Sexy Legs

Leisa Hart
Year Released: 2005

Categories: Lower Body Strength


I just got Leisa's Sexy Legs from Netflix today. The total workout is 37 minutes. There are two ballet-inspired cardio sections although Leisa does throw in some non-ballet movements like "prancing." Then there is some standing toning barre work followed by a stretch at the barre.

I was shocked upon preview to see the footwear - they looked like they were wearing character shoes. These kind of shoes are find for Broadway type dance numbers, flamenco, character dancing, etc., but I think they are totally inappropriate for a ballet-based cardio/toning workout. I guess Leisa thought they looked "sexy," which seems to be the big theme.

Leisa must have taken 1-2 ballet classes and decided she was now qualified to lead a ballet-inspired workout. NOT!!!! Her form is horrible and her back-up people, with the exception of one lady, weren't a whole lot better. When she's pictured, try to watch the blonde lady with the blue camisole top - she's a former dancer with the San Francisco Ballet and has good form although even she had trouble following Leisa in the barre toning segment.

I didn't have high hopes for this workout when I actually decided to do it, but I tried to keep an open mind. Nevertheless, I shut the DVD player off after 11 minutes and ejected this dog. It's really hard to follow even simple movements, and I have a ballet background, when the camera is constantly where it shouldn't be - showing me a torso/stomach, or just showing me the upper body when I need to be seeing the lower body. I don't know who deserves to be in my personal Hall of Shame the most - Leisa or the camera person.

There are a lot of extras in the bonus section - scarf dance (looks pretty), intensive stretch, barre work, etc.

Instructor Comments:
Someone should tell Leisa to never lead a ballet-based workout again and to get rid of those shoes.

SharonH

07/02/2005