox combos intervaled with 5 heart pumping "surges" of kick-boxing athletic style drills creating a challenging workout for all fitness levels. A modifier will be provided for most of the higher impact moves. (51 min.) Stretch (5 min.) The Core refining segment is 10 minutes long and features an 8 pound medicine ball. Have fun with ball while refining your core.(10 min) & Stretch (5 min.) | | | Features: | |
• Advanced-level fitness DVD from CIA and Amy Bento
• 75-minutes; 9 minute warm up, 51 minutes cardio, 10 minutes toning, 5 minutes stretch
• Released April 2009
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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Great workout and worth the $!Jul 27, 2009
By Synic
I work out. I go jogging 2-3x a month or whenever I remember (which isn't often). While this workout plan was very convenient for me, it was not convenient for my waistline. Now the only pair of jeans I fit into are my 'fat jeans'. So I decided to step up my game to 2x/week of cardio, at least until I can fit into my other pairs of pants comfortably.
After five minutes of this DVD, my shirt was sweat-soaked and I was in pain. I thought, hey, what a great workout that was! And that's when Amy says "Ok, great warmup, now let's get ready for the workout!". I knew then that I had made a good purchase.
The moves in the DVD are not complicated, but it is choreographed and it will certain help if you know the difference between a jab, hook, roundhouse, and axe. However, if you watch and follow the DVD a couple of times, you will be able to pick up the moves fairly quickly.
I got through about 1/2 of the actual workout. I had to stop because 1) my legs were wobbly, and 2) there was still the cool-down, core, and stretching to do. I definitely recommend the core moves. I can't even laugh because my abs are sore. I didn't even know my abs could be sore before this DVD!
The only gripe I have is that the quality of the DVD seems a bit homemade. However, the workout itself is great and compared to gym memberships, this is a great investment.
Just make sure you have enough space to do front and back kicks while you are working out. You'll see what I mean.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Workout that truly gets your heart pumping!!!Jun 03, 2009
By Medical Blessing
This is a phenomenal workout!!! It is definitely an advanced kickboxing workout with moderately complex choreography. Once you complete the workout a few times, the moves will become intuitive! I can guarantee that your heart rate will be within (sometimes above) your training zone.
When done its entirety, the workout is 79 minutes long. It is composed of a 9 minute warm up, 51 minutes of kickbox rotations (5 segments with a SURGE at the end of each one). The SURGE takes your heart rate up a notch, and they are relatively short in duration.
The DVD is structured so that you can perform the total workout, complete surges only, complete rotations 1-3 with strength. There are at least 5 options available. I put this DVD in when I want to guarantee a HIGH calorie burn!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Kickboxing and Amy at their finest!Jul 03, 2010
By Nancy Loderick
"Internet strategist"
I love all things Amy Bento and this workout doesn't disappoint. Even the warmup is tough and gets my heart rate up! Amy has a great flair for putting together tough workouts that aren't hard on the joints. This is unlike other advanced instructors like Cathe Friedrich, for whom high intensity means high impact.
Amy is having a blast in this workout; her enthusiasm is catching. I smile just watching her.
I love complex choreography and have no patience for workouts where the moves are broken down and reviewed over and over. I like to use my brain when I workout and trying to get the moves down keeps me engaged. Amy will do a move a few times, then put it into the routine and do the routine a few times. By the end of the routine, I get the move.
Amy explains what she'll be doing before she does it. Since I'm not completely familiar with her terminology, this isn't as helpful to me. But, it doesn't matter since I just keep alternating my right and left foot and eventually it all comes together. The flying knee, back kick, front kick is especially challenging, but really fun once you get it.
The core refining section at the end is fun and filled with some unique moves.
I highly recommend this DVD for anyone wanting a challenging kickboxing workout.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Amazing workout!Jan 17, 2011
By Sugarymagnolia
I ordered this dvd because I was getting bored with my others at home (namely the Power 90 series). I wanted a challenge, and I got it! This workout is very difficult, which to me is great because I can do as much as I can but there's still plenty of room for me to improve. I like not being able to do a dvd workout perfectly as soon as I get it. I haven't sweat this much since my 2 hour soccer practice in high school 6 years ago! If you want your butt kicked, buy this dvd.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Kickbox minus the training wheels...Feb 17, 2010
By Sierra Terrell
"crazyfitgirl"
This is a an awesome, intense, advanced kickboxing workout.
Amy's combos are great and well thought out, the music is awesome, and Amy's energy is incredible.
The moves are advanced but not too hard to follow. Even the most advanced exerciser is sure to be drenched in sweat by the end of this workout!
One complaint is that the music isn't loud enough. But that is pretty minor, I just crank up the volume on my tv.
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