exercise programme that works as hard as you.The BODY WORKOUT takes the boredom out of bending, stretching, toning and lifting.- Just 45 minutes of muscle movement and aerobic exercise.- Athletically inspired to work for all body types.- Cardiovascular circuit routine that fights flab, firms up flesh and moulds muscle tone.- Builds strength and stamina with repetition.- Easy to use - all you need is a small space, a chair and light hand weights.- The feel-good factor - see and feel the difference within a few weeks of regular use.As one of the world's leading models, body care is a must for Elle Macpherson. This unique exercise programme was inspired by her body's needs and the need to fit a worthwhile workout into a working schedule. Created by Karen Voight, named fitness instructor of the year by IDEA - the association of fitness professionals, all the exercises shown have been fully tested in Karen's LA clinic.
A review by moonbailey on Elle Macpherson - The Body Workout (DVD) October 10th, 2001
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Gets you feeling fab in next to know time and is very easy to keep up .
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none . DO IT !
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yes
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Want to get buns of steel and a body to die for? You can. YES YOU CAN!
I can't believe no-one else has written an opinion on this fab fitness video. Here's why I think it's the bees knees:
I have been using this video at a fitness boost for about five years now and I'm still not bored by it.
The beauty of it's timelessness comes from several sources.
Firstly, the music used was never really high fashion chart music so has no 'sell by' date. Despite this it is very 'catchy' and has a motivational uplifting vibe throughout the video.
Both Elle and Karen Voite (the tutor) look genuinely happy for the full hour! Nothing is as infectious as someone else's good mood.
They look amazing, of course, which drives you to want a piece of whatever it is that got them that way (the workout).
The scenery where the video is set is absolutely gorgeous, so again, it makes you think happy thoughts - of exotic holidays and glorious weather.
Not forgetting the workout itself!
The whole routine is brilliantly well thought out, pushing you just hard enough to feel it but not too much to make you dread ever partaking in such hell again.
The video is split into alternating sections which flow one to the next seemlessly. You flit between jumping about to get your heart rate up (and burn calories), to gentle muscle enhancing exercises to let you get your breathe back whilst you tone up.
Karen Voite is excellent as the main tutor - explaining every move in faultless detail, whilst managing to not sound patronizing.
Elle is equally charming and bashful and makes a couple of human errors during the video which help to make you feel smug. See if you can spot them - there's at least two fluffed lines or missed cues and a couple of blatant wrong moves. All good fun if you're a regular viewer!
Once you finish the video - you actually feel more energetic than before (never tired) and may even feel like doing it all over again (don't).
I found that even though I'd only done the workout to get my tummy back in shape - I'd developed rather lovely arms as a byproduct and a bum you could crack nuts with.
Advantages: great results everytime Disadvantages: none
...results.
If you know who Elle McPherson is you will know that she has a great body and figure that some of us women would die for. I think she is a bit too thin for me but I certainly could do with getting a little bit off of me this year. Maybe 2 -3 stone. If I combine dieting with this I know I could probably do it.
I like these videos because you can do them when you feel like it, even before you go to bed at night if you want and in the comfort ... ...like this one so much is you do get the results if you keep at it and you don't have to fork out much for it, unlike going to classes or to the gym. It is definately one that I recomend as it does give the results you want. Infact I am going to go and do it now. Thanks for the read.
Chantal ...
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Advantages: Fun moves, beautiful scenery, good music Disadvantages: not very hard, moves sometimes complex, commentary sometimes irritating
I've been doing this workout for about ten years, on and off, originally as part of school PE class, then I bought my own VHS copy and, most recently, DVD. It has certainly stood the test of time.
The workout begins with a warmup session. During the main workout, aerobic sessions are alternated with muscle toning exercises for legs, bottom, arms and abs, and a cooldown follows.
You will need handweights for the arm exercises. Normally I use two ... ...to hold both in one hand, so it's better if you do have proper weights.
It is not a particularly tough workout, if you have a reasonable level of fitness you will have no problem completing the DVD, but still at the end feel like you have done something to improve your fitness levels and muscle tone.
The exercises are fun and interesting, but I found that some of them, particularly the step sequences in the aerobic sequences, could be a little ...
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Heaven and Elle Review ofElle Macpherson - The Body Workout (DVD)by
ellenpants
Advantages: well-known face (and bod); v.easy to follow, good all-rounder Disadvantages: terrifying physiques to live up to; slightly dated
There's something god-given about Elle Macpherson's body. She chats to you a little about 'inner beauty' etc at the start of the workout, so you don't feel too bad as she flexes and leaps, smiling winningly at the camera.
Elle's workout has been devised by Karen Voight, a pint-sized pack of muscle with excellent credentials- she was and is a trusted fitness professional with her own line of gyms, as well as academies, in LA. Apparently Elle had ... ...oceans and so on, and Elle and Karen barely break a sweat. There are a lot of flamboyant arm movements and a few starjumps here and there, but the three cardio sections are just long enough to stay interesting. Elle's occasional comments are irritating ("This is one I really need to do"- yeah, right) but Karen ignores her and that's quite funny.
The toning sections are quite hard, especially the stomach one, and you'll need a chair and some weights, ...
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Advantages: Great fun, i haven't got bored yet! Disadvantages: Some of the comments get a bit irritating, i think i know them off by heart after a few uses!
I'm not normally one for exercise, i never have been, but this year i made a resolution to get fit.
Not being into sport much, and not being keen on the gym i decided to go for something i could do at home. The workout is really good, i felt like i was really working, the moves were easy to follow and not too fast, and it made me feel really good about myself afterwards. The workout changes from aerobic exercise to toning and strengthening a few ... ...chance to catch your breath! The aerobic sections are fun, and make you work up a sweat without getting completely exhausted! In total the workout lasts for about an hour, including the warm-up and stretching at the end. From the beginning, the sequence is:
* Warm up - nice and gentle, eases you into it well
* Aerobics 1 - not very hard work, enough to increase the heart rate a little and raise the temperature
* Legs and Butt - great toning exercises, ...
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Advantages: The time flies by, not 2 difficult! Disadvantages: None
...The soundtrack isnt very memorable but I dont think thats really important. Elle and her personal trainer guide you through each of the moves and they aren't irritating at all. I would definately recommend this workout and I'm going to continue with it and cant wait to see the results!! ...
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