Swiss Ball Abs

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Summary: No nonsense results!
Review: Finally! a fitness dvd that is well presented, thorough, and shows simply and effectively just how to use a Swiss Ball to it's full potential!

Before I found this dvd, I'd been looking for one in the UK for months, but they all seemed to be aimed specifically at women, and were mainly intent on just reducing fat - none of them actually showed you how to use the Swiss Ball to it's full advantage.

If, like myself, you have a swiss ball at home and up to now have only used it as a piece of novelty furniture, then this is the dvd you need to finally make some real use of it!

The presenter takes you though the correct use of the ball and guides you though a series of exercises which look innocent enough until your abs start to scream at you the next day (a sure sign that it's doing the job!). Just watching the presenter at work is inspiration enough as you can see every muscle the exercise is intended to train flex as as each exercise is perfomed. It sounds daft I know, but for me, this alone is an enormous help as you can see straight away whether or not your doing the exercise properly by comparing which of your muscles are working against those that are flexing on screen!

Music and other distractions are kept to a minimum, and at every stage you're guided along with an informative but unobtrusive commentary. You can even hear the presenter breathing, which soon makes you realise when your own breathing is out of whack (something I'm always getting wrong when exercising!)

I'm a 34 yr old guy who's used gyms and other abs equipment in the past, but I've NEVER found a training programme that's been as effective as this! I've been using it now for a few months on and off, and it soon becomes second nature. It may take me some time to get the sort of abs the presenter has, but at least now I'm doing the RIGHT exercises, the RIGHT way help me achieve this!

Rating:
Summary: No nonsense results!
Review: Finally! a fitness dvd that is well presented, thorough, and shows simply and effectively just how to use a Swiss Ball to it's full potential!

Before I found this dvd, I'd been looking for one in the UK for months, but they all seemed to be aimed specifically at women, and were mainly intent on just reducing fat - none of them actually showed you how to use the Swiss Ball to it's full advantage.

If, like myself, you have a swiss ball at home and up to now have only used it as a piece of novelty furniture, then this is the dvd you need to finally make some real use of it!

The presenter takes you though the correct use of the ball and guides you though a series of exercises which look innocent enough until your abs start to scream at you the next day (a sure sign that it's doing the job!). Just watching the presenter at work is inspiration enough as you can see every muscle the exercise is intended to train flex as as each exercise is perfomed. It sounds daft I know, but for me, this alone is an enormous help as you can see straight away whether or not your doing the exercise properly by comparing which of your muscles are working against those that are flexing on screen!

Music and other distractions are kept to a minimum, and at every stage you're guided along with an informative but unobtrusive commentary. You can even hear the presenter breathing, which soon makes you realise when your own breathing is out of whack (something I'm always getting wrong when exercising!)

I'm a 34 yr old guy who's used gyms and other abs equipment in the past, but I've NEVER found a training programme that's been as effective as this! I've been using it now for a few months on and off, and it soon becomes second nature. It may take me some time to get the sort of abs the presenter has, but at least now I'm doing the RIGHT exercises, the RIGHT way help me achieve this!

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Summary: AMAZING
Review: I am a 21 yr old female and I have always had a large stomach. I have tried many ab exercises and DVD's but this one is DEFINITELY the best. Most ab exercises are just too easy for me, but this DVD really showed me some new exercises that were very CHALLENGING. This DVD has three different workouts, or "phases" as they are called. The first one is a little challenging but the second one killed me. YOU will feel the burn on this and you will SEE RESULTS! All you need is a stability ball and for some of the exercises you need to lean your feet against a wall. Otherwise, no other equipment is necessary. AN EXCELLENT PURCHASE.

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Summary: AMAZING
Review: I am a 21 yr old female and I have always had a large stomach. I have tried many ab exercises and DVD's but this one is DEFINITELY the best. Most ab exercises are just too easy for me, but this DVD really showed me some new exercises that were very CHALLENGING. This DVD has three different workouts, or "phases" as they are called. The first one is a little challenging but the second one killed me. YOU will feel the burn on this and you will SEE RESULTS! All you need is a stability ball and for some of the exercises you need to lean your feet against a wall. Otherwise, no other equipment is necessary. AN EXCELLENT PURCHASE.

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Summary: It's all about results
Review: I have been a Certified fitness trainer for long enough to understand what is "hype" and what is the real deal, and this instructional dvd is the real deal. It's way to easy to fail, and if you truly follow the form, which is very well lead, you will look and feel strong as steel in the entire core region, in a very short time. working that whole area and the surrounding extremeties is what burns fat the fastest too-rip it up!
I highly recomend this DVD!

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Summary: The most effective exercise video I've ever seen.
Review: I've bought and have been using Swiss Ball Abs for about 3 months now and find the results almost hard to believe. For the first time in my life there is definition in my midsection. A great side benefit is that some mild lower back pain I developed is lessening and I've experienced general fat loss. Yes these video are challenging; but that is a benefit. Many videos are next to useless because they are dumbed down so much that after a couple of viewings you have mastered them. The stabilility element in Adam's videos add to the effectiveness. I recomend this video to anyone who wants to gain core strength and defined abs.

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Summary: Great core workout
Review: I've just recently purchased a swiss ball and wanted some advanced routines and this video is terrific...I'll tell all my gym friends about it.

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Summary: Compulsory
Review: If you want to work your abs on a stability ball this dvd is a must. And, after working out with this dvd I'm convinced that working abs on the ball is the only logical and effective solution for the mid-section (this after years of performing crunches and other floor exercises with moderate effect). It contains three 20 minutes workouts for three different levels of difficulty. I was familar with some of the moves contained in this dvd because I had already purchased "Swiss Ball Basics" by Adam Ford - also highly recommended. There is plenty to challenge your core muscles here and many of the moves, even in Level 1, require great concentration and may have to be worked up to. You will definately know the meaning of a recovery day after doing this one and your abs, expecially the obliques, will be hurting (in the good way). I honestly believe that if you did one of the three routines once or twice a week you can't fail but to see great results. I already have and I wasn't out of shape to begin with. Adam Ford has a great mid-section and he's an inspiration. I would highly recommend this dvd - no sloppy production values here. I hope Adam Ford intends to make more programs. Excellent!

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Summary: Useless for inexperienced
Review: It is impossible to get any kind of abdominal workout with this video unless you are very experienced using the swiss ball.
You may spend so much time attempting to get balanced, positioned and then falling off the ball while the video moves on to the next segment that your abs will not get a workout.
I cannot believe none of the previous reviewers commented on how difficult it is to just stay on the ball using the positions demonstrated.
There is no instruction or tips on positioning or balancing on the ball. After a lengthy warmup, the video just jumps into a routine that many will find impossible to follow along with.
Waste of money unless you are already highly-experienced and highly skilled using the swiss ball or have hours and weeks to practice.


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Summary: UNDENIABLY THE BEST!
Review: This dude Adam Rocks! I have been searching for answers in the fitness and exercise world for about 5 years now and I am ECSTATIC about the discovery of these revolutionary instructional videos! Adam takes you through very easy to do, although super safe and effective routines to maximize your core strenght and develope those abs that we all are looking for. I have almost mastered the first part of swiss ball abs, the RESULTS are amazing, and I can not wait to get the upcoming videos! ANYONE with half a brain could watch this series and follow along and it would definatly help them get the physical benefits they desire.

Luke Richards, Grand Junction, CO. [phone]