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Summary: "First You'll Feel the Difference, then You'll See It"
Review: After working out with "Muscle Eats Fat" trainer Barbara Boolukos every other day for several months, I wholeheartedly support her claim. By pairing this DVD with "Lotte Berk: Hiphugger Abs" and exercising with one of two aerobic dance videos on most other days, I have toned and streamlined my body. The results are not extremely drastic, but I'm satisfied, and I definitely feel better, even if I don't look like a completely different person. As a reference point, I wasn't out of shape or flabby at all before I started the regimen, but I knew I wasn't as healthy and strong as I could be. I don't want big, bulging muscles, so the Lotte Berk Method is perfect for me, since it creates long, lean muscles. I convinced myself that I didn't have enough time to exercise during the last few hectic months of this school year, so I went on a Lotte Berk hiatus (the workouts are only about thirty minutes each, though, so I was really just being lazy). I started up again about two weeks ago, and I can really notice a difference between my body with and without Lotte Berk, which goes to show how fast and effective the workout is. Aside from the wonderful results, the program itself is enjoyable and not at all tedious, thanks to Barbara's energy and charisma as well as to the uniqueness of the exercises. I love the Lotte Berk Method so much, that I hope to someday take a lesson in person from Barbara or one of the other trainers at the Lotte Berk studio in New York City where the DVD was filmed.
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Summary: "First You'll Feel the Difference, then You'll See It"
Review: After working out with "Muscle Eats Fat" trainer Barbara Boolukos every other day for several months, I wholeheartedly support her claim. By pairing this DVD with "Lotte Berk: Hiphugger Abs" and exercising with one of two aerobic dance videos on most other days, I have toned and streamlined my body. The results are not extremely drastic, but I'm satisfied, and I definitely feel better, even if I don't look like a completely different person. As a reference point, I wasn't out of shape or flabby at all before I started the regimen, but I knew I wasn't as healthy and strong as I could be. I don't want big, bulging muscles, so the Lotte Berk Method is perfect for me, since it creates long, lean muscles. I convinced myself that I didn't have enough time to exercise during the last few hectic months of this school year, so I went on a Lotte Berk hiatus (the workouts are only about thirty minutes each, though, so I was really just being lazy). I started up again about two weeks ago, and I can really notice a difference between my body with and without Lotte Berk, which goes to show how fast and effective the workout is. Aside from the wonderful results, the program itself is enjoyable and not at all tedious, thanks to Barbara's energy and charisma as well as to the uniqueness of the exercises. I love the Lotte Berk Method so much, that I hope to someday take a lesson in person from Barbara or one of the other trainers at the Lotte Berk studio in New York City where the DVD was filmed.
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Summary: Nothing spectacular
Review: Good workout, but nothing spectacular. Fairly short, many moves are similar to those found in Callanetics..
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Summary: Very fun!
Review: I decided like so many others that it was time to get off the couch and get into shape. I read reviews about The Lotte Berk Method and took it for face value. I expected Jane Fonda in a tutu. I got something so different and so fun! It is difficult I will give you that, but it was an amazing work out.I am a true beginner and NOT that graceful (more KLUTZ), but the directions are easy to follow, Barbara the teacher is clear, concise, and very encouraging. As a beginner you will get heated up, you'll even sweat, your limbs will shake, but as soon as you start to wonder if you're body can do much more its over. It is the perfect amount of workout and really a lot of fun! It is a must. Barbara claims in 10 days you will feel a difference and in 20 you will see a difference. I will see about that and keep on doing it!
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Summary: Highly Effective
Review: I have been searching for a short, challenging, effective and fun workout for the last year that would help me get back in shape, and strengthen my knees, back and abs. I am a long time fan of "The Firm" tapes, however my old favorites are now just too long (60 mins.) and too intense for me to use. This Lotte Berk DVD is just what I was looking for: two different segments, a beginner and an advanced, 30 mins. long. This video remind me of the intense modern dance exercises I did in college. One thing to note is that the exercises only LOOK easy as you watch them being done, but, they are challenging! After using this just once, I could feel my "dancer's legs" trying to make a comeback...and It felt great!!! My back and knees must be getting stronger -- because they don't ache anymore! I highly recommend this DVD. I have already ordered a second in this series and I can hardly wait to try it out!
