Rating: 
Summary: Burn baby burn
Review: Good workout for all levels. I've been working out for a while, but I can do this set with my beginner friends. It's all about posture. However, that said, if you don't do the moves right you get nothing out of it.
Rating:
Summary: J'adore!
Review: I absolutely love these two DVDs. I am a dancer and aspiring model who wants long, lean muscles, and the Bar Method definitely delivers. I have been alternating the two every night for 2 weeks now and I am incredibly happy with the results. My tush is tighter and the cellulite is dissappearing, my arms are skinnier, my calves have sexy definition, my abs are super flat again, and my legs look better. I love that you only use your own body weight as resistance (except for the arms in Designer Sculpting when you use 1-4 lb weights), this prevents bulky muscles. Fat Free focuses more on ab and butt work while Designer Sculpting has a more intense arm section. Both provide a good 45 min total-body workout that is not to strenuous, but definitely works as the moves are isolated and tiny but very intense. I also like that after working each muscle group, you stretch to keep the muscles long, plus it feels incredible. You still need to do cardio as well as the DVDs if you want to lose weight. I am [so] excited for summer since I know Burr going to make me bikini-perfect. Bring on the minis! Burr is so encouraging and nice, I "click" with her. My nightly workout has become a ritual for me, a time for me to focus on my body and release the stresses of the day, and I have, as Burr promises, become addicted to the deep-muscle feel of the Bar Method!
Rating:
Summary: J'adore!
Review: I absolutely love these two DVDs. I am a dancer and aspiring model who wants long, lean muscles, and the Bar Method definitely delivers. I have been alternating the two every night for 2 weeks now and I am incredibly happy with the results. My tush is tighter and the cellulite is dissappearing, my arms are skinnier, my calves have sexy definition, my abs are super flat again, and my legs look better. I love that you only use your own body weight as resistance (except for the arms in Designer Sculpting when you use 1-4 lb weights), this prevents bulky muscles. Fat Free focuses more on ab and butt work while Designer Sculpting has a more intense arm section. Both provide a good 45 min total-body workout that is not to strenuous, but definitely works as the moves are isolated and tiny but very intense. I also like that after working each muscle group, you stretch to keep the muscles long, plus it feels incredible. You still need to do cardio as well as the DVDs if you want to lose weight. I am [so] excited for summer since I know Burr going to make me bikini-perfect. Bring on the minis! Burr is so encouraging and nice, I "click" with her. My nightly workout has become a ritual for me, a time for me to focus on my body and release the stresses of the day, and I have, as Burr promises, become addicted to the deep-muscle feel of the Bar Method!
Rating: 
Summary: Good if you've never been to the live class
Review: I go to the Bar Method class in San Francisco regularly, and bought these tapes for the days I can't make it to class. I really enjoy the video-- it's a good workout, it only takes 45 minutes, and it's easy to do in my living room. My mom and I do the video together, so it works for people of all ages. However, if you are used to attending the live class you will find the video less challenging than the real class. The video might seem a bit too easy. All and all, I'm glad I have it for days I can't make to the live class but it's not an exact substitute for the real thing.
Rating:
Summary: Great workout
Review: I have been going to the Bar Method studio in San Francisco for about 2 years and love this form of exercise. These DVDs are great for adding to my workouts. Burr does a great job at explaining the details of each exercise and the only complaint that I have is that there are not many advanced options of the exercises. Hopefully more Bar Method DVDs will come out in the future!
Rating:
Summary: *****
Review: I just finished doing this for the first time and am trying to get back in shape after a few months of not working out. I could not keep up with all of the exercises but look forward to being able to! I know these work because I own an ancient copy of the original Callanetics video and the complete set of Lotte Berk videos. They are all similar in the way the exercises are done with very small pulses or contractions and produce very great and noticable results even after a few workouts. What makes this DVD better is that you get a full body workout in one DVD unlike Lotte Berk in which there is a seperate dvd for each target zone. Callanetics is great but really outdated to watch. I can't wait to start seeing everything start to tighten up again!
