Just received Bar Method Dancer's Body and Beginner's Workout!!!

[kali1]

maybe if we bump the thread often enough, we'll get some news

[eventmom]

Originally Posted by alisoncooks

ME toooooooooooooo! (as I go running, willy nilly, out the front door in my socked feet!)

ETA: NOTHING...

nothing here either.

[trishthedish]

Still nothing? Dang it! She HAS to be off work by now! Quit holding out on us!

[kali1]

anything? anything?

[glamgal]

Just got home...popped in Dancer's Body. Will update as I progress...

Main Menu Options:

About the Bar Method
Play Workout
Select Exercises
Learn Bar Method Positions
Using Equipment and Alternatives
Find Bar Method Equipment
About Burr Leonard

"Select Exercises" Menu Options:

1. Warm Up and Upper Body
2. Calves and Thighs
3. Seat Work
4. More Thighs and Pushups

"Learn Bar Method Positions" Menu Options:

Play All Bar Method Positions
Warm-Up and Upper Body
Calves and Thighs
Seat (Standing)
Abdominals
Back-Dancing
Final Stretches

[sophie kat]

rats! I logged on hoping there would be some news or a review...

[glamgal]

wow...I really love this instructor, Marnie Alton! What a breath of fresh air and she is so perky without being annoying

One thing that surprises me is the dumbells they are using. These look very masculine...Almost like mini barbells. I was expecting more of a Tracy Anderson 3lb weight. These look like they could be at least 5lb.

So far, I see weighted arm work, push ups, planks, stretching (including splits), barre work, and more. I am not sure what everyone wants to know in particular, so feel free to ask questions.

I feel like Marnie's cueing is good. Some of the music during the stretching parts is cheesy (think flutes). I LOVE Marnie's energy and her presence. Burr really did a great job choosing her to lead this workout. It looks like it would wipe you out, but Marnie does a good job keeping you motivated. I think I heard her say, "Push to your limits...Remember you are revving your metabolism not just for this hour, but for your entire day..."

I am very pleased with this workout (based on preview). Am about to look at Beginners Workout.

ETA: Entire workout clocks in at almost exactly 1 hour. In addition, Marnie used ballet terms, which she explains during the workout (plie, releve, attitude, 1st and 2nd postion, etc).

[shortie]

Hooray! So glad you're previewing!

What I want to know is whether the Beginner DVD is too beginner-ish. Is there more talk than workout, too much instruction, or is it too easy?

I know that's a subjective question -- depends on one's level -- but whatever you can describe would be great. This is what's holding me back from ordering --

[D72]

Thank you GG for all the info

[glamgal]

Originally Posted by shortie

Hooray! So glad you're previewing!

What I want to know is whether the Beginner DVD is too beginner-ish. Is there more talk than workout, too much instruction, or is it too easy?

I know that's a subjective question -- depends on one's level -- but whatever you can describe would be great. This is what's holding me back from ordering --

I will say that Marnie does talk throughout the entire workout. But, I didn't feel like any of it was unnecessary or over the top. I will post my thoughts on Beginners Workout and that instructor shortly...