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Bernadette shows you how to blend Pilates with your regular workout to strengthen your core while you tighten other muscles.
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The unique versions of these traditional Pilates exercises are enhanced by Giorgi's clear instruction, flowing sequencing and graceful, amazingly precise form. Only the stuffiest of Pilates purists will find anything to gripe about with this DVD, and even they will have to admit that this instructor stays true to Joseph Pilates' intention. If you enjoy Pilates but find some DVDs out there lacking in intensity and style, give this one a try.
Pilates Power Ball Sculpt Review
Pilates expert Bernadette Giorgi presents Pilates Power Ball Sculpt, an exercise DVD featuring Pilates-style mat work that incorporates an inexpensive sculpting ball or hand weight to enhance effectiveness. An exercise program designed to promote a lean physique, Pilates Power Ball Sculpt includes classic Pilates-based exercises such as "The Hundred", "Teaser", and "Mermaid" incorporating the sculpting ball for a new experience. Pilates Power Ball Sculpt features one complete workout, and three options for quick workouts: Lower Abs & Butt Express, "Pilates Style Magazine" Power Sculpt, and Recovery Stretch. A user-friendly, easy-to-follow regimen perfect for helping to develop the strength and physique of an expert dancer, Pilates Power Ball Sculpt is enthusiastically recommended. 52 minutes.
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Pilates Power Ball Sculpt Review
Bernadette Giorgi's Pilates Power Ball Sculpt offers a challenging Pilates workout by mixing traditional Pilates exercises with a small weighted ball. The 45-minute workout covers all the basics, flowing from one movement to the other while balancing the exercises so that you work your entire body - the core, legs, shoulders and arms.
--Paige Waehner, About.com:exercise
Pilates Power Ball Sculpt Review
Feel the connection - and get speedier results - by working with toning balls. Read Bernadette's article in the January/February 2009 Pilates Style Magazine.
Power Ball Workout
So congratulations to Bernadette Giorgi from Just B Method for winning "best motivator" for Attitude Ballet Pilates Fusion
--Marguerite Ogle, About.com:Pilates
Pilates Style DVD Awards
Bernadette Giorgi's Attitude TU Ballet Pilates Fusion is a refreshing mix of traditional ballet and Pilates-based exercises with a focus on balance, flexibility and core strength.
--Paige Waehner, About.com:exercise
Attitude Tu Review
This DVD has such a nice mix of Pilates and ballet that it made me miss my days in ballet class. I have thought about taking a ballet class for years and this DVD gave me the ballet discipline I was wanting.
--Kelley Ranaudo, Pilates Digest
Attitude Tu Review
If your inner ballerina has been looking for a home workout, Bernadette Giorgi's Attitude Ballet & Pilates Fusion might be perfect for you. This is a good combo workout that develops naturally with workout two building on skills from workout one. There is a lot more ballet than Pilates in this DVD but the Pilates link is clear.
--Marguerite Ogle, About.com:Pilates
Attitude Review
Pilates and ballet might be the fountain of youth. Take a look at Bernadette Giorgi and her age 50-plus-students, who perform with agility and ease.
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Bonus: Part of the vid's proceeds are donated to breast cancer research.
Bottom Line: Whatever your age, this fusion of Pilates, ballet and strength training can improve your balance, boost your heart rate and tone your muscles.
--Pilates Style Magazine March/April 2008
Pilates Style website
The centre barre work is fluid and rhythmic. You'll perform classic ballet moves that have been modified for at home use. (you'll feel a burn in your lower body with these gentle but effective moves) For a total body effect, Bernadette has included centre work with a 2lb weighted ball. These moves remain just as graceful but you'll sculpt the arms without bulk. Here you'll perform such classic moves like bicep curls and tricep extensions, however Bernadette often adds a lower body toning element. (say including a lunge or plie move) The mat work has lots of variety. You'll work your entire core region, including transverse abdominals and obliques. To increase intensity, the 2lb weighted ball will be included in several exercises. Each workout has different exercises and/or sequences so you won't get bored. The workout will conclude with a well deserved relaxing stretch.
--Denise R. on videofitness.com
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