Aerobox Workout | 
 enlarge | Actor: Kathy Smith
Studio: Warnervision
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 21691
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: German (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 62
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6303042465
UPC: 085365051836
EAN: 9786303042466
ASIN: 6303042465
Theatrical Release Date: 1994
Release Date: April 13, 1994
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Condition: normal
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 A tough boxing workout which includes jump rope drills September 28, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Aerobox is a tough boxing working combined with jump rope drills to up the intensity even further. Although it is designated as a Kathy Smith workout, the workout is actually led by Michael Olajide, a boxer, with Kathy offering only occasional form pointers and encouragement. Prior to the start of the workout, Kathy and Michael review the moves which will be used during the routine and discuss proper form. In addition to Michael and Kathy, there are 3 other background exercisers.
The workout begins with a warmup lasting just over 7 minutes. In this section, you will perform simple punches combined with side steps and plenty of twists to begin raising the heart rate; the warmup ends with some basic upper and lower body stretches. The next section, standing boxing, is the longest segment at 11 minutes. You will begin concentrating more intensly on the punches here, as Michael introduces some double-time moves. Following this comes "Stick and Move 1," a 4-minute segment which adds some simple footwork--mostly via boxer's shuffles--to the boxing movements. Although this increases the impact, you could easily modify to keep the workout low-impact (but certainly not low intensity!).
Next comes the first jumprope segment, which lasts 4 minutes. One of the background exercisers does not use the jump rope, and I found it difficult to even imagine being able to keep up with the footwork while using an actual jump rope. Furthermore, even without the jump rope, I felt like I was working pretty hard during these segments. A second "Stick and Move" section follows, this one only 2 minutes but with some quicker footwork. The next jumprope segment last 5 minutes, with the moves becoming a bit more complex. The final "Stick and Move" section is also only 2 minutes and again involves quick footwork. The final jumprope section is performed by only Michael and two of the background exercisers--it seemed like the others, including Kathy, were having trouble keeping up! This 4-minute segment ups the intensity and impact even further by adding some jogging a knee raises.
At this point, the workout begins to wind down. First there is an "Aerobic Cool-Down" during which you are still doing punches and some footwork, but at a much slower pace. Next comes 4 minutes of simple stretches, repeating some of the same exercises from the warmup. The total workout time is 50 minutes, but if you watch the video beyond this point, you will see Kathy and the other exercisers goofing around with Michael, as they are all wearing eye patches to match him. I thought Michael instructed very well; he seemed to have some experience in this area, as he offered flawless mirrored cueing and usually did a good job of cueing any movement changes. Kathy herself was a bit annoying at times, but this was tolerable given that she did not lead the workout. Overall, this was an intense aerobic workout which would be perfect for experienced exercisers looking for something new to add to their routine.
 This really kicks butt!! April 27, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Get ready to sweat like crazy, push yourself to the limit and be extremely sore the next day. You will hardly be able to get out of bed!
Aerobox takes place in a boxing ring with Kathy Smith, Boxer Michael Olajide and about 4 more exercisers who are in very good shape! The music is awesome and it will keep you going and make you push yourself. This is mostly led my Michael with Kathy giving tips on posture, helping with the count, etc. You will be doing a lot of boxing training exercises like jabs, upper cuts and hooks while you bounce on your legs and swing side to side so you will be working both your upper and lower body at the same time. This will also work your abs without doing a single crunch. You will definitely feel that burn.
After the boxing segment, there is a very intense jumping rope section which doesn't require a jump rope, but if you do decide to use it, it is much more challenging because the rope exercises are very difficult. You will feel your calves burning! At the end, you will cool down and stretch and be glad it's over. But you'll be even happier when you start seeing your body changing, your arms shaping up, your legs trimming and getting really lean and tight overall. If you look at Michael's body, you will understand why he looks the way he looks, he is not bulky, he is very trim, cut, lean and just solid! It's that tough, boxing training... It will get you into shape!
Aerobox is a lot of fun, however, it will require a lot of coordination, so beware if you're a bit of a clutz :-)
This is a very tough workout, probably best for intermediate and advanced exercisers. It requires a lot of stamina and energy. In a little under 50 minutes you will train like a real boxer and believe me, that takes a lot of endurance! This workout is not for pussies!
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