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Balletone: Center Moves |
  Good choice |
| As a first time Ballet "dancer" this work out is great for me. I must admit, I tried Jody's other ballet work out FIRST. I enjoy the way she talked me through the work outs, not using a lot of the ballet lingo because with her work outs being my first introduction to ballet, I would not have understood what she was talking about. I work out six days a week and this work out still gives me a challenge, its a great cardio work out as well. - posted by Key on 4/14/2011 |
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| Boring |
| As others have noted, this is very repetitive and poorly cued. I have ballet experience and would have found it less confusing if she had used more of the proper ballet terms (she does use a few, like chasse and attitude) instead of describing the steps in non-ballet terms, especially since there isn't much guidance about proper form. It is indeed "gentle"--I am a sporadic exerciser and didn't even work up a sweat, though the moves are good for balance and toning. - posted by Jane on 5/29/2010 |
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| Enjoyable, fluid workout |
| I too agree that graceful cardio describes this well. Once I got the moves down, I could really concentrate on contracting my muscles and working through the moves and the intensity increased. So, I feel worked out without being exhausted. I really enjoy this workout. - posted by Elaine on 10/16/2009 |
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| Fluid workout |
| Graceful cardio is a good description. It's gentle aerobics with an emphasis on fluidity and balance--a nice change from the usual rock 'n roll cardio. Could follow it if I let go of perfection. Felt worked out but not wiped out (I'm 57.) I have many videos, and it's one of my favorites. - posted by Susan on 1/5/2009 |
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| a challenge: and worth the effort for me |
| I have no ballet or other dance training. The first time I did this workout, I could not get through the warm-up! Soooooo confusing, so frustrating, so disappointing. I did not feel like a dancer: I felt like a fat old klutz. Now, after nearly 2 years of systematic DVD in-home workouts, including a dozen different dance programmes, I find this DVD enjoyable. This is not an easy workout: at the least, a solid intermediate. I have to wear fitness shoes, so this takes away a little from the grace, but it helps my feet. Unless you are a dancer already, do not buy this DVD if you want something easy and easy to learn. I did NOT post a review when I first bought this DVD as I was too sheepishly ashamed at my lack of balance and grace. Now, after doing this and other dance DVDs regularly (Crunch, Petra Kolber, The Firm, bellydance) I am PROUD to say I like this workout. One criticism: the set is tacky and boring. - posted by Bertha on 10/21/2008 |
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| Pulled back muscle from this |
| I am an intermediate exerciser and never pulled a back muscle in my life until I tried this video. Very poorly cued, and unless you're a dancer, the arched bendovers may be too much for you too. This video gave me nothing but horrible pain for a week. Wouldn't recommend at all! - posted by Diana on 8/6/2008 |
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| I really dislike this one. |
| I'm an experienced exerciser who can usually pick up choreography quickly, but this was hard to get through. Not only was it poorly cued, but the moves were boring and repetitive. You start with one move, then you add another, (and another..), repeating the sequence from the top each time a new exercise is added (like a step combo.) If that's your thing and you don't mind watching the video a few times to get the choreography down, this might be for you. If you're like me, you'll be saying aloud "again!? we're doing that whole horrible series again!?" - posted by Rebecca on 8/5/2008 |
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| Absolute Worst Cued Video |
| Horrible cueing makes for a frustating, unsatisfying workout. If only I tried this one right when I received it instead of waiting past the 30 day return period. This one will be sold at a future yard sale. For the record, I am an intermediate level exerciser. - posted by Amanda on 7/11/2008 |
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| Refreshing |
| This is a graceful, refreshing workout. Your body just flows as you perform each movement, not to mention how wonderful your body feels after the workout. - posted by Saundra on 2/19/2008 |
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| I find it pleasant |
| It's smooth and easy enough to follow. I'm not inshape but I enjoy this tape.. alot. - posted by Fran on 12/23/2007 |
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