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Flat Belly Workout! Walk Off Belly Fat with Ellen Barrett |
 Refreshing |
| I really think Ellen Barrett is an excellent instructor. I did this workout wearing a weighted vest, which boosted the intensity a little. It is a very nice change from Leslie Sansone. Leslie is a good and motivating instructor, but I like Ellen's more subdued, yet still encouraging style better. I also enjoyed the standing ab work -- no crunches required. - posted by Mary Anne on 2/22/2010 |
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 Liked it! |
| It was not super hard but I enjoyed it because I was looking to just move and get a little exercise today. It is a little more difficult than Leslie Sansone. I will definitely do this when I do not feel like running outside (especially now while it is still cold outside). I also did the pilates yoga slimdown dvd today and enjoyed that too. - posted by Lori on 2/10/2010 |
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| similar to Leslie's walking workouts |
| I'm an intermediate exerciser, and I have a lot of Leslie's DVDs. I think this one is quite similar, so it's a nice change of pace when you want to vary instructors. I don't feel very challenged cardiovascularly with this workout, but I think it's adequate. The only time my heart rate rose was when I did the faster, more involved stop-and-tone parts. Even some of those weren't very challenging. I guess my conclusion is that this DVD is good for days when you need to rest from the harder workouts. Ellen is very cheerful, motivating, and easy to follow and yet doesn't get on your nerves. In my opinion, this workout isn't any more belly-flattening than any other fat-burning workout, despite its emphasis on working the core and the extra core-focused segment that's apart from the main cardio workout. - posted by Laurie S. on 1/25/2010 |
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| Good! |
| I used 2lb handweights for this workout to bump up the intensity a little. It was very basic, but I liked it and I really felt my core working! Something different than Leslie all the time! I really like Ellen too! She did a good job- she needed to keep it basic because it is a prevention workout-but you can make it more intense by using some light handweights! - posted by TracyAZGirl on 11/28/2009 |
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| Not the same Ellen but still great!!!! |
| I have 4 of Leslie Sansone's walking DVD's but found her to be too chatty and repetitive. I love all of Ellen's DVD's. She has a great voice, she cues well and isn't as annoying as Leslie. I use this one for a change of pace from Leslie Sansone's. I worked up a good sweat. My boyfriend even liked it. I wish it were longer so I could use it as my main workout. The mat workout for the abs is pretty effective also. - posted by Kathy on 11/3/2009 |
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| Excellent! |
| I've done Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds videos off and on for years. I would get bored with them easily and I didn't care for her chatty style and inconsistent cueing. Having said that, I really do prefer walking type videos over hard-core-jumping-around-step-type videos...So I was more than excited to discover Ellen's walking video since I love her Studio series! Love her style, cues are right-on and I am not bored by this video at all. I'm used to her barefoot workouts, but I'm happy to strap on my shoes for this great intermediate walking workout. Great toning at the end, though it's quite short. I add more reps and a couple different pilates-type exercises before the cool-down. If you enjoy walking videos, this one is definitely worth your money. - posted by a.m.FitMama on 10/28/2009 |
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| Good Walking Workout |
| I usually do high impact step and interval training however, I have arthritis and on days where it is hurting, I still have to work out, so this is a great dvd for me. I do like Ellen Barrett as an instructor which makes it even better. I think the ab workout should come after the cool-down though. You are on the floor, then pop up and start walking again to cool down. Didn't make much sense to me. But I do feel that using the term "Flat Belly workout" is pretty much a another new gimmick as any walking workout with some toning will give you the same result of a flat belly. I also cringe with Prevention dvds because you have to listen to Chris Frytag at the beginning and you can't skip it. My time is limited in the mornings, and I hate having to go through several minutes of advertisements. - posted by Mac on 8/22/2009 |
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| A Decent Workout |
| If you are an advanced exerciser I wouldn't recommend this program. However, if you fit the category of beginner to intermediate the workout is useful. - posted by Marie on 7/28/2009 |
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| Good Walking Workout |
| I have one of Leslie Sansone's walking DVDs, and like to alternate between this one & Leslie's for variety. Ellen mixes things up well, in fact, it took me a few times doing this one to get the moves down correctly, as they are more choreographed than Leslie's. I also enjoy the Belly Routine as an added bonus. I am dealing with a back injury and can no longer do any high impact aerobics, so this video works well for me. I love Ellen's upbeat attitude, and she has different versions of each exercise on the Belly Routine so you can adjust to whatever level you are at. A good video! - posted by Angie on 7/19/2009 |
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| Good for beginner |
| I'm a reluctant and intermittent exerciser and bought this based on recommendations on this site. So far, I'm pleased. I feel like I'm getting a workout but it's not an impossible challenge. Cueing is good, I like the toning segments, and the instructor is great. Most important, I enjoy it enough that I don't have to force myself to exercise. I can see why an advanced exerciser might find this unchallenging, but it fills the bill for me right now. - posted by Anna on 7/6/2009 |
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