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Because i dieted so much in the past, i just cant diet again, says mary helen bowers, fresh off a ballet beautiful workout at her whitewashed soho studio. Bowers is the famous trainer who worked with natalie portman on black swan, as well as with lots of other celebrities. Total body workout mary helen bowers is one of the most sought after names in fitness. The book provides an in depth visual illustration of the ballet beautiful methodology and lifestyle. The audio on this echoes a bit, as it has in some of her other morerecent workouts. Jun 12, 2012 ballet beautiful is a fitness method that blends the artistry and athleticism of ballet with an easy, accessible eating plan that works for every body and absolutely no dance experience is required. Mary helen bowers author, fitness coach and professional ballerina. Have you ever wondered how the victorias secret angels get so toned. Ballet beautiful with mary helen bowers bikini luxe. Mary helen is in a beautiful purple leotard against a white backdrop with some palm plants as color. Ballet beautiful is the best one i have encountered so far. Professional ballerina turned fitness mogul and proud mom of 16monthold lumina belle, bowers has become a global icon for mothers. Ballet for life by mary helen bowers boffins books. Burn fat and get a tight and toned body with mary helen bowers, trainer to the stars.
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