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The Bar Method Designer Sculpting |
 Love it! |
| I actually have done this workout before, but it's been close to a year ago, so I forgot how good it is! I started out with the bonus workout and the bonus on the Bar Method Fat Free workout. I did each of those workouts 2 times on different days. Yesterday I completed the full workout on Designer Sculpting. It is so good! You really feel all the muscles working - thighs, buns, abs, and arms (though I need to increase my weights for the biceps since I was only using 2lbs, next time I will do 4lb as she suggests). During the Summer I was using Squeeze for abs and legs, but remembered how Bar Method provided much better instruction. I was right about that. And somehow Bar Method just provides me with a much better overall workout. I think because of the excellent set-ups and Burr's leg workout (on the full workout and the bonus) does not bother my knee as long as I don't go down too far (Tracy's Squeeze standing legwork hurt my knee so I never did that part, only the floor work). I'll eventually go back to Squeeze - just the portions I enjoyed like the leg work on the floor and the abs. I love all the Bar Method stretches also (Found Squeeze stretches too much for my knees). Absolutely all of Bar's stretches were fine for my knees - I just made sure to be in the right position. I'm already feeling tighter and more toned after just 3 days of Bar Method, so I couldn't be happier. - posted by Andelyn on 12/11/2007 |
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| Unlike Any Other |
| Hang in there with this one. The slow, methodical pacing at first seems tedious, BUT, the careful execution of these moves will change your body unlike anything else. Even the arm section, which at first seems too easy because of the light weights, has changed my arms more than seemingly more advanced tapes. This system absolutely works! - posted by Beth on 3/31/2007 |
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| Excellent Toning Workouts |
| I use both "Designer Sculpting" & "Fat Free". These are excellent toning workouts. If performed correctly you will feel it in the right places. I couldn't believe how much I felt these workouts even though I had been using Cathe for years for strength. These are quick and effective workouts. I love the 10 min. bonus that comes with them. This allows you to do either the half hour workout or the quick 10 min. I wish they would make more. - posted by NA/AWA on 2/20/2007 |
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| Love It |
| I've been doing this workout along with Fat Free for about a month. I get my share of cardio and weights and really wanted to incorporate something that would sculpt the muscles in a different way. I absolutely love these videos. They have completely changed the shape of my butt and thighs in only a month. They are tough, and get tougher the more you do them. Sometimes I'll do the chapters twice if I really want to blast my lower body. I can't believe the changes and cannot wait to see how they continue to change my body. I definately recommend them. - posted by Tammy on 8/21/2006 |
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| On the fence |
| There's something about this workout, and I'm not quite sure what it is, that just didn't click for me. I thought that some of the moves were effective (e.g. the pretzel, seat & thigh work) but I was left feeling unfulfilled. I just stood there looking at Burr, and said to myself, "that's it" I was left wanting more, especially with the pretzel, seat & thigh work. Those are fantastic moves and I really appreciate how they concentrate on the butt, hip & thigh area. Anywoo, I just wish there would've been more reps. Also, I thought that Burr talked too much. Don't know why Maybe she doesn't talk much, and I'm just annoyed by her in general It's hard to pinpoint. I recently purchased Lotte Berk High Round Assets and I'm thinking about replacing Designer Sculpting with High Round Assets in my rotation. I can feel a burn & intensity w/ HRA that I do not feel with Designer Sculpting. - posted by redwizard on 8/20/2006 |
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| Great Leg Workout |
| This workout thoroughly works the entire lower body. The small pulses and lifts work deep into the muscles. I'm not flexible; but I can do all the exercises except for the pretzel. I just can't get into the right position for that one. So, I skip it and go to the bonus section which is about 7 min. of thigh, butt and calf work. Burr gives excellent pointers throughout and has such a nice demeanor. I liked this much better than Lotte Berk's Muscle Eats Fat - posted by KAD on 8/4/2006 |
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| Love this workout! |
| Just did this workout today for the first time. I also did the bonus section. Finally a toning dvd without the dread factor. I'm honestly planning to do this 3 times a week as Burr recommends. I'm curious to see the results! I wasn't really sure what to expect. Just when I'd feel the burn it was time to stretch, and I love how all the muscles are so thoroughly stretched. I'm really stiff and afterwards I felt much more limber. - posted by Jill on 6/3/2006 |
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| ouch my buns & thighs |
| I've used this DVD and FF a few times and believe it or not I get sore buns, thighs and triceps! My thighs burn like crazy when doing those little pulses! I use the firm and other heavy weight workouts(cathe, ripped) on a regular basis but I've been adding in pilates and doing Bar Method. I love the change of pace and the fact that these moves are so simple but very effective is great! It's a different way to train and a great boredom buster for me. Burr is a great instructor. - posted by Tam on 5/27/2006 |
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| DOES WONDERS FOR THE THIGHS! |
| I've been doing both DS and Fat Free now for about 3 months 3x/week, and let me tell you, I've had GREAT results! To date, I've lost 3 inches off each thigh (w/ healthier eating)!! Not for lack of trying, I just can't get into the abs workout, so I skip the arms and abs sections since I do upper body weight work and Pilates for my abs. Although some feel these types of workouts are boring, the overall results I've experienced cause me to never miss a workout nor is there a dread factor. And, after you know the workout, you can add more reps when Burr is still explaining each move. I do think, though, the Fat Free workout concentrates on the thighs a little more intensely, even though both are excellent in producing results. I've been doing the thigh work (on each DVD) twice lately, and my legs are absolutely shakin' like jelly when I'm done!! I've found that the more you do the moves, the better you become at them. They really work the saddle bag area and the butt great too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you have any "extra" inches in the lower body you wish to get rid of, or at least to tone. - posted by MRS on 5/25/2006 |
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| Sony DVD players Beware! |
| I got this DVD and it would not play. I got a replacement DVD and it would not play, either. Someone on the forum said that they've heard others say they've had problems with Bar Method DVD's playing on Sony DVD players. Low and behold, my DVD player is a Sony. Just a forwarning if you have a Sony. I am SO anxious to try this video though!! They are sending me a VHS this time. - posted by Cat on 5/16/2006 |
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