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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 11, 2007

DanceX — Total Body Cardio

(Group Fitness USA, $24.95)

Available only through www.dancexfitness.com

For information, call (301) 960-4968

New fitness DVD "DanceX — Total Body Cardio" boldly advertises itself in trailers, on the Web site and on the DVD cover as "everybody's workout."

And it's almost true. With a music mix that includes Latin, Bhangra, Irish, African, Indian, disco and even a club mix of Pachelbel's "Canon in D" for classical fans, it would be hard not to feel inspired to get up and dance. This is the only exercise routine we've come across, too, that transitions from the twist, to the "John Travolta," to Irish "Riverdance" kicks in just minutes.

But while this workout might appeal to almost everybody, not everybody will be able to "do" it. The 40-minute all-dance routine, though not always high impact, is always high energy. Exercises include squats and twists that people with hip, knee and joint problems won't be able to perform, and alternatives are never suggested.

Nevertheless, if it's a calorie-burning dance routine you want, that's what you get. According to our heart-rate monitor, we burned almost 340 calories doing the whole thing — about as many as we burn in a kickboxing class.

McClatchy Newspapers

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