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intereact!Actor: Ellen Barrett
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Retail Price (not our price): $14.98
Release Date: 2006-02-07
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Run Time: 42 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Discs: 1
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
So here's a portrait of yoga in the 21st Century: this ancient discipline, created thousands of years ago to enhance the meditative experience (the asanas or poses commonly used in hatha yoga were in fact designed to enable meditators to sit quietly, calmly and comfortably for hours on end), is now "a total body blast," with users urged to "get hard core" and "feel the groove," all so "your torso will look buff." At least that's how Ellen Barrett, the relentlessly sunny instructor featured in Crunch Yoga's Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga Blend, sees it. But while that approach may sound pretty frightening to traditionalists, this can't in fairness be viewed as a typical yoga video; nor does Barrett, who commingles power yoga moves and what she describes as "core-conditioning power pilates," make any claims that it is. Many of the poses--including Warrior II, extended right angle, cobra, locust, and others--will certainly be familiar to yogis. But instead of holding these poses for several breaths, as is common, Barrett takes a more aerobic approach, "pulsing" in and out of positions as if this were a calisthenics class; while that doesn't do much to promote stretching, it does generate a lot of heat and calorie burning. Same goes for the pilates portions, which involve a lot of leg lifts, abdominal work, and other mat-based exercises. One might wish that the instruction were more detailed when it comes to proper breathing, alignment, and so on; it's also a bit paradoxical that while the "Crunch philosophy" states that their fitness programs are designed for "people from all walks of life regardless of shape, size, or ability," the only folks we see onscreen are uniformly attractive, bare-midriffed young women in amazing shape. But hey, whatever. Call it what you will, this is a fast-moving, reasonably challenging program that will likely find favor with many. --Sam Graham
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) It's easy and effective! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
It's a really great combination of both: pilates and yoga. It was easy enough for me as a beginner and you have the option to make certain positions more difficult with time. The trainer is great, too! I love it!2) Great! Great! Great! [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is my first ever Ellen Barrett workout. I love it! I cannot express in words clearly enough how powerful and effective the moves are. I truly enjoy this workout. I can tell you that you will break a sweat. I do this at least 2 times a week along with The Biggest Loser Workout Cardio Max & Power Sculpt 2 Disk DVD Video Set (which I alternate between the Biggest Losers DVDs 6 days a week) and Fat Free Yoga - Lose Weight & Feel Great w/ Ravi Singh & Ana Brett NOW W/THE **MATRIX** MENU OPTION!!!. I have been doing this routine for 5-6 weeks now and have dropped 15 lbs. Hallelujah! I am grateful to have established a routine that works and can do it in my own home.3) Toning workout [Rating: 4 out of 5]
I have been working with this Crunch DVD for a few weeks now and I definitely notice a difference in my body as far as strength and tone. The instructor is motivating and the workout is finished before you know it. I recommend it to add to your workout collection.4) Great DVD [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I loved this DVD. I hate to exercise but it has NOT been a chore getting myself to do this one. My husband and daughter have even joined in. I haven't done Yoga before so I went with the other reviews to purchase this one and it is great. She speaks so clearly and really keeps things moving. I truly feel I have lost several inches off my waist. I also just ordered the Burn and Firm that Ellen teaches and can't wait to get started on it also.5) its my favorite workout. [Rating: 5 out of 5]
the blend of yoga and pilates is what made me love both. this dvd is great, even for beginners. it leaves me feeling energized and i can do it at any time of day day.