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Summary: Unght. Not for me at all.
Review: Jennifer Kries certainly shouldn't have called her DVD "Pilates Method", as it has very little in common with pilates - and a great deal in common with Jane Fonda. I found her voice and instructions grating, and certainly don't anticipate using the DVD again. The NYC Ballet Workout is a much better adaptation of pilates related techniques.
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Summary: not bad
Review: I think this is a good beginner workout tape, but would not recommend this to advanced Pilates enthusiasts. Maybe it's just me, and this was my first Jennifer Kries tape, but I just don't like her - She talks too much, and seems totally fake in her presentation. It was not a FUN workout for me, but I can't say it is not a good workout. It definitely targets all the right areas, but I just wanted something with a little more oomph! I know this will NOT be the first tape I'll want to grab every morning to work out to...
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Summary: Frank Bejo from Indonesia, The Blueone
Review: There are so many way to be slim and healthier, but I never seen the easiest way to be slim and healthier as this one. This one suggest me to be better then before.
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Summary: pilates and more
Review: Jennifer Kries is an excellent instructor. You can see so in the way she cues each exercise, how she demonstrates the advanced and beginner version of each movement and how she aware that it takes time to master pilates and become as flexible as her. She even takes time to explain breathin techniques although I think this should be a separate short section since it takes a few minutes from the core and rejuvenation workouts and you don't really need to see the explanation everytime. In this DVD she has three sections core, methabolic booster (good music by the way) and rejuvenation. Each section is 20 minutes long. I believe the workout provides what it promises: strength, balance, grace and flexibility. What more do you want?
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Summary: challenging fusion of yoga, pilates, weights, and dance
Review: The only reason I gave Perfect Mix four stars is because I haven't had a chance to do the third segment (AM/PM Rejuvenation). The metabolic booster was more challenging than it appeared when I first watched the DVD. I used five pound weights (with very controlled movement, not momentum), and I was absolutely wiped out by the end. Too bad it only lasts for 20 minutes, or it would be a standalone cardio workout. Jennifer Kreis is a supernice person to invite into your living room for an hour. Her instruction is clear, friendly, and not annoying. I also have the Precision Pilates, which I like very much. (I am an avid exerciser with experience in yoga.)
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Summary: Good Workout
Review: I bought this dvd knowing nothing of pilates or yoga.. it took a couple times to get used to it, but It's very easy on the muscles.. I have neck/shoulder problems and was still able to follow Jennifer Kries instructions and not feel any pain. She is very detailed when instructing and concentrates on breathing which helps. The pilates part was a little more interesting...Some of the excercises are very tough, but you definately feel your muscles were worked the next day! Overall, very well put together.
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Summary: 25-year old, too-tired-too-workout mom
Review: I just recently purchased this video and I am extremely pleased with it! There is no better way to describe this workout than rejuvenating. For the beginner like myself, some of the moves can be a bit tough. But, once you get used to the routine, you can really focus on the precise breathing and movements. It's wonderful and amazing to find a workout that when it's over I actually feel like doing housework instead of collapsing on the couch. This is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to feel and look better without making time for the gym.
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Summary: Really good!
Review: This workout made me feel as if I really did have a workout from head to toe. The Pilates portion of the workout is really good, she's top-notch, although I am nowhere near as advanced as she is. The aerobic portion isn't something that you'd find in a Karen Voight/Cathe Friedrich video, it's nowhere near that "fancy" but it will get your heart rate going. I wouldn't rely on this alone to fulfill your cardio needs day in and day out though, cause I don't think it raises your heart rate long enough. But it's good for those light days when you don't feel like moving so much and ending up drenched in sweat. The yoga portion isn't so much true, classic yoga, she does have some classic yoga positions, but it's more along the lines of really good stretching. I ALWAYS feel so much better after doing this video, I can always tell the difference. And she's a really good instructor, very calming, very patient and you can tell she's good at what she does. Get this tape if you're looking for an addition to your workout library.
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Summary: Like home made video...
Review: I recently purchased this DVD and I'm not happy about it. There is very little variety of exercises. The 3 different programs (4 actually but one of them is a silent repeat of the cardio program) don't give you enough time to work out. You don't sweat at all. It would have been an "ok" beginners stretching program if the quality of video wouldn't be so bad. I wouldn't call it "yoga" either. I felt like I was watching poor cable work out. The cover actually is much prettier than what's behind it...
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Summary: Pilates Method - Perfect Mix
Review: This video gives a great workout. Although many of the moves seem quite small and subtle, your abs, legs, and arms get a great workout. The opening floorwork is challenging but doable, the metabolic workout is a lot of fun and really helps you work up a sweat, and the stretching/cooldown section is a real job.The style of this video is like a good dance class with clear instructions about breathing properly, feeling centered, and being aware of your body.
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