This review is from: Balance Ball For Weight Loss (DVD)
If you've ever taken yoga or pilates, or have any idea at all what these things might entail, you know that one could comfortably refer to these as the subtle excercise arts. It simply is not cardio. It isn't step. This is a toning workout, as pilates and yoga often are.
The narration on the video is very soothing, and thus may be listened to over and over again--very convenient as this is an excercise video. The narration contains no repetitive catch phrases, no yee-haws and aerobic woopings. Simple, calming, relaxing instruction, period.
True to its pilates roots, this tape encourages the use and development of the core muscles to stabilize the body while working all the major muscle groups. Many of the moves are challenging for a first-timer, but this just means that the tape will continue to be beneficial over a long period of time.
If you're looking for something Paula Abdul-ish, an early 90's step aerobics with lots of cardio, shouting, loud techno beats, garish outfits and fake tans, please don't buy this very relaxing yet physically challenging video.
