Suzanne Cox's Aerobic Dance - Total Body Toning (DVD)

Advantages: Good exercise and you can dip into the different sections
Disadvantages: Not so much dance, unrealistic nutritional advice

...The DVD is well set out with an introduction to the programme followed by the option to do the full workout or to choose from the following sections: Warm up Cardio vascular Upper body toning Standing stretch Lower body toning Floor stretch Abs Cool down Allowing you to focus on the areas you think need it most, without having to do the full workout. The exercises were mostly fairly easy to do and you can feel them working, but I found myself getting left behind when they'd switch to a different exercise without saying anything and leave me looking at the floor on a previous exercise! (This doesn't seem to happen as much when you've done it a few times). I had expected the DVD to be very dance inspired (I think it was the name), but a number of the exercises are what you'd find on any aerobics video and the abs... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Fun, great music, basic and easy to understand
Disadvantages: not so good to "get fit", too basic at some points

...I've literally just finished the end of this DVD and thought Id write the review whilst it was still fresh in my mind! Pineapple Studios Everybody Dance does what it says on the tin "Learn To Dance, Get fit, & have fun!" - but only just. The choreographer is really good, and her credibility is backed up by the fact that she has worked with stars like the Sugababes, Rihanna and Mary J Blige. You definitely warm to her, shes not patronising, and you do feel part of the dance class whilst she is teaching you the moves! There are three main routines that she teaches you, each with a chorus and verse - "Maneater" by Nelly Furtado, "SOS" By Rhianna, "Aint No Other Man" by Christina Aguilera and "Beep" by The Pussycat Dolls. The DVD also includes other extras like meeting the dance troupe, make up tips etc as well as a full routine... Read review

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Advantages: Melts onto the skin; leaves skin soft and smooth; lovely smell
Disadvantages: Expensive

...Exfoliating is one of the most important steps of my skincare routine and one that makes the biggest difference to my biggest body irk - the tiny bumps that appear on the tops of my arms when my skin is a bit dry. The Clarins Toning Body Polisher is one of the best exfoliators I've found and one I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. It's both a sugar and a salt scrub and is packed with essential oils - rosewood, geranium, hazelnut, mint, palm, rosemary and shea - which all work to moisturise the skin, as well as exuding gorgeous smells. It has a really fresh, intense and invigorating smell which really perks you up in the morning - initially it's very strong but calms down when you start to use it. To use, you simply apply a generous amount to damp skin - the moisture means that the scrub almost melts into your skin and the grains don... Read review

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