Physique 57 3 Disc Workout Series Volume 2

Classic 57 Minute Full Body Workout (times are estimated):o Warmup (9.5 min): Starts with the traditional barre style marching warmup. She then has you pick up weights for upper body work, the first portion while doing wide leg plies. You move on to pushups (5 pushups, hold in plank and pulse right leg, 5 pushups with right leg raised, hold in plank and pulse left leg, 5 pushups with left leg raised) and then forearm plank pulsing knees up and down from the ground. The last set is tricep dips followed by a brief chest and shoulder stretch.o Thighs Round 1 (6 min): Hold the ball between your thighs while doing a variety of standing thigh work. Ends with a brief stretch.o Thighs Round 2 (8 min): Curtsy, curtsy with leg raise, wide leg plie variations, kneeling thigh dancing, pushups (4 two-count, 6 single count), stretch.o Glutes (12 min): Standing glute work, floor work (the L, clam variations), brief seated stretch. Repeat on second side.o Abs with leg variations (<4 min): You need a playground ball for the first part of this segment, holding it between the legs. It is followed by a brief stretch.o Abs round 2 (5 min): Starts with pilates based ab work, continuing with the leg variations. Then moves to a high c-curve using a cushion for support under the lower back (you need your playground ball as well).o Back Dancing (<2 min)o Back Extension (1 min, ball needed)o Stretch (4 min)They used either 5 or 8 lb weights for the upper body segment. I used 5 lbs as I was more interested in range of motion during the wide leg plies. I would have liked another minute of back dancing, but this was really a great whole body workout. I liked the inclusion of floor work in the glute segment, as well as extension work after the abs. The stretching between segments was perfect, although the last stretch was too short for my preference so I did additional stretching after.Advanced Express 30 minute Full Body Workout:o Warmup (3 min): Starts with a quick barre-style march followed by 10 pushups, 10 pushup pulses, forearm plank rolling side to side, tricep dips with leg lifts, and a quick stretch.o Thighs (7.5 min): Various plie variations, adding the playground ball between the thighs at the end of the plie work. You use the ball between the thighs again for kneeling thigh dancing. The last part she has you put the ball between your thighs in a forearm plank and then bend and straighten the knees followed by 10 pushups. There is a quick stretch at the end of the segment.o Glutes (11 min.): Standing glute work, using the ball in back of the knee, followed by a brief stretch and then repeated on the second side.o Abs (5 min): This is mostly c-curve based, using the ball to add variety.o Stretch (3 min): Brief back extension (cat/cow, cobra) before moving into seated stretches.The first time I completed this DVD I thought it was kind of easy - so not really Advanced at all. The upper body work was very brief and I would probably add on some body weight work. The thigh and glute segments were pretty good, but the abs and stretch were a bit short again. The impression I had was that this DVD wasn't likely one I would use as a regular part of my rotation, but might be helpful when I'm pressed for time. I'm curious to see if my impression changes the next time I complete this DVD.Thigh & Seat Booster 30 minute workout:o Warmup (2 min): Barre-style march followed by some quick upper body work: 8 pushups, then hold in plank pulsing the right leg, then tuck the right leg to the chest and extend back.o Thighs (8+ min): Lunge variations, curtsy, warrior 3 with leg variations, front leg extensions. Repeat pushup routine, this time pulsing and tucking the left leg. Repeat lunges, curtsy, warrior 3, and leg extensions on other side.o Thigh - Wide Leg Plie variations (2+ min): Several variations to work the thighs and gluteso Thigh Dancing (<1.5 min)o Glutes (5 min.): Standing glute work, right side. You use the ball in back of the knee for the first part.o More plies (4+ min): Includes several plie variations that were not on the other DVDs, and really worked the thighs and glutes.o Glutes (5 min), repeat earlier segment on second sideo Standing Stretches I was pleasantly surprised about the little bit of upper body work on this DVD. I really liked this DVD, and it gave a great thigh and butt workout!!OTHER COMMENTS:I received a free Physique 57 ball with my DVDs. It turns out it is just like the playground ball I already had. It works fine for the thigh and ab segments, but next time I do the glute segments using the ball I will probably use my Fitball Mini as the P57 ball kept slipping out from in back of my knee.It took me a little while to find the right support for the c-curve abs. I started with a thin cushion that looked similar in thickness to the one they use on the DVD and placed it under my mat, but it seemed to bother my lower back more than help it. I then tried a folded towel, but it was so thin it didn't do much. The best option was a small throw pillow off my sofa, placing it on top of the mat to support my lower back.I'm 48 with a bad knee and hip dysplasia, although I'm in pretty good shape despite my limitations. Barre has really helped my knees although I waited a few months after finishing up physical therapy before trying the thigh segments. The 57 minute DVD did bother my hip a little bit, but not enough to cause any serious problems.

I love the dvds. the workouts are tougher than volume one and the cuing is great as usual. i do feel that there is more emphasis on the word "fat" than in the previous volume, and the word "cankle" is even used. this is disappointing to me because my young daughters are in the room with me usually when i do the workouts. i feel like the language in the first volume is more empowering, with more emphasis on strength, etc, than simply losing fat.

I am an avid barre fan, and Physique 57 does not disappoint. I purchased both of their 3-DVD sets. I like when instructors don't water down their workouts and leave plenty of room to grow. I really feel the burn when I do the Classic 57-minute workout and the two shorter workouts are great when I only have 30-minutes to devote to working out that day. However, if you are not an advanced exerciser, Physique 57 does provide one person to show less advanced barre modifications. The production quality is excellent on these DVDs; pleasant studio, good filming, plenty of well-rehearsed background people to make it feel like a live class, good up-beat music, and instructors that are smooth and polished. The exercises are super effective and I especially love the slimming effect in my hips/glutes. In the first set, they had a shorter DVD dedicated to arms/abs. In this series, there is a shorter, dedicated workout for thighs/glutes. So, you can easily mix and match from both series for separate workouts on individual days or pair two shorter workouts together for an intense, longer workout.

These work outs make an incredible difference in your Physique. Give them a try for a few weeks.

Addicted to physique 57. Highly recommended. Your body will be toned and tight if you hang in there and do the workouts. It's great.

I took these classes in NY and loved them. Then i moved to DC.....almost as good as being there!!!!

I am a very fit person, and I have done workouts like P90x, Insanity, Chalene Extreme, Body Pump, as well as gym classes. None of those programs have changed my body as much as Physique 57! It is really challenging, but it is also the only workout I was able to continue all through my pregnancy.Pros:Great musicGood instructionvery engaging and funchallenginggreat results for lower body and abslow impact, I sometimes do it in my pajamas!Efficient -- 30 minutes will get'er done, and I often divide up the 57 minute and only do legs, booty, or abs separately if I'm pressed for timeCons:Not quite enough focus on arm strength for me, I use the P90x arm workouts for upper body and Physique for lower body and abs.I've also tried Tracey Mallett's Booty Barre, Core Fusion, and the Tone It Up Girls' BEach Babe DVD, none of them can hold a candle to these workouts!

It's truly the most challenging ab workout I've ever done. As an ahem- middle aged woman I find some of the exercises too challenging for my neck & back. I either take a break during those ones or I accommodate. The instructor is wonderful & very motivating. To me, she resembles Tina Fey. Luckily, I have a portable barre so I utilize it for these DVDs. I would love a series that is more accommodating for people over 45 that actually shows people over 45.I am active and exercise on a daily basis, so I am basing my review on a non-sedentary life as a woman over 50.