Cardio Burn Balanceball
Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 09/02/2008
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Surprisingly tough!
I used the online home delivery option from my local public library and checked this out before purchasing. (I am tired of wasting money on workout DVD’s that sound good but end up being big disappointments. If your library offers this service, I highly recommend it.) I was really impressed with this workout. Most balanceball workouts I’ve bought are either too easy or too short and don’t allow me to feel as though I got anything out of the workout. This one really delivers. I was sweating quite a bit and could feel the fatigue setting in. The instructor is nice, quiet (no obnoxious yelping or ramblings) but at the same time is encouraging and supportive without being “syrupy.” I really liked this one and would highly recommend it. I am purchasing it for myself.
4 Stars Great instructor, beautiful scenery
I just got Cardio Burn Balance Ball and have been enjoying it! Background on me–I’m overweight, and exercise on and off, so I look for workouts that are not jarring to the back or knees.
Here’s what I like:
* The instructor: she’s high energy without being screamy. She obviously loves what she’s doing. She reminds me a bit of Jennifer Lopez. Her cues are right on, and she makes sure to say things like, “just do what you can,” or “if you have lower back problems, do it like this…” That’s very reassuring and helpful info.
* It’s a fun workout! Before I got this DVD, my balance ball had been collecting dust. I didn’t realize how fun it is to use it…and how challenging!
* There are 2 workouts to choose from, 30 minutes and 50 minutes in length. I’ve been doing the 30 minute one and it’s work for me to get through it.
What I thought could have been improved:
* There are 2 people behind her exercising along with her. At one point, late in the 30 minute workout, she says, “if you’re a beginner, follow the guys behind me.” It confused me if they were serving as modifiers all along or just for that one exercise. It seemed to be just for that one exercise, b/c they were pretty much doing the same as she was all through the rest of the workout.
* The audio. I could hear her well enough, but she was a hair overshadowed by the music. When it got to the stretching portion, then I was able to hear her just fine. It could be my DVD player or the DVD I got. Like I say, she’s certainly audible, just had to turn the volume up one or 2 notches more than normal. No biggie.
This is a great DVD if you want to mix up your workout. I would definitely buy another DVD by this instructor.
