Physique 57 Classic 57 Minute Full Body Workout DVD (Packaging may vary)

I started barre classes with the Bar Method when I worked nearby a studio. After a location move, I no longer worked or lived near a Bar Method studio so I tried the two other studios that were near where i live--the Dailey Method, which is similar and Pure Barre which is similar but neither won me over to join. So i've relied on my Bar Method dvd. I decided to try Physique 57 based on reviews and this workout is no joke. Bar Method involves more stretching breaks, which i think i prefer, and is more of a true ballet style routine, which i also love. However, I love Physique 57 for the opposite--i liked that there was a more jazzy/modern dance element to the routine and it definitely got my heart rate up! Holy cr*p. You start off with a warm-up/upper body routine---they used 5 lb and 8lb weights. umm i used 3 lbs. I probably could do 5lbs but i wasn't sure so i started off with 3 and still felt it. i was downright out of breath after that segment! then you move into thighs, then butt, then abs, then stretching. the moves are similar to any other barre workout but with a little more cardio elements. I feel like i am in halfway decent shape but i could not keep up! so it is a challenging workout. But what i love so much about barre workouts and Physique 57 is no different--there's no high impact and you can do what you can as far as reps go or do the modified/beginner version of the moves as Tanya shows with the beginner student. I injured my hip/si joint from high impact cardio and running and the exercises in barre classes, including in the video (like clam and backdancing) are exercises in my rehab so I'm going to be alternating Bar Method and Physique 57 videos forever now. Love Tanya's energy and I'd love to take a class if I am ever in New York or La or if they expand to Chicago.

Due to hip dysplasia and labral tear I am limited to exercising without impact- I used to be a huge Jillian fan and have at least 20 of her DVDs and I love her still. Found physique 57 while reading reviews for bar method DVDs. Another reviewer was correct when they said physique57 is bar method on crack. I do enjoy the longer slower stretch sections of bar method but physique 57 is overall superior. You get cardio benefits, great music, and truly life and body transforming exercises. I am so firm and feel so strong after only 2 weeks. This dvd is my favorite of the 4 I own (classic 1, and the two 30 minute ones). In plan to try and he cardio and other 30 min ones too. Overall I love this dvd and feel so good afterwards and my arms and abs and inner thighs are already changed. Also- I use a chair back as my bar. I bought an exercise mat to use for the ab section and I use a $2 playground ball from Walmart and it works great

This really is a GREAT workout. I read about it recently in a book and decided to look into it. Since I don't have a Physique 57 location nearby, I decided to give the DVD a shot. Am so pleased I did! It's a great full-body workout that really does do the job. I thought that nearly an hour would be brutal, but as others have said, it gets you so motivated that the time really does fly by. I'm 51 and already work out regularly at the gym, so I didn't expect to notice a big difference after using it, but I have! Things are definitely starting to tone up on my arms, legs and bottom.Please don't be put off by the reviews that talk about "the annoying" voice of the instructor. It almost put me off of buying it, but I'm glad I went with the majority of reviewers who gave it a big thumb's up. I don't find the instructor annoying at all-- in fact, she's very motivating!

I now understand why P57 is so highly recommended! I've been doing various barre-style workout DVD's for nearly 2 years now, and I'd consider myself at least at an intermediate level. Everytime I'm ready for something new, I check out blogs to see who recommends what, and why. Every single blogger has recommended P57, for pretty much the same reason = an amazing workout. Simply based on cost, I typically pick another one of their choices (P57 is a little more costly than most others), but recently, I decided it was time to try out P57 and see what the hype is about. And I get it now. The instructor and music are great and motivating, and the workout itself had me sweating, shouting for mercy, and feeling fantastic by the end! I love it, and I'm totally hooked. I'm going to use this DVD to get ready for summer (oh hey, bikini body), because I can tell it's going to WORK!

I have only done this video a handful of times, but in that length of time I have seen definition in my abs like nothing else! I am starting to see obliques form. I am no stranger to doing yoga, but with the stretches done in this video I am even more flexible. The 57 minutes does go by faster than expected. I have noticed changes in my abs, outer thighs and arms and shoulders. You will not regret doing this video! Tanya does talk quite a bit but you kind of learn to tune her our and just focus on your moves.

I was skeptical after reading the reviews. Several stated how annoying the instructor's singing is during difficult parts of the workout. Not going to lie, it really is annoying. Those comments were good to know up front. I made up my mind not to let that bother me. At first I thought I would never get to a point where I felt this video would be a benefit. I've been consistent doing this video at least 2 times a week. I can actually feel the improvement now in my abs, arms, butt and hamstrings. If you are looking for a challenging full body workout and have an hour, I can recommend it.

Awesome workout! Fun and effective! definitely recommend it!