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Summary: Target Fat Burner
Review: I love Fat Burning Pilates! Ellen is a pleasant instructor with a great video. It has the benefits of being a low impact video; it maximizes the fat burning opportunity, while target toning with intensity.At lower intensities, fax oxidation supplies the energy for exercise, which is why moderate exercise is best for someone like myself, as opposed to working out at my max. I have seen results from pilates and it's benefits are maximized by the cardio addition in this video. Core strength is developed and used in daily life. Increased muscle strength means that your metabolism increases as well. I highly recommend it for someone looking for impressive fat burning!
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Summary: More like 4 1/2 Stars.
Review: I'm very particular about my exercise videos. I feel they need to be clear and concise, and doable. And enjoyable. I thought the video was all of these things. It was easy enough for me to get how they wanted me to move and what I was supposed to do so that after only a few workouts I wasn't stumbling through the video not sure of what was next. Instead I was having a really good workout. The one thing I don't like about the dvd is the music and the ridiculous man drumming in the back. I would LOVE the option to be able to turn the music off and listen to my own, but it doesn't exist. Does this stop me from wanting to do it? No, in fact this dvd has a permanent home in my player and has to be moved so I can watch other things, but it always goes back in so I can do it everyday.
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Summary: A light cardio routine combined with brief Pilates matwork
Review: Fat-Burning Pilates consists of two separate routines: a 26-minute cardiovascular workout (the "fat-burning" part) followed by 14-minutes of matwork (the "Pilates" part). The cardio section is Pilates-inspired in that instructor Ellen Barrett frequently reminds you to keep your abdominal core area tight, and she also adapts a few traditional Pilates floor exercises to be performed in a standing position. Overall, however, this segment consists of standard, low-impact aerobics moves such as squats, knee lifts, step-touch, and also some ballet-inspired exercises. Although this part of the workout is fast-paced enough to raise your heart rate, given the extended warm-up period (7 minutes) as well the low-intensity nature of the movements, advanced beginner to intermediate exercisers will probably find this to be a light aerobic workout at best. The cardio section concludes with two short sets of Pilates-style pushups. Following the cardio workout, you move to the floor for more traditional Pilates matwork. Ellen begins with The Hundred and continues with moves from the classic Pilates stomach series. However, she also adds her own twists to many of the Pilates exercises as well as suggests easier modifications. Most of this section is performed while lying on your back, but there are a few exercises done from stomach down, kneeling, and seated positions (none of the Pilates side kick series exercises are included). This entire section went by very quickly, and at the same time, my core felt challenged by only a few of the movements. Ellen is a likeable, friendly instructor who provides good form pointers, but she frequently fails to adequately cue new movements, which makes it initially difficult to learn some of the moves. The workout is performed on the standard Crunch set with a room full of about 10 participants. In addition to the background music, there is a live drummer on set; some other reviewers didn't like the drummer, but I found him to be an interesting, non-distracting element. Overall, this is a nice workout for those who enjoy blended routines and who are looking for some fresh twists on the traditional Pilates exercises.
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Summary: UCK... Not worth the money... CHEESY..
Review: I have alot of dvd/fitness videos and this by far was returned before I opened it. I borrowed it from the library and after 3 minutes shut it off... The dvd had a good concept but I don't believe it was anything close to true 'pilates'... The outfits were CHEESY and just enough to cover the private parts etc.. the models in my opinion did not look really fit and the outfits did no justice... I was surprised of the poor production on this crunch dvd..usually I like their product... Don't waste your hard earned money on this one... I don't usually write reviews but had to step up on this one..
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Summary: Good beginners cardio workout
Review: Having had a one-year break from the gym, I found this low-impact workout to be tough enough to get my heartrate up. I have never taken a pilates or yoga class, so I can't speak for the pilates part. Though I occassionally experience knee problems after excercising, I do not, like another reviewer pointed out, have any problems after this workout. Overall a pretty good and easy to follow excercise tape, maybe a bit too short. I'm going to get a pilates video also, so I can learn the proper postures and techniques. Though the instructor talks about "the core," she does not explain the form in detail.
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Summary: Didn't like it
Review: I've taken pilates classes at my gym and was looking for a good home video for days that I couldn't get out. First of all, I agree with the reviewer that said that this is not for those with "sensitive knees" (like myself). Mine were aching by the end of the video (and not the "good" kind of workout ache). I was also turned off by the other "class members" on the video--they look like strippers. I've never been to a gym where everyone looks like THAT. The instruction was poor, form was not emphasized and the video feels more like power yoga than real pilates. I'm going to try to return it for a different DVD.
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Summary: Great to Change it Up
Review: I have a few pilates tapes that I quickly got bored of. By including the cardio as well as a mat workout, it breaks up the 45 minutes and keeps you motivated like an aerobics class. The squats are great and I'm already seeing results. Great way to find a mix between cardio and mat pilates.
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Summary: Pilates meets Aerobic Dance
Review: I had been doing the Pick Your Spot Pilates & was loving it, but wanted to add more cardio & toning to certain areas, especially my thighs. This video was great, after my 1st time i definetly could feel it working. The instructor is very upbeat & the bongo drums in the background add to her upbeat attitude. I love the crunch videos, they are made for everyone even the uncoordinated.
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Summary: Great video
Review: This is not a traditional pilates video, as stated in many of the other reviews, so if that is what you are looking for, this isnt it. BUT, i totally love this instructor and think that this video is a fun, and challanging workout.
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Summary: You have to be familiar with the moves...
Review: I am fairly new to the world of Pilates and have bought this DVD along with Pilates for Beginners (the Beginner's one I didn't like). I found the Crunch Pilates was great. It is fast paced and it keeps me busy (whereas the Beginner's one I get bored easily) One thing I didn't like about this is she doesn't really show you the moves beforehand and the camera isn't always on her when she moves on to the next step so you can get lost sometimes. However, once you're familiar with the workout, it is great and you don't get bored easily!
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