Turbo Barre is a Masterpiece

[Cosmo Mom]

I can genuinely say that I said that out loud last night about 2/3 of the way into it. The moves are all so effective and different. You can really feel whatever muscle Cathe's targeting.

I knew I would really be interested in this workout because of the stretching, strengthening and overall burn I knew I would feel. I have to say not too sore yet (although couldnt complete every rep last night), but as I walk around the office, I feel a little ooh, aah all around my hips (especially upper area) and even my abs.

She throws those lunge-behinds and ab squeeze reps at'cha (like 12!!) then after.... the abs workout with the elbow down - is just amazing. At about the third rep, I was amazed at how much it killed!!...and she did 12 each side... I died at about 10.

I love the workout, I love the music, and I love the fact that Cathe isn't afraid to tackle any type of exercise program. She's done kickbox, yoga, barre and even spin. She makes it so you don't have to go anywhere else for variety. Love ya Cathe!! You can be so proud of your accomplishments in this series and every other one you've put out. THANK YOU!

[beemerjen1]

OMG!! I cried UNCLE! Can you say butt cramps! I thought this one would be relatively easy! Boy was i wrong! I did this one this morning (yeah i got my power back yesterday) thinking i would ease into these workouts since i have not been able to do them for days. It is tough on the buttocks! I love it! As always Cathe is the master!!

Jen

[macbeanur]

I did this workout this week-end and loved it!

But oh my goodness, my calves! My calves were on fire from this workout...and yup they were tight the next two days.

[exercise-lover]

I LOVED the core work at the end. I'm going to use it when I do a WO without a core segment.

[EllieB]

Turbobarre is awesome! So far it is my favourite tied with Athletic Training.I LOVE this workout so much that I've done it 3 or 4 times already... I had my saddlebag area screaming for mercy the following days but I felt so well that I can't tell you!

[Epcot Chick]

I agree. I would absolutely love to see more Barre from Cathe. I had long regarded Barre workouts as "wimpy", so it was great to see they really are challenging. What a butt burner! It's a nice change-up from traditional strength training.

[MAYNARDSMOM]

I have yet to tackle this gem My lower back has been a bit tender lately. From other barre workouts I have done I'm guessing this hits the lower back as well. For those who have done this one would that be an accurate assumption?

[thebratee1]

I agree!!! Loved this one .

Regina

[MAYNARDSMOM]

Originally Posted by thebratee1

I agree!!! Loved this one .

Regina

Regina, absolutely nothing to do with this thread but I saw your pic. I see you are an Iron Girl. I am too!!!!! Where do you participate at? I did mine, a sprint tri in Syracuse. Already signed up for next year!!

[tracys]

This is a 74-minute workout and when I originally popped it in, I figured I do an hour, perhaps skipping the floor work or something. But honestly, the workout went very fast and I did the whole thing. The music is better than other DVDs in this set. The legs moves are challenging. I used a chair and had to stop and rest or pause during most sets. I'll definitely be working on endurance. The ab workout at the end is a bit on the short side, just 7 1/2 minutes, but I thought the moves were challenging and enjoyed it. The upper body workout is the only part that I wasn't thrilled with. It uses light weights and high reps, and although I felt it, I didn't feel as challenging as the rest of the workout. In fact, it almost felt like a throw-away to me. I could see skipping that in the future and just focusing on the rest.