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Summary: A great exercise dvd..
Review: I like that I can pick what part of my body I want to work out, or I can choose to work out my entire body..I love this dvd and would recommend it to anyone..I had tried the pilates for dummies and found that I spent too much time fast forwarding through the explanantions of the exercises..this dvd is much better!
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Summary: Wow!
Review: I am totally amazed. I have been "trying" excercise programs for the last five years, tapes and live instructor's, and I have not lost an inch or pound. I quit looking at a scale two years ago because it was stuck on 185 since I had my second child in '98. (50lb weight gain)
I started this program this April three to four times a week. I still have not looked at a scale but my clothes and a tape measure are just giving me an adrenaline rush! I have lost 4 inches in the waist (love handles are almost gone!) and 4 inches around the hips! That is in the four weeks I have been doing this program! Wow!
I will say I have given up fast food completely though I still have my ice cream two or three times a week.
But I have to credit this program for my weight loss AND my flexablity is back. I could not touch my toes without the sound effects. Now I can place my hands flat on the ground without bent knees.
I know this program is not for everybody but I will swear by it. I am a lazy person (thus my weight problem) and this program is all mat work so no hopping around. I actually look forward to doing the program, especially when I know next Friday there may be one inch less of me!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: The instructor is excellent and the exercises effective. This is my first introduction to pilates. I had a hard time keeping to an exercise routine but with this program it is a pleasure to load the DVD every morning on my portable and follow the routines. I actually look forward to it. I highly recommend this DVD particularly for beginners who like me know they have to shape up but prefer to do it in the privacy of their home.The instructor is really delightful. I hope she made other programs.
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Summary: 40 Minutes Total
Review: The beauty of the Pilates DVD workouts is that you can workout for 10-40 minutes or pick any section or sequence. I recommend doing the entire 40 minutes. This workout goes by so quickly. For some reason, time seems to fly by extra fast. I could not believe how fast each section went by. There are four 10 minute workouts on this DVD, not just three. There is a Bonus 10-Minutes Total Body Pilates Workout which finally includes moves like the teaser and roll-ups which are essentials. 10 minutes Belly
10 minutes Butt
10 minutes Thighs
10 minutes Challenge I like that this is 40 minutes, but I wish they would have included a longer warm-up and cool-down section. This routine needs some stretching moves at the end. I guess that is not the focus but I felt like I wanted to do stretching at the end. The frog move was interesting and I've not see this in other videos. There is a nice flow to most of the movements although if you are used to doing the "side series" all at once, it is broken up between the Butt and Thigh workouts. There is an exercise at the end of the challenge section that you can do more easily if you have a couch behind you for support. I discovered that today! I've never been able to do one of the exercises and finally did it today!! I would not recommend this DVD for anyone with lower back problems. The exercises are done much faster than in Winsor Pilates or even Pilates on the Go. There is a great advantage in having a wide variety of workouts because then you can modify some of the exercises to suit your individual needs. Like, her version of the bicycle was much faster than I'm used to, so I just did my own thing and did less. If you are new to Pilates, I'd recommend the Winsor Pilates and Pilates on the Go before you start this DVD because they don't really cover all the basics. A fun edition to your routine as Ellen has some variations to regular Pilates moves you might enjoy. Pilates-based exercises.
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Summary: Great instructor, great workout!
Review: I have been to lots of exercise classes and done lots of videos/dvds and this is my favorite by far! The instructor is encouraging, but not over the top (which bothers me about a lot of instructors on dvds). It's a good workout even though I am in good shape. If there were more dvds available with this instructor I would certainly buy them!
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Summary: DA BOMB PILATES WORKOUT!!!
Review: I've had this DVD for a while and I just did the whole thing in its entirety tonight. I love it! Challenging, yet fun to do. I did not get bored at all during this workout because it was split up into 4 10 minute segments. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Awesome
Review: This is one of my first videos and I absolutely love it. I use it every single day! I always had slightly heavier lower body. After using this tape for about a month i can really see muscles definition in my thighs, buns and definitely abs. After seeing the results it motivates me to exercise even more.
The timing of the tape is perfect for my busy life - 30 minutes.
I would say this tape is perfect for beginner / intermediate. I have been using this tape for about 2 month and it is getting a little boring and the exercises are not as difficult. To make it harder I am now using the ankle weights - it's like using the whole new tape.
The instructor is very good. She does all the counting and helps you with breathing. There is also a modification for each exercise - if the exercise is too difficult, you can always "follow Betsy" for an easier version.
Plus, the DVD included a bonus 10-minute total body work out.
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Summary: Cori
Review: I really like this DVD. It has four specific parts: one that works abs, one that works your butt, one that works your thighs and another that works all three. I really like the abs and thights but find some of the butt work-out difficult since I have a bad back. Other than that I really enjoy this DVD.
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Summary: The best Pilates workout I've ever done
Review: I wasn't surprised that I liked this workout, because I really liked Crunch's Perfect Yoga Workout too. This DVD is awesome. There are 4 10-min workouts on it. One concentrates on Abs, one on Butt, one on Thighs, and there is one for Total Body. The Ab workout is pretty tough, but there is a person doing modifications. I read that someone complained that you can't see that person, but you shouldn't be looking at the screen while you are doing it anyway. The instructor tells you "For this one, Betsy will be keeping her knees bent" So you know if you are having trouble, just do whatever she suggested. You should watch any workout before you do it, and they do show Betsy doing the modification at first, but they switch the camera back to the instructor. The Butt workout is good too. I also felt it in my sides! The Thigh workout is awesome! You feel feel it in the insides and outsides of your thighs, but it's a good kind of burn. I've done tapes like Buns of Steel that work the thighs, and some have made me literally cry they hurt so bad. But this does not hurt. It is challenging but not painful. The total Body Workout is good for a day when you only have a little time. (I like to do Pilates after some cardio, so my muscles are warm, and it's sometimes difficult to fit enough time to do both.) BE warned, there are some pushups, which are hard! Ouch! But there are modifications suggested (wish I had done them and avoided the soreness the next day!) All, in all, you will not be disappointed in this DVD. Four great sequences, that can be done together or alone. The instructor is fresh and friendly (even though her cueing is not perfect in places, but it doesn't mess up the workout). The music is good too. Also, you can't beat this price! Buy it now!!
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Summary: Great if you have trouble getting motivated
Review: I'm a beginner to Pilates and am desperately trying to lose the weight I gained when I quit smoking. I also have trouble getting myself motivated to work out. This DVD is perfect because I tell myself that "10 minutes won't kill me" so I pick a 10 minute segment and usually once I am done with that I am in the mood to do another one. My point is, this is perfect for the beginner who has trouble getting themselves going in an exercise routine AND I'm beginning to see some results after a few weeks.
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