I'm serious.
I know it's so 90s (although i'm not quite sure when those videos were made) or cheesy for some, but I actually enjoy the routines. Here are some of the plus points of the MTV the grind workout:
1.
Easy to Follow - what I really hate about other exercise videos is that some require a lot of turns and changes in direction. i think it makes it more difficult because aside from having to learn the steps in a minute or two, you're also going to have to think of your orientation (or where you're headed. can't think of the proper term). The grind comes up with a solution to all that. You're not required to follow them (whether it's left, or right) and most of their routines/moves don't require you to turn away from the TV. that way, you don't get disoriented, and you don't get lost too easily.
2.
Fun - it's fun because you can see that the grind dancers/aerobic instructors are also having loads of fun too. they joke around, input their own style into the routines, and tease each other in the process. moreover, the exercise itself is fun as well (even warm-up and cool-down). aside from being entertained by the show's hosts, you also enjoy because you feel like you're just dancing. it's very high energy and up-beat, and the "moves" are so modern, it doesn't even feel like exercise.
3.
Practical - for people like me who don't know how to dance casually, it's quite helpful. of course, some movements/routines will be over the top if you use them in clubs (as they suggest you do hehe), and some will even be out of date, but there are simple steps/movements that you can adopt to spice up your usual dance moves (i.e. bobbing your head up and down and stepping side to side, throwing in some arm movement now and then). i'd definitely use some of the steps i've learned, if only i had the guts to do so (i'm so selfconscious i won't even go into the dancefloor. hehehe)
so there, that's about it.
that's why it's my favorite. in fact, i have 2 different versions of the grind workout (1&2).
just so you know, other work-out tapes and cds i have at home are several versions of jane fonda's (my mom bought them), daisy fuentes (again, my mom) and billy blanks' tae bo crunch. i found the taebo crunch too strenuous. instead of feeling good after work-out, i just felt really tired and worked up. hehehe. hope my "review" helped. i'll be sifting through the others to see which ones i'll buy and try-out
-- Estelle (philippines)