Rating:
Summary: great workout
Review: I love these two tapes! I have a background of dance and thought the bar method sounded interesting. The first day I tried it I was not in much pain and I did not really feel like it would work. The second, third, forth day I used these tapes my legs were shaking and my muscles hurt in places that I didn't even know existed. it has only been a week but I can see and feel results. I enjoy doing the exercises because I know they are actually changing and shaping my body. the movements are very small but precise and you feel it in the exact muscle she is trying to pin point. I do not have weight to lose but I was interested in finding a great way to tone what I have and regain my muscles- these tapes kick booty. great great great!
Rating: 
Summary: Fun, but ultimately only beneficial for beginners
Review: I really knew nothing about these DVD's and just randomly chose them from amazon.com. It was only after I ordered that I saw a review in Self that gave the Fat Free DVD a great review. So I wanted to see for myself.The most motivating factor in doing these exercises is seeing Burr (who is in her late 50's and looks AMAZING!) and three other women from various backgrounds do these exercises and look good doing it. They promise you'll start seeing results after 10 workouts, and you are supposed to do this workout 3 times a week. I really have trouble doing it more than twice a week, but the DVD's contain bonus workouts which are shorter and are easier to squeeze in when you're low on time. You don't need much equipment for these workouts: 3-5 lb. dumbbells, a sturdy chair, and a strap (like a bathrobe belt) for doing leg stretches. So that was nice too...I already had all the equipment at home. The workout goes by fast. 45 minutes is over before you know it. The only complaints that I really have is that the exercises are very similar between the two DVD's...I would've liked a little more variety to prevent the boredom that will eventually come from doing these workouts over and over. And Burr is encouraging and motivational, but can sometimes be annoying. I would just prefer that she instruct in the proper form for the exercises and remind you to breathe on occasion and leave it at that. The words of encouragement she speaks seem kind of forced and strange. But after using this for a few weeks now, I am beginning to see a difference. I don't expect a dancer's body, since I am rather short with stubby legs, but I can already tell that I'm a bit leaner. Although I would suggest doing cardio in addition to this, since you're not getting a cardio workout here (I do cardio at least twice a week in addition to these DVD's).
Rating:
Summary: This really is working!
Review: I really knew nothing about these DVD's and just randomly chose them from amazon.com. It was only after I ordered that I saw a review in Self that gave the Fat Free DVD a great review. So I wanted to see for myself. The most motivating factor in doing these exercises is seeing Burr (who is in her late 50's and looks AMAZING!) and three other women from various backgrounds do these exercises and look good doing it. They promise you'll start seeing results after 10 workouts, and you are supposed to do this workout 3 times a week. I really have trouble doing it more than twice a week, but the DVD's contain bonus workouts which are shorter and are easier to squeeze in when you're low on time. You don't need much equipment for these workouts: 3-5 lb. dumbbells, a sturdy chair, and a strap (like a bathrobe belt) for doing leg stretches. So that was nice too...I already had all the equipment at home. The workout goes by fast. 45 minutes is over before you know it. The only complaints that I really have is that the exercises are very similar between the two DVD's...I would've liked a little more variety to prevent the boredom that will eventually come from doing these workouts over and over. And Burr is encouraging and motivational, but can sometimes be annoying. I would just prefer that she instruct in the proper form for the exercises and remind you to breathe on occasion and leave it at that. The words of encouragement she speaks seem kind of forced and strange. But after using this for a few weeks now, I am beginning to see a difference. I don't expect a dancer's body, since I am rather short with stubby legs, but I can already tell that I'm a bit leaner. Although I would suggest doing cardio in addition to this, since you're not getting a cardio workout here (I do cardio at least twice a week in addition to these DVD's).
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Summary: Best at-home workout I have found
Review: I used to go to the classes, but since having my baby & returning to work, I just did not have the time. When I found this workout on DVD, I literally jumped for joy. This is definitely the best, at-home workout I have found for deep muscle conditioning that lengthens & tones. It works fast if you do it 3+ times a week - you will see & feel the difference after the first week. I have been searching for other DVDs that give the same intense full body workout, like the NYC Ballet, but this one has remained unparalleled. Definitely a must for new moms who want to strengthen & get hips, abs & thighs into fighting shape! Also very safe on back muscles & offers responsible stretching as well.
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