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Summary: Best Deal In Town
Review: The Pilates method is my hobby. I started only about 2 years ago, but I want to learn as much as I can. My body has gotten stronger and my mind is sharper. When I travel I take lessons if there is time.
Since I'm a fan of Pilates, one of my teachers told me about this unbelievably cool instructional documentary on Pilates. The exercises are precise, the instruction is deep, and you have almost the entire Pilates studio at your finger tips. Watching this 2-video set improves the way I practice. Now I have a library of Pilates equipment exercises in a single package.
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Summary: A Masterpiece of Joseph H. Pilates Complete Method
Review: The Studio Equipment Series DVD is an impressive masterwork of pure technique, precision, expertise, perfection and accuracy in following Joseph H. Pilates original method. It is masterpiece in showing the depth and broad scope of the complete method on all the equipment Joseph H. Pilates invented.
There is no other source of his complete method on all the equipment in visual form making this DVD "one of a kind". It is an "absolute must have" for anyone studying to become a certified teacher or anyone learning the full method.
The insightful and thought provoking instructions and comments from Bob and Alycea stimulate and engage the mind to participate fully in each exercise making this DVD a teaching guide to be used over and over again to completely understand the proper performance of the method.
The accurate and precise visuals of the certified teachers clearly show how to perform safely and correctly the beautiful flowing rhythmic movements on all the equipment. The benefits of following this full method are obvious in the incredible stamina, flexibility and fitness of the soloists.
As I learn these exercises I am increasing my ability to strengthen and correct posture and participate in more advanced Pilates movements and activities such as advanced dance classes. I am very grateful to have acquired these abilities by following the instruction of this equipment series along with the mat and reformer series. I am also learning how these exercises are a rehabilitative tool as I recovering from a car accident and have been told that my previous work in the Pilates Method prevented more severe damage to my spine and neck. That is another reason why I recommend the Classical Pilates Mat, Reformer and Equipment Series so strongly having been properly taught this original life altering method.
The group of individuals on all the Classical Pilates Workout Series are dedicated to giving the purest form of the original method and clearing up the misinformation about what Pilates is and is not. There is an interesting discussion at the end of the DVD addressing some of these issues.
This DVD is an excellent masterwork that I highly recommend for all students dedicated to following the original Pilates Method or anyone who wants to learn it.
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Summary: Well Done!
Review: This 2-DVD set features many pieces of Pilates studio equipment, and a multitude of exercises from Joseph Pilates' original New York City School. Since I am an instructor, I've sampled several DVDs for reference material. This video is by far the best. There's a wonderful a sense of pleasure when you see something very well done. There is so much wonderful material included, this video reduces your purchase effort to one-stop shopping.What I like about Classical Pilates is that their DVDs depict the Pilates method as it ultimately should be practiced. Pilates is both a fascinating science of body mechanics, and an artful expression of flowing movement. As I watched this video, I definitely thought Pilates could be an event in the Olympics someday. I highly recommend this video to instructors and students who are interested in the Pilates method. This 2-DVD set is also great to see for people who have no experience and who plan to study Pilates. The Pilates method can be more understandable and fascinating when you see exercises performed with intense expertise, excellent energy, and a positive mental attitude. You see what you're getting into, and anticipate the excitement of new growth and new knowledge. I can listen to master instructor Bob Liekens regularly because his verbal cues are so on target, and so meaningfully rich in imagery. His keen observations and instruction seem to be a combination of body knowledge, movement, and descriptive poetry.
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Summary: A Tribute to the Master
Review: This 2-DVD set is a tribute to Joseph Pilates' amazing creation. The exercises are well done and the instruction is insightful. I found The Studio Equipment Series after I learned that Pilates actually had equipment. Before that time, I only thought Pilates exercises were on the mat. So this DVD set opened up a whole new world for me. Because of the excellence and dedication of this Pilates documentary, every teacher should own a copy, and every educational facility should use it for training education. There's so much of the Pilates method demonstrated that it's like an attractive film dictionary.
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