Body By Bethenny with Bethenny Frankel

A Complete All Over Workout
Even though I am a fan of the series, as well as a fan of Bethenny, I always go into a purchase with reservations, but I was hearing good things about the program and I decided to buy this.

The DVD has a lot on it. The total work out length of her progam is just under an hour, and the instruction is led by Kristin McGee, with Bethenny following along with interjections and her dry wit here and there.

In the yoga segment which is about 40 minutes, the poses are explained with nice detail, and modifications are given when needed, and even a tip here and there if you are feeling abititious. The setting looks like a loft apartment and the music is just a new age style, typical for this kind of workout.

On occassion there will be a flash of words...a word bite if you will, that will tell you the benefit of what you are doing.

I have several yoga dvds, and I do enjoy this instuctor quite a bit, just for the fact of her details during the...

Nice strength-based yoga practice
NOTE: I received a free copy of this DVD to review for the web site Metapsychology Online Reviews; you can read a more detailed version of my review on that site.

Prior to trying this DVD, I was unfamiliar with Bethenny Frankel; apparently, in addition to having appeared on THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY, she has authored several "Skinny Girl" series book titles. In this video, Bethenney is joined by popular yoga and Pilates instructor Kristin McGee, and in fact it is Kristin who actually leads the workouts, although she and Bethenny banter back and forth, with Bethenny frequently suggesting modifications for the moves.

From the Main Menu of the DVD, you can select "Workout Features," which gives you several options:
* Play All (55 minutes)
* Yoga (40 minutes)
* Strength Training (10 minutes)
* Booty Bonus (5 minutes)

The yoga practice is strength-focused in nature. Throughout, Kristin and especially Bethenny talk about how...

Body by Bethenny
Body by Bethany features a 40 minute intermediate yoga workout that will strengthen and tone your entire body including abs, glutes and arms. This workout DVD will help you increase your flexibility and balance. Also included on Body by Bethany is a 10 minute strength training segment to sculpt lean muscles and increase your metabolism and a five minute Booty Blast to learn fun moves that will help you have a tight, firm behind (who doesn't need one of those?).

While I'd class this DVD as more an intermediate yoga workout, it does include modifications for those that may not have the flexibility or the stamina to follow the routine precisely as it's shown. Bethenny encourages a down to earth approach to exercise that will fit your lifestyle no matter your size, shape or fitness level. She feels you are a true skinnygirl when you feel your healthiest and encourages modification of the routine to make it work best for you. You will need light hand weights and a yoga mat...

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