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Ellen Barrett's Skinny Sculpt |
 Fun and fresh |
| I have Fat Burning Fusion, Barefoot Cardio and Slim Sculpt, and I think Skinny Sculpt is a fun and fresh workout. I found it to be more pure toning and less aerobic than the others, but throughout the DVD I kept thinking how I was enjoying the challenge of some new movements. Ellen is such a direct, clear and positive instructor and she never stops teaching -- I'm always impressed how she is either instructing on form or explaining the benefit of the movement, all the while delivering clear and timely cues. I couldn't believe how fast time went by in this DVD. Highly recommended! - posted by jaygee on 3/8/2010 |
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| Felt the Burn! |
| High-intermediate low-advanced here and really felt the burn with this one using 3 lb weights! This is a real feel-good workout with no dread factor but plenty of challenge ... highly recommend! - posted by AB44 on 3/7/2010 |
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| Love this DVD! |
| I'm also a new convert to Ellen Barrett. Now I have purchased Slim Scuplt and Barefoot Cardio. They each have a little different emphasis so they are great to alternate on different days. One of the things that I like best about Ellen is her relaxed approach. Even though it is not "hard" cardio, my heart rate is definitely elevated and I feel thoroughly worked out. There is especially a lot of shoulder and back work. I appreciate this as it improves one's posture so much. I'm 60 years old, and I've discovered that one of the things that makes a person look older is poor posture. A bent over person looks old. So, strengthening your back is so important. Ellen has such a positive, pleasing personality. There is nothing forced about her. Sometimes I think other instructors have to remind themselves to smile. Not so with Ellen. I wish I knew her in person. - posted by Bonnie on 3/7/2010 |
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| I'm a new convert to Ellen's DVDs |
| I have had a bad year with injuries. First, plantar fasciitis and a tear in the plantar fascia. Then, frozen shoulder. I had been doing The Firm videos for quite some time, but at 52, my body was rebelling from all of the cardio. So, I bought Ellen's Fusion Flow and loved it. I decided to get her Skinny Sculpt and Fat Burning Fusion Flow. I feel completely toned all over when I finish her workouts, but without strain on my body. Ellen has a wonderful personality, and offers excellent cueing. The time just flies by. I would definitely recommend this DVD. - posted by Vivian on 2/26/2010 |
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| Love this workout and love Ellen :) |
| I am so pleased with this workout. I enjoy it much better than Barefoot Cardio and Slim Sculpt. As usual, there is no dread factor with Ellen. I don't always feel like jumping around and feeling like I will die by the end of a workout. Ellen does not disappoint. - posted by Laura on 2/22/2010 |
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| Another good workout by E Barrett |
| When I went searching for new exercise DVDs to change up my current collection, I was pleased to see Ellen Barrett had a new one. I have Fat Burning Fusion and still find it to be a stimulating workout. Skinny Sculpt will not disappoint. For new and old "students" of Ellen, you will be happy with this DVD because of her thorough instruction, realistic viewpoint, and proper cueing. There's a pleasant amount of perkiness without becoming grating. Because many of her moves are unique you won't be bored. I've been doing yoga for alot of years and appreciate a balanced workout; you'll get upper and lower body work and front and back work. One technical flaw: There are no clear breaks between segments. The DVD should be labelled as having one continuous workout, with bookmarked points available on the menu page if you want to start at a later point. Just do the whole thing and get a good workout, especially in your lazy areas! - posted by Judy on 2/18/2010 |
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 Slim Sculpt is better |
| I'm still deciding whether I want to keep Skinny Sculpt. I don't dislike it as much as Barefoot Cardio and Fusion Flow, but I also don't believe it's as good as Slim Sculpt, which has a much better sequence of movements. I don't have the same feeling of a total body workout that I do after completing Slim Sculpt. At this point I can't say anything more than Skinny Sculpt is an just okay workout. - posted by Lynda on 2/13/2010 |
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| When I don't want to wear shoes |
| I like to use The Studio workouts when I don't feel like putting on shoes.
You only need the space required for your mat. As for the arms, I feel the burn in my deltoids.
I love the heel lift that stretches the hamstrings. At the end of the workout, I felt both worked and relaxed at the same time. This workout is similar to slim sculpt but different. - posted by Diane M on 2/11/2010 |
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| Still Love Slim Sculpt More! |
| I love Ellen...don't get me wrong. She's the perfect instructor...motivating without the least bit annoying. This workout got my heart pumping, but I still feel that Slim Sculpt is a better overall workout. For that reason, I think Slim Sculpt should have been called Skinny Sculpt and vice versa. - posted by Marie on 2/9/2010 |
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| Excellent Toning/Sculpting Video |
| I'm 63 Yrs Old & I've Just Completed A Review For The "Barefoot Cardio". I Received Both Videos On Feb 02. I'm 63 Yrs Old & I've Used Leslie Sansone's For Years. I'll Continue To Use Leslie's Of Course, But I've Found Another Good Instructor In Ellen. And Their Formats Are Completely Different So In Alternating I'll Be Getting Some Good Workouts. I Don't Like Doing Toning....But I'm Actually Enjoying Ellen's "Skinny Sculpt". You're Doing More Than Just Lifting Weights Up & Down....Boring!!! Ellen's Technique Incorporates Other Exercise Movements And In Just A Few Days I've Improved On Doing The Arm Movements & Really "Feel The Burn"....But It Feels Good. For Toning/Sculpting Video, I Really Like This One :-). - posted by Patricia on 2/8/2010 |
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