Average Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Total Number of Reviews: 13
Editorial Review: Challenge your body in a fresh, innovative way with this highly effective Balanceball workout. By using functional exercises (those that mimic everyday activities), you ll see significant results with less risk of injury. This brand new blend of balance and endurance will help you build strength and stability while improving your posture and toning your entire body. Whether you are new to the Balanceball or already know it s amazing potential, let Tanja teach you some new moves.
DVD includes:
Three workouts featuring balance and endurance moves to increase flexibility and core strength. Includes modification for beginners.
Comprehensive Instructor 5 out of 5
Tanja has the ability to make the viewer feel part of the process. Her segments are well sequenced and fun. One of the few DVD's with instruction and a trainer that talks directly to viewer while doing the routines. Most DVD's offer a presenter of technique with a voice over and no instruction or information as to what you are to do, why you are to do it, or the benefit of doing it, and most of all what the contraindications are. Tanja's DVD's are well rounded. If a beginner, use a smaller ball for ball in the hands routines then progress to regular ball; if not sure, stop the DVD and try the move until it is comfortable before continuing with Tanja. Do the repetitions at your own pace. Go at your own pace until you are comfortable. Tanja's enthusiasm for teaching is contagious. Being a fitness instructor with a Master's in psychology she would also remind you, if an exercise doesn't feel appropriate for your body due to medical conditions avoid doing it. Do what you can. Progress not perfection. I love Tanja's work and use the DVD's that are most suited for me.
Low impact, slow pace, great results. 5 out of 5
This is a perfect de-stressor; low impact, slow pace, great results. A very calm way to start or end your day while strengthening and toning.
Great workout for ball newbie 5 out of 5
After getting a balance ball as a way to get myself in better shape, I didn't know where to start. This DVD has been a great introduction to using the ball for a full body workout. The 3 segments are great, I can do as many as I have time for. Even if I only do 1 (about 20 minutes) I still feel like I get a complete workout. The instructor is easy to understand and follow.
Great workout! 5 out of 5
I got this DVD just for the ab/core workout part. It works. You will burn!
Challenging functional fitness and balance moves 4 out of 5
I am an intermediate/advanced exerciser (advanced on strength work). I enjoyed the core section of the DVD, but felt it wasn't challenging enough - although you could always increase the intensity by adding a light med ball to the crunches on the balance ball. Then I did the lower body section. It really focused on my weak areas - glutes, hamstrings and adductors. Ow - those parts are talking to me right now! I think this section would be a good complement to traditional strength work, and it's short enough to use as an add-on.
Overall, this is a great DVD. Each section is well-designed, starts with a gentle warm-up and includes a fun balance challenge. Tanja is an encouraging instructor with a delightful personality. The only disappointment for me is that the stretch section is yoga-inspired; I was hoping for stretching which incorporates the balance ball. As with the other DVDs in this Gaiam series, the location and music really enhance the workout.
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