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Attitude Ballet & Pilates Fusion |
  better than I thought it would be |
| I really enjoy this video; I originally worried that it may be stale or boring but it was enjoyable. You move through the moves at a good pace and there are several different exercises throughout that challenge your posture and balance. I also really enjoy the ab section of the video and find it to be quite challenging. - posted by Belinda on 12/28/2011 |
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| Incredibly Boring |
| This DVD was so incredibly boring, I couldn't even finish one section of the workout. She uses plies as her "foundation", and they never stop until the end, which kills my knees (I am 55). Every move seems just like the last one, with only slight variations, until you get to the stretching and floor work at the end. She has a wonderfully calming voice, but it is so relaxing, I just want to turn it off and go to sleep! This video just did absolutely nothing for me - I felt unmotivated, uninspired, and totally ready to quit. Plus, she has all somewhat older women with her in the video, and none of them look like this has really been very beneficial to them, which I don't mean in a bad way, but long and slender body lines are what I am after. I returned it. - posted by Kathy on 11/11/2011 |
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| Attitude, Bernadette Giorgi, very enjoyable workout for me |
| This a good workout. I am getting back in swing of working out and love the ballet moves and easy to understand method of Bernadette. I got what I wanted, I felt like I was in class, easy to follow, and enjoyable. - posted by Dia on 9/15/2011 |
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| great workout |
| Very good workout with a lot of ballet plie work. Be careful though if you have knee trouble. I used a 2 lb weight instead of the ball that worked fine! Slow and steady with good cuing. - posted by Pattie on 2/19/2011 |
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| Wow |
| What a great ballet-workout. I've been taking ballet lessons for many, many years, but I discovered some abs I didn't know I had! My thighs are really shaping up! - posted by Jacqueline on 10/29/2010 |
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| Works for Me! |
| As I've gotten older (50+), I find that I can no longer handle high-impact aerobics or heavy weight training. Ballet-based workouts are just the ticket (when alternated with walking or bicycling for aerobic exercise) for toning and maintaining flexibility. Bernadette is an excellent instructor, and the workout can be done in 2 parts (just the right amount of time for my busy schedule) or a longer workout in 1 part. The music is soothing and the instructor is not at all annoying (a huge factor for me when choosing workout DVD's) - posted by Cate on 10/28/2010 |
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| not good if you have knee issues |
| If you have knee problems please be aware that most of this video involves plies, lots of knee bends. - posted by Donna on 8/20/2010 |
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| Just what I was looking for |
| A really nice ballet workout. The instructor's very pleasant with touches of humor and the music's good. So far I've only done the first workout--the perfect length and a thorough workout for toning, balance, and flexibility. I'm an advanced beginning exerciser over 50 and it is just the right level for me--challenging but not impossible. I have extensive background in ballet; this might be more difficult for someone without some ballet experience. The tutorial on form at the beginning is excellent, and it would be useful if the instructor injected more reminders about proper form and the meaning of various terms during the workout. But that's a minor criticism; this is a winner. - posted by Anna on 7/8/2010 |
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| Slow and steady wins the race |
| 20 years ago I did heavy cardio workouts (I was a Firm user back when there was only 1 video) but I'm not 30 years old anymore and frankly, I had seriously slacked off after the death of the love of my life, which was almost 2 years ago so I've been slacking for some time now. Bernadette, however, did not treat me as a slacker--she was suportive. Her cues were on the money and her subtle adjustment reminders came at the perfect time (watch the pre-info to understand what she means). The video was moderately paced but is still a good workout--I feel it most in my core and glutes. I've only done the first workout but that's enough for me right now--I'm not bored and it still feels like it's working. In addition to liking Bernadette, I also like her back up crew--normal women working to look their best. Another reviewer used the word "elegant" and I agree--I feel elegant participating in the exercises and elegant when I finish. - posted by Jule on 7/6/2010 |
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| I like this video! |
| I've been looking for a video that feels like a workout but low on the impact -- this one fits the bill. I'm 53 & have been active all my adult life, but I'm done with the pounding from impact aerobics. This video's designed with the over-50 gals in mind but it's challenging. It's ballet-based and I feel strong, toned and lean afterward... maybe even a little taller! I like the pre-mixes which combine segments of workouts 1 & 2, warm-up & stretch and are indexed by workout length & level. I'd definitely recommend this for the "mature" exerciser. Great for core & posture! - posted by Laura on 7/1/2010 |
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