Negin Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 In another thread/s redsquirrel and one or two others recommended ballet-based workouts. I'm now totally and absolutely consumed and obsessed with this. :D I have ordered the Change Your Body DVD and the Element: Ballet Conditioning one. I also managed to get a few Lotte Berk ones just because they were at a decent price and they're good for beginners, although, they're not said to be the best. Questions: I really want to get this right. Should I also get a Beginner DVD or something like that? Or are the above sufficient for a beginner like me? I'm thinking of any of these: The Bar Method - which is shamefully expensive, but has very good reviews and is said to be good for beginners The Beginners Workout DVD? Thank you so much. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Sorry to bother everyone with this :tongue_smilie:. My reasons for thinking of a beginner DVD are: 1. because I am one ... and I want to get it right, unless if the above are clear in their instruction of course, and there is no need of a beginner DVD/s 2. I get bored easily. My plan is to try to do a ballet-based workout 3-5 times a week, if possible. So I figure if I have a few DVDs, I'll be less likely to get bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Honestly, I think you are good. The Lottie Berks are great for beginners and are only 30 mins long. I found them after I had been doing other stuff and had already outgrown them. And, I find the instructors weird. However, that is a very personal reaction and I don't suggest you pay attention to it, lol. I recently found on HULU a Kathy Smith workout that is heavily influenced by Lottie Berk. http://www.hulu.com/kathy-smith?c=Health-and-Wellness it is called "total body lift" In the same section of Hulu, health and wellness, there is a 'self' channel' http://www.hulu.com/self?c=Health-and-Wellness There is a workout there called "Slim and Sleek Fast" that is supposed to be barre based as well. I haven't done it so I cannot advise either way. So, now you have two free workouts in addition to what you have bought. I hope that helps you from feeling bored. There are also a bunch of free Tracy Anderson 'webisodes' for upper, legs and abs on You Tube. They aren't 'barre', but close enough to stave off boredom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 The New York City Ballet has two ballet workout DVDs that are excellent. My professional ballerina dd does them on her days off, or when she wants to do a "floor barre". They're very fun and worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Honestly, I think you are good. The Lottie Berks are great for beginners and are only 30 mins long. I found them after I had been doing other stuff and had already outgrown them. And, I find the instructors weird. However, that is a very personal reaction and I don't suggest you pay attention to it, lol. Thank you so much for getting back to me on this and for all your kind and wonderful help. :grouphug: I'm so thankful to you for getting me into all this. I'm so excited and consumed with ballet workouts now. :D Yay! I recently found on HULU They wouldn't allow me to view since we live outside the U.S. :glare: Too bad. I really like Kathy Smith. There are also a bunch of free Tracy Anderson 'webisodes' for upper, legs and abs on You Tube. They aren't 'barre', but close enough to stave off boredom. Just saw a few of these. Thank you. Bookmarking them. :) The New York City Ballet has two ballet workout DVDs that are excellent. My professional ballerina dd does them on her days off, or when she wants to do a "floor barre". They're very fun and worthwhile. Diane, thank you. I didn't know they have two. I've only seen one. I was thinking of adding one of them to my wish list. An online friend who's also a dancer type recommended it. But then I read that it's very dance-y and not as geared for the non-dance-y types like me. Not sure if it would be worth my money or not. Again, I'm not very coordinated or dance-y. The last ballet class I took was when I was a kid back in the mid '70s. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 The New York City Ballet has two ballet workout DVDs that are excellent. My professional ballerina dd does them on her days off, or when she wants to do a "floor barre". They're very fun and worthwhile. I have these - I'll have to pull them out and start working out again. :001_smile: Glad to see them recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I have these - I'll have to pull them out and start working out again. :001_smile: Glad to see them recommended. I gotta find these, too. I also have the Bar Method. Boy do your legs shake with that one! :D Guess I should start exercising again, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 I also have the Bar Method. Boy do your legs shake with that one! Great to know. :D I can't wait to receive mine and get started. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Physique 57 is based off the Lotte Berk method and is also good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 Physique 57 is based off the Lotte Berk method and is also good. Thank you :). I'd never really heard of this. Will look them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 The New York City Ballet has two ballet workout DVDs that are excellent. My professional ballerina dd does them on her days off, or when she wants to do a "floor barre". They're very fun and worthwhile. :iagree::iagree::iagree: I absolutely love these. I've used them for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 The Lottie Berks are great for beginners and are only 30 mins long. I found them after I had been doing other stuff and had already outgrown them. And, I find the instructors weird. However, that is a very personal reaction and I don't suggest you pay attention to it, lol. Just thought that I watched some videos of these on You Tube this morning while drinking my tea and almost choked from laughter :lol:. Yes, I agree that they are a bit weird to say the least. :D Still waiting a few more weeks for mine to arrive. Excited and can't wait. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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