Set: Pretty inside studio setting, visually appealing.

Music: Instrumental music that works well with the workout.

Workout:

Traditional aerobic type moves intermix with ballet and pilates. Ellen will work through each combination often utilizing multiple muscle groups and graceful movements (the larger muscles groups of the legs will help raise the heart rate and increase fat burning). All fitness levels can participate and no prior ballet experience is needed.

Done barefoot like a traditional ballet or pilates class, you'll blend the toning/aerobic movements together working through lots of lower body exercises. The emphasis for this workout is mostly lower body and abs, however the continual movement and flowing progressions will ensure fat burning. (plus the big arm movements will tone and tighten the muscles of the arms and shoulders)

The workout will also tone the core as many of the moves work from the center. (Ellen always encourages you to keep the abs fully engaged with every movement) Lots of variety: from traditional punches and knee lifts to pilate stretches to flowing ballet arabesques and plies.

If you are looking for a fun, pilates/ballet inspired workout, this is it! You'll look (and feel) leaner, longer and more flexible.

Instructor Comments:
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Ellen's cuing is deliberate and concise, making it easy to follow. She also encourages good form which will benefit beginners and ensure participants get the maximum toning benefit from the moves.

DeniseR