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Fat-to-Firm Fitness Ball Workout for Dummies |
 Great Workout! |
| I got this workout to supplement another ball workout I have. You get a good workout and great core toning. - posted by Marsha on 12/30/2010 |
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 Really good for beginners to the ball |
| I just completed the whole workout this morning and I like it. Basic exercises shown using the ball, but variations to make it easier or harder depending on your level. I workout regularly, but am new to the stability ball so a good beginner instruction was what I was after, which I got. The variations let me know that I'll get my money's worth over the long haul, although I'm pretty sure I'll feel it in my backside tomorrow! - posted by Jennifer on 4/9/2010 |
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| Old Favorite |
| This is such a fun and effective routine (from memory: warm up / stationary lunges / side lunges / side lying leg lift / hip lift / pelvic tilt / curl into an overhead shoulder press / three kinds of bicep curls / pilates style tricep kickbacks / chest flys / c-scoop crunches / crunches / oblique saw crunches / back extensions / pushups / cool down stretch). Nearly every exercise is two sets of eight reps, but since the pace is a little slow (it is a "for dummies" workout) I can usually get another set in. All you need is a stability ball and a set of light and heavy dumbbells (I use eight and twelve pound sets). I know Liz Gillies annoys some people, but she's an excellent instructor with great cues, tips, and unique exercises. The side lunges, bicep curl variations, hip lift/pelvic tilt, and c-scoop abdominal crunches are especially great. I would recommend this for all levels of fitness. - posted by Reb on 2/16/2009 |
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| Surprisingly effective |
| As an intermediate exerciser, I was surprised by how effective this workout is (and by how my muscles felt the next day). I was expecting to just do this video long enough to learn the technique, but now I've decided that this is a keeper in the rotation. As a person with some balance problems, I found that I was able to get deeper into positions with the ball, and maintain them longer. - posted by Pat on 2/14/2009 |
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| The Best |
| This is a well designed and efficient workout that will teach you how to use a stability ball and at the same time will get you great results.I recommend this even if you are not a beginner, because Liz Gillies is an excellent instructor and she will guide you to learn and use good form. I have tried other ball workouts and I'm at an inter/advanced level but this is the more balanced and effective routine I've done. Try it, you will not be disappointed. - posted by Janette on 11/2/2008 |
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| good basic workout for beginners |
| I am back to being a beginner after some time away from regular exercise, and I find this video to be a solid intro to both the ball workout and toning exercises. The exercises are basic (but don't take that to mean they're not challenging--ooh, those lunges!) and cover all the muscle groups, and there are modifications demonstrated for when/if the basic moves aren't challenging enough. Some have criticized the pacing as being a bit slow, but for beginners, I don't think this is a bad thing. For those looking for a straightforward, basic toning workout and/or who like the stability and support of a fitness ball, give this a try. - posted by Terri on 10/29/2008 |
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| Good For Learning Technique |
| This video goes through various moves and shows you how to do them properly. But it moves from one exercise to the next very slowly and it gets annoying. If you have never used a Stability ball before and are a beginner, I would reccomend this DVD to learn how to do the exercises properly. But then i also reccomend as soon as you feel comfortable move on to another DVD. I found this one just way to slow paced and it takes to much time to move from one exercise to the next. And she also talks to much between exercise. Which is fine for just learning but if your trying to exercise an want to go an get it done. This is not the workout for working out. Just for learning on the ball. - posted by MK on 3/25/2008 |
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| Favorite Go Back To Workout |
| I've branched off into in-home walking DVD's, but when I really need to feel winded and sweaty, I always return to this DVD. My honest husband has assured me the only way I keep my love handles off is with THIS workout! The workout is easy to follow, but more importantly there is plenty of stretching and cooling down, something that seems to be lacking in other stability ball workouts. It is a long workout, but the pace is gentle and insanely effective. I have kept off 35lbs for two years with this DVD and I actually didn't commit to buying it until I borrowed it from the library for 2 months. Then I had to have it! - posted by Dee on 2/25/2008 |
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| Fun |
| I love the Dummies series videos, all of them! They stick with solid exercises that get results. I use this video when I need to break up my workouts and I am getting bored with everything else. For the intermediate exerciser this video might be easier, but I combine it with a more intense cardio session and I get a really great workout! - posted by Amanda on 10/1/2006 |
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| S-L-O-W |
| As an intermediate exerciser, I was looking for a stability ball workout that made me feel I got a good workout afterwards (the "burn"). This wasn't it. This workout moved at a slow pace and the moves were very simple and boring. If you want a challenge, look elsewhere. - posted by Joanie on 7/31/2006 |
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