From: Ridgeline Fitness Average Rating: Binding: DVD Format: Color, Digital Sound, Full Screen, NTSC Label: Ridgeline Fitness Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: May 26, 2006 Running Time: 50 minutes
Description: Adam Ford's Swiss Ball Upper Body DVD utilizes the versatility and accessibility of the ball to deliver a potent upper body workout. The Swiss ball is widely used and appreciated for its effectiveness in core training. Now Adam has applied those proven principles and designed a fun, fast and effective upper body workout. These movements use the ball to leverage and pivot your own bodyweight without additional weights or machines for an incredible workout.
Swiss Ball Upper Body favors muscle integration over isolation promoting balance and flexibility. In addition to your chest, back, shoulders and arms, these efficient exercises also engage your core. The 3-phase progression offers a variety of intensity, appropriate for men and women of all abilities. Customize your workout even more with the recommendations and extra content on the DVD. Experience these simple convenient workouts that build real strength and stability through a full range of motion - not useless bulk. You'll feel great and be even stronger than you look.
From the instructor: As much as I enjoy traditional weightlifting exercises with barbells and dumbells I have to say that training your upper body with the ball is also highly effective. Targeting your upper body with the ball takes focus and concentration but results speak for themselves. Even if your goal is lifting heavy weight in exercises like the bench press my Swiss Ball Upper Body workouts will condition your important stabilizer muscles, encourage greater flexibility and help keep you injury free.
Great workout for your upper body He does things with the ball I would never have thought of. There is quite a bit of pushups and balancing on your hands with the ball under your feet. He uses 2 balls in exercise 2, but you can do it with one. I think it's a great workout and I hope I get results.
good exercises this dvd is very good,it has good exercises that will help you to keep a good body
Bland I favor stability ball exercises because they challenge core balance. The consistent reviews about this product convinced me to buy this. I haven't used this DVD yet since I scanned what's in it. After all the hype and Adam Ford'ripped abs, I'm still waiting to strengthen my core so I can do the moves in his program. It doesn't look exciting but the being on the ball keeps me hanging on to this dvd.
I am giving in 3 stars because of the pricing (at 19.95)and the instruction is a lifeless voice over. I guess he has to do voice over to focus on the work out.
My other ball work-outs: Natural Journeys On the Ball Pilates with Lizbeth Garcia Balance Ball for Beginners by Suzanne Deason
Work-out DVD collection:
Trainer's Edge(Cardio Interval Training with Petra Kolber, Killer Abs and Back with Michael Olajide) Madonna Grimes Afro Latino Moves Bodywisdom Perfect Core Billy Blanks (Boot Camp Elite, Mission 2 Maximum Power, Get Ripped Series 1 and 2 Kukuwa Dance Work Out Stripilates African Healing Dance with Wyoma Jeff Costa's Cardio Strip Tease Workout Vol. 2 The Firm - Jiggle Free Arms ~ Firm-Transfirmer Series Dance with Lisa: Red Hot Salsa Made Simple ~ Lisa Nunziella Samba Party Workout 2 - Brazilian Carnival Grooves ~ Samba Dance Workout
Challenging and Difficult I bought all 3 of Adam Ford's DVD's and was amazed at all one can do with the Swiss Ball. I struggle each time because at 5ft 11, I think I maybe should have purchased the large ball, not the medium. I am in fairly good shape, but these videos are a real challenge for me. I sometimes have trouble doing the beginning exercises. and on the lower body one, I have the greatest challenge. Adam knows His stuff, but I wish he would take a bit more time to explain the positions. I tend to lack behind. He has a great physique, but toast has more of a personality. He is one bland dude.
Super Challenging Workout I have been using other advanced balance ball workouts for a few years now, but was humbled during Phase I, the least difficult routine. I am now able to complete all the exercises and improve a little each time I do the workout. Phase I will continue to challenge me just by adjusting my position on or near the ball. I don't see how anyone could outgrow this DVD. Adam is just amazing in Phase 2 and 3. As with his other DVDs, I love that Adam provides form pointers but doesn't chatter endlessly throughout the routine. I also appreciate that he doesn't count every rep.
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