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Rating:  - Wow! What an unexpected surprise!
I saw this video at a local discount store and picked it up on a whim. I didn't expect much, but it was cheap, so I grabbed it.What a pleasant surprise! I use this video regularly and definitely feel and see the results. Michelle Dozios clearly explains and demonstrates every move but is never condescending, irritating or intrusive. She also shows modifications for beginners and advanced exercisers, plus demonstrations of what NOT to do. I'm not a Pilates expert, but I've seen some of these positions before on other Pilates videos, so I'm guessing they're pretty standard. You'll really feel it in your abs. (I think that overall, Pilates is much more effective -- and interesting -- than crunches for toning abs. I know I see a big difference when I do this video regularly.) This is purely Pilates. There's no cardio, no weights. I like to alternate this video with cardio and weight work; additionally, you can skip the ab section on your other videos and use this instead. This is a great intro to Pilates, and you sure can't beat the price. I highly recommend it.
Rating: - An excellent pilates tape! Forget Windsor Pilates!
For those of you who are marveling over the Windsor Pilates infomercial, don't waste your money! I recently received the Windsor Pilates package in the mail, and to my disappointment, most of the exercises, and the tips were just like those on Pilates for Dummies! Pilates for Dummies is basically the 3 Windsor Pilates tapes in 1! This tape even has the advanced exercises that were in the Windsor Accelerated tape! Even some of the exercises on the Windsor Accelerated tape were considered moderate on the Pilates for Dummies tape! Sure, the Windsor Pilates package has an exercise progress log, and a nutritious food booklet...but you can make your own exercise log, and common sense(as well as health sites on the Internet) can help you plan a healthy menu! The results from Pilates for Dummies are great, when it is done with consistency! The instructor gives you clear directions on each move. The tape also shows you moderations to each move(both basic and advanced). So, buy Pilates for Dummies! It beats paying an arm and a leg for a Windsor Pilates package!
Rating:  - Pilates for Dummies
I hate to work out, but this video is challenging and goes by quickly, so it's not so bad! The explanations are clear, the instructor shows ways to modify to make the exercises more challenging or easier, depending on your fitness level. Overall it's a excellent video. My only beef with it would be the fact that you have to wait through all the explanations during the workout. When you're a beginner, it gives you a moment to rest, but once you've got the technique down, you don't feel you need all that explanation. I usually fast forward to the next exercise. It would have been nice if they had added a second section that went from exercise to exercise without all the explanations. The workout itself is excellent. After just three times I actually felt like my mid-section was tighter and after just two weeks, I already feel like I'm stronger. I haven't noticed any visual body changes yet.
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