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| REVIEW | THE FIRM
Totally engrossing. One of my favorite movies of all time. I have owned the VHS for years but had to have it on DVD since I have viewed it numerous times. Always exciting. Never a dull moment. Great acting by all! |
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| REVIEW | Cardio Series with Mat Work
Ellen Barrett takes instruction to new levels of perfection in Crunch Burn & Firm Pilates. I've rarely seen an instructor not only challenge me to my limits, but also keep me informed as to the next exercise so as to keep me in total harmony.
While doing this workout the first few times, you can modify most of the exercises by not using weights. When you do start using the weights it is invigorating and your heart rate will definitely be elevated to a fat burning zone.
There are quite a few completely unique exercises I have never seen in any workout. The "swan extension" is an artistic exercise you accomplish with two weights in hand. You almost feel like you are dancing with weights in some of the segments. Side raises with weights and lots of raising the arms and moving side to side raises the intensity.
Previous experience with Pilates and Ballet will make this workout especially intriguing for intermediate students of both. Ellen Barrett will often alternate between balance and control and then at times require you to balance while controlling the weights and movement of your arms in two different directions. The balance challenges in this workout are exciting and the hand-held weights make you feel much more powerful. The basic workout consists of:
A Warm Up
Standing Pilates - balance challenges
Standing Pilates with Weights - Your calves will feel the burn
Mat Work - lots of creative combos
Cool Down/Stretch
What will you need?
1 Mat or Towel
Two 3-pound weights
My knees seemed fine during this workout even with the lunges because Ellen makes sure to remind you to turn out your toes and to check to make sure your knee is not going over your toes. Still, if you have any knee problems you may want to avoid this workout.
If you are looking for a perfect warm up, high intensity cardio routine and progressive challenges, I think you will love this routine. The footwork is fairly easy with the coordination level being more challenging for your arms so you get a great arm workout. The precise movements give you a sense of control that is very satisfying.
Also recommended:
Crunch - Fat Burning Pilates
Crunch - Pick Your Spot Pilates
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| REVIEW | My new addiction...
I saw Jon Hamm on SNL a couple weeks ago, and I got curiousabout the show. I can't believe I didn't know it existed because it's right up my alley for entertainment. I love TV shows and movies that take place in the 50s and 60s, and I love shows with sexy leading men.
I was pleased to see this show is featured on AMC because I love that channel. And I was hooked with this first episode, and I am definitely buying the series now. The characters are attractive and mysterious, and it's interesting how things have changed. I like the way this show serves as a reminder of how America has evolved in terms of women's rights and office politics. I also love the clothes, the setting and the dialogue...it all adds to the realness and charm of the show. I only gave it four stars because I've not seen all the episodes yet. |
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