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Elements Ballet Conditioning |
 The most beautiful workout ever! |
| I have done various styles of workouts over the past several years. I am currently a big fan of Lotte Berk, Callanetics, and other barre inspired workouts. So when I saw this new Element workout I had to buy it. I have not regretted it. It is simply the most beautiful fitness video. The setting, the instructor, and the moves all combine to make this a pleasant experience. But I do want to caution people on the standing forward bends at the beginning and middle of the workout. I do not suffer from back problems, but these forward bends really made my lower back hurt. So if you have back problems do not do these bends. Also, I think I need to mention that this is so much more than just a pleasant experience - it will work your body hard. I'm sure I will go down a size or two after I've been doing this one for at least a month. I guess you could say it's the toughest but most beautiful workout out there. - posted by Helen on 7/11/2008 |
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 Effective but annoying |
| I love the leg work. It is graceful, but challenging. I found the instructor's too-sweet-for-me voice to be annoying, so a mixed review for me. - posted by Sarah on 7/7/2008 |
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| Love this workout!!!!!!!!!! |
| Oh my gosh, I LOVE this workout! It is definitly not the type of workout I am used to, but I must say I am pleasantly surprised. It really gets my heartrate up there, (who would of thought from just doing ballet moves?)and leaves my legs shaking! I am always sore the next day in not just my legs, but my arms and abs, too!!! The cardio part is awesome too. It's really short, but it does the job! I find this workout to be really effective, and say it is a must have for anyones workout collection! - posted by Jessica on 6/27/2008 |
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| Peacefully Amazing |
| I have been doing this DVD routine for 4 months (4 times a week), and I absolutely love it. I have no formal ballet training, but I have never been one to enjoy weight lifting, running, or ellipticals. With that said, I purchased this DVD and have stayed 100% faithful to it and have lost 22 pounds. Elise Gulan speaks very calmly, and the music stays with the pace at which you work. I would encourage anyone with any interest in ballet, dance, core strengthening, or yoga to give this a shot. It truly works and you feel beautiful and amazing every time the DVD ends with you feeling, "a little taller and a little leaner than when you began..." - posted by Claudia on 6/6/2008 |
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| Intense and Lovely |
| This is a superb toning session. I haven't danced in years, I'm over 60, and I have a bent spine from an accident 35 years ago, and yet this video not only lets me do things I didn't think my body could (or should!) do any more, but makes me feel graceful even while I know I'm being clumsy. And as gentle and easy as the workout looks, I really work! I thought my legs were pretty strong from all the walking and lower-body strength training I've been doing, but I've discovered that a series of held grandes plies en relevee is a lot more challenging than all the squats and lunges in the world. I'm gradually developing the strength I thought I already had, and I'm confident that eventually I'll also develop the flexibility that the instructor assures us will come "even if you just get your leg a couple of inches off the floor now." (Well, at least I managed more than "a couple of inches.") This has become a regular exercise session for me on my strength training days. It makes me feel sweaty, graceful, and GOOD. - posted by Phoebe on 6/5/2008 |
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| Incredible workout! |
| Just did this workout for the first time. Very enjoyable, challenging, yet no "dread" factor. The instructor had the most pleasant demeanour, I'm a klutz, yet this felt so grace and empowering at the same time. The aerobic segment was short and very sweet. The abs segment was a surprise challenge! A keeper for sure! - posted by lyla on 5/15/2008 |
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| Oh my word!!! |
| Excellent complete workout! Easy to follow, relaxing, and fun. I loved the aerobics section. Not too much, but enough to get your heart rate up, especially after the first 30 minutes of toning =]. I can definately feel a difference in my body. Love it!!!! - posted by Nichole on 4/2/2008 |
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| wonderful |
| Great workout, she makes you feel graceful and smile and forget about the pain, yet you still feel a tingle after. Absolutly wonderful. - posted by . on 3/27/2008 |
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| Easy to follow. |
| This is the ballet workout I have been looking for! I know nothing about ballet, so when I try to do other ballet workouts it is very hard to follow them and I get confused. But this one is simple to follow, and slow enough so that I can really work my muscles instead of just going through the motions. - posted by Corenne on 3/25/2008 |
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| Good toning |
| This was a really nice change from the hardcore weight training DVDs with the same or better results. I felt gracefull and elegent while working out, and was pleasently sore afterward! Sent it to my daughter who got a track scholorship to a Chicago college and she loves it! Five stars. - posted by . on 3/22/2008 |
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