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Body Bar Strength and Conditioning |
 OUTSTANDING STRENGTH WORKOUT (Bar or Not!) |
| I, too, am surprised there aren't more reviews of this SUPERB dvd! Both of Keli's workouts are very effective because they actually WORK most of your muscles; she really excels at designing smart, flowing, complete routines. She is such a pro--always knowing when to give simple pointers so you can correct your form, and when to give you encouragement. And she is just so NICE! You just know she really wants you to do your best so you can be your best. (Like most other reviewers, I don't have a full set of body bars--I only have a 12-lb, which I just use for the floorwork. For everything else, I sub 8, 10, and 12-lb dumbbells and a 25-lb barbell. Works great!) Sherry's compact 30-min. workout is also effective and worthwhile; it really comes in handy now and then to have a solid strength routine you can be done with in only a half-hour. A for this super set! - posted by Diana on 1/31/2008 |
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| A Big 5 stars!!! |
| All 3 fantastic workouts(though New Body Bar is my favorite). I am surprised there are not more reveiws of this tape, and good ones at that. If you haven't tried the body bar, you should, and if you like body bar workouts you should get this DVD. This DVD breaks up the monotony of working out with weights, and it definitely works every muscle. Even Sherry's little 30 minute workout is tough. Keli is as always a great instrustor with loads of personality. The music is also upbeat and motivating. Buy this DVD, you won't be sorry! - posted by Kathy on 1/11/2008 |
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*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| Two Thumbs Up |
| I workout in the evenings and sometimes it's not easy to muster up the motivation to do weights. However, this video is one I really look forward to. The moves are not too fast or too slow and I can execute the moves with good form using a 12-pound bodybar. Keli has just the right amount of enthusiasm and I like her style. You feel like you've really accomplished something when you're done. This video is on my favorites list. - posted by Vicky S. on 6/21/2003 |
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| Good Challenge |
| I agree with the other reviewers that this is one tough time. They don't mention how much weight to use, so I use an 18 lb. body bar for most of it, and a 12 lb. for the floor work. I find lat pulls awkward with a body bar, so I substitute 12 lb dumbbells there. Also, the side delt raises are almost impossible for me to do with that much weight (18 lbs) so I use lighter dumbbells there as well. But the body bars add a nice dimension to your workout, and this routine touches many muscles often ignored. Keli's cuing and form advice are right on as always, and I like that it's not a huge class, just two of the Body Bar regulars. If you're fairly advanced and can use heavier weights, I would recommend this for a change and for a nicely satisfying challenge. - posted by Sally on 6/18/2003 |
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| Tough and Challenging! |
| This is one of the toughest workout tapes that I own. Keli gives all of the major upper and lower body muscle groups a thorough workout. I was sweating from the very beginning! It is better than Keli's Body Bar Challenge, if you are going to pick just one. - posted by Kristin on 1/29/2002 |
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| Great, fast-paced workout |
| This is a wonderful full-body workout, with emphasis (I found) on lower-body. If you tend towards knee problems, as I do, you'll find that the lower-body reps are slow and concentrated enough (no bounce) to build strength without putting any pressure on the knees. Recommended. - posted by Robyn G. on 12/3/2000 |
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| Fabulous Advanced Workout! I'm Drenched! |
| No review on this? Wow! I own about 75 workout videos, 35 of which are weight training, and I consider this to be among my favorites of all time.
Shhh... you don't really need a body bar for this. I don't own a body bar and easily modified by using my padded barbell with 5 lb. weights on each end, a 30 lb. barbell for leg work, and a couple free weights. You could probably get by just fine with a standard set of free weights, though.
I find this workout to be far more challenging than Body Pump (though B.P. is fun, too!). It's on par with Cathe Friedrich's MIS and the Firm's Tough Tape. I was dripping at the end of this workout. This video can be as tough as you make it.
Decent production quality, great music (though I had to turn the volume up a tad more than usual). Keli Roberts is, as always, brimming with form pointers. Keli is akin to having a personal trainer in your home. She will work your entire body -- even muscles you didn't realize you quite had. LOL.
Highly recommended for serious home weight trainers who don't mind gym-style workouts. - posted by Michelle E. on 9/23/2000 |