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Summary: Pilates Equipment Is Great
Review: This DVD shows exercise routines on the Pilates Reformer exercise machine. Although Pilates mat exercise routines are a great way to stay in shape, Joseph Pilates invented equipment that gives you his total philosophy of health. By using Pilates equipment WITH the mat floor exercises, your flexibility and strength increase in many ways. Since I'm an instructor, I have searched the market for available videos on Joseph Pilates method. This equipment video is head and shoulders above the others. Honestly, I wish everyone would work out on Pilates equipment, in addition to the mat. I know, I know, Pilates can be expensive. But I feel that it's better to invest in your health and well-being than to pay for doctors and medication if you let your health deteriorate. I recommend for everyone to "Get Pilates!"
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Summary: "Upgraded, improved and phenomenal".
Review: This New "upgraded and improved" DVD is a phenomenal undertaking that professionally illustrates the dynamic mind/body achievements of the original Pilates Reformed Method.
I use this DVD to enhance and reinforce the lessons I take with classically trained certified Pilates teachers. I highly recommend this to all teacher, apprentices, students and beginners who are learning the reformer workouts.
This DVD adds to my steady progression in learning the method by presenting the fabulous disciplined soloists with enhanced visual clarity showing core abdominal strength, spinal articulation, flexibility, enthusiastic energy, athletic gracefulness and mastery of movement. The variety of body types and styles gives a depth of knowledge in clearly seeing the breath and engaged muscles as the soloists move through the workouts. The outstanding verbal instruction keeps the mind focused and continually learning and re-adjusting the movements.
This DVD presents intact the un-compromised original technical integrity of the method as developed by Joseph Pilates. A perfect example of the importance of not distorting or changing this method is seen in how specific and scientifically Joseph Pilates designed the archival exercises for specific physical problems and rehabilitation.
Pilates is an evolutionary progression of fitness and this DVD has achieved outstanding quality in showing what can be achieved in the body and mind when this is done with correct technical percision and accuracy. I am thankful to say that after the steady discipline of carefully working this method with my certified teachers I am moving from rehabilitating a physical injury into an improved intermediate/advanced reformer level with a new awareness of my bodies requirements for a safe workout.
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Summary: No Other Like It
Review: This Reformer video is the most complete set of Pilates workouts that you can buy, especially in a single package. Besides that, the professionals who put this video together are thoroughly expert in the description and depiction of Pilates workouts. If you are interested in the Pilates Reformer, the most well-known piece of equipment, this is the only video to buy. I tell every other teacher I know about this video, and I recommend that my students study this video. After my students watch this video, their understanding of the Pilates method improves, and their physical capabilities improve as well.
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