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Summary: Super workout!
Review: I just bought this DVD. I have done the workout and it was great! I loved the instructor--she is a great inspiration for those of us in our late 40's or early 50's. The workout was wonderful, my abs already feel tighter. This will be my main workout to supplement my gym and the Firm DVD workouts. I think one gets from the workout what they put into it. Follow all the instructor's instructions and one gets a great workout!
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Summary: Good workout, but limited
Review: I liked this workout quite a bit. It's different than anything else I've done; sort of like a ballet workout. The instructor gives clear, complete instructions, though she does tend to yell at you at a couple of points. You really do have to hang in there though, because some of these moves are *tough*! For the areas that it is targeting, it is a terrific, low-impact workout that you will definitely feel. I do wish, as someone else mentioned, that it included more than just a legs and arms workout. Guess you have to buy the other Lottie Berk tapes for that. I do recommend this DVD, though it is a bit pricey. See if you can get a deal on the whole set, and you'll have a fun, challenging, complete workout.
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Summary: Wow! Great workout!
Review: I LOVE this vid! It's so much fun to work out to (Barbara is an excellent instructor, I love her little "I don't mean to be a nag, but..."), and really effective too. I've been belly dancing for over twelve years now, so my thigh muscles are pretty developed from that, plus hula for the last year, and these exercises still feel like they work your legs. I also do Pilates to give me some calm workout time, so I guess I'm already in good shape. Now for more critical analysis:
1. Warm-up: Knee-chest lifts. This seems to be the primary Lotte Berk warm-up, and it does get your blood pumping if you've been sitting all day. Not bad.
2. Upper body: The tricep extension is the only one that felt like it did anything for my upper arms, to be perfectly honest, but I lift weights so my biceps are pretty well-developed as is. Still, for someone who does this as their only workout, I think it should give you enough to get definition.
3. Lower body: If you don't already have strong thigh muscles, this will give 'em to you! Definitely strengthening.
4. Knee Dancing: This wasn't much for me, if you've ever done floorwork in belly dancing you'll think this is easy, but I liked the segment anyway.
5. Shape by stretch. Nice ending to the workout, and like the instructors say, don't skip the stretch section! Overall this video is worth the money. I quite enjoyed it and will keep going with it. I'm easily bored but I love doing this workout. And like I said, I love the instructor. Good video! Buy it!
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Summary: Wow! Great workout!
Review: I LOVE this vid! It's so much fun to work out to (Barbara is an excellent instructor, I love her little "I don't mean to be a nag, but..."), and really effective too. I've been belly dancing for over twelve years now, so my thigh muscles are pretty developed from that, plus hula for the last year, and these exercises still feel like they work your legs. I also do Pilates to give me some calm workout time, so I guess I'm already in good shape. Now for more critical analysis:
1. Warm-up: Knee-chest lifts. This seems to be the primary Lotte Berk warm-up, and it does get your blood pumping if you've been sitting all day. Not bad.
2. Upper body: The tricep extension is the only one that felt like it did anything for my upper arms, to be perfectly honest, but I lift weights so my biceps are pretty well-developed as is. Still, for someone who does this as their only workout, I think it should give you enough to get definition.
3. Lower body: If you don't already have strong thigh muscles, this will give 'em to you! Definitely strengthening.
4. Knee Dancing: This wasn't much for me, if you've ever done floorwork in belly dancing you'll think this is easy, but I liked the segment anyway.
5. Shape by stretch. Nice ending to the workout, and like the instructors say, don't skip the stretch section! Overall this video is worth the money. I quite enjoyed it and will keep going with it. I'm easily bored but I love doing this workout. And like I said, I love the instructor. Good video! Buy it!
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Summary: This workout is Fabulous!
Review: I love this work out. I love Barbra she explains things so wonderful. It's a tough workout but you will definatley FEEL it the next day! You're not bouncing around a pumping up a sweat but you are using muscles that you never knew existed! I use this dvd as well as aerobics so I do both tapes one for cardio and the Lotte Berk method for toning, elongation, as well as definition! If you want a tough work out that you will feel and get results? Then this one is for you Barbra explains things so wonderfully.
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