24Seven Wellness & LivingThe Ultimate Core and Lower Back Relief Program DVD Pilates Based Abdominal Exercises Developed to Provide Lower Back Pain Relief Through Strong and Powerful Abs.

I recently herniated 2 discs in my lumbar spine, specifically at L4-L5, and L5-S1. I did not need surgery, but needed to rehab via physical therapy. As I was awaiting to start physical therapy I ordered core for life and the two other dvds in the series to help strengthen my core after my spine injury. These videos have been a life changer. They are amazing. Since starting the series my back pain has improved substantially. There has been many a night that I have done core for life and the cure for back pain 1 and 2 and it has relieved my pain and prevented me from needing pain medicine and muscle relaxers. Cheryl the instructor in the video not only demonstrates the exercises and talks about correct form, but gives educational information on anatomy and how our muscles in our abdomen, back, and legs are all tied into keeping a strong back. This DVD series has changed my life for the better and has been incorporated as a daily routine.

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I purchased this DVD for more core exercise "routines" to put into my exercise "mix". Be sure to watch the entire DVD (I am prone to forwarding ahead to the exercise part) as Cheryl explains the basis for this exercise program. It was helpful to see and understand the reasons behind which muscles are the focus of the exercises. I really felt the pelvic floor exercises and when moving on to the abdominal exercises found them to be challenging. I look forward to having this as a part of my exercise routine and believe that I will reap the benefits of Cheryl's approach.

You’ll need to purchase equipment first. The first 1/2 an hour of the video is talking only. The background was cheap and boring. All I kept looking at was a crooked vase. I am a visual person. This workout was Pilates oriented and much too difficult for me. I can’t lay on the floor and balance on a tiny ball under my tailbone.

I have osteoporosis in my spine, and my doctor suggested I strengthen my core as much as possible. But I have to do it safely. This program does both. So far all I've done is the recommended exercise to pull in the muscles. Eventually I'll do the actual program with the ball. I'm liking my results. It's something you have to stick with and dedicate time to, but the instructor is good. I would recommend.

This is the 2nd Cheryl Alker's DVD I have purchased, and she is now my health and posture guru. These DVD's are challenging but backed up by almost a guarantee that doing the exercises will help us become pain free/or at least gives us the tools if we do have pain. There is so much education with her DVD's out of her extensive experience, education and wisdom.I have used hundreds of exercise DVD's starting with Jane Fonda---but these 2 are the best. I hope she gives us more!

I love this DVD, I have been working out for over 30 years, but this program is unique, I think it will help me with my core and posture in a way that nothing else has. I also love Cheryl--I think she is a great instructor--and would consider buying other DVDs that she makes.

Loved this Dvd. Background was very dark and hard to see at certain angles. Contacted the company direct and her solution was to order it on digital. Wasn't too satisfied. I'm returning the Dvd and ordering a new for try out, if it doesn't work I will request a refund.