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Body Bar Express: Hardcore Abs & Back

Backcover description: Hard Core is a highly efficient and effective workout that targets the entire abdominal and back region. The focused exercises strengthen, stabilize and improve posture and alignment while helping to prevent and relieve back pain. It will

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Body Bar Express: Hardcore Abs & Back

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Level:		Intermediate

Toning emphasis:		Abs

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Toning Emphasis

Abs:	28 minutes	(100%)

Instructor:		Keli Roberts
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Customer rating: No star ratings yet, but has 5 non-star reviews

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Certified instructor description: Cradled in your arms, behind your head, under your knees — the bar adds intensity and effectiveness in every position. The emphasis is on balance and control in this well-instructed, well-produced program by Keli Roberts. It features lots of variety, including some Pilates-based moves. Throughout, you get a graceful series of flowing moves (often integrating multiple-muscle-group compound exercises for maximum results). Keli uses a mini-body bar; dumbbells or even no bar will work. ©2001. DVD has: Narrow screen.

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Body Bar Express: Hardcore Abs & Back

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For the record, I'm an advanced exerciser with a strong yoga and Pilates background. I'd agree with Collage that this is intermediate level, but only for the abs section. The back section follows the largest part of the abs work, and I question whether most intermediates would have the back and core strength to complete it safely with good form. This is NOT a video to get your back into shape if you haven't done previous stabilization work. I'm not surprised that someone injured herself doing this. For myself, I'd skip the abs section next time because I didn't find anything new or challenging there, but I'll continue to do the back section. Just be sure if you do this, to stretch thoroughly after completion. The few very briefly held stretches were a joke! - posted by Lynn on 12/27/2004

GREAT GREAT GREAT

WOW.WHAT A GREAT DVD...I WORKED OUT MY ABS WITHOUT STRAIN BUT WAS SORE THE NEXT DAY. SURE WAY TO KNOW THAT WORKOUT IS WORKING... KELLI IS GREAT! - posted by MARIA on 11/25/2004

Good Workout

I really like this workout. My back, sides and abs really can feel it. It makes me feel lean and stretched out. I have other Kelly Robert's tapes, and I like them all. Her tapes are hard, but she's easy to follow. - posted by Kathy on 2/4/2004

Not a Safe Workout!

I too bought this video thinking it would strengthen my core, and while I thought it was OK, within about 2 weeks my back was feeling really sore. I do pride myself on following routines as meticulously as I can for safety reasons so I gave it to my PT to review. She normally does like Kelli Roberts' videos, but she said this one was DEFINITELY NOT a good one. Many of the exercises were unsafe and potentially damaging to the back!! Please pass this one by; the risk of injury is just not worth it. - posted by Tara on 12/16/2002

A Challenging & Good Workout

I just did this tape for the first time yesterday as my physical therapist said I needed to strenghten my 'core', and crunches just don't do it. The tape is about 30 minutes long and works your abs mostly, and your back. It's tough, but Keli has great cueing and is encouraging. She is a very good instructor and works out along with 2 other women on the tape. The music was good and unobtrusive. Definitely not for a beginner and even me, as an intermediate exerciser, had to rest for about 1 minute. I can feel it today and it feels good! I would recommend this tape to anyone wanting stronger abs & back. - posted by Sandra on 6/5/2002

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Narrow screen

When played on a widescreen TV, this program will show black bars on the left and right sides. On an older 4x3 ratio TV, it will fill the entire screen.

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Muscle Toning

Definition: Slow, controlled movements working against resistance (e.g. dumbbells, a band or just your own body weight). Includes Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: Builds lean muscles. Increases your metabolism. Makes everyday activities easier.