Ministry Of Sound: Pump It Up! The Ultimate Dance Workout

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Customer reviews

review by: Miss_M date: 2008-06-27 rating:
Credit where it's due...
When I first played this DVD I was quite disappointed. Frankly, all the hip-thrusting and hair-flicking made it look more like an audition tape for Spearmint Rhino than a proper workout, and I didn't take it seriously at all. However, after following the routine I realised that it is actually highly effective (yes, even the hip-thrusting - gives the glutes a good workout!). As an added bonus, it's also quite fun to do.

I am a devotee of Nell McAndrew's Ultimate Challenge workout, and I reckon this Pump it Up! routine is almost as tough. It is certainly much more varied. The warm-up is thorough and helps set the pace for the workout ahead. There are then two 20-min sections of challenging, sustained cardio work that really raise the heartrate. I've noticed that the dance/aerobic style moves (e.g. 'grapevines', 'spotty dogs' and basic salsa steps) in the cardio sections engage and tone all the major muscles without overloading them. As a result, I've ended up with a longer, leaner look than I achieved with Nell McAndrew's workout, which seemed to bulk up the muscles a tad too much.

The toning section is also quite effective but a bit short for my liking at only 10-mins, and it lacks lower ab exercises which would have nicely complemented the crunches and obliques work. Personally, I find the cool down far too long (around 15-mins) and feel that five minutes of this could have been culled and used as more toning time instead. Despite these minor issues, as an avid user of home exercise DVDs I would say that this workout is one of the best for fitness and weight-loss (and fun!) that I've found yet.

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review by: ionejade date: 2008-06-24 rating:
hard to be sexy when ur sweaty, but love this!!!
as i said its hard to be sexy when ur sweating and red in the face but all the moves just make this so much fun and all the hair tossing!! aside from being fun, it cools u down. the moves are a bit fast in places but it gives a challenge, its also got some boxing stuff and a bit of tango and cha-cha's. i got this and love it!!!

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review by: date: 2008-06-19 rating:
Not the best of the PiUs
I bought this one first and was surprised how "Jane Fonda" it was; the moves aren't very inspiring but I did feel suitably breathless etc. If you like something to challenge you physically then this is a good workout; if you want something to inspire and keep you interested I'd probably go to the later PiU DVDs

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review by: date: 2008-06-13 rating:
Pleasantly surprised!
This dvd was recommended to me and I was very sceptical at first, thinking that all these beautiful women dancing about would put me off. Well I must say I was pleasantly surprised, its really good fun!
I haven't got any where near getting the hang of all the moves yet but I will the more I do it. I also haven't managed to get through the high energy bit but that gives me something to work towards instead of being too easy. It really makes you feel like you have had a good workout.
Absolutely brilliant dvd.


review by: date: 2008-06-08 rating:
Brilliant Fun!!
'THATS THE WAY!!!!'.....I bought this as I am looking for alternative keep-fit routine to running, and I think it is brilliant! Yes, some of the dance moves are a little challenging, and when you first see the high energy dance you want to put your dancing shoes back in the closet and throw away the key, but it is perfect for anyone who wants to get fit, or maintain their fitness levels. If the moves were too easy then it would be boring! Am definately thinking of buying her other fitness DVD's.

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