well done

a brilliant work out i have really enjoyed doing it and can definately see the difference

Very Impressed!

I have bought quite a few exercise DVD's and really rate this one. It is the only one that I have tried where you don't need a huge space to work in, the exercises are easy to follow and I am certainly noticing the benefits. This is ideal for those who are new to exercise and want to get fitter, without too much over exertion.I wouldn't recommend it for those who are very fit as it would be too basic. I recommend this.

confidence builder

I found this DVD very helpful follwing the birth of my baby girl. After birth i found i was nervous about what my body could do, how it felt and whether everything was in working order!! With the help of this DVD i gained confidence about my body, re-connected with my body parts and had a little 'me' time. I found the relaxtion techniques useful and use them with out watching the DVD when i need to.

Pilates for Beginners

This DVD is a basic introduction to the fundimental exercises used in Pilates. However, even at this level it will benefit anyone who follows the video. I think the whole routine lasts about 20 mins and whilst it seems easy to do, there are some exercises that are not as easy as they look and really make you concentrate at what you are doing. Following the DVD is helping my flexablity and to be able to get rid of tension. I like it. Give it a go!

Complete disappointment

I was so excited about this dvd but feel utterly disappointed. Yes, the choreography has some original bits from the movie, yes, the routines are ultimately done on some songs from the movie. However, it never comes close to the level of the dances in the movie.
When people replied that it was quite difficult I was quite happy, as I'm an amateur latin dancer and didn't want it to be too easy. Also, it had to be a bit challenging so I can work on my stamina. Unfortunately I didn't even come close to being out of breath. I think this dvd is good for rather unexperienced dancers and really unfit people, because it will teach you some new moves and is probably benificial if you're out of shape.

Feel those calories burn!

I'm pretty fit and find it challenging, but think that it is a great workout for both beginners and seasoned fitness video fans as you can push yourself as hard as you want to. The instructor is really encouraging and the cues are excellent. It's that good that it's inspitred me to look into buying other Firm DVDs.

THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS!

This video is stellar! With her impressively proficient, professional expertise, she walks you through a program that not only enhances other physical activities, but seems to be ideal, even as a replacement for the weight training I've done for years! Truthfully, being from the old school, I never thought of embracing these types of training and fitness methods (I used to assume they were more for women), but this is an overall, well balanced workout for all guys! It's fun, much more convenient, and comprehensively all-encompassing! Makes you feel great all over! Wow!!

Great DVD

I have tried many yoga dvd's, some I love and some I can't even bring myself to follow, but this one is great. Its broken up into 10 minute sessions to either do individually or create your own routine.

I am not a big fan of sun salutations as I find them mundane, but this video combines a great sun salutation series combined with a yoga burn, which definitely gets you started in the morning.

Def worth checking out!!!

Excellent Value for Money and Gets the Results

15 Minute Workouts For Dummies is excellent especially for people who have busy days and have very little time to work out. There are four sections focusing on major bottom parts. The four sections are as follows:-

1. Legs
2. Bums
3. Upper Body
4. Abs

Each section has a quick warm up followed by different exercises focusing on the key area and then a quick stretch/cool down.

What can i say fantastic - the Abs section is surprisingly a killer, but you will see the results if you combine it with regular cardio.

Highly recommended

I received this dvd this morning, and have been listening to the cd that comes with it all day. I have just finished the actual yoga dvd, and feel amazing. I am a yoga teacher, and found Maya inspirational, and beautiful to watch. The accompanying music is very fitting, and she is very encouraging throughout the hour long class. A must have for anyone wanting to vary their yoga practice and try something new.
What are you waiting for????

Yeah Baybay....................

Well as i had read all of the previous reviews before purchasing this DVD, I really could not wait to work-out with my new ball and exercise routine. I think that its quite a good work-out, its seems just a bit too slow for my liking and i thought that the moves would be alot harder to do. I did enjoy the work-out as the DVD went on and its one that i would encorporate into my exercise routine as i can see the benefits of using this type of exercise.

I would say to anyone who has no experience with exercising with a ball and is a first timer that this is the DVD for you as it is definately aimed toward the beginner, and they also show moves for the more advanced exerciser.

I would say that for the price and quality and the professional way in which this DVD has been made, it is definatley worth the money and it is definately a step in the right direction.

Great Workout!

This is a really good, fun workout. It is brilliant because you can work to your own level and when you find that this is maybe too easy, increase the weights and you will still be sweating! I currently do this with 2kg weights and am really starting to notice a difference. I liked this so much I bought a couple of other firm Dvds but must say this is still my favourite.
Only thing I will mention is that it is not challenging in the same way that the Nell Mcandrew style exercise dvds are - more for toning.

