The Cardio Barre: Ultimate Advanced

Backcover description: Lose up to 5% body fat in just 8 weeks time. Get a comprehensive full body workout from head to toe in one hour. Combines barre work and light weights with continual fat-burning motion. When you are finished, your butt is lifted, your chest
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The Cardio Barre: Ultimate Advanced

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Level:Advanced
Aerobics impact:Lower
Aerobics choreography:Basic
Toning emphasis:Total body
Toning Emphasis
Upper body: 6 minutes (13%)
Lower body: 25 minutes (53%)
Upper/lower: 9 minutes (19%)
Abs: 7 minutes (15%)
(includes toning in blended aero/tone segments)
Instructor:Kelly Newkirk
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Instructor:Richard Giorla
Customer rating: (average of 31 customer ratings)
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Certified instructor description: An exceptionally fast-paced/high-rep ballet-type workout (it builds on the moves taught in the original Cardio Barre video). You’re sure to reshape your entire body and burn some fat ... if you can keep up (it can be done; the exercisers in this program show exquisite body control and amazing stamina). The routines range from classic pliés, tondus and arabesques to crunches, leg lifts and frontal raises. Walking among the class, Richard Giorla is both informative and motivating (e.g. “now, don’t let your arm lock” or “come on, take it a little farther”). DVD includes two 15-minute bonus segments — standing upper body and floor-based lower-body. Requires 1 to 3 lb. dumbbells. They use a ballet barre; a high back chair will work. ©2008. DVD has: Chapter menus.
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The Cardio Barre: Ultimate Advanced

Not what I thought!
I'm an advanced exerciser and have been working out with the Original FIRMS, Cathe, Jari and the like for almost 20 years. I've done barre workouts before but this workout was so much more than the typical barre work I've done before! It's VERY fasted paced but do-able if you're used to heavy duty workouts. I couldn't believe how 1# weights could kill you! I mean, I use what Cathe uses (weight wise) and this workout had my arms BURNING! Unreal! I was foolish enough to think i could use this workout as an "add-on". I did Cathe's " high step challenge" first, then this. Stupid!! This workout is enough to do all on its own. I'll know that for next time. And yes, the instructor is a bit, uh, goofy and his " you're legs look great, Rachel" are a bit demented, but who cares when you're getting a great workout! Hey, he means well!! Lol!! - posted by Diana on 2/25/2012
Cardio Barre
The workout itself is fantastic if you can get past the horrible music and mildly creepy instructor. I like to use it in between heavy weight training days and you will feel it in a lot of areas that it seems traditional workouts don't hit. I like it but I had to knock off a star for the music. - posted by Maria on 10/13/2011
cardio barre
This workout was rated as very advanced. Okay...sure. Don't get me wrong it's a good workout but not as hard as I was expecting. - posted by michelle on 8/25/2011
Huge dread factor....
This workout was not fun at all considering the fast pace of it. The music was terrible and the instructor creeped me out with all of his "great job Mickeys" and "go Kellys" constantly...ick! I just didn't get a good vibe from this workout and we just didn't click. The workout seemed decent if maybe someone else was teaching it with more interesting music and without all the phony smiles and ridiculous shoutouts. Thank goodness for collage's excellent return policy for such disappointing DVDs, because my copy is going back. - posted by Madison on 2/4/2011
Intense Workout
I enjoy variety in my workouts and in the past 6 months have taken up Barre type exercises. I have tried a few from Squeeze to Fluidity and Physique 57. Although I enjoy all of them, I must say that with this one, you get a real cardio workout. The increased number of reps make it challenging and heart-pumping. It took me at least three times before I could actually finish the entire DVD. The bonus lower-body workout is awesome as well. I would certainly recommend this one to anyone who enjoys this type of toning exercise. It requires minimal equipment (a couple of hand weights) but you still really feel the burn. I try to do it at least once a week in between my other workouts. - posted by Rachelle on 1/18/2011
The Cardio Barre; Ultimate Advanced
I have danced for many years and I have done barre work a lot. This is a great workout, but it's way to fast even if it's for advanced. It does not have to be that fast to make it work. It could be downed a beat or two and it would do the same thing. - posted by Christine on 1/13/2011
fun, rapid paced workout
This workout provides a nice counterpoint to my many Amy Bento and Cathe Friedrich selections. It moves quickly, targets all major areas of the body, and is fun. - posted by laura on 12/29/2010
love it!
Wow, what a fun workout. Great tempo, tough moves and such a good change from my regular workout routine!! Look forward to doing it again! - posted by Chris on 11/8/2010
terrific, unique workout
Not your usual toning workout! Notwithstanding the horrible music, I really enjoyed this workout. The emphasis on small, repetitive motions with attention to form makes for a surprisingly challenging workout. Although I don't have a dance background, I did not feel that the moves required any expertise apart from a good sense of one's body. - posted by deenie on 8/28/2010
Wonderful for those hard to reach places!
This workout is worth the money. I do a lot of running and interval training with weights. I've been trying to put some pilates and ballet into my routine. This routine is great for getting those hard to reach places like the back and side of legs and butt. There are also plenty of opportunities for arms and abs and back. The quick pace will get you sweating so you won't feel as sedentary as a pilates workout. The long reps will get you sculpted and slim without bulking the muscle. The two bonus features are definitely worth adding on to the workout. The girls in the workout have great athletic/dancer bodies from doing this type of workout, which provides good incentive. - posted by Gwenn on 7/16/2010
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Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.
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Chapter menus
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You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).
Level
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Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact
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Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography
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Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis
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Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Floor aerobics & toning
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Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.

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