Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete Mat Workout Series (Modified Basic / Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Super Advanced)

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Summary: It's The Real Thing
Review: This DVD is the real thing. It's the only video that shows the complete and historically accurate workouts of Joseph Pilates. After being taught Pilates on the West Coast and in England, I was happy to find this DVD because it's made by people who studied and worked where Joseph Pilates had his studio: New York City. Go to the source. After finding this DVD, I started taking lessons from a teacher who taught authentic Pilates because it's more real, it's more difficult, and it's more attractive to watch. The Pilates method is definitely challenging, and I'm glad this no-hype no-frills video helps carry me forward to make progress every day. Other DVDs left my behind flabbly and my abdominals half-way strong. This video helps get me toned and as fit as a fiddle. It compliments my Pilates lessons very well.

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Summary: Good Instruction For The Body and Soul
Review: I'm a good consumer. When I buy stuff online I always read reviews first. It's a good idea to read comments by disappointed reviewers. So I did. Several people said this video doesn't have much instruction, so I hesitated buying it. But other reviews said this video was top notch. Hmmmm.....

Because a lot of instructors liked this video, I took a risk. I figured instructors are professionals, and they generally know more than people just learning Pilates. Well, I'm glad I did. When I listened to the master teacher describe what I should be doing, what muscles I should be using, and what I should be feeling, I really felt this was a valuable video. There is a lot of excellent instruction on this video.

The lesson here is: be a good consumer but listen to your instincts. It paid off for me!

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Summary: Pilates the Real Way
Review: As a certified instructor I'm skeptical about students being able to learn from videos. In fact I think everyone should study Pilates regularly with a well-trained teacher. Unfortunately this is not the reality. So there are videos galore to choose from. How many of the people who buy videos actually take a lesson?

On top of this, I see some very negative reviews that are clearly written by competing instructors from competing Pilates traditions. Welcome to the real world.

Videos should only be used in addition to studying regularly with a good instructor. My training was on the East Coast with traditional Pilates. I've seen various styles of Pilates but I never stray from the way Joseph Pilates taught his students.

This video is not perfect. In my view, though, this video illuminates the integrity, the flow, and the strength of Joseph Pilates' method like no other.

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Summary: I Really Like Pilates & This DVD
Review: I went to my first Pilates lesson last week. After the lesson my teacher said I should get this video. My teacher said it would keep me on the right path.

I'm glad I bought this DVD because it's good to know what exercises come next and the right exercise order. It was cool to see where Pilates leads you. When I watched the intermediate workout, I was in awe. The person on screen is beautiful, strong, and elegant. I look forward to feeling that way sometime in the future.

This video has an old-time look and feel. I really like it! It's like going back in time to see Joseph Pilates' studio.