Island Girl Dance Fitness Workout for Beginners: Cardio Hula

I'm more of an advanced exerciser, so while I don't use the Island Girl Dance Fitness series as the core of my rotations, they do have a place in my workout rotations. For instance, even as an advanced exerciser who really, really likes working out, there are days when I just don't feel like working out, but I know I should. Enter the Island Girl workouts. They make an excellent "active rest day" workout, as well, to use between more vigorous workouts. Of course, beginners might be just pleasantly challenged enough but not intimidated by these workouts to spark branching out into other kinds of workouts. Intensity-wise, they fit the bill for a beginner.Or, get an Island Girl Fitness DVD just for the fun of it.Another benefit to this workout series is that I don't move like this naturally. I'm not a natural dancer and I gravitate toward more athletic workouts. So the Island Girl workouts provide a certain challenge to me, just learning to do the moves. It's actually pretty challenging to try to move one's feet, and move one's hips, and on top of that all, do arm movements with a measure of dancer's grace. I have done each workout in this series a few times apiece, and I still don't have it down yet. I do not believe it is impossible, though, and as Kili, the instructor says, "practice makes perfect!"As for Tahitian Hip Hop in particular, I've always been so intimidated by any kind of hip hop dance workout, because usually they're incomprehensibly difficult for me to do. This workout is not, because the only real hip hop elements are some snappy upper body moves superimposed on hula hips, and the music is a strange yet pleasant combination of Tahitian-esque drums and a hip hop-like melody throughout. It's pretty amusing, actually. As for calorie burn, you probably shouldn't focus on that vis-a-vis this workout or this workout series, but I burned about 90 calories during this one today, which is about average for me for the Island Girl workout series.Just as you would expect from an aerobics instructor from Hawaii, teaching a Tahitian or hula-inspired workout, Kili is a friendly and pleasant instructor, completely non-intimidating, and she teaches the moves in a good flow. Don't expect to look like Kili just by doing the Island Girl workout series alone, though. When Kili says hula is her "secret weapon for looking bathing suit-ready year-round," keep in mind that she was part of a professional dance troupe on Maui, performing hours a week and practicing even more, and you can be sure she's doing some type of weight-bearing exercise, so eventually, you should do the same, if you want results like Kili's physique. Also, don't expect to be the dancing star at your next luau just from what you learn in any of the Island Girl workouts. Think of it more as a light exercise video with some hula moves and terminology thrown in, and you won't be disappointed.In the meantime, if you're up for a fun workout and you're looking for a little taste of the Islands, give this workout, or any of the workouts in the Island Girl series, a chance. If nothing else, you'll have a half-hour vacation from whatever the weather's doing outside your particular window on any given day. Lots of fun!

So after trying Kili's Abs and Hips Hula DVD, I decided to give this one a whirl. It's a damn fine workout.It took me two tries to get through this workout. For me, that's a good thing. I am not a dancer, so I had to work through this DVD. It is a bit harder than the Hula Abs and Hips DVD, so it was good to have the challenge. This workout really made me sweat, and it was a lot of fun for me to do. If anyone has done Kili's Hula Abs and Hips DVD, you'll recognize a lot of the moves like the kaholo, hela and kao. There are a couple of new ones, which is what I think made me have to try it a couple times to get through it.There are very few things I didn't like about this workout. For one thing, Kili mentions "first position." I know some dance terminology, but if you don't know what that means, she doesn't explain it. Also, she does not explain what a plie is at all. I only knew what it was because I know some dance terminology. Some of the camera angles are a little silly, but at least the camera man was shooting up Kili's skirt!All in all, it's a good workout. It's certainly help get some variety in my workouts!

I checked out a VHS cassette of Cardio Hula (another exercise video by Kili) from the local library and fell in love with the very essence of getting in shape via such sensual exercising! Working out can be a chore as we all know but I wake up and look forward to getting in the groove of moving to the beats of Tahitian Hip Hop. It is absolutely wonderful! Don't think for one minute that you won't work up a sweat or that it is pretty easy because it moves at a much slower pace that the typical cardio workouts. If you think that, you're in for a surprise. The moves are very concentrated, meaning the work is penetrating deep within the target areas being worked during that particular segment therefore, you don't have to kill yourself doing a thousand reps a minute. Every time I do the workout, I SWEAT. Not only are you getting a great workout, you are learning some pretty sexy moves in the process. You will fall in love with the Tahitian moves, begin to feel and look sexier, and your man will want to get involved as well! (~_~)This workout is great for any age, especially those that may be limited in range of movement. It doesn't push you to complete moves that are visibly unattainable. Do what you can at your own pace and watch your physique and general appearance improve as well as your psychological disposition. No time to waste! It's so much fun> Buy it and get to shaking those hips already!

Please understand this a workout. So if you are looking for a dance instruction DVD this is not it. Kili take you through a really fast warm up. So plan ahead if you need a longer warm up. She takes you gracefully through a 20 minute Hula workout. It covers five basic moves in Hula along with some low-impact cardio. I say low because it really is for beginners. If you do not have a work out routine I take it easy while working out with the DVD there is a lot of thighs and calf working. It closes with a short cool down so you might have to continue to cool down during the credits. I really enjoy the DVD and I add on her Tahitian Cardio to get a longer work out by skipping the warm up section on that one. Then cooling down. Kili is a great teacher and I agree with others sometimes the dancers move out of sync with the music so if you aren't giving your undivided attention to the DVD you might be behind. Over all it's a great low impact cardio workout. My only complaint is it isn't long enough!

This is the next Big Craze!! Hula fitness!elf control in the movements. Still gets you hot even though its not as fast as Zumba. Its a really fun workout. Me and my friends had a right giggle doing it! After doing this workout for about 3 to 6 weeks you should have nicely shaped Hips and a good waist line plus nice firm thighs. I'm looking forward to my next Hula workout and even thinking of teaching it after I've mastered it!

Quick delivery! Great! Definitely recommend 😬

I don't think I'll be using this. I thought it would be great fun, however, I found little instruction at the beginning, and felt that the intro could have been done better. I bought some other exercise materials instead. I am not a natural and need more than what is there.

Leider war die Beschreibung des Inhaltes für mich nicht ausreichend.Es ist viel zu anstrengend und anspruchsvoll für mich und ich habe es meiner jüngeren Bekannten geschenkt.

動きが簡単であるのに、脂肪燃焼効果大の良心的な一本です。内容は、古典的な太鼓のリズムでエキゾチックなフラです。　　エアロビ入門クラス程度の簡単な動きなので、一回目から、付いていけます。それでも、ゆっくりした腰の動きなどは、ファットバーナー効果大で、終わる頃にはすっかり汗をかきます。　　なを、本格的にフラダンスを身につけることを目的としたものではありません。家で手軽に、効果的なエアロビファットバーナーをしたい人向けに、お勧めの一本です。