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Not enough for fat burning or building core section
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>With the popularity of ball workouts, I take issue with one or two items. One, I don't think there is enough encouragement from the instructor to always keep the abs tight. She frequently says hold the abs up, but in order to strengthen the core area that supports you on the ball, you need to focus on really tightening the abs, constantly! <
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>Second, I feel that in order to progress with strength on the ball by building up the core area, one needs to learn to do it without holding on to the ball. The instructor almost always holds on to the ball. . <
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>The fat burning concept here is not exactly that. There are few moments when you may have your heart rate going up, but mostly it is not enough. It is more like a low impact workout that toning. The instructor does, quite frequently, mention and promise that you are getting a fat burning rhythm. <
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>The video workout comprises of sitting on the ball, some bouncing, some foot work and muscle toning of the legs. The most difficult step is lying on your back with feet and legs on the ball, lifting up the midsection simultaneously as you lift one leg high. This is very difficult for beginners. The workout does not stress beginner nor advanced. But, if you feel faithful to this workout and instructor, you may get adequate toning within a longer time span. .....MzRizz <
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I'm back for more....
I've been working out with a trainer for about 6 weeks, and wanted to have a workout at home for use over the holidays, and to start working out on my own. This is the first workout video of any kind I've ever used, and here I am looking for more tapes because I felt I did get a benefit out of this one.

I had to stop and put more air in my ball, too, though - but I see that Liz Gillies has another video: "Stability Ball Workout for Dummies" that evidently explains how to choose the right size ball. I thought the ball I had was the right size for my height - but hers still did look larger....

Since I'd gotten familiar with using the ball with the trainer, I didn't have problems with following her instructions. This was just right for my level. I guess it was a little short - because I found myself thinking "more!". So, now I'm looking for more tapes!

Different people will get different benefits because of their individual fitness levels. I'm in fairly good shape, but need cardio and toning. I did about 20 minutes on a stair stepper before I started this tape. So, along with this tape, I got a good workout. I can see where as I outgrow this workout, I can find ways to make it more challenging.

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Don't blame the workout if your ball is too small
Liz Gillies is a knowledgeable, cheery instructor. You will get a good workout if you follow her instructions. She tells you how to keep your heart rate elevated--even while lying on your back--so it is a fat burning workout. If this helps, I'm 42 years old and in pretty good shape, but I'm not (remotely) Karen Voight or Kathy Smith or Denise Austin...

The workout starts with brief instructions about the ball and a short warm-up. It continues with a cardio section that consists of a lot of bouncing on the ball and lifting your arms which is fun, but also works your legs (if you use them instead of just bouncing). Then it has two segments that keep your heartrate up: a standing leg work section--mostly lunge-type exercises--followed by a good arms workout--standing up and lifting the ball. Maybe I'm a weakling, but it puts my arms to work! The last part is a challenging (for me) workout for legs and abs lying on the floor with legs on the ball--it also challenges your balance. This is followed by a cool-down. The workout is sprinkled with Liz's words of encouragment and instruction.

I think it's a good workout though a little short, about 30 min. The DVD version is a better value than the tape because you get three workouts :)