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Sexy Legs with Leisa Hart [VHS]

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I was really looking forward to trying Sexy Legs, as I tend to enjoy dance-inspired cardio as well as barre moves. The outside of the DVD case does a nice job of breaking down the workout, listing time durations for each chapter as well each bonus segment.

The main workout is 37 minutes long, and it begins with a 5-minute warm up. In this section, instructor Leisa Hart introduces some of the ballet moves that will be used in the workout. Next, there are two segments of "Ballet Dance," each 10 minutes long. I really liked the types of movements that Leisa was doing--eg, I love doing plies, knee lifts, kicks, and leg extensions--but overall, I did not enjoy this section of the workout. Specifically, I thought that Leisa moved much too quickly, and as a result, the exercises felt both rushed and jerky. In addition, Leisa did not cue very well and often failed to adequately explain the ballet terms she was using; the poor camera angles utilized further exacerbated this problem. In each 10-minute segment, she introduces several different moves and then combines them into a longer routine, which she repeats several times from the top; each segment has a total of two longer routines. Surprisingly, I did get a good cardio workout trying to keep up with the pace of the moves, but I did not find the dance work to be at all enjoyable; "fussy" seems like the best word to describe it.

Following the dance segment, there is a 7-minute bar work section. I expected this to be more focused on toning, but again, the pace was quite brisk, making it seem more like continued cardio work. Leisa was difficult to follow here as well; even the background exercisers obviously were confused at several points. The workout ends with a nice 5-minute stretching segment at the bar for a total of 37 minutes.

The DVD bonus features included several additional workout segments. There is a 5-minute "scarf dance," which is a slower ballet dance segment incorporating use of scarves; a 5-minute "intense stretch" which contains many of the same stretches from the main workout but without the bar this time; and an additional 5 minutes of bar work which is slower and thus has more of a toning emphasis. Other DVD features include a sneak peak of the class from a camera at the back of the stage, brief bios on Leisa and each of the four background exercisers, a music only workout option, and a photo gallery (why would I want to look at poses of Leisa in various outfits?).

One final important thing to note about this workout is that Leisa and crew are wearing "character shoes," a sort of heeled dance shoe that seems more appropriate to modern or jazz dance. Leisa recommends that those at home do the workout in fitness sneakers, which is what I did, but this felt awkward with some of the ballet moves. I really WANT to like this video, as I did feel it in my legs and thought that I got a good cardio workout overall--but after trying it only once, I don't think that I'm ever likely to do it again. If you are already familiar with basic ballet moves and have a preference for quickly moving, complex cardio, you may like this workout, but otherwise, I am unable to recommend it.

I like all her DVDs and was eager to try this one, but I was disappointed because it was hard for me to follow her. And although I did have my sweat, I wish I didn't feel so out of sink with the steps. The DVD is an inspiration, she is wonderful, but I have a long, looong way to go before I get to move as easily as they do. If you are familiar with ballet moves, than you will probably love this workout.

This will burn fat on your legs for sure. There are some ballet moves and regular style aerobic exercises to tone your legs. The ballet moves are plies, releves, and chases etc to get legs long and lean. But, Leisa makes it easy-to-follow by introducing new moves at half-tempo and using straight-forward cuing. You can choose whether or not to do additional hops etc for extra burn. The toning section is all standing barre work (you may need a good sturdy chair). She also makes this fun and interesting so you hardly know (till the next day) that you were working out so hard. Be warned! - you will be sore.

If you even slightly have 2 left feet this video is going to be a challange to keep up with. The instructor uses dance terms and you'll learn a whole new vocabulary with this DVD! I had such a hard time keeping up and I've tried doing the video 3 times. It was discouraging to be honest. You'll begin each new move with her telling you the name but you spend all your time trying to learn the moves that you might forget the names. And when you get into combos all she does is tell you the names of the moves before you do them so if you've forgetten anything it's going to be a workout just trying to keep up! You better keep your eyes AND ears open. It's a good workout overall.

I like it. I have never done ballet before and is not good at it, but the purpose of the workout is to get you moving. She might not be the best dancer but she gets your heart rate up if you follow the moves the best way you know how.

i could not beleive how my legs were feeling, they were burnign just right, a good type of pain...i could tell i wwas working hard and getting my legs toned for swimsuite season....the ballet moves are classic moves and you feel very sexy doing the routine, its not a cheesy carmen electra wokrout, this is purely fitness. i loved the workout and am seeing results rather quickly which is the best review i could give this sexy legs video

My legs, and really my hips, buns and thighs, and my heart for that matter, REALLY FEEL GREAT after doing this routine. It is INNOVATIVE and FUN. I adore the great feel of the set and the dances are awesome. The moves are well choreographed and taught very well. Leisa Hart is great at giving modifications and the dances did different levels. My cardio is so much better now, and after also doing the SEXY ABS video and toning up my abs, I feel very very good about making these purchases. I have a new found attitude and Leisa Harts videos tend to inspire me to stay after it and work hard and work smart. This is a GREAT VIDEO.

THIS IS A COMPLETE BLAST, I LOVE THE BALLET MOVES AND LOVE THE SEXINESS THAT LEISA AND HER CAST EXUDE IN THIS WORKOUT. THE BALLET SHOES ARE CUTE AND I CAN MOVE JUST AS EASILY IN MY TENNIS SHOES AND HAVE GREAT MOVEMENT. THIS VIDEO IS TONING UP MY LEGS IN WAYS I HAVE NOT SINCE BEFORE MY FIRST OF 5 KIDDOS! I LOVE THIS LAD Y LEISA HART AND FEEL VERY VERY GOOD BECAUSE OF HER VIDEOS, I TOTALLY ADORE HER STYLE OF TEACHING AND AM REAPING THE REWARDS(OR MAYBE MY HUSBAND IS :-) ) SI9NCE I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER ABOUT MYSELF...THIS IS A MUST HAVE VIDEO FOR YOUR FITNESS PROGRAM, AS WELL AS SEXY ABS, A GREAT AB WORKOUT THAT HELPS YOU WHEN YOU WANT TO SHOW YOUR MID SECTION IN A SEXY WAY :-)

this is a great cardio workout that shapes and tones the legs more than i was expecting...i loved the great feel of the video, it is a colorful sexy set with an aerobic ballet flare to it; Leisa Hart looks great and her attitude is infectuious, she is very good and i feel like this very is one of the best i have done in some time.

this isa very good workout, very good toning moves, i just loved it!!! and dont fret over the shoes, it is easy to move with leisa to this video, an absolute great dvd!!!