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Balletone: Beyond Balletone

Level:		Intermediate

Aerobics impact:		Lower

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Lower body

Emphasis details

Toning Emphasis

Lower body:		23 minutes	(100%)

	(includes toning in blended aero/tone segments)

Instructor:		Shannon Fable
		Instructor profile

Customer rating:

(average of 3 customer ratings)


Item #7885	$19.95	In-stock: Yes

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Graceful, dancer-style moves by a friendly, very supportive instructor. You’ll build strength and balance in the first section, then burn calories in the second (the final “allegro” segment combines both benefits into a fast-paced finale). The toning exercises range from classic fondus and pliés to curtsy lunges and “falling arrows.” They start with a balance/core emphasis and end with strength-training. The cardio includes easy-to-follow chassés, pivots and walks. Shannon Fable teaches one-on-one; her clear cuing has lots of easier/harder intensity options. Varied instrumental music. ©2008. DVD has: Chapter menus, Wide screen.

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Balletone: Beyond Balletone

Best Collage Workout Ever!

As an intermediate exerciser, I found this low-impact workout to be an excellent sweat-inducer and heart-pumper -- very exhilarating, especially when you go the distance to lift your leg off the floor on all balances and include the allegro section when all is repeated. Since it is done center floor without a barre, those without ballet experience will probably need to keep the foot on the floor until their balance is found though Shannon explains throughout her warm-up drills where on your foot you need to balance. She is an exellent and succinct instructor with no useless commentary. The only caveat is that the "cardio" section is a mis-nomer other than the fact that you do move across the floor. I got much more of a cardio workout in the toning section! This workout and Cathe's Kick Max toning have really strengthened my legs! Thanx to Shannon and Balletone -- I want more! - posted by Christine on 9/4/2008

Refreshingly Wonderful!

This was a wonderful workout! If you really articulate each move and use full range of motion and extension, you will really feel it in your muscles. It had a lovely flow and I actually felt myself working up a sweat, although not truly cardio. You feel graceful and lengthened and worked out in a unique way. The instructor was terrific...professional, clear with her instruction and cueing, personable and friendly. I look forward to more similar workouts from this instructor. Great workout to add in for variation to your exercise routine. - posted by Shelley on 8/8/2008

I shouldn't have hesitated

I was eagerly awaiting reviews on this workout; growing impatient, I finally oredered it. My hesitation was because I already had Element Ballet, Attitude Ballet, Reach, Callanetics, CardioCallanetics and the Bar Method- all of which I love and each of which is different in its' own way. I was concerned that I would just be duplicating something I already had. NOT! Love this workout. Each of the 4 balance segments grows and is repeated later in the workout. I loved the grace and movement of the 2 cardio segments and then you really get put through your paces with 'Allegro' which revists all of the above. All women need these movements for grace and balance. It did elevate my heart rate and I glowed. Lest anyone be scared off by the "ballet" aspect of this workout, you need to know that when I took ballet lessons as a small girl the instuctor suggested to my mother that she save her money for something at which I was more likely to succeed! - posted by Margaret on 5/14/2008

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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.

Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.

Chapter menus

You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).

Wide screen

The program fully fills a wide-screen television screen. Note: These videos will display black bars at the top and bottom on a traditional 4 x 3 ratio TV screen.

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Floor aerobics & toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.