Gaiam Ana Caban Pilates Bodyball - Page 2

monterey vidiot · 04-30-21, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KarenJo

I found this preview of the Bodyball workout on Gaia, where it is apparently streamable?

And this YouTube video labeled the Body Sculpting workout.

But we know Gaiam/Gaia are horrible about workout names, so I have no idea what's what here.

Yes! The Bodyball workout is the one I wish was on DVD. But it's on Gaia.
The body sculpting ball is not weighted, but it's on DVD and youtube.

bzar · 04-30-21, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KarenJo

And this YouTube video labeled the Body Sculpting workout.

this one uses an "air-filled" ball.

bzar · 04-30-21, 12:15 PM

here's a VF review of the bodyball workout (it describes the ball as 1#, and the user also tried using one of Leslie's 3# balls to intensify):
http://www.videofitness.com/reviewsd...ew.php?id=1661

this is another review, but the user spelled it as "body ball" (2 words) but it's clear it's the weighted ball. it's described as 4" diameter:
http://www.videofitness.com/reviewsd...iew.php?id=326

monterey vidiot · 04-30-21, 07:30 PM

What the reviews don't mention is the amazing variety of moves, and the pace which moves along but not at a frenetic pace. Not everyone wants the toughest possible workout every single time. The controlled breathing is very calming, and I sleep very well after this one. I have done it with one ball, and with two. My recent round of beachbody's Muscle Burns Fat gave me an appreciation of using weight on one side at a time -- it makes the core work more.

bzar · 04-30-21, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by monterey vidiot

What the reviews don't mention is the amazing variety of moves, and the pace which moves along but not at a frenetic pace. Not everyone wants the toughest possible workout every single time. The controlled breathing is very calming, and I sleep very well after this one. I have done it with one ball, and with two. My recent round of beachbody's Muscle Burns Fat gave me an appreciation of using weight on one side at a time -- it makes the core work more.

i really want to find it now! i have many workouts by Ana.

KarenJo · 04-30-21, 08:09 PM

I want all of these ball workouts now. I like Ana and ball workouts and don't have any of hers. Maybe I'll start by doing the one on YouTube. I have plenty of balls, being a long-term member in good standing of VF.

bzar · 04-30-21, 08:27 PM

ok, so i found a vhs of this workout on Amazon and purchased it. hope the sale goes through.

the lightest weighted ball i have is a 3# one. i have a 2# soft weighted glove.

anyone know of any places online that sell a 1# ball?

Stott pilates on Amazon sells them in pairs.

KarenJo · 04-30-21, 08:36 PM

Sorry, jeannine, I don't. I have the Stott ones in 1 and 2 pounds. But if you got those then you could get the Stott toning ball workouts. But they're light upper body, not Pilates. And, FYI, their toning balls seem to be sand-filled and have a bit of squish.

bzar · 04-30-21, 08:53 PM

KarenJo - thanks. i wonder if i really need a ball? if Ana rolls on it, then I would need a ball. but if I can sub something else, I will.

you mentioned the stott workouts that use the tiny weighted balls - I saw 2 workouts - are both just UB workouts?

p.s. i found something on Amazon - Champion Reactor brand has a 1# ball. price is good, but wanted to ask people if a ball is really necessary.

star117 · 04-30-21, 09:20 PM

Ana is my favorite Pilates instructor! I have this but haven't done it in years. I think I'll have to do it this weekend!

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04-30-21, 12:15 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	here's a VF review of the bodyball workout (it describes the ball as 1#, and the user also tried using one of Leslie's 3# balls to intensify): http://www.videofitness.com/reviewsd...ew.php?id=1661 this is another review, but the user spelled it as "body ball" (2 words) but it's clear it's the weighted ball. it's described as 4" diameter: http://www.videofitness.com/reviewsd...iew.php?id=326 __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

04-30-21, 07:30 PM
monterey vidiot VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Monterey County, California	What the reviews don't mention is the amazing variety of moves, and the pace which moves along but not at a frenetic pace. Not everyone wants the toughest possible workout every single time. The controlled breathing is very calming, and I sleep very well after this one. I have done it with one ball, and with two. My recent round of beachbody's Muscle Burns Fat gave me an appreciation of using weight on one side at a time -- it makes the core work more. __________________ "It takes work to change the shape of this muscle." Susan Harris in The Firm Vol. 1, talking about the triceps, in 1986 Still working on my triceps after all these years. ~Cynthia

04-30-21, 08:09 PM
KarenJo VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Central Valley, California	I want all of these ball workouts now. I like Ana and ball workouts and don't have any of hers. Maybe I'll start by doing the one on YouTube. I have plenty of balls, being a long-term member in good standing of VF. __________________ Karen Jo I now have a doctor's order to never again do push ups (yippee!)

04-30-21, 08:27 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	ok, so i found a vhs of this workout on Amazon and purchased it. hope the sale goes through. the lightest weighted ball i have is a 3# one. i have a 2# soft weighted glove. anyone know of any places online that sell a 1# ball? Stott pilates on Amazon sells them in pairs. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

04-30-21, 08:36 PM
KarenJo VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Central Valley, California	Sorry, jeannine, I don't. I have the Stott ones in 1 and 2 pounds. But if you got those then you could get the Stott toning ball workouts. But they're light upper body, not Pilates. And, FYI, their toning balls seem to be sand-filled and have a bit of squish. __________________ Karen Jo I now have a doctor's order to never again do push ups (yippee!)

04-30-21, 08:53 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	KarenJo - thanks. i wonder if i really need a ball? if Ana rolls on it, then I would need a ball. but if I can sub something else, I will. you mentioned the stott workouts that use the tiny weighted balls - I saw 2 workouts - are both just UB workouts? p.s. i found something on Amazon - Champion Reactor brand has a 1# ball. price is good, but wanted to ask people if a ball is really necessary. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

04-30-21, 09:20 PM
star117 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Virginia	Ana is my favorite Pilates instructor! I have this but haven't done it in years. I think I'll have to do it this weekend!