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Fitball Upper-Body Challenge |
 My Favorite Video; Love what it does to my arms and chest |
| I got this video for New Years and still haven't tired of it. This video flows from one exercise to the next, using the ball to go from incline through flat bench to decline. A great way to work an entire muscle group. This is my favorite video because in a relatively short time you have a complete upper body workout. I started out using 3 lb dumbbells and over the months raised the weight on certain exercises. The negatives are it is hard to take this particular workout on travel, and it looks like it was made at least 10 years ago. But I don't care about those since I get the results I want. - posted by Susan on 8/8/2009 |
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 Boooooooring.... |
| I normally exercise 5x a week...I run 3x and do strength 2x with an occasional yoga class thrown in. I thought this DVD & its counterpart would be a neat way to get some ab work done while working other body parts at the same time. Personally, I was barely able to make it through this workout. I like upbeat and energetic workouts that get my heart pumping and sweat dripping and this just didn't do that for me. The instructor didn't motivate, stimulate, or engage me. I'll be returning both of these DVDs... - posted by Janice on 7/7/2009 |
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| Ouch! |
| I thought I was getting in fairly good shape until I tried this DVD. Everytime I use it I am so sore the next day...expecially my abs! That only says one thing to me: This DVD targets areas that my other DVDs don't. In the video, the instructor uses a ball, but shows how you can use free weights. This DVD definitely isn't fancy. If you're looking for a fancy set and fun music, then this workout isn't for you. But if you're looking for a straight-forward, challenging workout, I'd give this one a try. - posted by Pam on 1/11/2009 |
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| This One is Special! |
| You can't go wrong buying this video. For starters, the warmup alone is quite a workout in itself and is wonderful for not only warming up, but also will help you loosen up and gain flexiblity and mobility in your upper body, particulaly your shoulders. If you are inflexible in that area, this video is a must-you'll feel like a new person. If you don't have a stability ball workout yet, I would recommend you start out with another video such as Mari Winsor's Ball Workout or any of the Core Secrets ball workouts and then move on to this one. But if you already have some stability ball workouts and you are looking for more challenge or variety, oh my goodness, you have got to get this! You'll be sold on the stability ball after this because there are exercises here that I have never seen before, and they worked parts of the body that I think I had never worked before. Cheryl Soleway used techniques on the ball in a completely different way than I've seen. It is challenging and sometimes fast-paced, but don't let that scare you. I'm 47 and an intermediate to advanced, and I didn't have a problem. I'll admit I was a little doubtful about getting a video with an instructor I wasn't familiar with, but Cheryl was wonderful and so knowledgeble. I've found some of the nationally known video instructors aren't always the best or most knowledgeble. This workout will become one of your favorites. Cheryl keeps your interest and is pleasant to listen to. She's not "showbizzy" at all, yet she is very professional. I bought the companion dvd, but this one was the best of the two. - posted by Stacey on 7/10/2008 |
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| Innovative and effective! |
| This video uses the ball in every possible way, for an great overall upper body workout. The focus is mostly on shoulders, chest, and upper back, and also has two great ab sections.Although there is definitely not enough triceps exercises, I regularly use this video and just add a few triceps exercises on my own. The abs sections are really outstanding- you will feel the burn the next day! - posted by Alissa on 3/4/2008 |
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*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| Eh...not for me |
| The moves were challenging and I was definitely sore after the first time. But that's all I did, is once and I am sending it back. Lots of chest and upper back not enough shoulders or triceps for me. A good bicep exercise(1)and almost a non-existent tricep exercise, unless you count what you get in chest workouts. What is there is tough and fast paced. - posted by Aileen on 4/18/2007 |
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| Repititions too fast |
| Perhaps because I am older my balance is not that great, but I found her repititions way too fast particularly with weights in hands and moving from side to side. I actually got dizzy. That being said however, this is a great workout if only she would slow down some. - posted by Myra on 12/26/2006 |
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| Great! |
| Wow! I am impressed! Finally I came accross a stability ball routine that really gives you a great workout! Comprehensive moves that I can really feel! Usually I can't even feel the benefit of working out on the ball-but theses are purposeful and I believe effective moves taught by a professional instructor! - posted by Tracy on 11/15/2006 |
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| Well worth the money! |
| This workout is functional fitness at its best. No matter how advanced you are, there is something here for everyone. The ab moves alone are superb as well as effective. The instructor is no-nonsense but likeable, and the moves are challenging and unique! You cannot go wrong with this one! - posted by Starla on 10/4/2006 |
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| Won't collect dust |
| I love the soreness I feel in my arms and upper chest after I do this workout. I find it more doable then the Lower Body Workout. The ab portions are challenging, and I've noticed a definite change in shape and my own movements. This workout is a steady addition to my weekly rotation, and I recommend it. - posted by Johnna on 8/31/2005 |
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