Maria’s Afro-Workout®is an ultimate experience uniquely integrating the rich engaging spirit of African music, rhythms and movement with the technique and creativity of the dancer’s class, and the exhilaration of an aerobic workout.
Nancy Stewart, professional dancer
The workout I get is the best I’ve ever had. Good, positive energy.
Kathy Cullen
I appreciate the fact that I don’t have to be thin and athletic in order to excel in Afro-Workout®
Reverend Kathleen Gatson
It feels like self celebration.
Lisa Leadens
I like the ability to maintain a sustained high heart rate doing fun and challenging exercises.
James M. Gayes M.D.
The sensitive teaching provides a way to express a joyfulness and gratitude for being alive in my body.
Ann Newhart
The instructors never act like drill sargeants.
Susan Anderson
I have learned of another culture – the people, the music, the instruments the dance. Afro-Workout® provides me a chance to be less inhibited, to express and “feel” the music, to say nothing about getting in shape. It is certainly more than just another exercise class. It will be a life-long memory.
Carol Barricks
Afro-Workout® is not only physical exercise, it also gives me a spiritual connection.
Alisa Eland
I enjoy the wisdom and sensuality of the experience
Anna Maria Lopez
I don’t feel “beat up” after class.
Nicole Bates
With Maria, exercise time becomes a time when the spirit soars, and the body is renewed and relaxed.
Carletta Smith
The real positive of the class is the easy approach to exercise --- only as much as the body can take.
Katie Balek
The class is a warm and relaxed atmosphere to learn in, have fun in and make mistakes in.
Regina M. Laroche
Afro-Workout® is always presented as “our class”, therefore I feel that my input is important.
Barbara Owens
It provides me with an intense, yet graceful workout and I almost always achieve an emotional release and a wonderful sense of peace.
Jackie Kane
There is not fear of undue stress on the body and it is a complete energizer for all ages .
Katie Balek
You can’t beat Aerobics With Soul® for entertainment value.
Glamour
This handsome tape will be a welcome addition to your workout library.
Philadelphia Inquirer
She has soul, and exactly what our industry needs as a role model.
Ruth Sticker
Aerobics With Soul® talks to you. The drums speak and we dance. Thank you for bringing back what was missing from aerobics to our classes in the Caribbean.
Ellen Christopher
The compellingly seductive beat of the music brings an awareness of each part of my body as I learn to move boldly, energetically, gracefully and happily.
Carletta Smith
A sizzling workout that celebrates her East African heritage ….and a sure way to fire up your fitness program.
Daily News
If there is one tape that can beat the boredom suffered by jaded fitness seekers, this UNIQUE video is it.
Billboard
Very relaxing, unlimiting, exhilarating, and holistic. Really touches on the true purpose of life and exercise.
Norma Jurrison
Maria has patiently taught my body a foreign language.
Marianne Cooper
Get rid of adult inhibitions and let yourself go with one of the most innovative, free-spirited and enjoyable workout tape on the video market today.
New Body Magazine
At a Nigerian wedding party, men, women and children actually did both of your tapes from beginning to end!
Veronica Obodo- Eckblad
You can’t beat Aerobics With Soul® for entertainment value.
Glamour
My sister and I sat in front of the video completely in awe.
Liv Ulmann
This handsome tape will be a welcome addition to your workout library.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Aerobics With Soul® is the ultimate experience, uniquely integrating the rich engaging spirit of African music, rhythms and movement with the technique and creativity of a dancer’s class, and the exhilaration of an aerobics workout.
Nancy Orvis
She has soul, and exactly what our industry needs as a role model.
Ruth Stricker
Aerobics With Soul® is a sure way to fire up your fitness program.
New York Daily News
Aerobics With Soul® is sensuous, lively, fun, expressive, fluid and fascinating.
Billboard
Long time exercises will find Aerobics With Soul® a rare treat.
Baltimore Sun
Aerobics With Soul® is unique, original, educational and multi-faceted.
Sara Kooperman
Thank you for creating such a valuable piece of work.
Lois Sperakis
I thank the Creator of Maria’s wisdom, and her seeing.
Valandra Kamara-Makeba