Attitude Ballet and Pilates Fusion with Bernadette Giorgi

The only reason I give this DVD 4 stars instead of 5 is because I have to be in the mood for it. But when I''m in the mood, it rates 6 stars.

I agree with all of Amazon Fan''s comments, particularly that it is somewhat similar to Element Ballet but more "forgiving." However, whenever I reach for Attitude and that''s usually on a day when I''m suffering a tension headache or am just too tired for cardio it relaxes and renews me. After some hard work, that is. I pop it in and start relaxing to the soft music and Bernadette''s whispery, gentle instructions then suddenly realize I''ve broken a mild sweat and my legs are trembling. The addition of the light weighted ball or handweight for two of the center barre segments and Pilates mat work are a nice change from the ordinary.

A word on the Pilates portions Bernadette assumes you have a bit of background and does not give blow by blow tutorials. Personally, I''m happy about that. I can just flow with these routines and don''t feel that I have to rigidly adhere to barked out instructions. This is a user friendly DVD.

Another good feature is that no ballet barres or special equipment is required not even a chair. This might be a good choice for the home exerciser who wants to add some barre to their crosstrain regimine without making investments in equipment and space. Nicely done.

Although it''s advertised for women over 50 I think anyone seeking an intermediate workout can enjoy it. The workout is similar to the Element: Ballet Conditioning but a wee bit more forgiving, plus there''s a little more emphasis on arm and upper body strengthening and no plyometric jumping. The pace of the ballet and pilates exercises will benefit your aerobic conditioning because it elevates your heart rate. There are two 40-minute workouts to choose from plus a variety of pre-mixes depending on your interest. A separate chapter demonstrates form pointers. Cuing is clear and the instructor always lets you know what''s coming up next. The only equipment required is a light weight ball (or 1-2 pound dumbbells) and floor mat; shoes are not required. Head-to-toe lengthening and toning, well designed, well cued, well demonstrated, nice music, pleasant instructional tone this video has it all. I also like the little inspirational blurbs that occasionally appear on screen, and I sure hope I look as good as the demonstrators do when I hit 50!

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I love this workout. I actually felt like an 8-year-old little girl in her first ballet class. Then the next day, my NOT 8-year-old muscles reminded me that I''d worked out. Love that! Bernadette again uses her soft velvet voice to motivate you and gently boot your behind into action. I am very happy I bought her DVDs, which I did based on other reviews, by the way.

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I love Bernadette''s exercise dvd''s. I now have 3 and this one is not as easy as you may think. You are taken through grande plie''s and the ballet positions. The only thing missing is the barre. That would be way to taxing for these old bones! Bernadette uses perfect form in every dvd. I appreciate her calm voice and exact instructions. You workout fluidly without having to listen to a lot of instructions first and get cold. I love this woman!!!

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Not realizing this was marketed for "beyond 50", I found this to be appropriate for someone, say in their early 40s who is eager to learn basic ballet, move in a slower, easier pace, and who doesn''t mind being in the company of mature women. The whole production is relaxed and ballet-inspired from Ms. Giorgi''s soothing voice to the piano music. If you are learning ballet, there is a option called "Form Pointers", like a tutorial of the most important positions that you''ll be using.

There are 2 30-minute workouts that both consist of STANDING, CENTER WORK W/RESISTANCE (they used a mini weighted ball), and MAT WORK (also with resistance). In standing work, Ms. Giorgi will lead you through plies, tendus, grand plies, and ballet foot positions. So, know before you go. Center work with resistance consists of multi-step moves such as a plie, bicep curl then a side bend. In mat work, it''s always optional to have resistance. Core work is the focus here by doing Pilates-based sit-ups or roll ups. Even the stretching and warm-up feel like the workout because you continue to move in a fluid fashion with ballet or Pilates.

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