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Quick Fix - Stability Ball Workout

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These workouts are fast and effective. They are only for toning, so I usually add one or two to a cardio workout. There are many creative uses of the stability ball in all of these workouts, and the instructor moves through the exercises quickly and gets a lot done in 10 minutes. The upper body segments requires heavy and light weights thought I found using five pound weights for both effective especially the first few times. Some of the exercises are difficult the first time, but there are alternatives for beginners. A lot of the exercises in all the workouts require good balance and core stability.

while I did enjoy this workout-a lot of focus was put on executing the exercises and proper positioning on the ball which is key for everyone novice or experienced-I found just doing a single segment at a time was ineffective but the geat aspect about dvd is that you can do all three in a row-very effective or do 2 of one type, 3 of another ect.Overall a good purchase, I have over 50 exercise dvds and movies-not sorry I bought this one!

Doctors recommend three 10-minute strength workouts a week, and this video provides just that. The workouts are challenging and thorough (addressing all muscle groups in the target area), without actually killing you. The stability ball is perfect for those who, like me, have a very sensitive back that can't handle Pilates or other mat exercises. The presentation is not hokey, fake, cheerleader, or in any other way insulting - just calmly assuring and relaxing. I am surprised and disappointed when the 10 minutes are up - but my muscles are relieved!

I say "almost" perfect because there is no warm-up or cool-down on the DVD. I need to jog my memory for stretches and walk my dogs for warm-up/cool-down. I'd love some great stretches to complete the DVD.

Enjoyable and effective workout for the whole body, especially the core muscles. I have a bad back, so I do the 10-minute session on back & abs every morning plus a few push-ups and bridges with the ball. Two or three times a week I fit in the whole 30-minute workout, with 5- & 8-lb weights.

To be safe I went through it with my physical therapist and he was impressed at the well-thought out working of all the major muscle groups without anything harmful (although he did recommend doing some sections at a slower pace, and not lifting your arms too high on the side weight lift).

A couple of modifications I like that I got off of other tapes:
--In the Back & Abs section: For the back extensions, try bracing your feet against a door or wall. You can work your back more effectively if your feet are securely braced instead of sliding along the floor. (I don't have a yoga mat; maybe they give you a better grip than carpet or linoleum but the door method sure works for me.)
--In the Lower Body section: Instead of doing the single-leg bridge exercizes (which put a lot of strain behind my knees) I do a set with the ball close up to my knees instead of under my heels. And then a set with my legs bent and the soles of my feet planted against the ball instead of the floor. Each set works different muscles and works my spine in a different way, which feels great to my bad back.

I tried two Gaiam tapes at the local gym (which I thought were totally worthless), then bought this one and three others, but this is the one that's Just Right and almost the only one I ever actually use! Nothing in it is a problem for my back, no time is wasted, it's not too hard but since you control how you do each exercize it's a good resistance workout whatever your fitness level, the pace is great...and the price is right! You can't beat it.

This 30 minute workout is broken out into three, 10 minute segments that target first the lower body, then the upper body and lastly, the abs. The upper body portion is done using two sets of dumbbells; I used 5 and 8 lbs. You can choose to do one, two or all three segments. When I previewed this workout, I thought it might be too easy for me, an intermediate level exerciser. Well, I just finished it, and I am whipped. I was sweating after the first segment and was so motivated that I completed the other two segments as well. There is an exercise done in the lower body segment that really worked my hamstrings. This is my first stability ball workout, and I recommend it.

I have been using this workout for about 3 weeks now.I have been rotating Firm tapes using up to 15 pound weights and walking for almost a year which helped me lose weight, but had reached a plateau.My abs needed something new and my balance has always been bad due to mild curvature of my spine. Also, I have one ankle that has always been swollen since childhood, so my hamstrings and calves needed lots of work. I felt kind of silly using the stability ball at first but WOW what changes I have seen!

The Quick Fix workout is excellent, especially the hamstring and back exercises. Kelli is a wonderful instructor and no time is wasted in the 30 minutes, the workout is surprisingly effective for upper and lower body and abs and it is never dull.I actually look forward to it and find it fun, and I can feel it working, so it is challenging.What's more, it has given me results FAST, in combination with my other workouts,and it has helped me break through my plateau.

I love how my balance has improved and how my inner thighs and abs have tightened. The ball uses muscles I didn't know I had, I can actually see my hamstrings now.Also, I had considered buying a weight bench for pec flies but with the ball there is no need for that, I can do them on the ball, and work my abs and core at the same time. This workout is worth the money and I really am glad I have it!

I've tried a couple other DVD's and a book and didn't really feel I was getting good use of my exercise ball. This one was just what I was looking for. The format of having 3 separate workouts of 10 minute length provides some nice flexibility. Also, having variations for me as a beginner was nice so that I am not getting frustrated since I can't do the hard stuff yet. The upper body workout requires some small weights (10 lb. and under works), and since I already had those, it worked out well.

If you are looking for a solid workout that will make you sweat while working all your muscles effectively...this one is it.

The positives -- Kelly Robins is so real; the other two in the DVD are real too. The viewer feels like she's at home when she works out with these women who could live right next door and not in Hollywood. Also it's awesome to watch the timer on the lower left corner tick down the minutes.
However, they lift weights at a very quick pace. Professional trainers have told me (I wouldn't know) that lifting slowly increases effectiveness so... this might not be as effective.

I love this workout. It moves very quickly, but I found it quite challenging. I bought my stability ball with the Gaiam videos featuring Suzanne Deason, and I didn't like those at all--they seemed very slow to me, and not very challenging. I wanted to get more out of my ball, so I tried this one. Much better! Keli is a great instructor; no unnecessary chipperiness. I can feel my balance and strength improving each time I do it. My only complaint is that there is no stretching at the end of the segments, so you'll have to do those on your own. The use of the stability ball as a weight bench during the upper body is brilliant--you get much more out of your dumbbells when you're also focusing on balance.

This is a GREAT Stability Ball workout DVD for beginners and those pressed for time. Keli Roberts is a really good instructor. She emphasizes proper form when doing the exercises.

The workouts are divided into 3 10-minute sessions (lower body, arms & back, and abs). You can do all 3 for a good overall toning workout, or just the sessions you like if you are in a hurry or just want to concentrate on a particular part of your body. This is NOT a cardio workout...strictly toning.

All of the exercises are fairly easy and simple to do, yet extremely effective. If you haven't worked out in awhile, you will feel it the next day.

Keli Roberts is a GREAT instructor and this is an EXCELLENT stability ball workout DVD. Just keep in mind that there is no cardio in this DVD, the 3 sessions are only 10 minutes each (with a countdown counter on screen), and you will need a stability ball and hand weights.