Barefoot Cardio

Ellen Barrett
Year Released: 2009

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance


I just did this workout for the first time, and I was very impressed. I tend to be very finicky about workouts, and I don't like doing cardio at home, so this is saying a lot. This workout delivered everything I was hoping for: heart-pumping low impact cardio that I was able to follow even with my two left feet. What impressed me the most is that it did not make me dizzy like so many cardio workouts that involve a lot of head movements, and the movements flowed and were not jerky. I enjoyed being barefoot and it helped me to stay cool. I also like that several of the arm movements doubled as stretches for the shoulders and back that spend so much time hunched over at the office or in other aspects of daily life. Note: this is a particularly good workout for apartment dwellers like me who have downstairs neighbors, because the absence of shoes and high impact make the WO quieter.

Instructor Comments:
I really like Ellen Barrett. Aside from some make-up (which brings out her truly stunning facial features), she has an all-natural-healthy-woman kind of look and attitude that most women will be able to relate to. She's not too hyper and she's not too low key. She has a very pleasant, likable personality, and she does a great job of explaining the moves and what they accomplish. Her emphasis is on getting strong, counter-acting stress, and feeling good, along with burning fat. I love that I don't think she mentioned "weight loss" even once during the WO. I would definitely purchase another Ellen Barrett WO.

FancyNancy

05/15/2011