Total Body Cardio Toning | 
| Director: Dave Simmons
Actor: Tanja Djelevic
Studio: Gaiam
List Price: $14.98
Buy New: $7.21
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Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 11908
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 95 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.6 x 0.6
MPN: 05-52356
UPC: 018713523563
EAN: 0018713523563
ASIN: B000SM6FJA
Release Date: September 25, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
This weight-loss and toning workout system combines calorie-burning cardio moves with stretching exercises to target and sculpt problem areas of the body. Those activities are also aimed at boosting the metabolism while tightening and strengthening the muscles. Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS UPC: 018713523563 Manufacturer No: 05-52356
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Upbeat, fantastic workout November 10, 2007
kat (Oregon United States)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
I love this workout and can't wait to try the other DVDs in this series. It is a carto-strength training-yoga-pilates fusion, but no sun-salutes here, yeah! The instructor (Tanja Djelevic ) is not too chatty, but motivates to get you going. The music really is not disco, it is modern, upbeat, and wonderful. The setting is beautiful in the mountains of Utah. You get 50, 30, and 10 min workouts. In the 50, she'll start you with a fun warm-up; move on to challenging cardio, then weighted movements (with or without weights), pilates abs, and yoga/stretch cool down. The moves are easy to learn and perfectly paced. I'm not much of a pilates fan, but her moves were fun and just my speed. I have been looking for a challenging workout like this and I was in a sweat as time flew by. Tanja makes it so fun.
If you want good results, definitely get this DVD. I have also tried her new balance ball DVD and you can read my review...it's great too! I can't wait to try the other DVD's in this new series from Gaiam and will post reviews soon.
Granola Aerobics November 2, 2007
Chora
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
The music is disco, but the setting is outdoors, and the purpose of the exercise tape is to enjoy being embodied and healthy. Yoga steps are blended into aerobic and strength-building exercises, although I would say there is more pilates and aerobics than yoga. Tanja Djelevic has a smiling, vibrant personality that encourages you to have fun and work hard. I plan on buying more of her DVDs soon.
Quite a challenge! February 2, 2008
C. Rivers (Tennessee)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought this DVD because, as a yoga/pilates enthusiast, I just wasn't getting the cardio I needed from my daily workouts. Yoga and pilates are great for strength, flexibility, and core building, but I never felt like my heart was getting much of a workout. I was excited when I saw this workout, touting a blend of both cardio and yoga, and I was not disappointed after trying it! When I get new workouts, one of the main things I look for is the challenge--in other words, can I do it easily the first time, or is it something I can challenge myself to improve upon each time I try it? If it's easy to do the first time, it's pretty much useless for me. I tried this workout for the first time this morning, and had to take lots and lots of breaks, which means that I can look forward to eventually mastering the entire workout and improving my cardiovascular health. I can ensure you that this workout will get the job done. I look forward to being able to get through the whole thing with no problem!
The workout is a blend of many things...Tanja starts out warming up the body, then moves into Plyometrics. Plyos are muscle-specific exercises that usually include a combination of jumping, twisting, or other movements. For example, she doesn't just have you do squats--she has you do jumping squats; she doesn't just have you do lunges--you will do twisting lunges. Then she goes into a toning section. What I really liked about this is that once you feel more comfortable with the workout, you can easily add weights. I was able to use some 3 pounders at first. Tanja doesn't demonstrate with weights, but mentions several times that this is an option. There is an ab section, and many of the exercises she does here are pilates or yoga based. My abs were burning so bad by the end of this! She finishes with a nice yoga-based stretching segment. (And...quick tidbit...for those of you who also have the Ellen Barrett Crunch Super Slimdown, you'll recognize the music here!)
By the way, Tanja is a wonderful instructor. I went ahead and bought her balance ball routine after finishing this one and look forward to trying it! Hope you enjoy!
My wife loves the DVD December 10, 2007
Thomas Mikusz (Los Angeles, CA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
My wife just loves fitness DVD's and put Tanja's DVD on her wishlist. I got her the Cardio DVD for her birthday and it's her new favorite DVD now.
I tried it too and really like it. Lot's of fun. Great setting, easy to repeat at home and very upbeat.
My wife has already updated her wishlist and I guess I will get some more of Tanja's workout DVD's soon.
Great workout Nice change of pace January 25, 2008
Jamie Foster Wolcott
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I normally don't like Yoga based workouts, they're just not my thing. I prefer kick boxing and lots of sweating and kicks. However this workout I found to be a great combination and lead by one very long and lean instructor. I chose this workout due to the reviews posted here on Amazon and have been very pleased with this purchase. Everything everyone has written if very true. I find I get a great cardio workout from this and have an overall great feeling of strength when complete. I found the moves to be doable and enjoyable. I think the setting is very scenic and a nice change of pace from the hum drum studio set you normally get. I can only wish I looked like Tanja and had those amazing long limbs. The workout leaves me refreshed and energized and feeling more flexible then I have in a long time from a workout.
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