| | |  | JAZZ MODERN & ROCK STYLES | Home » » » The Bar Method Accelerated Workout | | | | | | | Description: | | The pace of the Bar Method class picks up to maximize caloric burn both during and following this total body 50-minute workout. The class starts with a warm-up that includes free-weight exercises and push-ups and proceeds to challenge you with series of bar exercises guaranteed to give your upper legs and buns a long, lean, lifted, trimmed-down look. The second part of the class includes core sculpting, the Bar Method's sexy "back-dancing" exercise, and a peaceful series of final stretches. Burr's fellow performers, Catherine Wendel, Jen Hendrick and Jane Culliford are teacher/owners of Bar Method studios in Chicago, New Jersey and New York. | | | Product Details: | | | Format:
| DVD | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Bar Method Media, Inc. | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 25 reviews |
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53 of 55 found the following review helpful:
 Works for me better than anything I've triedMar 16, 2009
By S. Mouser
I bought the brand new (2009) set of DVDs at[...]. One is "Change Your Body" and the other is "Accelerated Workout." I am 60 years old and have tried many at-home workout videos and a few gym classes over time. I know that most of the people who are Bar Method enthusiasts are much younger and really into sculpted, trimmed, energetic bodies, but given that Burr, the instructor (yes, the beautiful woman pictured on the cover), is 61 years old, I was very encouraged to try it myself. I haven't moved up to the accelerated workout yet, but the pace and intensity of "Change Your Body" really works for me. I truly can feel changes in my body, particularly in my legs, buttocks and abs (which have been weak). I feel much stronger every day, and have more energy. I've been dragging around with chronic fatigue for years, and this is helping beyond my expectations. Also, I've been slowly dropping excess weight because of the fat burning benefits. However, I ready on Burr's blog that the beneficial effects of fat burning are generally for people who are only about 30 pounds overweight. There are some people my age and older that I would not suggest try this without going to a studio first to learn about appropriate modifications, but for those in relatively good shape who what to improve their bodies, I find the Bar Method workout DVD to be really excellent. And of course, the younger people are going crazy for it. By the way, the DVD SET costs only $30 and can be purchased separately at $20 each. More than worth the money, even in these "tighen the belt" times.
32 of 32 found the following review helpful:
Wow!Apr 29, 2009
By K. Schutt
I have done Callanetics and Fluidity and I do like them both. However, in my opinion, the Bar Method blows them both away. I do use the bar with the workout, but you don't need one. You only need a chair, a hand towel, and light hand weights. I just love this DVD and highly recommend it.
30 of 30 found the following review helpful:
Love it!Mar 01, 2009
By M. T. Bowers
If you like The Bar Method Designer Sculpting & Fat Free, you'll love this. It's a slightly more advanced (& longer) version of the first 2 dvds. For example, DS & FF use either push-ups/tricep dips OR dumbbell work for the upper body. Accelerated Workout uses both. The principles behind the workout are the same, but I thought the ab work in particular was a big improvement. Instead of holding your head and neck up until you just about die, you vary the crunch position by placing elbows on the floor, etc. It's just as effective while being a bit more accessible. I use all 4 Bar Method dvds in rotation, and couldn't be happier with the results.
22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
Body Changing Perfection!Nov 23, 2009
By S. Pearson
"pearsonsj"
I love to exercise and have tried the latest crazes on DVDs for working out and changing my body. But, honestly, my body has changed the most -- and looks the BEST -- since starting The Bar Method. Before discovering The Bar Method, I was using Jillian Michaels and The Firm like a crazy woman, but became very frustrated when I noticed that I was firming up under the flab that remained. I wasn't tightening up despite all the workouts I was doing.
One of my friends recommended The Bar Method and I tried it out. I am not kidding when I tell you that I noticed my muscles toning and tightening (finally!) within two weeks time. Burr Leonard has said that you will notice instant changes to your body, but that a "true" Bar Method body takes about three-four months to achieve. I've been doing it every other day for the last six months, and I can say that I have dropped TWO jeans sizes since starting this program (size 10 to a size 6). And, for the first time in my life, I actually have a lean, dancer-like physique.
I rotate between all four of her DVDs, so I don't get bored and so my body doesn't get used to the routines. The Fat Free and Designer Sculpting DVDs are the best ones to start with, and then once you've become stronger you can move up to the newer DVDs, Change Your Body and Accelerated Workout. Burr Leonard is very good at giving instructions on how to position your body, and she always has someone demonstrating the easier moves for beginners.
In addition, I love Burr's infusion of humor in her workouts. During a challenging plank position, she'll say something like, "Pretend someone you used to date just walked by. You want to look good.", or during a tough thigh-chiseling series she'll say, "You'll drop a jeans size or two with this one. Stick with it!" I like that she makes these light-hearted comments during harder, more intense positions that you just want to stop doing.
I can't thank my friend enough for introducing me to The Bar Method. After all the efforts with Jillian and The Firm, I have found the workout that works best for MY body. :)
Highly recommended! It's not sold on Amazon anymore, but you can go to her website and buy it there. You won't be disappointed.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic barre workout for those who have attention to formAug 25, 2009
By E. C. Noebel
I really enjoyed this body weight conditioning video; I don't know much about Lotte Berk or whatnot, I'm an OLD ballet/dance/modern dancer who is now trying to get back in the shape I had as a dancer (good luck, there). However, this is by far the BEST and most athletic workout of all the barre-inspired videos. I have tried Pure Barre, for example, and while I like it, I prefer this. I am blown away by the insinuation that Burr is 61...wow! Anyhow, it's fun and includes strengthening exercises for the upper body, oft overlooked in the dance world. It also shows you how to do the exercises on the back of a chair; I'm all for modifications! Very, very well done video.
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