Suzanne Bowen’s Gorgeous Core with Suzanne Bowen
 DVD does not disappoint.  With 4 12 minute sessions, 1-5 minute session and 1 7 minute session, you can pick and choose the combination that best fits your schedule, or for a serious challenge, take on the whole DVD.

Segments are: Lean, Long and Strong; Classic Abwork, Sleek Physique, Metabolism Bootcamp, ABsolute Challenge & Total Core Fast Blast.  The 12 minute segments combine elements of classic fitness moves, Pilates, planks and cardio and are not for beginners.  Fast paced and challenging, it’s the type of work out that makes you feel great when your done, and the next day your abs will remind you what you did.  With all of the static holds, it’s also the type of workout that looks much easier than it is.

Although the moves are broken up with easier alternatives, even the easy is quite  challenging, so this is not a DVD for beginners.  It is very important that participants heed Suzanne’s warnings to listen to their own bodies and not try to push themselves to the point of causing injury.  Also, if you do the whole DVD straight through the segments aren’t exact in their timing, so make sure you have at least 65-70 minutes to complete the entire series.

Overall, I think this is an excellent video from an experienced instructor and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an alternative to classic Pilates or aerobics abdominal exercises.