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The Workout Factory with Bonnie Robbert. - video recording reviews
American Fitness, Sept-Oct, 1993 by Cathleen Cull
This tape consists of three workouts geared for the beginner--high energy aerobics, step andq strength and toning. Robbert's pre-workout advice stresses a positive attitude, maintaining your own pace, heart rate checks and basic safety cues. From here, the tape has its drawbacks.
The aerobic portion consists of simple, low-impact combiinations. However, many patterns require more space than the typical living room can accommodate, and she often neglects to break down combinations. Robbert demonstrates proper form and alingment, but her consistent talking and counting become grating.
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Robert introduces the step companent with advice on intensity, platform height and stepping completely onto the platform, but she neglects to tell participants to bring the heels completely to the floor on the down strike. She stresses good posture, but contradicts here advice when telling viewers to look at their step rather than at her. Choreography is safe, but a bit stale. There are no dangerous moves, but no intense one either.
In the strength and toning portion, Robbert's anatomical cues are off-kilter. She never says to pull in the abs or tuck the buttocks. She claims to strengthen the back when she's working the posterior deltoid. Her double-arm extensions for triceps and awkward leg position during hip adduction may compromise the low back. Robbert needs work on her ability to instruct rather than perform, as well as a refresher course on form and anatomy.
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