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Barefoot Cardio
 
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Are you looking to zap the fat, firm-up all over, and create a tall, lean, graceful body? Well, you've come to the right workout. BAREFOOT CARDIO is a 45minute innovative fat-burning blend of standing Pilates and aerobic dance where you develop a better body from the ground up - and enjoy every minute of it. Feel good fat burning, 100%!

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Harder than it Sounds!
 
Review Date: November 1, 2009
Reviewer: nctmac, TX
Barefoot Cardio, how hard could it be? For me, it was harder than I thought....the name made it sound easier. Barefoot - Beach =) If Ellen isn't doing a movement that includes arms, you arms are held out parallel to floor - gravity wasn't my friend during this workout! There are modifications to make it a bit easier. Once my HR got up, it stayed at a fairly high steady level. You will see Happy Feet and Pony often, I will abbreviate to HF/Pony. Here's the Chapter Breakdown:

Warm-Up - 6 minutes

*Step Kick & Balance Series*
Pump arms and kick leg - 4 sets of 8, alternating legs.
Balance Challenge - each exercise 16 reps.
Side tap foot out/in
Take it up to side leg lift,
Pulse legs
HF/Pony
Start the Step Kick/Balance Series on other leg.
HF/Pony

*Giant Step Scissor Series*
Legs in wide stance, reach up to left, center, twist torso to left (Reach/Twist)
Plie pulse while pressing elbows back
Giant Step, raise left leg across (scissor) - Giant Step, leg back to lunge
Lunge and pulse 16 times

Side tap foot out/in
Balance Challenge - Karate Chop Kick
Heels together Reach/Twist
Heels Up and Releve 16 times
HF/Pony

Reach/Twist with wide stance on opposite leg
Plie pulse with straight arms back
Begin Giant Step Raise/Giant Step Lunge series on right leg
HF/Pony

Wrap Twist (helps relieve lower back tension)
Pivot Right and lunge pulse 16 times
Hold lunge and flex heel straighten & bend back leg
Back stroke
Begin Wrap Twist on Left, Pivot Left, Lunges, Back Stroke
HF/Pony

*Star Arms Series*
Repeater Knee - 4 sets of 8, alternating legs
Star Arms Slow - 8
Star Arms up tempo, add releve
Keep the Releve - Parallel arms press back (thumbs up), Parallel arms press back (thumbs down), alternate thumbs up/down
Long Squat - create length in spine
Continue Squat, add elbow to knee twist
Circle arms forward/backward
HF/PONY

Star Arms Series, repeat
HF/PONY

*Heart Lift Series*
Swan Extension - arm up, opposite leg back
Hold to right, left arm up - repeat lifting leg up, pointing toe
Lift right arm up & continue lifting leg
Heals in, Pulse Plie with elbows back, straight arms back

Heart lift - breastbone up to ceiling when lifting left arm up & out
Heart lift with right arm
Heart lift with both arms
HF/PONY

Begin Heart Lift Series on opposite side
HF/PONY

*Horse Shoe Series*
Side to side leg lift - sway arms
Horse shoe - plant feet, scoop down & lift, then repeat going opposite way
Shake arms out starting top, shake

Repeat Horse Shoe Series
HF/PONY

Cool Down - 6 minutes

I highly recommend this workout! The choreography isn't complex and being barefoot really works your balance. This is easy on the knees. Happy Feet/Pony did start to get old after a while - that's my only complaint. It had its intense moments - I consider myself intermediate-advanced/beginner-advanced level exerciser. Barefoot Cardio is great for all levels!
Great and different
 
Review Date: December 27, 2009
Reviewer: pghschooltexts,
Ellen Barrett was an excellent instructor who was positive, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth. She talked a lot about form and the benefits of mind-body exercise as she went through easy-to-follow movements that worked the body in a balanced way. It is a fun program (48 minutes long) to mix in with other DVDs throughout the week to get a nice variety of exercise. When done correctly, it is also harder than you would expect. As a regular exerciser at an intermediate/advanced level, I still worked up a sweat and felt muscles being used that I don't use with many other DVDs. The cardio did not get my heart pumping as vigorously as other DVDs, but I didn't expect it to; this program is a combination of cardio, toning, and stretch all in one instead of being just straight cardio. I enjoyed the workout and found it both relaxing and energizing. It is also easy for me to do in the small space that I have. I recommend it.
Great Cardio Workout for people with arthritic knees!
 
Review Date: March 29, 2010
Reviewer: Bernadette, NY United States
I bought this workout specifically because it is low impact yet very cardio. I have severe arthritis in both knees. I can no longer do any high impact workouts. As the title says, you should do it barefoot on a yoga mat that will not slide around.
It starts out seemingly easy then works up to a point where my heart rate is in a good cardio zone and I am sweating, but not out of breath so I lose my form. I like that throughout the workout, Ellen stresses "mindful" foot placement and focus on the total movement. Her cueing is excellent and there is a choice in "happy feet", which is a side to side movement, between wide stepping or going into the pony side to side which I am unable to do. I still have good range of motion in my knees even though they are very creaky and bone on bone. If you have arthritis with limited range, this may not work for you.
The movement is a full body full range of motion workout. The motions are fluid and sometimes ballet like. Ellen stresses taking deep breaths in and out as in yoga so as not to hold in tension. The workout does as she claims, leaves me feeling like I have had a great cardio workout, energized and relaxed. If you are looking for a workout that will raise your heart rate without hurting your joints, I think this is an excellent choice.
5 star workout
 
Review Date: January 31, 2010
Reviewer: F. Wilds, South Carolina
I love this workout. I never imagined I would work up such a sweat exercising barefoot. I wanted to try something different b/c, using 8lb weights with other workout DVDs, my upper body was beginning to look bulky. I found exactly what I was looking for with The Studio workouts. So far I've tried this one and Skinny Sculpt. I was so impressed with both that I just ordered Yogini and Fat Burning Fusion. I know the won't disappoint. Ellen is a great instructor - it doesn't even seem like you're working out!
Love it love it love it
 
Review Date: November 23, 2009
Reviewer: Lisa Jackson, Orlando, Fl
Have been looking forward to getting some new Ellen Barrett DVDs and this one doesn't disappoint. There is no dread factor to doing this workout. It's challenging, and you do feel like you're working out, but it's so gentle and easy on the joints that it's a pleasure to do. You don't feel wiped out at the end, but instead you feel energized, strengthened and lengthened. It's nice not having to jump up and down in order to 'get a good workout'. You do this right and you're going to burn some calories for sure. It's mostly cardio, but there also are some toning moves incorporated into the workout. The 'happy feet' and 'ponies' can get a little repetitive when it's time to start them again, but once I'm actually doing the movement, I kinda get into it. And what a treat to be able to get such a good workout BAREFOOT! When doing her DVDs consistently, I really do notice that I stand taller, look leaner and am stronger.

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