GAIAM Barre for Beginners DVD

Using elements from ballet and pilates, instructors Katalin Rodriguez-Zamiar and Jennifer Kries lead you through a series of simple yet challenging movements that will shape, tone and define your entire body. These three practices focus on burning calories and shaping muscles through both standing and mat routines. BARRE BLEND: Focus on strengthening your lower body with exercises that work the glutes, thighs, calves and core. Feel the burn as you develop better balance and strength. (45 minutes) FIRM and BURN: Blast calories fast with this Pilates-based workout that will trim and rim the width of your hips. (15 minutes) TIGHTEN and TONE: This fun, energetic workout will shape you up and slim you down. This series of Pilates-based movements and dance will help lengthen your body lines. (15 minutes)