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	Stability ball

Zone Pilates Mat & Ball Workout

Level:		Begin/Inter

Aerobics impact:		Lower

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Lower body & Abs

Emphasis details

Toning Emphasis

Workout 1
Lower body:	12 minutes	(60%)
Abs:	8 minutes	(40%)


Workout 3
Upper body:	4 minutes	(14%)
Lower body:	11 minutes	(38%)
Abs:	14 minutes	(48%)

Instructor:		Liz Gillies
		Instructor profile

Customer rating:

(average of 4 customer ratings)


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Three complete workouts - two stability ball programs plus Pilates matwork. Well-cued by Liz Gillies, they’re all filmed in a beautiful Jamaican garden. The first program, "Body Sculpt Big Ball," is classic stability ball muscle toning. It’s designed to build long, lean muscles as it improves balance and overall body. Whether you’re lying across the ball for ab crunches or kneeling into it for thigh toning, the inherent emphasis is always alignment and core-muscle stabilization (Pilates-style). Includes lots of between-move stretches. "Fat Burning Big Ball" is a cardio workout. You’ll burn calories as you improve your balance and coordination. Fully utilizing the ball, you’ll raise your heart rate with a variety of ultra-low-impact moves. They range from holding the ball overhead as you swing your arms, to sitting/bouncing on the ball as you try to control its rolling. The last program, "Pilates Mat Workout" features a varied set of moves designed to work your entire body (not just your abs). At a slightly slower-pace, Liz takes the time to really break down the blend of harder/easier routines so you’ll thoroughly understand the underlying Pilates techniques. For variety, it has three complete movement sequences - lower body, abs and kneeling. One-on-one teaching. ©2001. VHS version does NOT include "Fat Burning Big Ball."

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Zone Pilates Mat & Ball Workout

Beginner & Intermediate too

This starts easy - but becomes challenging. It's invigorating and fun. Uses the whole body - gets your heartrate up. You are really moving! And I like the 3 different workouts. One extremely invigorating. One calming and soothing. - posted by Thelma on 1/25/2009

Great to get started

I like Liz Gillies. The moves are not too difficult for the beginner and she gives the more advanced options to increase the intensity. YOUR LEGS WILL BURN!! I love all 3 of these workouts as they get you sweating in 30 min and challenge your strength without moving too fast. I would love to see her do more. - posted by Love this. on 12/9/2008

My favorite Ball workout

I have 4 ball workouts, and this DVD is still my favorite, for it moves faster than just toning exercises, which makes it amusing. Liz Gillies is nice and calm, and gives hint on breathing. The outdoor shooting is nice. I would appreciate to find a more strenuous cardio Ball workout. It seems that without a lot of choreography, that sort of DVD doesn't exist, so I workout my cardio in other ways and keep this DVD for fun and toning. I just love the Ball, it's the ONLY equipment that made me keep on training! It's friendly, beautiful and... it smells good! Makes the fun about it even better! - posted by mary helen on 4/23/2008

The Fat Burning workout is great!

I consider myself in good shape; have been working out daily for years. The fat burning ball workout brought my heart rate up, and I felt the burn in my thighs and butt! - posted by Janet on 2/18/2008

*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.

Great for your arms and thighs

Aerobic fitball workouts are a lot of fun. I was tired of the step or the dumb bells. With both, I tended to injure either my ankles and knees or my neck. Not so here. Your thighs and arms are getting stronger and stronger with this tape. The Pilates Mat Workout is not as challenging as some other such workouts, but is great for beginners, with lots of attention to detail. - posted by Janine on 12/26/2005

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Segments that include both aerobics & toning
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Level

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

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

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

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

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.