There are many DVD''s covering the barre fitness workout method and I must say, The Ballet Physique delivers! They have carved out a unique niche that surpasses other styles and franchises. Kristen Z. and Kristen S. have formulated precise, challenging and fun choreography that will get you shaking and sweating in no time. The workouts are easy to follow but don''t let the seamless flow fool you! These workouts are HARD but you will be thanking them later! I love how during a tough sequence they use fun anecdotes and reminders how the hard work pays off! Both instructors are down to earth and are wonderful examples of the what they are teaching. Do yourself a favor and buy these DVD''s you will not be sorry and will definitely be thanking the ladies of The Ballet Physique. If you are in the Denver area, their classes are NOT to be missed!
This collection contains two killer ballet barre-style workouts: the 60-minute "Signature Sculpt," and the 45-minute "Amped Up," billed as a shorter but more intense workout. You use a barre (no need to buy one, a chair that''s high enough is a perfect subsitute), light weights, the inflatable medicine ball that comes with the DVD...and good old gravity! The moves all ballet/dance based: a lot of plies, leg lifts forward and back, hip rolls, tucks, pulsing on bent legs...You get the idea. There''s video of it online; check it out!
Though it''s a pricier DVD program, you actually get plenty for your buck: 2 well-produced, incredibly challenging and effective workouts and an inflatable medicine ball (referred to here as a playground ball).
I wanted to try this style of workout because I so enjoy pilates and dance-based sculpting workouts (for example, I LOVE Tracy Anderson''s sculpting workouts and the Exhale Core Fusion workouts). I like using a chair and my own body weight to sculpt that long, lean look. Soo...this was my first barre-style workout...and I think it may be my last. I''ll explain why.
My biggest issue with the workout is what it did to my body. Mind you, I only used this once a week, for 3 weeks, when I noticed a difference in my body. I am a high intermediate exerciser, and am happy with my body the way it is and pretty much work out for maintenance. Within just a few performances of this workout, I noticed that I started to get RIPPED. My abs, though already toned with nice lines, began to actually develop, if not yet a 6-pack, then definitely a 4-pak! :-) My thighs became thicker, albeit with muscle, and my calves started to get a muscular ripple in them (all those darn releves!!). All of this would have made me astoundingly ecstatic...IF I desired those changes! However, I loved the challenge, but did NOT want to develop my muscle tone beyond where it currently is. I have nothing against very, very developed feminine muscle, but it''s just not for me. It''s not a look I''m personally interested in. I was actually surprised at these results, because there is so much beautiful stretching in between the exercises.
So...for this reason alone, I have already, regrettably, retired the Ballet Physique DVDs. But I AM going to keep them! You never know when I may need an aggressive but gentle toning workout to jump-start a lazy physique (like post-pregnancy!!) :-)
I highly recommend this workout; it does what it claims and is fun and challenging...but unfortunately, it''s just not for me.
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I love this! This is the best workout! I have been taking these classes for two years now and am so excited to have the DVDs to do when I cannot get to class! These girls make you want to do it! I love both dvds and am sore each time I do them! It is nice when you don''t have a full hour to do the shorter 45 minute one. Both Kristin''s are amazing! All the girls in video look amazing and make me want to do this workout as much as I can. Buy it! It''s worth it!Read Best Reviews of The Ballet Physique DVD Collection Here
I have many barre DVDs, but these two workouts impressed me right away and have become favorites. The instructors are very competent and provide good form tips. However, there is a separate section if you need more indepth instruction. Kristen Zurek leads Signature Sculpt, which is a 60-minute workout. Amped Up is led by Kristin Skordahl, and even though it is shorter in length at 45 minutes, I would rate this as the more intense of the two DVDs. However, both are tough, advanced barre workouts. Each instructor is joined by three background exercisers, and one person shows modifications. The production quality is quite good; nice, airy studio with wooden floors, exposed brick walls and windows in the back. The music is generic but high energy. Cueling is done live, not voiceover. The pacing is perfect not too fast or slow. Even if you have an extensive barre collection, you will find many unique movements. I received a very sturdy ball with my two DVDs although I was not able to blow it up because I did not have a pump. Instead, I used a small, squishy mini-Fitball that I already had on hand and that seemed to work very well.Want The Ballet Physique DVD Collection Discount?
Get this set if you don''t get anything else. They are wonderful instructors and they are not on steroids. They stick to the guidlines and exercise you without making you scream in pain .
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