'Ballet Beautiful' - anyone got the book?

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I have done Pilates for a while but have been getting a bit bored with it. The other day found out about these ballet exercises. There is a woman called Mary something who does a demonstration on Youtube and after 15 mins everything was burning - great! Must be doing something.

She has a book out, I've downloaded the sample onto my iPad but it's only the first chapter and no actual exercises in that bit.

Just wondering if anyone has this and is it good? Also, if anyone has any other recommendations for similar exercises that would be great. I don't need to lose weight but I am not very toned or strong and would like to improve muscle strength/flexibility.

thanks!

I have an old DVD by the New York City Ballet which is quite good, but an hour long.

Actually, it's so old it's a video.

I have this. It's great, long but divided into sections so you can pick and choose. The thigh stuff absolutely kills.

I have the NYC Ballet workout too. It is good but the instructions aren't always clear and I think I would have struggled without former ballet training. Don't let that put you off but be aware that it may take a few sessions with it to get the flow of it.

I have been using the Exhale Core Fusion workout here recently and loving it. The couple on the DVD are a bit, erm, Stepford! But the workout causes a ferocious burning in my glutes and thighs......and the abs section is an absolute bitch!

Look her up on You Tube,
plenty of clips.
there are much better workouts out there though.