Ellen Barrett's Barefoot Cardio

Backcover description: Are you looking to zap the fat, firm up all over, and create a tall, lean, graceful body? Well, you've come to the right workout! Barefoot Cardio is a 45-minute innovative fat-burning blend of standing Pilates and aerobic dance where you de

Ellen Barrett's Barefoot Cardio

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Prevention February 2010 "Chosen as 'best energizer.' The graceful, flowing moves are gentle on your body."
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Level:Intermediate
Aerobics impact:Lower
Aerobics choreography:Basic
Toning emphasis:Lower body
Instructor:Ellen Barrett
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Certified instructor description: A uniquely smooth-flowing mix of dance, core and breath-oriented opening exercises. It’s a well-cued program that “just feels good.” You’ll burn fat, shape your body ... and reduce stress. Because it’s done without the usual shoe support, the moves require addi­tional attention to strength and balance. You’ll also just naturally be more deeply engaged and better connected to the movements (besides, it’s really freeing and fun to work out barefoot!). The motions are always fluid and controlled, never jarring or flailing. They include dance-style pliés and relevés, core-focused toning and lots of opening exercises (shoulders rolled back, chest and heart opened up). ©2009. DVD has: Chapter menus, Wide screen.
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Ellen Barrett's Barefoot Cardio

Extremely Pleased
This is my first Ellen Barrett dvd and I love it. It is a refreshing change from the typical exercise video. I like the focus on large body movements and body/posture awareness. I bought this dvd because I wanted a good cardio workout without putting undo strain on a foot and knee injury I am recovering from. It has been the perfect video for me. Currently I am wearing shoes for the "barefoot cardio" workout, just because of my ligament injury, but I know it won't be long until I can join in barefoot. It's a great change of pace and I will definitely be looking into buying more of Ellen Barrett's workout dvd. - posted by Irene on 1/27/2012
Great Workout!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was a little skeptical at how effective this workout could be considering you never lift a weight and you do it in your bare feet. Boy was I wrong!!! This is a wonderful workout. Your lower body really gets a workout and trust me you do sweat!! I have been doing this workout approximately 2 weeks and I am starting to see a difference in my thighs and calves. - posted by Michelle on 1/13/2012
good workout
This is a great workout to stretch your body, sweat a little, and enjoy a new way to do some cardio. I love Ellen Barrett and she will be with me as I age because she has a calming effect, is knowledgeable, and is great for the 40+ crowd. Easy on your joints but you still work up a sweat. - posted by Georgann on 1/9/2012
Sorry.. too dull for me
Not very exciting.. and maybe the color on my TV was messed up but to me it looked like she had a blotchy orange spray tan which I found very distracting. - posted by Anne on 1/8/2012
Great Mind Body Workout
This video is a nice change of pace and a great intro to mind body type workouts. My primary mode of exercise is to do the elliptical trainer 3X a week due to my knee that was operated on in the past. However, I love doing videos for toning and still like to do some stepping and low impact aerobics. This workout is really fantastic and makes me feel so good afterward. However, I am sore the next day because it works muscles I usually don’t in my weekly gym type workouts. Sometimes I dread doing it because those ‘relevés’ really burn! But I try to do it or a comparative mind body workout at least once a week. I have no knee pain afterward either. The moves are very focused and controlled which I need. I eventually plan to by Ellen’s Fat Burning Fusion and Grace and Gusto for a little variety. - posted by Colleen on 1/3/2012
Barefoot cardio with Ellen barrett
I love this workout because it did make me sweat, and worked the lower body til muscles tired. I feel really good after the workout because you are working the muscles, then stretching them, so I have less soreness from lack of enough stretch. I did experience burn in my arms and thighs, so that means those muscles were worked. I work out daily and when I get a burn it's a good thing. For me,this is a great workout when I need to stretch my body, but need a real work out and want low impact. It works for me a couple times a week. I like the lower body emphasis because calorie burn is greatest there and it has helped to define all of those areas that need attention. - posted by Iris on 12/30/2011
A Good Addition to My Rotation
As an Ellen Barrett fan, I am inclined to like her style and her philosophy. Her Fat Burning Fusion and Yogini DVDs are already in my rotation. Working out barefoot once in awhile feels great. Different people do better with different types of workouts. For me, what some complain of here, the repetitiveness, actually works for me. Larger, repetitive moves allow me to work stronger and better than quicker, dance-like moves, which usually leave me standing there going "what????" So, know what you like and then decide if this style is for you. Another thing I love about Ellen's sessions is that I really do feel good, relaxed, and energized afterwards. - posted by Barbara on 12/30/2011
My Favorite!!
Ellen Barrett is my favorite exercise star!!I love this video so much, mostly for two reasons: it's hard enough - you'll definitely get the cardio benefits - and no shoes are required. I am an intermediate exerciser and I have two other Ellen Barrett videos: Fat Burning Fusion and Burn and Firm Pilates. Even though I tend to reserve those for less intense days, I still enjoy them very much. Overall, this one is definitely my favorite! - posted by Cat on 12/30/2011
Different and Works
Sometimes it's a hassle to put the shoes on. This is a great workout for those days. Gives big moves, repetition, balance, it works but if you are looking for a shortcut workout you'll need to play with the chapters. On work days I've got 20 minuites and it was hard to use the chapter selection to get there. Love Ellen, though, great cues. Not for those wanting a barnburner. This is a fitness tape. Core and repetition. - posted by kathy columbus on 12/29/2011
Really Liked This One
Thought this was a very good workout. It was different than I thought it was going to be. You get a cardio workout but it is all low impact. Feel like I've worked every part of my body by the end of the workout but also felt relaxed too. - posted by Jeanne on 12/29/2011
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Segments that include both aerobics & toning
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Chapter menus
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You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).
Wide screen
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The program fully fills a wide-screen television screen. Note: These videos will display black bars at the top and bottom on a traditional 4 x 3 ratio TV screen.
Level
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Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact
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Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography
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Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis
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Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Floor aerobics & toning
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Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.

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