Product Details

• Actors: Suzanne Deason
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Gaiam
• DVD Release Date: December 7, 2004
• Run Time: 55 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002OXUPG
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #50,931 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #12 in	Movies & TV > Fitness & Yoga > By Instructor > Suzanne Deason
  #17 in	Movies & TV > Fitness & Yoga > Exercise Ball

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Most weight loss plans are all about reaching an external goal: fitting into a clothing size, reaching a magic number on the scale, eating a set number of calories or carbs ... BalanceBall for Weight Loss works like no other plan you¹ve tried ‹ and keeps the weight off for life ‹ because it gets to the core of what¹s out of balance on the inside. This program is different because it¹s about fitness and food that rebalance your body¹s fat-burning body chemistry, lean muscle mass and self-image from within as it reshapes your body on the outside. With this program you¹ll get Custom Workouts and nutrition that work with your schedule and your life. You¹ll learn motivating Pilates-infused routines using the BalanceBall to engage more muscles and boost calorie burn as you sculpt abs, glutes, thighs and upper arms. Gaiam¹s signature attention to body mechanics and breathing tune you in to your body more than other workouts ‹ so your mind and muscles work in sync to get you strong and confident from the inside out. Our quick-reference nutrition guide helps you rebalance your body chemistry healthfully, with leading-edge advice on combining foods to maximize fat burn, have more energy and end cravings. BalanceBall for Weight Loss sets you up for success for a lifetime. Your BalanceBall for Weight Loss DVD includes the BONUS Eating to Burn Fat Guide PLUS:

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous and Fun!!!, October 6, 2004

By	YogaKat "YogaKat" (Oregon United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This is a fun workout! The best part is you can choose several different short 10-15 min. routines and put them in any order through the menu interface! Wow, what a lovely way to do it. You choose the sequence. It's not choppy like some of the other DVD's I've tried with this function.

I love ball workouts. I'm not a big lover of pilates, but this one is great! Most of it is fairly easy, but you make it what you will like any exersize routines. Some of her bridge poses are a bit difficult, so it does have some challenges.

Well worth the money if you're looking for a good balance ball routine. Check my other reviews on ball DVD's, yoga, mediation, etc.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring and lifeless, June 21, 2005

By	V. Everest (Savannah, GA) - See all my reviews

I love Gaiam products. I especailly love working out on my balance ball. What I don't like is this video. I can't watch more than 5 minutes of it, it's far too boring and doesn't even catch my interests, let alone keep them. I don't feel worked out after I do suffer through the entire thing. Do yourself a favor, use the money you were going to spend on this video and buy the Balance Ball for Beginners. It's slighty more interesting and you will feel like you've worked out the next day.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle but thorough, May 17, 2007

By	Kat "book lover" (Jacksonville, Fl United States) - See all my reviews

I really love this workout. I have fibromyalgia and since I've discovered the exercise ball, it has changed my workouts for the better. I like all the ball workouts from Gaiam that I've tried. This DVD is no exception. It provides clear, concise instructions. The exercises flow from one to the other. I've found that I feel invigorated and toned after finishing this workout although it is also gentle due to the nature of the exercise ball supporting the body in every aspect. It is more challenging than a basic workout and you can adjust the intensity of the exercises. One thing I've found very convenient about this particular DVD is that each exercise is its own chapter. Therefore if you want to skip an exercise you can just go to the next chapter instead of scanning through the current exercise. Also you can pick and choose which sections you want to do by choosing the "Custom" option on the main menu. There are three sections, the first concentrating on abs and upper body, the second on the lower body and various Pilates moves using the ball, and the last section a combination of allover body workout and stretching. There is also a "fundamentals" section at the beginning to show correct placement on the ball and the basics of positioning, etc. If you do the whole thing it takes about 45 minutes.