Just the ticket

I bought this dvd following a one hour group lesson. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and at a pace suitable for beginners. The demonstrator uses a band for some exercises,but observer can
select exercises. A good range of exercises and I could feel benefit after first attempt. Only criticism, learner not told how often to do exercises, how many times to repeat exercises or how to build up to maximum. Otherwise enjoyed dvd and would recommend.

great for beginners hoping to progress

i recently got this on video and have been very impressed with it. those of you acquainted with barbara's inimitable style will already know whether it is for you or not.

suffice to say, you could do this video with your eyes closed probably since barbara explains everything so thoroughly. i had got a geri halliwell video thinking less chat would be nicer, but for a total beginner (as i am) it really helps to have someone explaining what you're doing. if you can deal with the incessant chatter then it's really helpful until you get used to the asanas.

i have now found after only about a week that i can have some music of my own choice on and turn the sound down, allowing me to follow barbara's movements without all the talk. however, if i am ever getting a bit confused about what's happening i can turn it up and get talked through.

i am really enjoying all the movements and already can see changes in my flexibility and how springy i feel when i get out of bed in the morning....

altogether, if you need to be guided through all the positions with a comprehensive description of what you should be doing, this is for you. it has only lost a star because i realise that some people like yoga to be a quiter, more contemplative activity.

and remember -"never strain!"

Fairly complicated to follow

I got this DVD yesterday and completed the Warm It Up and Tone It Up sections twice. These were fairly easy to complete which was good because apart from an hours walk every day I am fairly inactive.
I woke up this morning and felt the difference in my thighs!
I also watched through the Dance It Up section and found that the presenter does not explain the moves well enough. They also do not go over the moves.
A lot of the moves also look very complicated.
I will write another review after several weeks of using this DVD.

Very good for a beginner

The DVD is very clear, simple and easy to follow for the absolute beginner. There are two dance versions, one slow and one fast. Neon first explains all the movements step by step, then there is a separate continuous dance section which goes on and on so you can dance as long as you like without having to reset your dvd. Ideal for a girls' night.

Good fun, but if you expect a whole routine to follow this is not for you

I agree with other reviewers in that this DVD is a fun way to exercise specially if you hate those exercise routines so common place on most of other exercise DVDs. You make up your own routine just by putting together the different exercises you will find in the six segments. The segments are divided in: how to hoop, and then different parts of the body you want to exercise, so don't expect being able to play one routine alone with all exercises included.
For some people it could take a while to actually get the hoop to stay moving. I am still trying to keep it going so as soon as I can master this I won't be able to go on with the other movements.
I will recommend to skip the interview with the instructor, nothing to add to the actual benefits of hulahooping but only some speech about hula hoop as art, culture, etc.
The extra part, hulahooping included in a dancing performance is impressive but a big contrast to see the teacher with those exotic dancer outfits. Maybe she just wanted to show the glamorous (?) side of hula hoops? I recommend maybe to buy a proper adult hoop as the ones for children they sell on the 2 Euro shops here seem to be too light.
Anyway, good fun, but I question whether you actually need to buy this DVD to start hulahooping.

Worn out my video version!

I first had this when I was pregnant with my first in 1997. Although the outfits are dated now the routines haven't. I've used a lot of Rosemary Conley and Beverley Callard DVD's between pregnancies and this particular DVD is very similar to the styles of these two other instructors.

The Y Plan is split into 4 sections. Toning and aerobics for trimesters 1 & 2 and then slower focused exercises and a relaxation section for trimester 3 and the postnatal workout (individual exercise section are only 12 minutes but will get you warm and mildly huffed and puffed). I'm not into celebrity high glamour super sweaty aerobics. If you aren't either and are looking for something more moderately-fit-girl-nextdoor friendly then you'll probably love this too.

step by step - very good for beginners - fun - boring after learning all chapters

This DVD is really brilliant for beginners. I have never done any kind of aerobics and this DVD took me by the hand.
As you can raise the intensity level yourself, it is good for different levels of fitness.
The only thing I am a bit disappointed with is the fact, that once you have learned all the different combos and have done the whole lot put togehter 3 times at the end - that's it!
I thought that once I learned the different combos there will be more chapters where they put the steps together in different ways and keep you moving for 30 minutes or so.
This is not the case. The combos together are about 30 minutes long and to get these 30 minutes workout you have to start as learner every time with the first combo (explained and put slowly together).
Unfortunately that gets very boring.
BUT: I would bye it again just to get into aerobics and it was really good fun up to know. Not to forget that you can choose your level as well - depends how much effort you put into the steps.

A must for pregnant women

I used this DVD throughout my pregnancy and it was wonderful!

Tara is a fabulous teacher and makes it all very simple and easy.

I felt great during my pregnancy and had an easy labour - I'm sure the yoga helped.