10 Minute Solution - Fitness Ball Workouts [DVD] [2006]

I had used some of the other 10 minute solutions DVDs and enjoyed them, so decided to buy this. I, like many others, had a fitness ball sitting around looking sorry that it didn't get used. When I first tried this DVD, I was amazed at the different moves that can be made on the ball, and how quickly you can transition between them. Despite being fairly fit, I found some of these quite challenging - particularly the upper body workout. It really made my arms ache at first, but you soon need to buy heavier weights, something she reminds you of while you're doing the exercise, unlike most instructors on exercise DVDs.I also love the flexibility workout. The moves are pilates/yoga inspired but having the ball for support allows you to perform them with better control, strength and form. The only section I'm not so keen on is the cardio one. There's nothing wrong with it as such, but for 10 minutes of cardio, waving a ball around above your head the whole time seems a little silly - there are other 10 minute solutions DVDs that focus on cardio a little better (like the cardio kick boxing section on 5 day get fit mix). This one really is more about strengthening and toning. The instructor is great. She's not too girly, like some of the others (the belly, butt and thigh one has a slightly irritating and high-pitched voice). I looked her up and it seems that she normally does kick boxing. It's quite fun using the ball and I've found myself laughing on several occasions. I thoroughly recommend this.

Pros: Easy to fit into a hectic life! I have many knee issues which prevent me from doing do much with my knees and thigh mussles so being able to just chop out the section on legs and concentrate on the secions on core, arms, flexibility and cardio, really helps me. If you like the other 10min solutions dvd's you will love this. Nicely paced, each move is simple to copy and follow and well explained. As expected with a fitnessball your core mussles are actively engaed through out the work out so it is good for improving ballence as well as toneing. I didn't feel like I was working out at all duing this work out and found it entertaining trying to balance. Good fun, practical and worth the small price. Cons: Requires a good floor space (enough for plank on the ball and to raise both arms out.) Storing the actual ball for this dvd is no easy task as it's bound to encroach into needed space. A good dvd I would deffinately recomend. (If you enjoy this try 10 MINUTE SOLUTIONS- Blast of the Belly fat to improve core muscles and the 10MINUTE Solutions Pilates dvd. Together with this they work wonders.)

The stability ball...that thing I bought ages ago and then stuck it in a corner and forgot about it. Well, I did use it once, to sit on in front of the full length mirror while I put my hair rollers in. Sound familiar? I think perhaps a few of us buy these balls then have no idea what to do with them. If that's you as well, then this dvd will be worth every penny. It shows you a wide variety of uses for the ball, all of which work your muscles hard and support your body at the same time. Core exercises are so much easier to do with the support beneath you, and feel more effective. Likewise arm exercises with dumbells, much more comfortable for the lower back to sit rather than stand. The exercises here challenge all the bits we want to tone up, legs, arms, bums and tums, and the originality and diversity makes it fun and mentally stimulating too. All of a sudden I'm in love with my stability ball and looking forward to doing it again. Another great thing, as the instructor mentions, is that transitioning from one exercise to the next is easy and fluid on the ball because you just roll into it. It's challenging but achieveable and gets the targeted muscles burning so you know you've worked them enough to change them. Innovative, fun exercises that are actually enjoyable. The instructor wears trainers but I found it easier in bare feet to control the ball when I had my feet on it. If you want to learn how to use your stability ball this dvd is brilliant.

Hi, this ball workout DVD was 'ok'. I am actually a huge fan of these DVD's as the 10 minute slots work perfectly for me - I have about 10 different versions. But this particular one hasn't become a favourite of mine. I just found some of the exercises a bit too quick and so form often lost because of this. For the great price it may still be worth trying for anyone who's contemplating buying this. But it's not one that I personally pull out of the cupboard often.

I bought this because I had a fitness ball lying around that I half-heartedly did crunches on (occasionally). I thought that even I would be able to find ten minutes for a workout with this DVD. I was right! And not just ten minutes either, I usually do four of the workouts together about two or three times a week. Because of a back injury I have trouble with some floor based workouts, but not with this DVD. The presenter is fun and engaging and I find the ten minutes fly past for each section. I use it to work the bits that running doesn't and I do it all except the cardio section (my room isn't big enough for some of the moves). It has just the right level of challenge and I'm really beginning the see the benefits (especially around my tummy, shoulders and arms). There are some really useful moves to strengthen the back muscles which have been particularly good for me too. I find I do this (as a basically lazy person despite running half marathons) because it is in ten minute sections. I also have a Davina DVD but each section of that is just too long for me and there's too much standing around (while Davina talks). This is refreshingly celebrity-free. It's like doing a workout with a friend. Recommended.

This video does everything it advertises. I use it for 10-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week and I'm getting results in just over a month. The ab routine is exceptional. The lower body and cardio workouts both get your heart pumping a bit (especially if you use big movements). The stretch section is thorough. I could really feel my arm muscles burn in the upper body portion with the right size weights for me. I tried the 'as seen on tv' core stability ball workout and it was great, too, but I was never able to customize it to my needs and time constraints. Also, they would send a new video to me every other month, whether it would fit for me or not -- and if it did not fit for me, they would give me the option of sending it back -- on MY dime. This program never gets boring and I can certainly find 10-20 minutes in my day to do this workout on the weekdays, and I walk with my daughter on the weekends. When I do finally feel like it is too much of a routine, I'm going to try the 10 Minute Yoga Solution to mix and match with this one just to bring something different into the mix. It is definitely straight forward and efficient. Do remember, however, even if you only work out for 10 minutes, there is no cool down at the end of each section. Do some slow pacing around and slow, deep breathing stretches afterward for 5 minutes or so to get your heart rate back to an acceptable level. A final thought...., if you don't care about anything else I've said, do know that out of the 22 exercise videos I've purchased (cardio, dance, Latin, bellydance, yoga, taichi, qigong -- I like trying new things), this is the fastest working fitness solution I have ever used!

Es ist schön ab und zu ein Workout zu machen, der ein wenig anders ist. Mit dem Ball hat man die Möglichkeit Übungen auszuführen, die man sonnst nicht machen kann (z.B. Abs aus unterschiedlicher Winkel). Die Trainerin ist sehr sympatisch und motivierend. Die Übungen sind vielleicht ein bisschen zu einfach oder besser gesagt nicht anspruchsvoll genug für Leute die fit sind und regelmäßig trainieren, aber für einen Sonntagstraining, also "lazy training", würde ich die DVD auf jeden Fall empfehlen!

This video is my favourite one of the many I have and the main reason is the instructor. Kimberly Spreen has just about the best timing I have experienced with respect to instruction. I never feel like I am trying to catch up to her. I know exactly what to do next. There is something about a ball workout that feels like fun as opposed to work. The only segment I am not really keen on is the Total Body Fat Burner, as it is awkward to do the shuffle steps, but the rest of it is just great. Highly recommended if you have a convenient place to store that gigantic ball!

Excelente, siempre tengo prisa, pero siempre puedes hacer al menos dos rutinas de 20 min en las zona claves!! Excelente

Für mich hat die DVD viele Anregungen, die ich in meiner Arbeit gut umsetzten kann. Bin vorher nie auf die Idee gekommen, den Ball für einige der gezeigten Übungen zu nutzen.