Body Bar: Elements Of Form

Clare Dunphy
Year Released: 1999

Categories: Body Bar , Pilates/Core Strength


I am kind of surprised that I liked this workout. I am an intermediate exerciser and a Pilates drop-out. (I consider Pilates the exercise equivalent of watching paint dry!)

Yet this was interesting and even enjoyable. I found the 12 minute instruction section in the beginning very informative. All about posture, breathing, keeping the hips and shoulders squared, belly button to the spine and buns tight.

Then the workout is a nice balance of mostly slow moving strength and stretching moves. I used my mini-bar and it was just right. I could not do all the roll-ups, but was able to do most of the other moves. Not many modifications are given, but there are many form pointers. This would be good on a hot day when you don't want to do something very strenuous, but still want a functional wo

Instructor Comments:
Clare is much more engaging and warm in this video than in "Innovate Stretch". She obviously loves this kind of movement and teaches it well.

Alta

07/06/2002