Crunch - Burn & Firm Pilates
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Movie Reviews of Crunch - Burn & Firm Pilates
Movie Review: The good stuff
Summary: 5 Stars
This workout is great. I like to alternate it with "Fat Burning Pilates" also by Ellen Barrett. This workout is more challenging than the other, together they will whip your butt into shape in no time! This DVD involves lots of squats and some ballet inspired moves, I am not sure how much pilates is involved, but you must still maintain "pilates posture" throughout the workout as Ellen reminds you to do. Whether it is true pilates or not, its definately worth the money, the time flies by and afterwards you really feel like you've done a good job. I am now addicted to working out and in the best shape of my life (5 months after having a baby) and a big part of that is thanks to Ellen and the Crunch series of workouts. I highly recommend them. In fact you should just type in "Ellen Barrett" into the Amazon search engine and buy every DVD you find. Seriously.Movie Review: A good buy
Summary: 5 Stars
You may be sore after the first time that you use this DVD becasue it's so demanding, but it's worth it. The majority of the workout requires weights (and tennis shoes), however you'll find that you'll feel the workout more in your legs than in your arms so if you're looking for more definition in your arms I would suggest doing some additional weight lifting.
The third part of the workout (the first part is the warm-up and the second is the standing up weight workout), requires you to be on a pilates/yoga mat (with your shoes off) and you'll still be using the weights for the most part.
This DVD is great espacially if you want to work your hips buttucks and thights.
I don't recommend this workout if you have problems with your knees. It requires a lot of squates and lunges.
Movie Review: Circle and scoop!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been working out to this DVD, along with two others, three times a week for the past year. It's true this workout can be a little tough on the knees, that's why I walk, not jog/run the rest of the week. A couple of times my knee started aching so I stopped doing the video for about ten days. Also, early on, using 3-pound weights made my right shoulder joint sound funny so I switched to 2-pound weights and have had a very nice, still rigorous workout ever since.
I heartily concur with everyone below who praise Ms. Barrett and this invigorating workout. When I started doing this video I had a completely sedentary lifestyle, 45 lbs overweight, and miserable. A year later, my legs and arms are toned, I'm almost thin, and totally devoted to exercise in some form or other every single day!
Movie Review: Great Cardio Workout Incorporating Weights
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great cardio workout that incorporates weights. I've never done traditional Pilates, but the concept here is that Ellen includes Pilates elements (plies, arm circles, leg circles) in a standing workout. This is somewhat similar to some of her Studio workouts--you can she was developing some of those workouts here. I like that is low impact but gives a strong cardio workout and includes solid strength training. A lot of the workout includes arms working with the weights at the same time that you are doing some complimentary leg moves. After about a 35 minute standing session, she does mat work for about 10 minutes. I like the mat work because it was focused on the abs without being straight crunches, which I hate! I recommend this DVD for a great workout in just 45 minutes!Movie Review: A workout that will make you sweat
Summary: 5 Stars
I have high standards for video and dvd workouts. I am in shape and don't want to waste my time with much of the lame stuff out there intended for people just getting off the couch for the first time. This one will stay in my collection ... I honestly thought pilates wasn't much of a workout until this dvd. The first time I did it I was pleased to experience sore quads for the next two days. Now I do it when I want a good core workout, and a good sweat, and some real toning ... even with just the 3 pound weights. Weight-lifting it is not -- but sculpting/toning/core workout it is. Some times I pair it with a 20 to 30 minute walk just to get more of the cardio in ... but it's not always necessary. If you want to work up a sweat and truly work your muscles ... check this one out.