Ballet Beautiful Blast Series by Mary Helen Bowers

I really love the Ballet Beautiful work-out dvd! The videos give me a great work out and I've been seeing fantastic results! I particularly love that there is an option to play all the videos or you can pick and choose. I usually like to do the 15-minute Ballet Beautiful Body as a warm-up to the 60-minute dvd (sold separately) and every other day I'll end with another 15-minute Blast video. For me, the specific focus on form and my core took a little getting used to but once I got used to it, I started really getting a lot more out of my work outs. I really like that these videos are portable and I don't need any extra equipment to get results. I recently brought this dvd with me on my trip to Seattle and I just did two of the Blast videos in my hotel room every day and I didn't feel like I took a huge break from working out. I love that Bowers (Ballet Beautiful Founder) encourages stretching between sets; I did dance in high school but haven't done it since so my flexibility had not been the same, but after only a month of this video 6-7 times a week, my flexibility is back to when I was in high school. I couldn't be happier with my purchase! Along with this video and eating a balanced, healthy diet, I'm down to 120 from 130 and I don't think I'll be giving up this method any time soon!

I've only had this for almost 2 weeks and already see a difference in my back, butt, arms and I also feel like my stomach is somewhat flatter. Even my triceps are better & everyone knows that's a really annoying area to get in shape. I've actually felt like doing at least part of it almost every day, which is a big deal for me since I can get bored easily. I regret not just buying the bundle since I knew I was probably going to want both DVDS .My only complaint is with the packaging. I feel like the center can put cracks in the inner circle of the DVD easily. I had this problem with another workout DVD so I don't actually push the DVD back in and I especially don't want this one to get ruined.

I love this DVD because I have the "wonderful" pear body type and the two sections for legs and buns are a great for my problem areas. That being said, I feel like the exercises are easier on your joints than other such lower body workouts I have seen in other DVD's that target that area. The DVD also contains other sections such as swan arms and a general all-over body workout as well. Furthermore Mary Helen Bowers is very present without being perky. Her body is gorgeous but I never feel like she is rubbing that fact in my face, but instead she wants the viewer to improve and feel better about him or herself. Finally as an adult ballet dancer, I have been having some problems/pain in my hip flexors, after doing this workout, the pain has lessened quit a bit.

I LOVE these workouts! I'm not a ballerina. Sure, I took ballet when I was 6, but that was a looooong time ago. I'm the type of person who can't walk across a room without tripping, so I was a bit wary, but Mary Helen Bowers makes me feel like I'm warming up for a performance of "Swan Lake." The Swan Arms workout, in particular is a killer. It doesn't look that difficult, but OUCH! Proof that you don't need any equipment to get a good workout.I find myself standing taller after these workouts, as well. And I love that I can do anywhere from 15-60 minutes. Definitely recommend!

Even if you are just starting out and your body can manage only one set of the exercises at first, you will still see results. They don't look all that strenuous to watch, but don't be fooled... they are! Set a timer, and build up to it.

I really do love it! I have no training in ballet or dance but I have done a ton of workout dvds. I have to say this one has changed my body! Really has! I feel stronger and my body looks stronger and healthier. You have to stay w/ it though. I really think this is more then worth the money.

The first time I did it I could not finish it because it is really hard. But it is definitely working, I could feel it in my glutes. Plus, I love Mary Helen Bowers, she is so soft-spoken and she makes you do quick stretches every couple minutes between exercises.

Very good