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Flat Belly Workout! Express Belly Blast with Ellen Barrett |
  good, but a typical prevention workout |
| I bought this because of Ellen Barrett, but it's a typical Chris Freytag workout with a different instructor. Chris is good, but I was looking for something different. I was surprised how much it reminded me of other Prevention workouts. - posted by barbara on 8/1/2010 |
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| Great cardio and strength workout |
| I've been doing this workout three times a week for a month now, and my waist is noticeably slimmer, my abs are firmer, and I've lost five pounds. The cardio isn't hard-core high impact - it's an interval workout, so you can do the high impact part if you want to, or you can do it all low impact and still get a good workout. I love the way Ellen does the skier squat and then a raised knee and torso twist - it's a real balance challenge and works so many muscle groups at once. Her cuing is perfect and she's not annoying and chatty or overly enthusiastic like so many instructors. I highly recommend this video! - posted by Deb on 7/1/2010 |
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| great workout! |
| This was a nice cardio workout with an uncomplicated routine. I LOVED the music, the program, the instruction. The compound moves of the strength segment were great-I used 5lb weights here. The yoga/cool-down was great too. Thanks Ellen for another winner! This compliments the other Flat Belly workout with completely different moves and everything. I like them BOTH. - posted by TracyAZGirl on 3/2/2010 |
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| Liked the instructor but not the workout |
| As an intermediate level exerciser, I use a variety of videos and think that this is much more beginner than intermediate. But the reason I did not like this one is that it dragged and I think it had a lot to do with the music. It is initially an Eastern Indian type, than Native American, and than folksy, all of which have slower beats and made the workout drag. Additionally, the whole workout is just repeated a second time so that is somewhat tiresome. I did this once and know I will not use it again so I will give it to the library. I did like Ellen's personality and would consider trying a different one of hers. - posted by Jodi on 11/26/2009 |
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| Very good workout |
| I really like Ellen Barret's style and demeanor. She is a great instructor, always calm and makes you feel relaxed. I find her approach about her tapes very different. You can do her tapes and you feel very relaxed but on the other hand, you really see and feel the results after you're finished. Ellen, please bring us more of your style. I can't wait to buy your new one that is coming out in October. I heard that Ellen will be coming out with more than one new DVD exercise video. Collage, could you please make sure you have all of her DVDs so I can buy them from you. Thank you. Lola - posted by Lola on 9/8/2009 |
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| Great DVD!! |
| I did this workout today for the first time and I really liked it! The choreography is easy to follow and once you do the first circuit, you can up the intensity from the beginning on the repeat circuits. I worked up a good sweat and it's great for those days when you are looking for a decent workout without having to flip from dvd to dvd to get the job done! I especially like that it is not "dancy" but is more athletic. Ellen does a great job of cueing for posture and form!! - posted by Lesa on 7/4/2009 |
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| FUN! |
| I just did this one today and I loved it! I got a great sweat. Ellen did a great job. - posted by Ivy on 6/21/2009 |
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| the time flew by! |
| As an intermediate-advanced exerciser who gets bored easily, I found that there was a lot to like in this workout. Excellent music and choreography. Totally do-able combos. Encouraging words from Ellen. Higher and lower intensity-impact options. Good stretch at the end. This program is not overwhelming, but is certainly challenging enough for me. Thank you Ellen and Collage! - posted by Bertha on 5/24/2009 |
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| Fun Workout with a great Instructor |
| Ellen is simply one of the best instructors out there. This is a nice workout that is easy to follow and will give you a workout without exhausting you. I'm a solid intermediate and really enjoyed this. - posted by Elaine on 5/8/2009 |
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| Enjoyable Workout |
| I think this workout is very appropriately labeled beginner/intermediate. I consider myself high intermediate to a low advanced and wanted to get this dvd because I like Ellen Barrett and Prevention. It is a fun, light, short workout for days you don't want to do something really strenuous. It will give you a workout though and not be a waste of time. The intervals are fun, and easy to follow. The toning segment is to the point and effective, and the yoga section is fluid, short, and effective in cooling you down and stretching out without holding a long stretch. It is a nice thorough combination of cardio, toning and yoga/stretch and Ellen is personable and clear. I enjoyed it. - posted by Shelley on 5/5/2009 |