Kathy Smith - TimeSaver Shaper Ball Workout (2000) Review

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(More customer reviews)Reading that a shaper ball workout is good for those with lower back problems, I asked for and received a ball/tape combo for Christmas.The video tape the combo came with was not very clear, so I was overjoyed when Kathy Smith developed this workout.Balls are really the rage and I've seen them at gyms and in retail stores.
1 - The workout definately allows you to do exercises that may be painful otherwise.I was stretching my full abdominal cage muscles, both upper and lower.You really get a full lower back workout, which is where I needed to focus.
2 - Kathy Smith takes some precious time to review the moves, which is fine when you are first beginning.However, once you have the moves down, I would recommend to begin as soon as she moves to a different position, to get the most out of your workout.
3 - This is not a cardio-buster workout by any means.While my body felt well stretched and worked, my heart rate stayed only slightly elevated.I would recommend pairing this video with a strong walk or an upper body weight session to get your heart rate up.
4 - The more you do the exercise (which falls in the category sculpting and toning-according to Kathy's category)with the ball, the more stable and firm you become.At first I was wiggling all over the place on the ball. You can't believe how much stablizing you do to keep yourself still to focus on the move itself.
5 - This is a good balance and toning tape, and I would recommend it to those who want a low impact, yet strengthening routine.One thing I am disappointed in is that she doesn't do push-ups off the ball, which is very easy to do (and on my first tape).
I'm used to high cardio workouts using the Firm tapes or Kathy's cardio tapes.It really brings it down a notch, so don't be disappointed if it's not the fast pace you are used to. Another problem is that she doesn't tell you how much air to put in the ball, which according to my manufacturer's instructions, says, "sit on the ball so that your legs are at a right angle to the floor."It took several times to get the air just right.
And one more thing - for those who have several Kathy Smith workouts - she still does the "high five" at the beginning, but this time with the ball!Kind of corny, but a Kathy Smith tape wouldn't be the same without it!

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Now you can add a powerful new dimension to your workout without ever setting foot in a gym! Not only does the air-cushioned exercise ball help build spectacular abs and a tight, sexy lower body, it provides essential functional conditioning for athletic performance and low back health. Kathy's new workout covers everything you need to make your exercise ball the most versatile training tool since the hand weight!