The Method Pilates - Precision Toning and Sculpting

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Summary: what a workout!!!
Review: i got this dvd as a gift and it collected dust for a long time on the shelf until i desided to take a look at it....now i'm obsessed with Jennifer Kries pilates!
I have worked out moderately all my life, but i felt sooo pleasantly challenged doing this pilates dvd. She really pays attention to safe and right positions and breathing.
some of the excercises were a bit hard since i am not too flexible and i skipped the beginners pilates all together, but after a week, i was so into it...and still am.
She courages you through each series and you just won't be able to cheat and push STOP button on your DVD player.
A super great buy, I highly recommend it!!!!

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Summary: Different and Challenging
Review: I have done this workout twice since I received it four days ago, and I feel that I will continue to use this DVD regularly from now on.
I have been wanting to increase my flexibility and take off a few pounds. Already I feel stronger in my abdominals and more flexible in my legs.
I own and regularly use several other videos from The Method series. I have enjoyed all of them, but I am especially excited about this one.
While I have done many different types of exercise from aerobics to yoga to dance, I have never done anything quite like this. As a beginner in this approach to exercise, I felt challenged without feeling incompetent. Kries makes it very clear that you are not expected to complete all of the movements on your first try, but her level of flexibility is inspiring.
Very enjoyable. I feel stronger and taller already.

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Summary: Non-authorized video?
Review: I have used the Precision Toning VHS in the past. I feel that this "NEW Method" release is basically an attempt to transfer the original VHS footage into a DVD format (the new consumer media). This would explain the poor video clarity and the recycling of footage. For those looking for a better quality DVD, I would suggest a newer release.

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Summary: i'm getting sleeeeeeppppeeeee
Review: I love Pilates, but this is the most boring excercise video I have ever done. no music, not motivating and Jennifer Kries drones. I did it a few times and threw it out. There are lots of other Pilates tapes out there, don't bother with this one.

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Summary: Excellent DVD
Review: I was getting tired of my workouts(consisting of weight training/running)and thought I'd give Pilates a try. AT FIRST, I didn't find the workout challenging but there a few things I wasn't doing to maximize my results. (i.e. keeping heels off the floor when in sit-up positions-this enagages the quads continuously). Those of you that say it is not challenging are not performing the exercises correctly or not fully engaging the muscles(which takes a lot of mental concentration). I'm very happy with this DVD and encourage those who are not to give another try with the above mentioned in mind. You won't be disappointed.

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Summary: Very satisfying workouts
Review: I was looking for something that is not mainly targed to lose weight but to define and keep fit. This is perfect. Jennifer is a beautiful skilled instructor with perfect body line and it is a good thing to have such an instructor as a model role. I even bought her book Pilates Plus Method and it goes well perfect with this DVD as most of her workouts are in the book explaining the detail and what you should be feeling or what you should be imagning to attain each pose. I am so glad I bought both of them. Her instruction is precise, encouraging, friendly, yet professional. I saw Mari Winsor's instructions and I heard she is the sought-after instructor in Hollywood, but quite honestly she neither has ncie figure or looks like Jennifer. If I were the famous actress, then I wouldn't care what the instructor looked like but as a normal person with many choices around, I would definitely choose an instructor who has both skills and model figure. I highly recommend this DVD to those who is determined to have toned looks.

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Summary: The Pilates Workout to Begin With And Grow With
Review: I was surprised by the somewhat negative reviews here. I love this workout. It has two sections. In the first section, Jennifer is very descriptive of all the moves and also talks through modifications. The 2nd section is all the moves at a faster pace and also includes the "side series". As you become more adept at performing these moves, you use the 1st segment as a warm-up and then complete the 2nd segment. I never tire of this workout and no matter how well I can now do Pilates, I always come back to this workout and find her tips and techniques applicable. It's like hiring a 1:1 personal trainer. After doing this workout only three times, you will notice a major difference in your strength and you will be hooked on Pilates! I highly recommend this DVD.

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Summary: Only use it for the abdominals
Review: its too much talking, not much exercising. the ab section is good tho. I know the moves by heart so i just do them on my own so i dont have to hear jennifers montone voice UGH

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Summary: I Look Forward to Pilates with This DVD
Review: This is the best Pilates DVD I've ever owned. I believe Pilates is best taught by a dancer because many of the moves are taken from ballet (and Yoga). Jennifer has been dancing ballet since the age of 3 and has incredible flexibility. This flexibility helps teach you Pilates properly.

I saw results! In two weeks, as promised, I had a tighter waste, a flatter abdomen and I DID look taller! I have a photo to prove it!

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Summary: Excellent Instructional Video, But Boring Workout
Review: This tape is excellent as an introduction to the pilates and yoga moves used in The Method series. You will learn the proper forms and breathing patterns. However, because of all the time devoted to instruction, it is not a workout you will do more than a few times (depending on how long it takes you to become accustomed to the correct forms).