Dian Ramirez - Pilates Mind-Body Matwork

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Summary: A complete mind-body workout
Review: Dian Nissen Ramirez' Mind-Body Matwork Video Series is an excellent contribution to the new efforts in holistic fitness and exercise. Using her deep scientific and experiential knowledge of the human body and exercise physiology as well as building upon and modifying the classical techniques and methods of Joseph Pilates, Dian takes the viewers through a series of breathing exercises and movements to improve posture, spinal alignment, flexibility, muscle tone, and overall well-being. The tapes include workouts for every fitness level. I recommend the video series for all of those seriously interested in a complete mind-body workout.

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Summary: Great for all levels of fitness!
Review: I bought these videos over a month ago directly from Dian Nissen-Ramirez (Director) and I love them...more importantly, I use them. They are three separate and progressively more challenging workouts, but are excellent for all levels of fitness. The workouts are each short enough to fit into a busy day, but can be combined when time permits or when you want a bit of a challenge. The exercises are explained clearly, they flow well from one to the next and the music is very relaxing. Well worth the investment.

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Summary: Boring Snoring
Review: I have been to many Pilates classes, and although I am only eight I have been doing Pilates for three years.I like fast and difficult. This was slow and snoring. I was staring at the time bar,praying for it to be over. I found the movements very repetitive and the production values very cheesy. I found myself yelling at the screen telling her to do something different.At the end my mom and I lay on the floor suddenly I popped up and said "Mom, is she sleeping?" That brings us to my feelings about this tape: one big bore!

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Summary: Great Video for Home Practice
Review: I have just begun teaching Pilates Matwork classes at our wellness center in Iowa. The Mind-Body Matwork series are great for our students to use as a home practice in-between their weekly classes. The different levels demonstrated on the videos help students progress to more advanced exercises. The demonstrations are clear, easy to follow and the background music and scenery is wonderful!

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Summary: The ultimate "just do it!" Pilates videos!
Review: I have other Pilates workout videos and I like that these are not just the same old stuff. Also, Diane (the instructor) gets right down to business with her cuing. There is no excessive talking to hear over & over again which makes it easier to concentrate on doing the moves right. She has a pleasant voice and awesome form! I am sure my form is not as good but she makes a good example to follow and stay motivated with. Plus, the emphasis is on doing everything with precision and control. Very user friendly and still definitely Pilates!

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Summary: The ultimate "just do it!" Pilates videos!
Review: I have other Pilates workout videos and I like that these are not just the same old stuff. Also, Diane (the instructor) gets right down to business with her cuing. There is no excessive talking to hear over & over again which makes it easier to concentrate on doing the moves right. She has a pleasant voice and awesome form! I am sure my form is not as good but she makes a good example to follow and stay motivated with. Plus, the emphasis is on doing everything with precision and control. Very user friendly and still definitely Pilates!

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Summary: Definitely a terrific Mind-Body Workout!
Review: I have the distinct pleasure of being the first reviewer of this Mind-Body Matwork package. Excellent instruction along with stress-reducing accompaniment. Each of the three videos can be utilized by any age group or fitness level--not necessarily true of other Pilates videos I personally have used. So pleased with the workouts that I have e-mailed the instructor to be advised of any forthcoming videos.

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Summary: Surprisingly slack approach to a challenging discipline
Review: I'd like to advise a little caution in buying this set: it does not contain enough solid information about how to really "do" any kind of "Pilates-based" (this is not official Pilates) exercise. If you already bought this video you can use it as a good 'pacer' for breathing and momentum, ...

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Summary: Warning! Not "True" Pilates - But a Good Set
Review: I've been working with a personal trainer on the Pilates method and was ready to get out of the gym and do the exercises I'd learned at home. This set was NOT for me - as nothing looked familiar to what I'd been doing! Bottomline: if you're trying to mimic what you're doing at the gym with a trainer or in a class, this is probably not your best buy. However, if you are looking for simple floor exercises to do - and don't care if they're true Pilates or Yoga or anything else - you should enjoy, as the three tape set is very comprehensive. Another warning: You need some basic training in the fundamentals of mat work to exercise along with these videos. Dian doesn't say alot (which is a plus) but I couldn't figure out if I was doing the exercises correctly.

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Summary: Warning! Not "True" Pilates - But a Good Set
Review: I've been working with a personal trainer on the Pilates method and was ready to get out of the gym and do the exercises I'd learned at home. This set was NOT for me - as nothing looked familiar to what I'd been doing! Bottomline: if you're trying to mimic what you're doing at the gym with a trainer or in a class, this is probably not your best buy. However, if you are looking for simple floor exercises to do - and don't care if they're true Pilates or Yoga or anything else - you should enjoy, as the three tape set is very comprehensive. Another warning: You need some basic training in the fundamentals of mat work to exercise along with these videos. Dian doesn't say alot (which is a plus) but I couldn't figure out if I was doing the exercises correctly.