Bally Twist Board
July 2, 2009 by Easy Exercises · Leave a Comment
With the Bally Twist Board, you can have fun while you exercise! Twist, bend, and spin your way to slimmer abs, hips, thighs, and calves. This high-impact, rotating platform provides a vigorous workout along with a good time. Specialized bumps on this Pilates twist board will massage and stimulate your feet while offering traction. You’ll be so busy having fun, you won’t even notice how slim your lower body will become! Free fitness guide included. As a special bonus, you also get a FREE 2 week Bally Total Fitness membership — a $29.95 value! Features:Slim and tone abs, hips, and thighs, Strengthen back and calves, Fitness guide included
Pilates For Beginners
June 5, 2009 by Easy Exercises · Leave a Comment
PILATES FOR BEGINNERS is the perfect way to be introduced to Pilates and it helps you to explore and experience the numerous benefits of pilates. There are over 12 routines to help build strength, increase flexibility, improve your health and vitality and transform how you look and feel.
Routines are led by renowned instructor Maggie Rhoades who expertly leads you through tailored workouts ranging from 10 to 35 minutes. PILATES FOR BEGINNERS was filmed on location at one of the most beautiful, tranquil beaches in the world, Half-Moon Bay, Antigua.
DVD HIGHLIGHTS:
-Over 12 Customized, Targeted Routines
-Exclusive Interview with the Instructor
-Routines from 10 - 35 Minutes
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars having fun with pilates
When I received the Pilates tape, I was a little skeptical about starting, I was sure it would be too hard to follow - I am 69yrs old! But to my delight, with the exception of some of the back stretches, I found it to be quite easy and fun, and very easy to follow. I’d recommend theis tape to anyone who wants to get fit quickly, and has a few minutes to spend on themselves.
2 Stars Not for me
I ordered this video because of all the nice comments it received. I did not like it. There is too much talking between the workouts and I got bored really quickly. This may be good for someone who need lots and lots of instruction, but it’s not for me.
5 Stars Another good one
I have other DVDs that feature Maggie so when I was looking for a Pilates DVD this one stood out for me. She’s really good at teaching newbies. Pleasant personality, encouraging and good instruction. This DVD also has lots of routines on it so you aren’t just doing the same 2 or 3 over an over.
5 Stars Good for Beginners
Like it says, this is a beginner DVD. I have a few different Pilates DVDs and they are all a little different as far as what order the instructor does the series of exercises and how the way they break down the options for different workouts. Being new I just wanted to learn the moves and have more then one workout to choose from. This DVD has been good for learning and I like the breakdown of the workouts. I like having choices other then a full half hour or longer routine.
5 Stars Great
I am new to Pilates and picked this up to learn how to do it properly.
A good selection for me, with one section that goes through and teaches well on how to do Pilates including a longer routine that is still geared to making it a bit easier, though you get a good workout.
The second section dials things up a bit and real good workouts. The nice thing about Pilates is when you follow along you get a good workout without having to do many, many repetitions and a good workout can be had in a short time. Happy I added Pilates to my workouts.
Weight Loss Cardio Sculpt
May 10, 2009 by Easy Exercises · Leave a Comment
Includes a 16-page booklet of “Eat to Win” tips and nutritious recipes from Cooking Light!
A full-solution program to help you lose weight fast!
Whether you are just starting out on a weight loss plan, or have tried everything and can’t lose those extra pounds, Weight Loss Cardio Sculpt offers everything you need to reach your goal.
By incorporating both cardio and strength-training into two unique 20-minute workouts, you’ll work more efficiently, lose more body fat, and rev up your metabolism. Your body will then work to burn calories around the clock, giving you the ultimate edge to reach your weight loss goals.
Successful weight loss also means healthy eating, so we’ve included a advice and recipes from Cooking Light, the magazine dedicated to helping you eat smart, be fit, and live well. We’ve also included a bonus section of easy and fun exercises you can do throughout your day to increase your calorie burn. It’s all laid out for you and designed to fit into a busy, hectic lifestyle. You CAN finally lose weight–starting today!
Violet Zaki, an international fitness expert and certified instructor, teaches at Equinox in New York City. Her emphasis on proper technique and defined fitness goals–as well as having fun along the way–have earned her an enormous following.
BONUS: Ab Challenge (8 min.)
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars disappointed
After reading all the great reviews. I was expecting a challenging good hard workout. But after completing the first workout I didn’t even break a sweat. So I decided to do the other workout too. It was better then the first. This a a good workout for beginners or if you want a light workout. Not for the intermediate or advance exerciser.
4 Stars Workout Video
Great all over body workout. Easy to keep up with. Would definitely recommend.
5 Stars An all-around fantastic workout
This workout is awesome. It uses both cardio and weights to create a low-to-high intensity workout. I started out doing everything Violet did, which is “normal” intensity - however, if you are not in the best shape (like myself) I would recommend doing the “low” intensity version (follow the woman on the right side of the screen) for a while and work your way up. That way you can make it through the whole 50 minutes! I also love her personality - she’s not annoying and safety comes first for her, so you know you’re not going to injure yourself. All-in-all this dvd is great.
5 Stars GREAT workout DVD
I HIGHLY recommend this DVD workout. She is a great trainer - easy to follow and has such great variety of both cardio and sculpting exercises along with great warm ups and cool downs. She has some kick boxing moves, lunges, yoga moves, etc. She kicks your butt (literally as thighs and different areas feel the burn) so that you know you worked out but at the same time it is doable. She has two other people in the video with her and if you are NEW to exercise / just starting out or limited, there is one lady for that group to follow that does lower impact / easier moves. I love also that depending on how much time you have you can choose different segments — do 20 mins., 30 mins., or I think the whole thing is around 55 mins. or so. I just got this and I’m new to it - but LOVEEE it. Very well laid out - highly recommend. You’ll be glad you got this one! It’s every bit as challenging as the one Jillian Michaels I have. They are BOTH great but I actually like this ladies style a little more.
4 Stars Great workout in short amount of time
This DVD gives you two different workouts that really get you moving. I feel like I get a complete body workout in just 34 minutes. I alternate them so I don’t get bored and keeps me on my toes. Violet Zaki is a pro in teaching-she’s easy to understand, gives an explanation of what and why the exercise is important.
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April 7, 2009 by Easy Exercises · Leave a Comment
