On The Ball Yoga Workout For Beginners

Studio: Cerebellum Corporation Release Date: 04/09/2008

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4 Stars An opportunity to explore
This is a nice routine for beginners to all levels. I’m very familiar with Sara’s style and I find her voice soothing, so it’s easy for me to tune out whatever instruction I don’t need and tap into my practice.

This is a slower practice with many poses being held for a decent amounts of time. You could say that makes things easier, but you could also see it as a chance to fall deeper into your poses.

Sara’s right when she says that using the ball may allow someone to get into positions they normally wouldn’t be able to get into without its support, but what I personally enjoy about occasionally doing yoga with the ball is that it gives me an opportunity to explore certain poses differently.

There are certain poses I don’t do on the ball – mainly The Eagle, Temple, Fan and Warrior 3 poses. So if you ever feel the ball isn’t working for you, just roll it aside and grab it again when you need it. Remember, it’s an accessory, not a necessity.

This routine tends to target the lower body and has quite a few twisting postures in it.

4 Stars Great stretch!
This dvd features yoga poses that are all done using a stability ball. I’ve never tried yoga with the ball before, but I found it to be a great addition to support your weight so you can really focus on the stretch. Most of the poses in here are beginner level with the ball mostly used as a modification. There are some sun salutes, lunges, side twists, warrior sequences, etc. I’ve tried several other yoga dvds and taken a couple of classes, but I got the best stretch out of this one because of the ball. The instructor was pleasant and provided adequate commentary on form and breathing without going overboard (there is also an option with music only). I would recommend this to anyone who is new to yoga/stability ball, or anyone who is just looking for a great stretch; Intermediate level users might be disappointed with the slower pace.

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Get on the ball with the newest trend in fitness. Just wait till you see the results from this exceptional stability ball workout. You’ll tighten your Butt, slim your Legs and flatten your Tummy in less than 25 minutes. Start with deep conditioning for your abdominals and back- the ball contours to your spine so you’ll get a better workout thank you ever thought possible. Sculpt your legs so they get lean and strong, and shape your butt for a lifted, more rounded look. Get a relaxing full-body stretch that includes yoga poses adapted for the ball. You’ll look forward to these stretches because they feel so good. B.L.T. is an incredible way to shape up and get limber with moves that are simple, fun and easy on the joints.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Short but boring
I’m giving this DVD 4 stars because it was what I wanted…a short workout for when I’m pressed for time. But other than that, I am agreeing with everyone who said it was boring, because it is. I have another of Karen’s videos and it is shot on a beach with fabulous scenery and it just changes the whole tone of the video. This one is just blah with a boring set and boring music. It’s okay for what I wanted it for, but if you’re looking for something jazzy and motivating, keep looking.

3 Stars Mild workout
I purchased a stability ball not long ago and love not only the comfort and support that it provides, but the wide variety of toning and stretching that can be performed on the ball. I rented this video hoping to get a good workout, since the B.L.T. in the title stands for “butt, legs and tummy.” While it does offer up some nice stretching, the toning is rather minimal and not very challenging. It is however, a little more fun than what I’ve encountered with other K.V. videos, but not nearly as fun as other stability ball workouts I’ve done since with it’s so-so music and set. I’d definitely say it’s a beginner level workout, or suitable as an add-on program for lighter days. The video runs 25 minutes, which includes both the warm-up and cool-down.

It’s not bad, but I would recommend Denise Austin’s “Core Complete” or Lizbeth Garcia’s “Pilates: On the Ball” workouts over this, even for beginners. I’m curious to check out what K.V.’s newer “Slim Toning on a Ball” DVD is like, which from the sample clips appears to be more challenging (incorporates dumbbells) and possibly more fun than this.

Rating: Fair

5 Stars 6 Years Later I Still Love It
I’ve been working out to this DVD for 6 years, and it still pushes me. Karen Voight gives suggestions for changing the difficulty levels on the exercises, and her timely little reminders to keep your tummy tucked in or square your shoulders keep me on track. I have solid abs, no back pain, and a firmer butt. The best part- I can do the entire DVD in 20 minutes from warm up to cool down. I highly recommend this as the best workout DVD for beginners to those just looking to maintain. It’s the best money I’ve ever spent on exercise.

5 Stars Love Karen Voight!
I love this dvd! It’s a quick workout that I can do when I don’t have a whole hour to workout. I ordered this dvd because I became hooked on Karen’s style of fitness. She gives great direction for every move on the ball and she really knows how to motivate you. Loved it!

3 Stars Ok, could have been better
I have other videos of Karens and so I am very familar with her teaching style and workouts. I found this particular workout to be on the easy side for her. Many of her workouts are challenging and you feel it after but this was not that challenging for me and the length was short.

I have done stability ball workouts from a fitness show on tv that were much more challenging.

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