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Summary: Well-done lower body workout that keeps you moving.
Review: Kathy Smith does an excellent job of instruction on this video and others I have seen. It has all the Pilates exercises I need to keep my lower body and abs firm. Kathy is easy to listen to in her friendly, outgoing way, and explains each exercise clearly. I have other lower body pilates tapes, but this is the one I keep coming back to when I want a good workout with results! Thanks to Kathy for a quality workout video!
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Summary: You¿ll feel your leg muscles getting leaner and longer!
Review: Of course, Kathy looks amazing!!! Kathy provides an excellent breathing guidance though out the workout. Also the name of each pose is written out so you'll get familiar with common terminology. Initially, Kathy shows the beginners variations and then does the more advanced version herself. On the other hand, her assistant shows the advanced variation the entire time. This is great because the workout could be adapted for any level of flexibility.
In terms of intensity of the workout, one really feels how the leg muscles get involved. I was happy to see some new Pilates exercises that have not been provided in other Pilates workouts (I've seen Denis Austin's and Jennifer Kries'). It's about 30 min and your legs muscles would feel really stretched. One has to be aware of the core muscles as well, so one gets to work the abs at the same time. One has to be aware of hers/his posture while doing the exercises otherwise one might not get the real benefits. Kathy says in the DVD that "if it feels easy, then you are doing something wrong". If you do them carefully, you'll feel your muscles working. It is a great workout for lower body and I could see how it helps elongate the muscles. I really liked the workout and I am happy I got it. One definitely needs something that focuses on working, relaxing and lengthening the muscles at the same time. That will prevent you from bulking up.
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Summary: Great Workout
Review: This is an excellent beginning Pilates video. Kathy uses common metaphors to help you relate to the various muscles and poses. She also constantly reminds you of the proper breathing cycle, which is very important in Pilates. It is easy to follow and understand, but you really feel the muscles being worked.
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Summary: Great Workout
Review: This is an excellent beginning Pilates video. Kathy uses common metaphors to help you relate to the various muscles and poses. She also constantly reminds you of the proper breathing cycle, which is very important in Pilates. It is easy to follow and understand, but you really feel the muscles being worked.
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Summary: It's a great workout!
Review: This is the first pilates video I have bought and I love it. It's only 30 minutes and it's perfect if you don't have a lot of time to exercise. The instruction is great and even after a few workouts I'm already starting to notice a difference. I do think it's for beginners so I can see myself needing a more advanced workout eventually. But a great workout overall.
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