Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Gaiam
• VHS Release Date: February 6, 2001
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305895791
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,835 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

There are plenty of ways to work the abs using a stability ball, and instructor Suzanne Deason uses them all. Deason is a yoga and Pilates instructor who incorporates both disciplines in this rigorous, slow-paced workout for the abdominals and back. Deason instructs soothingly and interrupts the workout several times for needed stretches and rest breaks, but your abs will still scream by the end of this 45-minute video.

You'll need a BalanceBall or other stability ball (large, inflatable, exercise ball). If you've never used one before, don't worry--Deason spends time showing you how to sit on it using your balance muscles so you don't roll off. Then she uses the ball in many different positions: sitting on it, lying on it belly up, lying on it belly down, holding it, rolling it, lifting it, bouncing it, even kneeling on it. The moves start out simple and get progressively harder. The result is an intense abdominal workout. --Joan Price

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relax and Feel it Burn, March 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Balance Ball Fitness - Abs Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This workout is in a very peaceful atmosphere, with water running in the background and a beautiful setting. I really like how it seems as if the instructor is following the instructions just like the viewers, listening to her recorded voice. It makes doing the stretches and exercises a lot easier. This video is very easy to follow and they explain the correct way to breath, sit, stretch, almost everything. The instructor has a very soothing voice that just helps you to relax. I would recommend this video for someone to use after they workout to cool down and feel a nice burn in their abs. The is one exercise is kind of difficult if you are using it for the first couple of times, but once you start using it, it gets easier and easier until you can do the exercise perfectly. I would recommend this video to anyone who wants to tighten their abs without straining his or herself while relaxing after an aerobic workout.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars disclaimer: know Pilates first, April 6, 2002

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"adrianitalia" (everywhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Balance Ball Fitness - Abs Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This ab workout is amazing, but deceptively hard. The workout is based on Pilates moves and I think someone who has not had experience with Pilates techniques and breathing may either have a hard time with getting the posturing right (and keeping it that way), and may be wasting their time if they don't have the proper Pilates basics down. A lot of the ab work depends on using your abs to breathe, and this is explained well by the instructor. One problem with the video is that some of the moves she does towards the end of the workout are very advanced Pilates moves-- impossible at a beginner or even intermediate level. Some of these moves have to be built up to with other moves, but the instructor just has us doing them as if they were simple situps. She does, however, aknowledge that we may have difficulties doing some of the moves, and offers alternate moves (eg. alternating leg and arm moves instead of doing them simultaneously). If you have never done Pilates before, I suggest doing this video with someone who has, and can give you tips on posturing that the video does not provide. All in all, however, this is a great video and a VERY hard ab workout. I was definately feeling it the next day.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent exercise ball video (even for beginners), August 8, 2001

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Natasha "sushirama" (Santa Clara, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Balance Ball Fitness - Abs Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Most ab workout videos cause me a great deal of pain in my lower back due to an old injury. This video is amazing! Not only is the ball supportive but the video gives you variations for certain moves until you are stronger. Susan Deason goes over the moves thoroughly but I suggest watching the video first, then participating in the moves. If you are out of shape or overweight, this a great video to add to walking for exercise.