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Balance Ball Fitness - Upper Body Workout VHS

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3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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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

Product details

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.32 x 4.19 x 1.12 inches; 7.36 ounces
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 40 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ February 6, 2001
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2006
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Balanceball Fitness
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Gaiam
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 6305895813
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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3 out of 5 stars
9 global ratings

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Cherie L. Steigerwald
3.0 out of 5 stars Very good for shoulders, a little bit for arms
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2010
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I repurchased this after losing my original dvd in a move. I like it for the shoulders, I think it's great for strengthening the shoulder girdle and arms to a lesser extent due to the angled push-ups sequence, but I don't think it does too much for your back unless it's pretty weak. I combine it with Mari Windsor's Back and/or Upper Body workout to round it out a bit.
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Almond Breeze
1.0 out of 5 stars I would suggest trying the DVD .
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017
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I was really looking forward to using this tape but unfortunately things didn't work out and I have to send it back because there were to many black out spots . The instructor and her routine are really good. Who ever taped it or retapped it did not do a good job . :-(
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BBbari
4.0 out of 5 stars Balance Ball Fitness- Upper Body
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2007
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I like this program a lot. It is a challenge, but doable. I would recommend getting the lower body workout as well.
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S Lentini
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Video!
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2011
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This video is a great workout for toning the upper body. The first time did the Balance Ball Fitness - upper body I was soar the next day. I was soar in the areas I wanted to tone so I new the workout was doing its job.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Balance ball
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014
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Really awesome video, I love the work outs. I love the price. I think this instructor is amazing. But it broke in my VCR within a week. So sad :(
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C. Kraemer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great workout!
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2003
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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.
9 people found this helpful
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very effective
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2003
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Another great Deason workout. Really challenges those upper body muscles. Great for the arms, back, abs, etc.
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Shaw-Jiun Chalitsios-Wang
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful & Creative Idea on Workout!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2000
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!
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