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Elements Ballet Conditioning |
  Great ballet workout |
| I've worked out with ballet conditioning several times over the last few weeks. I agree with a previous commenter that prior ballet training with an in-person instructor is a good idea. I took a year of ballet at my local college so I have an idea of what good form should look like. I use the video to give me a break between hard aerobics and weight training. In my opinion, there's nothing better than ballet to have a beautiful body. I'm pleased with the workout. - posted by Nicole on 1/4/2010 |
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| so far my favorite workout |
| I have tried quite a few different types of workouts and I just love this video. I actually do not find the video boring because I really focus on the movements and their beauty and grace and it is such an enjoyable workout, but I know that this is not as fun for everyone else. Starting out as a beginner was tough and some of the moves still challenge me but I am seeing more tone and improvements in my lower body than anything else I've tried. I definitely recommend this video for anyone who has any interest in ballet or dance but has never been able to try it (like myself), though I'm sure a class would be even better. - posted by Lucy on 12/14/2009 |
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| I like this workout |
| This is a good leg workout overall. I like that it is not your traditional workout. If you ever had any girlhood dreams of being a ballerina (as I did) this is fun. Some of the moves were a little awkward for me- the foot brushes. Maybe that is just me, but I felt really clumsy. That is my only complaint, and it's small. (I've had this for a while and still haven't really improved, so maybe it is me!) There were parts of this workout my legs were shaking like crazy- those parts were my favorite! The abs section is good too. Holding your arms up pretty much the entire time is tiring, but not arm toning per se, so keep that in mind. This is definitely an intermediate workout. Would recommend/ - posted by Melissa on 10/12/2009 |
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| Helped me tone up for a dance recital! |
| I have to say, I REALLY enjoy this video! I do agree it can be a bit boring, but if you immerse yourself in the execution of the technique, you will thoroughly enjoy yourself. I admit I was practicing my other dances along with this video, but this video (along with a little protein) REALLY whipped my body into shape in a few weeks. I do recommend having a dance background for proper alignment. All in all, this is the video I always resort back to for a CHALLENGE. My fav. workout video yet! - posted by Charlene on 8/15/2009 |
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| Awesome workout!! Thank you Elise! |
| I love this video. Elise is both soothing with her voice, yet encouraging enough to mentally help me through the workout. I can't believe what a challenge it was...with no weights either! I felt my legs shaking, and I must admit, I was moaning a bit. Ha Ha! I still look forward to doing it again. My goal is to improve my flexibility and raise my legs up higher. I know Elise can motivate me to do just that! Thank you for a great workout I thoroughly enjoy!! - posted by Brenda on 6/29/2009 |
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| Awesome workout!! |
| I love this video. Elise is both soothing with her voice, yet encouraging enough to mentally help me through the workout. I can't believe what a challenge it was...with no weights either! I felt my legs shaking, and I must admit, I was moaning a bit. Ha Ha! I still look forward to doing it again. My goal is to improve my flexibility and raise my legs up higher. I know Elise can motivate me to do just that! Thank you for a great workout I thoroughly enjoy!! - posted by Brenda on 6/29/2009 |
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| Great Techniques |
| This video is a great mix of cardio, aerobics, pilates, toning, and ballet techniques. It is easy to use at home because you can use a chair instead of an actual ballet bar. This video gave me basic ballet techniques and it was easy to follow as a beginner. I love the mix of all types of workouts. It is a great workout for all types of needs. - posted by Christina on 4/30/2009 |
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| Burns every time |
| I bought this video and have been using it in my mix of other work outs. I can't say enough good things about this ballet work out. I feel it every time, but I can tell I am getting better. The first few time I couldn't do all the moves & my legs would start to tremble. I feel that I have had a GREAT work out when I am finished & look forward to doing it again. You will see results after a few weeks!!! - posted by Sarah on 4/16/2009 |
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| Great lower body toning |
| This is a workout that is challenging and graceful at the same time. - posted by Nancy on 4/13/2009 |
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| Graceful but somewhat boring |
| I liked this video because I got to do basic ballet moves and it has gorgeous background scenery. While a great workout, it did feel boring at times because the exercises are repeated on both sides and some include quite a few reps before moving on. (That makes sense because you're trying to work and tire the muscle.) Unlike the NYC ballet workout, this one has excellent cuing and I found the pace to be just right. Well, the pace of the individual movements was good, but the pace of the workout in general felt rather slow. I was also pleasantly surprised that it was more difficult than I expected.
Overall, if you are patient and don't mind a repetitive strength workout, this is a wonderful choice. It could have been improved by Elise putting more moves together into combinations to add variety, but that might've caused some people to get lost. - posted by Laura on 4/7/2009 |
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