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Summary: Where Did My Thighs Go?!!
Review: First of all, let me say that Hilary Burnett's teaching style is SUPERB. I did her Beginners tape at first (after a long lay-off from exercise) and was quickly able to move on to this one. Though Pilates has you working primarily from your "core," the whole body gets a serious workout...providing you're doing it correctly. Much to my astonishment, my hips and thighs practically DISAPPEARED after only 5 weeks of using this tape every other day. Thank you Hilary!!
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Summary: Nice pace, definitely intermediate
Review: First of all, this is NOT a beginners workout unless you are a Pilates beginner with abs of steel! There are a number of moves that require waaay more ab strength than I have at this point, and I have been doing Pilates for a few months. That's good though because this is a tape that I can grow into. I do like her style and the pace is good, though I agree that it does seem a bit slow in spots. Overall though, this is a very nice workout, and I look forward to the day I can hold my legs 4" above the floor and then pull them back up to 90 degrees without a struggle!
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Summary: Best intermediate Pilates tape I've used!
Review: Hilary Burnett is the first Pilates instructor who is able to catch the essence of Pilates on video. She does this by keeping the dance of movements going instead of stopping and starting the workout which turns the Pilates *dance* into nothing more than a series of unrelated movements. Despite the fluidity of movement she gives excellent instruction and modifications through the use of superb imagery. The calm unobtrusive atmosphere of the set, soft background music, on target imagery and the way she delivers it along with her wonderful sense of timing all work together to help give the student a sense of the essence of Pilates. I've not seen all of those elements come together in one tape so perfectly before. Pilates is very much a mind/body discipline rather than simply exercise as so many other recent tapes present it. Hilary captures this so well. One additional note: I've also used her beginner, advanced and Zen Stretch videos as well and am also impressed with the way she progresses her workouts. There is a distinct increase in the the number as well as difficulty of the poses in each video and as they move up the difficulty ladder there is less and less time between poses. Once you reach the advanced level you literally move, one position melting into the next from start to finish. With Zen stretch you raise it yet another level to combine staccato moves with postural holds and flowing movements. I'm a clinical exercise specialist and lecture on fitness and when asked to suggest a Pilates video series these are the videos I suggest. Another reviewer mentioned having purchased these workouts as DVDs. I wanted to note that as far as I know they are not available yet in the DVD format.
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Summary: Fun, Effective and Fantastic
Review: Hilary's style of teaching is a combination of elegant flow and detailed instruction. The intermediate workout clips along at a perfect pace enabling you to get a deep, satisfying workout in only 35 minutes. The video is beautiful to look at. Filmed at the Bastyr chapel, it has a peaceful yet empowering atmosphere. The workout is easy to follow and is both challenging and rewarding leaving you relaxed and energized. You don't burn out with these workouts. With Hilary's expressive style and perfect body cues, you learn to increase your power and ability, finding new grace and body awareness each time you do the mat work. This tape is perfect for today's time challenges. The Pilates' "less is more" exercise approach really does work and success feels fabulous.
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Summary: Best video ever
Review: I am new to Pilates but Hilary does a great job of being a concise, easy to follow instructor in her video. Her instructions are short but easy to follow. This video isn't lengthy but it does a great job of working out your abs. I plan on keeping this video in my favorites pile. I look forward to doing this video because even though it is one of my shorter videos, I feel energized and refreshed afterwards.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: I am the owner of several Pilates videos (Jennifer Kries, Ana Caban, Moira Stott, Mari Windsor and others) and this one is by far my favorite! I love the length of the tape (just around 30 minutes) and that each movement flows into the next smoothly without a lot of 'chatter.' With that being said, it is not for a beginner because there is not a lot of instruction...just encouraging reminders. I love her imagery also ("imagine your waist as cold taffy", or "heavy in the tailbone") which helps me remember what I should be doing. The background music is soothing and not distracting at all. The set is beautiful. I will be purchasing more of her videos!
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Summary: Perfect pace
Review: I bought this and the advanced tape. I love the pacing and just right amount of instruction, if only the advanced tape were like this one!
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Summary: The impossible has occurred: I enjoy exercising!
Review: I can add little to the warm words of the other reviewers; I just wanted to highlight that, not only is the video beautifully executed and effective, the exercises themselves are a joy to do. I actually enjoy exercising almost daily with this tape!
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Summary: Great Pilates Routine
Review: I just started doing pilates and I chose to order this video because so many people were raving about it. Well, I must say everybody who wrote reviews were very honest. This video is outstanding! I've done it twice and I'm able to notice a dramatic difference in how I carry myself (no more slouching). I feel extremely energized and charged after doing this. In comparison to other workouts... it just doesn't compare. This is a unique routine and it's a great transition from the aerobics and weights. I plan on ordering the Advanced video as soon as I master all of the Intermediate exercises.
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Summary: Love it and get something new each time
Review: I love this workout! I have done other video pilates (Winsor, IFIT) but do not like them nearly as well and never got the same benefit! Between the subtle music and Hilary's great teaching style, I don't get bored. I am able to really concentrate on the exercises and truly deepen my practice each time. I have a back injuries from 2 car accidents, but have been able to follow the workout and ease into exercises that really challenge my weak spots. Thanks Hilary!!
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