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Attitude Ballet & Pilates Fusion |
 Perfect for anyone with bone or joint problems! |
| I was diagnosed with degenerative joint disease last year after an MRI revealed bulging lumbar disks. I had been unable to maintain my normal daily activities, and the pain had slowed me down quite a bit. My doctor referred me to physical therapy, but I felt that PT only provided limited flexibility and strengthening exercises. I found Attitude to be the perfect workout! First, the emphasis on ballet allows for increased flexibility while maintaining correct posture and spine position. Also, the toning exercises have helped to reduce my back pain by strengthening the muscles around my joints. The low impact movements are exceptionally good because they do not stress my joints. I feel very fortunate that I now have the ability to improve my health, increase my level of fitness and return to a normal, active life! - posted by Priscilla on 7/23/2008 |
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| Different but still a great workout |
| If you're looking for a workout that will have you gasping for air and pounding away, this is not it. I do like those types of workouts sometimes, but I also loved this one and found it effective. It got my heart rate up enough, it strengthens and tones your whole body, and it works your balance and flexibility. Best of all, I just feel GOOD when I'm done. Bernadette is an excellent teacher. I don't have a background in ballet, so I found the instructional part very helpful. The more I do it and get more comfortable with the moves, the more effort I can put into it and maintain my form, and the more effective it becomes. It challenges me in ways that many other workouts don't, and I find that it really has a place in my workout collection. - posted by Terri on 7/1/2008 |
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| Beyond 50 and getting to the fabulous bit... |
| Just recently I discovered and started using Bernadette Giorgi's "Attitude". It was exactly what I was looking for - me being "beyond 50" with a body not nearly as "fabulous" as I wished, but willing to take on the challenge of losing weight and getting fit. Callanetics were my favourite and I was dabbling in Pilates through books and DVDs, but found it was time to dedicate more time and effort to my physical well-being and something new seemed the right way to go - and that's when I found "Attitude". It's really worth taking the time to get the form and basic movements right. My earlier ballet experience definitely helped there, because being precise in the movements and being familiar with them adds to the feeling of enjoyment and well-being, during as well as after. There is definite grace and beauty throughout this workout because of the attention to ballet and once the basics are mastered, I can enjoy a flowing and very pleasurable workout, with enough tough bits to keep me motivated for more. And it works: feeling more grounded, getting firmer with a better posture are no false claims. If you do the work, you get the results, like in a real class with a real teacher who is caring and committed. - posted by Monique on 5/18/2008 |
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 The ab work is no piece of cake |
| When I bought this I had no idea it was marketed to the over 50 age group. I saw it listed on another website that only sells advanced dvds, so I was really surprised to read the cover when it arrived from Collage. However, I am glad I bought it. The instructor has a calm demeanor and gives good instruction. I am not very familiar with ballet, but I think those are well done and enjoy it. The ab work is what I am most impressed with on this dvd. They are not easy, but seem to get the job done without being too tough. - posted by Sandra on 4/20/2008 |
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| This workout is a breath of fresh air |
| I've started to use your DVD and I think this will be a perfect fit for me. I'm new to all the moves, as I have no background at all in ballet, but I'm taking it slow and really enjoying it! Along with aging and menopause has come weight gain(ugh!) and lack of energy; not to mention stiffness and lack of flexibility!
I have to tell you that you've done a wonderful job! The combination of your voice and the background music is so soothing. I have used other workout videos in the past and the music and instructor's voice has always been so loud and annoying. Yours is a breath of fresh air!
I will be recommending it to others. - posted by Sheryl on 4/7/2008 |
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| Great Work Out! |
| I am 45 years old and loved this tape. After all the years of pounding to Mindy Myrea and the various Step tapes - this was such a good non-jarring work out. My body is now lean and long and I can maintain my weight of 115-lbs without doing any damage to my knees and hips~ wonder what took me so long to find this tape. - posted by Lina on 3/31/2008 |
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| Ballet & Strength |
| I like this workout a lot. Due to my ballet training, none of the moves were unfamiliar or hard, but the combination still creates a workout that develops strength, balance, and grace. I appreciate the customizable aspect: if you want to do all floor work and concentrate on the lower body and balance one day and the upper body (using the weighted ball) on another, you can. The music & cuing were very good. - posted by Linda on 3/29/2008 |
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| I Like It |
| I Like this dvd but im also alot younger then 50. This is a exellent workout even for anyone under 50. My only issues is that while there doing floor work theres some exercises i can not do. As i have had a serious back injury so i cannot perform the move where you lift your bum and or legs straight off the ground or where you lift your legs straight up and slowly lower. Thats not their fault or a flaw of the video thats just my bodies fault lol But i do think that some women in there 50's may find some of the floor work difficult as well and its easy to injure yourself if not doing these moves properly. My mom is in her late 50's an theres noway she could do the floor work. My other complaint is that while there is a modifier in this video which is always fantastic, they never show what she is doing. She is in the background but you never see her while there is a move being proformed so really theres not even a point of having one if you're only going to show her while she is resting. I found that really annoying. But its still a good workout. The standing ballet work is my favorite part,i can tell its going to tone me up lots. - posted by MK on 3/25/2008 |
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| Even if you are not 50 |
| I am not 50 years old but I really benefited from this workout. It is challenging, graceful and quite effective. I think this workout is geared for everyone but made in such a way that those 50 and over can still be involved and benefit just as well as anyone else. It will definitely firm you up and you will feel the results. The use of the weighted ball is an added touch for me. I can't say enough good things about this DVD. I hope others enjoy it as much as I. - posted by Saundra on 3/2/2008 |
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| Great for Baby Boomers! |
| I was so pleased with this DVD. Her directions are easy to follow, and the routine gives you a thorough workout.The low impact is great for the over 50 crowd! - posted by Inez on 1/18/2008 |
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