Self: Bikini Ready Fast
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Actor: Ellen BarrettBrand: Koch International
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Content/Copy-Protected CD, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 45 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-05-10
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: KOCH VISION
Product features:
- Trainer: Ellen Barrett.
- Format: Color, Content/Copy-Protected CD, Dolby, DVD, NTSC.
- Language: English.
- Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only).
- Run Time: 45 minutes.
Movie Reviews of Self: Bikini Ready Fast
Movie Review: A Keeper
Summary: 5 Stars
I will give you five reasons for each of the five stars in my rating. First, Ellen Barrett is a terrific instructor. I had never even heard of her before getting this DVD. I found her highly encouraging, motivating, down to earth and "real" - without being the tiniest bit annoying in any way. Her cueing in this is the best compared to any other instructor I've seen.
The 2nd reason was the workout itself. Even for an uncoordinated person like me who can't follow choreography to save my life, these moves were easy enough that I have perfected the form and anticipated the flow by the third time of doing this.
After I finished doing this the second time, I found my flexibility had already increased and I felt more energized. Prior to trying this I was worried that the pain I have in my hip from scar tissue adhesions would be aggravated by all the squats and plies - moves I usually like to avoid. Not only were the squats and plies very doable for me (to my surprise) but they clearly contributed to a feeling of being nicely stretched and relaxed, and they significantly alleviated the pressure and discomfort I had been suffering with for the past few weeks. Suddenly I had a range of motion on the right side of my body again.
The third reason is that Ellen and the other two exercisers in the DVD had what I'd call acheivable, believable bodies: fit and in great shape without those impossible and (to me) undesirable rippling shoulder muscles and washboard abs. If the goddess on the cover of the DVD were in this production (she isn't) I think I might have gotten discouraged and thought - who am I kidding, I will never look like that.
The fourth reason is the great quality of the production and the serene beach setting. I had no problem zipping through all of the commercials to jump to the workout, and even enjoy listening to Ellen's introduction again to motivate me before I get started.
The fifth reason is the length and format - not too short, not too long - it moves fluidly with no breaks other than very nice stretching with weights - particulary the standing back stretches which are exactly what I need as I have back issues. I feel great after the workout is over.
Overall this routine gives me the weigthed upper and lower body workout I was looking for with light and easily followed cardio moves. Since the standing routine was fairly light on moves for the abs and there is only a short bonus portion at the end that concentrates on abs, I feel that this is the ideal partner to my intermediate Pilates matwork routine, which by contrast doesn't do much for my upper body.
This is one I look forward to doing and will continue to work with three times a week. I am looking forward to the promises of results in four weeks! I also plan to look for more from Ellen Barrett, particulary in the Self line of DVDs.
Summary of Self: Bikini Ready Fast
SELF, the premier magazine devoted to women?s health and well-being, delivers a workout designed to make you look and feel strong, confident and sexy. With these fun, easy-to-follow moves, you will trim and tone all over and achieve the body you?ve always wanted in as few as four weeks, regardless of your current fitness level. This expertly designed sculpting routine will motivate you to reach all your fitness goals?fast! Best of all, SELF magazine?s Bikini Ready Fast! workout will help you burn more calories than you would during a typical resistance-training workout. Get ready to hit the beach!Similar DVD Movies
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