| | |  | Ballets & Classics | Home » » » Pure Barre: Ballet, Dance & Pilates Fusion | | | | | | | Description: | | The Pure Barre Technique (PBT) is the fastest, yet safest way to change your body. PBT fuses dance, Pilates and Lotte Berk exercises while utilizing the ballet barre to create the most intense and effective 55-minute workout that exists. The results of PBT are: flat abs, thin thighs, a lifted seat, toned arms and sculpted backs. PBT is an intelligent exercise technique - each strengthening section of the workout is followed by a stretching section in order to create strong, long, lean muscle without the bulk, while increasing range of motion. PBT will not only quickly transform your body, it will clear your mind, help you focus and contribute to a happy and healthy life. All you have to do is this DVD 3 times per week and your body will change - it is that simple. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Carrie Rezabek | | Director:
| BayView | | Format:
| Color, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Bayview Entertainment/Widowmaker | | Run Time:
| 45 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| July 08, 2008 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 21 reviews |
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 Awesome Workout in only 40 minutesJun 24, 2009
I was hesitant to order this DVD given all the negative reviews. But I was curious and finally gave in. I am so glad I did. This is an amazing workout. You will feel it most in your lower body, but every muscle in your body is addressed. This video deals with very small controlled movements - which might take some people a while to master. If you are unfamiliar with barre type workouts, this probably isn't a good first choice. The negative reviews are right when they say the production value leaves a bit to be desired, but if you are already familiar with Pilates and barre type workouts it isn't such a big deal. Also, there are two new Pure Barre workout videos which were made using a different production company. I haven't tried these yet, but you can be sure I'll be ordering them. So if you're put off by the negative reviews maybe wait a while to see if the newer videos have better reviews. Bottom line, if you're new to Barre or exercising you should probably look else where first. Otherwise if your looking for an awesome total body, no impact workout that will definitely give you DOMS, buy this video you won't be sorry.
 Feel the burnJun 19, 2009
I've tried a few barre type workouts to mix my standard cardio and weights. After reading several reviews citing poor production/instruction, I was nervous about wasting my $ again since I just purchased and was very unimpressed with the Tracy Anderson DVD. Luckily, I liked this one.
The instructor is likable- she gives good direction, form pointers, seems happy (but not annoyingly so). It's a well rounded workout of arms, legs using the barre/mat, and abs. There's some stretching between sections. Overall, the exercises seem effective, especially when you remember correct form when doing them (seems obvious but really makes a difference).
Cons: there's no title menu. Also, she's wearing a black outfit against a dark background so you can't really see what her legs doing, if her toes are pointed, etc. They do some closeups but it's annoying to have to wait for them. However, after doing this a few times, you figure it out.
1 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 barreMay 24, 2009
No different than any other strength training except you hold a bar often throughout the workout so you do not fall over. The bar is nothing else but a balancing tool. Not sure why that is so unique. If you have never worked out before, you could easily strain your knees and back and shorten all your muscles. Any repetitive movement not done correctly can cause pain. My hamstrings and knees hurt more now than ever after many trys at this routine. My pilates teacher and massage therapist have told me to stop immediately so i do not hurt myself further. The only reason i give this one star is that its better than doing nothing at all. Please do pilates with a qualified teacher before even trying this video or a live class. This is absolutely no supplement for dance or pilates or yoga. It's glorified aeorbics with weights.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Love, love, love this workout!!!May 13, 2009
I absolutely love pure barre. I have been searching and searching for a program to streamline my body and make me appear willowy and slender and this is it. I did the firm for awhile but it was starting to bulk me up with endless lunges and squats. This program is awesome, I cannot rave about it enough. My butt has never been so lifted and my thighs have NEVER been this thin. Yes, the camera angles and editing can be annoying but I'll take a compromise in that regard to look as good as I am doing pure barre. If you want an amazing body get this dvd, you won't regret it. When is Carrie coming out with more dvds? I'll buy them all. :)
Edited to add that I have been doing pure barre at least three times a week for over six months and my body is still changing for the better.
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pure torture :)May 08, 2009
Production issues aside, (which are not as bad as some make them out to be) this workout was painful. Of course, this is a good thing if you are trying to change your body. If you are familiar with barre type exercises and you enjoy them, this is the next step up. I have done Callanetics and Bar Method, but Pure Barre really managed to humble me. My legs were trembling throughout the thigh work. The seat exercises are relentless. She starts you off at the bar and then goes down for floor work. Seriously, I kept thinking, "This is Super Callanetics on steroids!"
I really liked the instructor, Carrie. She was tough and encouraging at the same time. My only gripe is that the stretching didn't last longer. I can't believe I waited so long to give this a try. I will definitely be purchasing the newer Pure Barre DVDs when they hit the market next month :)
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