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: 45 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305895813
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,989 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Yoga and Pilates instructor Suzanne Deason combines moves inspired by both disciplines and adds the extra balance challenges of a stability ball in this 40-minute video. The exercises target the chest, arms, shoulders, back, and abdominals, with special attention to the core postural muscles. (Whenever you're balancing on the ball, you're working your abdominals and back together with the other muscles you're targeting.)

You'll need a BalanceBall or other stability ball for this workout. Deason shows you first how to use and feel comfortable with it, then she progresses through a selection of exercises: ball squeezes with the forearms for the chest, upper-body lifts from a draped-over position for the back, pushups (legs are on the ball, hands on the floor, midbody in the air, abs tightly contracted), and more. You'll feel long, lean, and strong after this workout.

Deason is a soft-voiced, patient instructor, explaining clearly and demonstrating beautifully. The scene is a wood deck overlooking a woods and stream. Quiet music plays in the background. --Joan Price

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for shoulder back area, April 9, 2003

By A Customer

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

I've had this video for two weeks and I can already see some definition in the sholder region and especially behind my upper arm. I like the yoga style of this video as well of the relaxing effect afterwards. This isn't an energizer but it does work. If you are looking for a video that tones the bicep/tricep area I would suggest against this one.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great workout!, March 6, 2003

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C. Kraemer (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Balance Ball Fitness - Upper Body Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

After the first time doing this, my arms and upper body were sore for 2 days! This tape works muscles I didn't even know I had. Suzanne's yoga syle of exercise is very relaxing too. After the workout, you'll feel refreshed and energized. Pair this tape with another BalanceBall workout, and you'll have a great hour of exercise.

30 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful & Creative Idea on Workout!, June 6, 2000

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Shaw-Jiun Chalitsios-Wang (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

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

It combines yoga & pilates by using just a ball which in turn is loved by my 5-month old boy. It's creative & helps create awareness in movements. Unlike weight-training, this ball-exercise is more interesting & efficient. Bravo!