( 34 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 14 2009
I have been doing Yoga for a few years and wanted to try pilates as I have heard they are a great compliment to yoga. I decided on this video because it had decent reviews, I wish I hadn't. The quality of the video was pretty unimpressive and reminded me of a late nice cable access show bad graphics and all. Also, it wasn't challenging at all. There weren't enough reps to really do anything; I felt nothing. Another problem is that if you are a beginner, there is not enough instruction and you can hurt yourself. I assume the breathing is similar to yoga, so I didn't have a problem, but if you didn't have either as a background this DVD would not be a benefit to you and may even hurt yourself. I have to say this was a huge disappointment, I should have read more of the negative reviews and less of the positive. This is going straight for sale, if I can even sell it...
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Posted: Jul 31 2009
I love this video. I do it almost every day following the 30 day shred (which doesn't have a great cool down/stretch). It gives me time to stretch my body thoroughly, breathe deeply, and basically feel in tune with myself. I am new to pilates and never took any kind of dance, so the beginning mat workout was perfect for me. The instructions are clear, the moves are basic, and Ana has a soothing and calm voice. It is very low impact, so you don't have to worry about injuring yourself. I would recommend this video to anyone who is interested in pilates. In the last month since I started doing this, I have definitely noticed a change in my core and my inner thighs. I have much more abdominal strength than before. I am usually doing pilates when my boyfriend comes home from work, so he makes fun of me for all of the rolling around on the floor, especially "the seal". Despite the teasing, I love doing these stretches and will probably be moving on to an intermediate mat workout soon.
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Posted: Jun 26 2009
The reason is that she explains thing very well and takes her time, but after the 20th time doing the video your like come on just do it. Other then that I got the video after a tummy tuck to help my muscles get strong, and it worked wonders. I went from barely able to sit up from a laying down position (like a turtle on its back) to some very strong abs, with compliments after just 3 weeks of 3 days a week. I recommend to any one.
