Kathy Smith – Matrix Method – Power Walk for Weight Loss
The new and innovative Matrix Method is teamed up with a hi-energy power walk routine. Using the “matrix-clock” as an aid, Kathy will direct you through this fun and challenging workout insuring accurate foot and body pos. . . More >>
Kathy Smith – Matrix Method – Power Walk for Weight Loss
Well, let me start with saying that I really like Kathy Smith and I own at least 5 of her other DVDs that I use frequently ( esp. the great Timesaver series! ), but this one. .
Minuses:
- it is way to easy – good for beginners or maybe for your not-so-fit days. I didn’t even get warm.
- Kathy is a bit annoying with her ‘I’m loving it!’, ‘Isn’t it fun?’, ‘I’m having so much fun!’ etc.
- everyone is working on the same level – well she says you can improvise your hand movements when you’re working ‘the clock’, but nothing more really. Sometimes you can’t even see the entire cast!
Pluses:
- I liked the Matrix abs section – I could feel my muscles working
- cast is not miked, so you don’t have to listen to their ‘oohoos!’
Rating: 3 / 5
Although I found the workout to be a good one, there are a few issues that came up that will likely keep me from using it too often. I found Kathy Smith to be a little off her game in this one. I know she is trying to be encouraging but I don’t like it when she actually screeches. Another problem is the set — there are a couple of times when two of her fellow walkers, on either end, are totally cut off by the columns on either side of the set. I know it sounds like I’m being overly critical, but believe me, do the workout a couple of times and you might well agree. As long as I’m complaining, I might as well mention that since K. Smith is getting older and this walking tape more than likely appeals to an older person as well, that she use older people to work out with instead of 20 something year olds.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a really great exercise dvd. I never tire of this workout, which can be easily modified to whatever level you feel like. Kathy Smith’s friendly, energetic and non-judgmental style gets me going even when I am not in the mood, and really makes me feel like I am right there “in” the class.
Rating: 5 / 5
I did not expect much when I purchased this DVD although I really like her other DVD. But after I got the DVD and start following the routine, I absolutely love it. You really get a good workout out of it! I highly recommend it to anybody!
Rating: 5 / 5
When I first purchased this DVD approx 3 years ago, I have to admit I agreed with the reviewers that have described this as cheesy and corny. Recently I blew the dust of a few DVDs to add some variety and was pleasantly surprised when I gave this one a “second chance. ”
Yes, Kathy is chatty, but that’s how she is, she’s personable and fun! Yes, her fellow exercisers are young but. . . who really cares? They’re obviously having fun and show some personality. and yes, oh yes, the strobing effects and superimpostion is a bit different but it certainly doesn’t retract from the overall workout. Kathy makes a few mistakes but once you know the routine it doesn’t matter.
The workout itself is not really intense I usually do it after a few other more high intensity dvds. But the combination of cardio and toning is nice and the standing core work offers a nice change of pace to doing crunches or using a core ball.
Rating: 4 / 5