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Ballet Body Workout - Jennifer Galardi |
 love this workout |
| I have done this workout a couple times now and like another person said, once you know the moves you can really ramp up the intensity. I was sore in my legs and hips after each time doing it, which I loved since those are areas I want to work. I felt like it worked my hips in ways they have never been worked before. Though the stretching is a bit long, I thought it was really good--many tapes have inadequate stretching, so this was just what I need. It is not a workout that will leave you out of breath often, but it will challenge your muscles in new ways. - posted by Patty on 11/19/2009 |
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 Not Enough |
| Did not enjoy the workout and did not even break a sweat. Certainly not for the advanced exerciser, too basic. Did not care for the warm-up music and the stretch segment at the end was to long. - posted by Lauren on 11/16/2009 |
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| Just what I needed! |
| I am a cardio and weight lifting girl, but that can't be all you do. I LOVE this workout. Today was my second day and now that I memorized the moves got a terrific workout. I start to break a glisten/sweat in warm-up. What a great conditioning hour for my entire body and the yoga stretching at the end- perfect. Extra points for the great music! Finally a dvd I can get into the beat with! Bravo Jennifer! - posted by Tara on 10/28/2009 |
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| Ahhh Feels SO Good! |
| I love anything that is along the lines of the ballet/barre workouts genre. First of all, the reason why I only gave this workout four stars is because this workout in comparison to other ballet-esque workouts would not be considered int/adv, but workout just feels good to do which has no dread factor. The moves have a larger range of motion in their movements, and just is so versatile in adding it on to other workouts. All in all, It's nice to see actual ballet elements in a ballet-inspired workout. This workout balances out traditional weight training and isometric Lotte Berk workouts very nicely!! - posted by Anna Maria on 10/26/2009 |
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| Wonderful! |
| I really love Jennifer Galardi's hip hop workout, and was excited to see this. I've been waiting for it to finally be released, and it didn't disappoint. I recently took up running, and the day after a big run my legs are very tight and sore. This is a great complimentary workout, so that I get some strengthening and pilates in, as well as a great stretch. I was sweating heavily by the time I got to the yoga segment, and felt very worked out. I really enjoy this one, and there's no dread factor at all. - posted by Jamie on 10/22/2009 |
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| I love it! Incredibly Pleasant Workout. |
| I had no idea this workout had even shipped! I saw it in the mail, and simply HAD to try it. I LOVE it! As I did it, I was trying, trying, trying to think of what to compare it to, and I have no idea! That's not a bad thing, it does mean that it's not an exact repeat of another barre workout. Initial two impressions: 1) This is a VAST improvement from the ballet segment of her Prevention dvd, and 2) This is an Incredibly Pleasant workout! So lovely. The music (contemporary, not classical) is slightly better than usual. It's very serene and peaceful, yet it has a nice energy to it. This is very much a "ballet," not barre workout. I loved that there were balancing moves in there, and I loved the long modified pigeon stretch. Although, Jen is a fave instructor, I typically skip her Prevention ballet segment; it just feels kind of pointless. This felt much more worth my time. There was a slight (Balletone level) cardio affect for me. It was challenging in a few places (such as the plank series which is always a challenge for my wrists), but it's pretty intermediate. I'm not sure advanced ladies will love it---but it's just so "nice" and concentrating on form helps effectiveness.... So, I will decline to predict what advanced girls will say, bc I am not one of them! It was just fun, and very "nice." I recommend to any intermediate interested in ballet, or anyone who likes ballet workouts in general. (There is a modifier for beginners, so you will do well with this if that's you. There are no advanced modifications.) - posted by Laura "who" on 10/19/2009 |
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| Wonderful workout! |
| Jen does a great job cuing this workout~and I like the music too. It is a wonderful blend of ballet, yoga, and pilates to work all of your muscles, especially that lower body and the abs. I especially like the long, soothing yoga-inspired stretch at the end. I know I'll get a lot of use out of this one! - posted by Elaine on 10/19/2009 |