Effective, introduction video for those new to "The Ball."It's an odd mix of good and bad in this starter video.The instructor's voice-overs properly cue the exerciser and we can easily see and understand her movements.However, the kit states "40 minutes" yet really yields a max of 30 minutes.This includes a lot of stretching and concentration-intensive moves.The background settings are breath-taking but are ruined by horrible, tinny music which I found distracting, at best.
The video includes no instructions as to the care or preparation for the equipment.This is especially a bad decision since there's no pamphlet inside.Granted, one can figure it out but I was surprised at this oversight.
This video was set up to whet the appetite of the viewer. There's info at the end on how to order the full series of 3 videos:lower body, abs and upper body. It is pleasant and varied enough to follow a few times however, I suggest muting the volume after you've developed an understanding of usage.
Product Description
Ideal for stretching, toning, and using in aerobic exercises, Gaiam's Balance Ball Beginner Kit will provide a fun low-impact workout. It includes a green 65-centimeter inflatable ball, a sampler workout on DVD, and an air pump. This versatile piece of exercise equipment adds variety to home workouts and comfortably supports your body for working on your abs, sculpting sequences, developing toning and strength, and much more. The 65-centimeter ball is suitable for people up to 5'11" tall.
About Gaiam
Gaiam was created as a lifestyle company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose a lifestyle that is healthy and life enhancing, for themselves, their families and the Earth. The Gaiam lifestyle is a vote for individual health as well as the future sustainability of the Earth's resources. Gaiam strives to provide customers with alternatives to traditional products by offering natural, eco-friendly or healthy versions that compare with the style, quality and price of conventional products.
Gaiam's goal is to become the trusted source and unifying brand for Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) participants. They understand that the opportunity to affect people's lives with information and products is both a privilege and a responsibility. Gaiam believes in the concept of Conscious Commerce, the practice of making purchasing decisions based on personal values and beliefs. It takes into consideration all the aspects of our lives and the impact we have upon the planet. Research indicates this concept appeals to approximately 50 million people in the U.S. alone. Gaiam's strategy in delivering the distinctive quality for which they are known is to partner with experts in health/wellness, eco-living and personal development to develop proprietary products that meet our customers' needs with meaningful solutions.
The name GAIAM is a fusion of the words Gaia (the name of Mother Earth from the Minoan civilization in ancient Crete), and I am reminds us that we are all interconnected with the Earth, the air and water, and very much a part of this living system that sustains us all.
What's in the Box?
Balance Ball, DVD with three workouts, air pump
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