Ballet, The Best New Workout DVDs

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The Best New Workout DVDs

Not every workout DVD is painfully cheesy. Want proof? This new crop will keep you entertained while getting the job done

October 8, 2012 | by Dawn Davis | 17 COMMENTS

Ballet

"Ballet Beautiful: Total Body Workout," $14.98

This DVD was created by Mary Helen Bowers, the former New York City Ballet dancer who trained Natalie Portman for "Black Swan." Credentials enough, right? Bowers now teaches her Ballet Beautiful method to private clients and through live streaming classes on her website Balletbeautiful.com. If you're a ballet beginner, this DVD will get you up to speed, but it's also challenging enough for intermediate dancers.

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by smiley412 Friday, April 26, 2013 at 07:26AM Report as inappropriate

I need that post pregnancy one ;)

by Monique3 Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 07:54PM Report as inappropriate

Been thinking about starting something.

by Alana_Danes Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 04:13PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try

by mlyvng Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate

i think that for some of the workouts the presence of an instructor is quite necessary - to check posture and alignment, so to avoid injuries and make sure that the workout hits the spot

by AstridB Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 11:40AM Report as inappropriate

I heard the ballet wasn't really worth it (so says Elle magazine).

by Bon_Bon Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 05:05PM Report as inappropriate

Sometimes I just love doing a workout DVD. Especially during the winter if I can't motivate to go to the gym--I can get a good workout without leaving home. Thanks for the suggestions!

by tallredamanda Friday, January 4, 2013 at 07:24PM Report as inappropriate