New York City Ballet: The Complete Workout, Vol. 1 and 2

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Actor: New York City Ballet: Complete Workout
Brand: Uni
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 210 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Palm Pictures / Umvd

DVD Reviews of New York City Ballet: The Complete Workout, Vol. 1 and 2

DVD Review: Too hard!
Summary: 3 Stars

I have some ballet experience from when i took classes as a kid, but i still find this DVD somewhat hard to follow. It's also kind of slow. I would rather take classes live, as this was just too boring to last through the entire thing.

DVD Review: great workout/dance routines
Summary: 5 Stars

Great for my break from school.
Keeps me training in dance moves and keeps me flexible.

DVD Review: Good product but Vol 2 alone might be enough.
Summary: 3 Stars

I'm 30, female, and have never had any ballet experience before.
I've been using other dancing DVD workouts for a few years, but they are faster pace workout with pop music. Now I'm maintaining my target weight, and I was looking for DVD that would help me to build some muscle, better posture, and flexibility.
Overall, I like it. But I don't think it's necessary to have Vol. 1. When I read other people's reviews before purchase, I thought Vol. 2 would be more advanced different movements. However, they are almost same. In Vol. 2, they improved some areas where I got frustrated in Vol. 1. For example, the pause between exercises is much shorter in Vol. 2. Vol. 2 gives you more detail instruction ahead. It also has audio glossary at the end, which help a person who doesn't have ballet background like me. I like its voice, music, and artistic scenes in both volumes. It's really relaxing.
I was a little bit disappointed that both DVDs have old style sit-up and push-up. My other DVDs try to avoid them and introduce different exercises for abs and arms.
Although I don't have that much fun compared to other DVDs, I think I get the result I wanted. It strengthens my muscle around my legs, abs, hip, and arms. I believe it's good to be one of my routine DVDs. If it's Vol. 2 alone, I would give 4 stars.

DVD Review: Need to be experienced with pilates or ballet
Summary: 3 Stars

I was so excited about this workout, based on other's reviews. I was disapointed when I watched it. Here's why:

1. Hardly anything is explained. You are expected to watch the dancers and figure it out. If you are familiar with ballet, you could probably do it. I have no experience with ballet except watching a few of my daughter's classes at the YMCA, so after 2 weeks, I am still struggling to do some of the warm-up moves. The only reason I have been able to do any of the exercises is because I have been doing pilates workouts for years, and there are many similar exercises to pilates.

2. this is not a weightloss workout. it is for toning, grace, and strength, so don't expect different.

3. You have to watch a several minute long intro by Sarah Jessica Parker every time you do the workout.

All in all, it is an okay workout, and I hope it helps my posture improve, like it says it will. Do Not get this workout if you have never done ballet or pilates. There is not enough instruction to keep you from hurting yourself. Choose Windsor Pilates instead.Winsor Pilates Basic 3 DVD Workout Set Total Body Sculpting {Basics Step-By-Step, 20 Minute Workout, Accelerated Body Sculpting}

DVD Review: My favourite ballet workout DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars

I bought three ballet DVDs and this one is undoubtedly my favourite. It provides a good physical workout and at the same time makes me feel like a dancer! The exercises are accessible to people of all different levels of fitness and dance experience. Compared to the other ballet workout DVD I bought, the NYC ballet DVDs feel less like an aerobics class, are not as repetitive and put emphasis on enjoying the experience of dancing, rather than on reducing fat or burning calories. The DVD allows you to make up your own workout from the different chapters and also to choose between a classical music soundtrack and a contemporary music soundtrack. Doing the workout, it feels so good to be in my body and afterwards I am left feeling strong and graceful, like a dancer. I highly recommend these DVDs.

Description of New York City Ballet: The Complete Workout, Vol. 1 and 2

A deluxe edition DVD set comprised of the best-selling fitness videos New York City Ballet Workout Volume 1 and 2. The videos are designed to help you develop the strength, grace and poise of a dancer. An excellent alternative to fast paced, high-energy workout routines, this unique exercise program balances art, life and fitness into the perfect workout for any age or fitness level. Whether you love ballet or are simply searching for an alternative workout regimen designed to produce a strong, graceful body, this program will deliver exceptional results.

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