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A lovely, well paced workout

Advantages: Well structured, calming, effective workout & no equipment required
Disadvantages: No reminders of breathing/posture for beginners

...I'd read a little about Darcey Bussell's DVD and from the reviews it seemed to be a good one. When I discovered that my friend had it, I asked very sweetly and she agreed to lend it to me so that I could see if it was the one and worth buying for myself. Darcey Bussell was a principal ballerina with The Royal Ballet until her retirement in June 2007. In the introduction to her DVD she says: "I have been doing [Pilates] enthusiastically for the ...
...from the picture provided, shows Darcey Bussell sitting upright. The text at the bottom says 'A practical introduction to the core programme'. The DVD itself is bright orange, very vibrant! There is also an introduction booklet, which gives a more detailed summary of what Pilates is, why Darcey recommends it and some basic advice. I would advise watching the DVD through once before you attempt any of the exercises, just so you get a feel for it ...

law3 16.02.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Darcey Bussel - Pilates For Life (DVD)

Empowering and fantastic!!

Advantages: DIfferent, interesting!
Disadvantages: Exhausting!! (thats probably a good thing though!)

I have tried many many workout videos! Each have eithered not pushed me enough or bored me after a while! These are different! The boxing element makes it more fun then other \'aerobic\' excerise dvds, and it continously challenges you to work harder! It definately improved my fitness as you are being pushed more and more. The workouts are short enough to fit in to your daily routine (which was very important to me!) i often use the excuse- "i ...
...these dvds you do, and i though half hour wouldnt be enough to actually achieve something, well i was very wrong!! It works you hard for that half hour and it can be fitted into your day easily, i highly recommend this boxset as i still continue doing it now, months after i bought it! Ive never done that with other workout dvds! Now i dont need to waste money on more and more workout/diet dvds that just collect dust!! Im saving money and losing weight! ...

pink_puppy 27.09.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Billy Blank's Tae-Bo (The Ultimate Box Set) (DVD)

Time to get a beach body

Advantages: easy to follow, great for toning your bum, tum and thighs
Disadvantages: moves are too easy and not challenging enough

...seen the ministry of sound pump it up beach body dvd advertised on TV i decided that i had to have it. I like to keep fit and i love dancing so this would combine the two. I also thought that this would be a fun workout which would help to keep me motivated. Having bought the dvd from my local asda store it was now time to do my workout. The dvd has four sections which are the warm up, dance section, bums,tums and thighs and cool down i will now ...
...easy section as expected. PUMP IT UP - HI ENERGY DANCE SECTION MUSIC- Studio B- I see girls Cabin crew- Star to fall Max graham Vs yes- Owner of a lonely heart Axwell- feel the vibe Eric prydz- Call on me Danzel- Pump it up Dj sammy- Why Angel City- Sunrise Dana rayne- Object of my desire DURATION- This section lasts about 30 minutes. EXERCISES- This section is the main dance section. It includes dance moves and aerobic moves which are ...

mentalchic 21.07.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Pump It Up - The Ultimate Beach Body Workout (DVD)

Enjoyable workout in a beautiful location.

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 ...

helenst79 02.12.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Elle Macpherson - The Body Workout (DVD)

Pump, Pump It Up

Advantages: Felxible, quick, gets results
Disadvantages: Can be very tough

...of the warm up a go using light hand weights which is very tough going but rewarding once it is all over. If you want something that doesn't take up too much time, requires no kit and gives results then Pump, Pump It Up with the Ministry of Sound ...

CarlG 23.05.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Pump It Up, Burn It, Lose It (DVD)