Katrina Matthews 2007-08-28

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

At first I was a little skeptical about the Lotte Berk Method, but after I began to like Muscle Eats Fat I bought this DVD. I was not disappointed. This is a short but effect workout, good for light days and toning. I could definitely feel the burn in my glutes. A lot of the moves are repetitive, but the Lotte Berk method does give results. It is definitely worth it. This is an excellent workout to add to your collection.

Food Fan 2007-02-26

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

After being disappointed by some of the other Lotte Berk videos I tried, I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by this video.

The workout effective isolates the butt/hip muscles by doing many reps/variations of simple small movements. The moves aren't complicated nor dangerous.
This is a challenging workout, but appropriate for beginners to advanced: beginners can do fewer reps, super-advanced can probably try light ankle weights.

I like this instructor, she seems down to earth and not annoying to me (not too peppy, not too slooow, not talk too much but does give ample appropriate cues.) Also, even though there were many reps of each exercise, the instructor varied it enough and also moved the workout along so that I didn't feel bored or wasting time.

Summary of moves:

WARM UP(This seems to be standard to all the Lotte Berk videos; personally I like to skip this):
knee lifts, shoulder shrugs. Push ups, reverse push ups, tricep stretch, hamstring stretch.

SEAT: (They recommend using a chair or wall to hold onto while doing these.)
Hip extension
Hip extension with leg slightly out to the side & knee bent & aim lower leg/foot behind you (this one burns!)
Hip extensions while leaning forward (as if you're doing an arabesque)

"BACK DANCING":
Hip rolls in bridge position (lots of reps - regular, ankles flexed, and legs together)

STRETCHES

Lady Muse 2007-01-21

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

This is perhaps my favorite of the 4 Lotte Berk Method DVDs, as is the instructor, Kristen, who in my opinion comes across as the most engaging and down-to-earth of the LBM video instructors.

If you're familiar with The Bar Method exercises, the exercises perfomed in "Lotte Berk Method: High Round Assets" are quite similar to the seat/glutes exercise segments in "The Bar Method: Fat Free" DVD - but with some variations nonetheless. The first portion of exercises for the glutes are performed standing up while using a ballet barre for support (a sturdy tall-back chair will work). You work in small, precise movements while staying deep in the muscle, as well as performing isometic holds and pulses. These exercises are very tough and you definitely feel it working. The lying exercises consists of Pelvic Tilts with some variations that not only work your buttocks, but also your inner and outer thighs, lower abs and back. In fact, I used this DVD the day after I'd done a tough abdomnial exercise that left my lower back very sore. The pelvic tilt, which is also an ortheopedic back exercise, helped to sooth and stretch it out, and by the next day my lower back pain was gone!

There are a few things about this DVD and the exercises contained therin which make it especially great. First of all, This DVD is only 30 minutes long. The exercises are not only non-impact, but from my own experience, they more effectively target and shape the buttocks than squats or lunges do, which although work the glutes some, tend to work the legs (especially quads) a lot more. Therefore, I like to alternate these type of exercises with squats/lunges and usually do either this DVD or one of TBM DVDs in combination with an aerobics DVD on cardio or light days.

As with all exercise methods of this nature (Lotte Berk Method, The Bar Method, Callenetics), these exercises become more challenging as one progresses. I would definitely consider this to be an intermediate level workout, as true beginners may be better to start with "Lotte Berk Method: Basic Essentials" before moving on to this one.

Rating: Excellent

Carla A. Russo 2007-01-18

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

Many redundant moves with only a slight variation. Can get more results doing squats and lunges with a little weight.

Lena, LMT 2006-12-15

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

I've been renting these at my library & enjoyed them for light days. The basics I enjoyed & did the entire body mostly, the abs were good as well. When watching this one, I swore I already seen it. After skimming the basics again, I realized all the movements were already done on those dvds almost exact copies. The only difference is she goes to a full 3 legged stance yoga position instead of slightly off the ground in the other dvds. Big deal, I was already doing that in the others since they were too easy.
Save yourself the money & just buy 2 of these dvds. After watching those I think you'll see how much of a carbon copy they are. All her dvds have previews of the other dvds & 10 min bonus workout that is also exactly the same moves as these dvds.

There are previews at collagevideo com