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Summary: A Kick-butt Workout!!!
Review: This is one hell of a great workout!!! I felt challenged without feeling overwhelmed! It's great for days when I don't feel like getting on my elliptical trainer! The music is awesome and Ellen Barrett rocks!!! I will say that there isn't enough mat time at the end, so I usually supplement with Crunch Pick Your Spot Pilates. Awesome!!!
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Summary: Good Cardio, toning tease.
Review: If you don't want to gain muscle in your legs then this workout is not for you. True, it isn't entirely pilates but then again, pilates wasn't made to be cardio. This video does an excellent job of incorporating the two. The instructor is my favorite. Its a pity she doesn't do more videos. The other women in the video have amazing and realistic looking bodies. They're fun to watch and definitely inspire. One of my favorite aspects of the video is that I never got bored with it. Every time you are about to get restless Ellen incorporates a small but beneficial variation, such as an arm movement or changing the pace. I didn't give it five stars for two reasons. One, the cardio portion isn't long enough. I wanted more! And secondly, the second half which is pilates mat work for toning, not long enough either. You got a taste of some pilates mat work but not enough to be considered a work out. I would supplement this with Crunch's Pick Your Spot Pilates to cover the toning outside of your legs which will burn burn burn!!!
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Summary: Good workout!!
Review: I have been looking for a tape/dvd that will let me get the most for a short time. I have 2 small kids and this makes it much easier to exercise and get it done correctly and quickly. I love it and can't wait to do it every day. It's actually addicting I think!!!
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Summary: VERY SATISFIED
Review: I bought this DVD a while ago but just barely dug it out to try it. It's a great workout routine. I only do about 15 minutes at a time and it seems as though it's timed perfectly for that (if you choose to pick up where you left off the day before). I always end up very sweaty and actually felt like I just worked out. I enjoyed this DVD alot and plan on purchasing her other one very soon. :)
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Summary: never get bored
Review: I have an entire collection of home workout tapes, including Denise Austin, TaeBo, Winsor Pilates, and various Crunch tapes. This is the only tape I use for my cardio workouts (I do strength training on my own with weights and a stabilty ball). I find that when I use this tape consistently, within three weeks, my problem areas (loose areas around my midsections, butt, and thighs) are almost non-existent. Ellen, the instructor, seems approachable and easy-going. The drummer is in no way distracting, but the music pumps you up and changes tempo with the moves in a very motivational manner (especially at the times when you need it the most!). This is a very low-impact cardio workout, but if you are looking for a strong pilates workout, I would suggest Stoutt and/or Windsor. But this tape definately gives you the cardio needed to stay in shape.
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Summary: Excellent Workout
Review: I have a lot of exercise videos and this is one of my favorites. I'm not very coordinated so I often have trouble following aerobics routines, or if I find one I can follow I'm bored with it after a few times.
This routine is simple enough for me to follow but with enough variety that I don't get bored.
It also provides a good leg and butt workout while getting cardo. The ab exercises during the mat portion are also excellent.
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Summary: Great dvd
Review: It really gets your heart rate up with cardio before the pilates mat work out. I wish they focused a little more on the abs but you can really tell the difference in your lower body. I am so glad it doesn't have the cheesy music and faux-thong workout clothes. You can really tell this was made recently, not in the 80 or 90s.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: This was aerobics--not much of pilates and it didn't seem like there was any real blend of dance--just aerobics with a little pilates movement. There are some pilates moves in the end but the title of this video should not include the word pilates as it is misleading.
My biggest problem with this video (besides the false advertising) is that there wasn't much explanation of the moves. What made it worse was the video editing. On many exercise changes the camera was focused on the "Crunch" sign, the hand drummer, or up-close on the instructor or one of the others on the video--you can't see what their legs and arms are doing. If I could, I would send this back. I am just going to stick with my Windsor Pilates tapes (the best!) and my Pilates classes at the local gym.
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Summary: Love It!
Review: This was my first time to order a Pilates DVD, and I am so pleased I did. I can do this DVD in the early morning hours before work, or when I get home in the evenings. It isn't too hard but it isn't too easy-it's just right. The instructor is motivational, gives good explanations, and makes me want to workout everyday. I was classically trained in ballet for fifteen years before quitting. I then turned to the gym to continue my training, but found it boring. Pilates is an amazing middle ground, and this DVD in particular couples cardio and strength. I would recommend this DVD to anyone looking to try something new, or looking for a different approach to healthy living.
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Summary: Fun and Challenging Pilates Workout
Review: This is a very fun, challenging, fast-paced pilates workout. The time flew by and I worked up a good sweat. The instructor is excellent, and the music is very upbeat. A great purchase!
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