A New Musical Workout

I do not have a musical theater background but read a review that said this fitness DVD did not feel like a workout. As someone who absolutely HATES exercising, I figured I would check it out. I am 100% here for workouts that don't feel like exercise!!! OMG. This tape is SO MUCH FREAKING FUN!!!!!!!! And, you, shockingly, get a great workout!!!!! I have tried HIIT workouts (hated it); Running (yuck); Cardio-weight training (nope); Jessica Smith (eh) and Richard Simmons (fun). I like to have fun and not feel like I'm exercising but I still want a good workout.This is a real workout. I am actually slightly sore after doing this DVD. It is legit cardio. I wear a Fitbit and both my average and peak heart rate are the highest with this workout. I average about 133 HR and I peak around 160. I was so surprised as you really do forget you are exercising! It's only 30 minutes so time-wise, it's right up my alley. It packs a big punch in a short amount of time. Be aware that he does use a golden top hat and a resistance band thing. I bought my resistance band here from SPRI but any brand will do. Dang right, I also bought the gold top hat because I am super lame like that!! And, I work that hat like a boss!!!! Just sayin'!! However, you DO NOT need either and I didn't use either at first and just did the DVD. Some of the cast uses it and some don't.I am not a coordinated person so it took a while for me to get the choreography down but I just jumped around and danced my heart out when I lost the choreography. The more you do the tape, the easier the choreography becomes. Joseph is very captivating, positive, encouraging and charming! If you are not smiling and hooting at some point throughout this workout then there is something wrong with you!!The cast is very diverse and all body types and races are shown which is super cool. This DVD makes me wish I had done musical theater when I was younger! You really do feel like you are part of the cast. My teenage son does do musical theater and said the DVD was "very authentic, credible, and true to the genre". So, I guess that is saying something for those with a musical theater background.I highly recommend this DVD!!! I haven't found a DVD this fun in a LONG time. I put this right into my rotation with Richard Simmons because I let that crap go about having to kill myself in order to get a great workout. Please buy this DVD...you won't be sorry!!!!

I feel so passionately about this DVD that I am using my husband's account to write this review (my husband bought this DVD for me as a gift, and I am so grateful for that). Tldr -- BUY THIS DVD!!!I first came across 567Broadway in the midst of the pandemic, when I was trying to figure out a way to do something for myself to stay active, feel good, and spark joy in my life. I used to do musical theater but I was always a "singer who moves," rather than a dancer. I was worried that, especially after two kids, I wouldn't be able to keep up and I'd get frustrated. I was so wrong -- this DVD is incredible at all levels!As soon as I turned the DVD on, I was blown away by the warmth of the dancers -- all different shapes and sizes and presentations -- and the variety of dance moves presented and modifications possible. In fact, because of the modifications, as I've gotten stronger and more flexible I've been able to adapt to try new things (bigger kicks, lower squats) that make the DVD feel new, like the dances change with me. Not only that, but for someone like me who generally has to practice and practice to get the moves down, the DVD comes with step-by-step instructions! But even without those instructions, the steps were clear and fun -- I found myself able to pick up the moves much more easily than in a Zumba class, for example.The songs selected are some of the most cheerful and well-known Broadway show tunes and I find myself singing along as I workout. And since the DVD is structured like a performance, it *almost* doesn't feel like working out -- it's like an energetic musical performance that you can get to be a part of from the comfort of your own home.The instructor, Joseph Corella, is a sheer delight. Not only is he a gifted dancer and choreographer but he radiates joy, inclusivity, and kindness. I love that he calls the at-home viewers "cast" and makes us feel like we are a part of the musical, too. His encouragement on the DVD alongside a smiling cast of dancers really keeps me motivated the whole time!As of this date, I have lost 24 pounds using 567Broadway as a critical piece of my workout routine. But even more than that, I have gained confidence, feel stronger and healthier, and find myself breathing more deeply and smiling more easily and frequently. I actually look forward to working out -- imagine that! It has honestly changed my life.If you are considering buying it, consider it no longer -- BUY THIS DVD. You will not be sorry.

It is such a fun workout. The moves are not hard to follow and the host provides low impact k no ices as well. I truly enjoyed this. Everyone looked like they were having a great time.

I'm a 70 something year old woman, overweight (I gained the Covid 20) and needed something to jump start myself into doing something more strenuous than walking around the house for 30 mins. I have multiple joint issues so I have to be careful not to make myself worse. This DVD is an answer to my prayers! I find the leader charming and fun to watch. The background cast look like normal people who are at all different levels of fitness and age, so it feels like more of a real life experience. The workout music is fun and the length of the "numbers" are just right for me. The first time I tried the first "number" I could not get farther than 2 minutes without gasping for air but now, in my second week I have completed the first two "dance numbers". I'm still very limited in some of the moves but I can already see some improvement in my stamina and mobility. It really is a fun way to exercise and even if you are in much better shape, I think it could be challenging. I hope there are more of these, done by the same guy. He's really terrific! Five stars and Thank You!

I've never written a review before but felt I had to for this. My wife says it's amazing. She finds exercise of any type difficult and would rather not bother. But there's no stopping her with this. She says it's lively, fun, great music and not to hard to follow after a few attempts!

Love this workout video. Makes exercising fun.