The Bar Method Accelerated Workout

Of all of the Bar Method DVDs I have, this is the most comprehensive, as there is much more upper body work in this DVD than in the other ones. She uses weights for the upper body, as well as pushups and reverse pushups. There is a modification for the reverse pushups, but not the regular ones. If you don't like pushups, and want a lighter emphasis on the upper body I recommend The Bar Method Designer Sculpting.Fortunately, though, this DVD does not have the stupid Natural Body ad in the front that you can't fast-forward through.The music really sucks, so I took a star off for that.

Although this was a pretty expensive workout DVD purchase ($35) I think it's worth it. I've attended classes at a professional bar method studio for 4 months, and this DVD is definitely less expensive than the classes! Plus, I like the feature enabling the viewer to only focus on certain aspects of the overall workout if desired (for instance, the legs or the abs sections). The initial workout is a little easier than the studio workout that I experienced, but it's thorough and I still felt the burn! (In a good way.) Also, being able to use a chair in place of a bar was convenient for working out in my living room. I recommend this to anyone who wants the bar method workout without the bite to the wallet.

If you are old enough to remember high impact aerobics and old enough not to ever want to jump around like a maniac ever again, you will love the bar method. Burr Leonard has a pleasing manner as she leads the viewer through a complete series of moves that targets arms, legs, glutes and abs. All you need is a mat or rug and a chair to follow. I did the tape five days a week for six weeks while following a low carb diet last fall and went from tubby to sleek. Now after a long and sedentary winter, I have to get back in the groove, but at least I know that the Bar Method can do the job!

I'm a personal trainer and group fitness instructor--I teach Pilates, HiiT workouts, Cycling and yoga...and I feel that this barre workout is a little too easy for those who've done much barre training or Pilates. I never felt the burn (or any type of soreness after the workouts)...but it is a good workout if you're just getting into barre workouts. She isn't annoying, she's clear with her directions and all the moves are pretty simple and straight forward.

Just like being in a class but w/o the expense and travel. Well done, easy to follow....

Save your money. Not only is this DVD over priced, it is not anything like ballet workout basic or other wise. Yes it does have a bar, but if you look in small print on the front cover of the DVD case, a bar is not necessarily needed. Its part of a franchise. The bar method is a catchy title, especially for someone interested in ballet and there is the catch. There are less expensive DVD's and texts out there that are far more beneficial. Better yet, try a local dance studio or college community Continue education. Don't fall for a multitude of 5 star reviews. If there is a series that comes from the same company that can be purchased separately, more often than not the reviews are lumped together making the items in this case the Bar method DVD's look more appealing and effective. Even if there are only a handful of negative reviews. Take a look at those before deciding to buy. Chances are you will find more of the truth than anything you get from 300 or more 5 star reviews. Very rarely is something that good to warrant that many 5 star reviews without something more suspicious behind it. So Buyer beware!

When you can't get to an actual class, this dvd helps you to still get in a great workout.

Great dvd fast delivery, well worth the money

I am enjoying the workout