Abs Pilates Workout
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Movie Reviews of Abs Pilates Workout
Movie Review: Fantastic Ab workout - I've seen nothing better!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is it! You will see and feel results with this workout. It's excellent.Movie Review: Tough workout, not for the beginner
Summary: 4 Stars
To start of with, I must agree with other reviewers that this DVD is not for the beginner. Before attempting this DVD I took pilates for several months in group classes with an instructor. Proper form is highly essential to get the full benefit of the exercises and to avoid injury so I highly recommend taking classes with an instructor before attempting this or an easier pilates DVD. This DVD assumes that you already have information about good pilates form and basic moves and does not provide advice on either.
That said, if you've already taken pilates and want an alternative to classes, this is great. Many of the other DVDs I have tried are so basic that the exercises seem repetative and not beneficial. However, this workout challenges me every time I try it. I am in good shape and my abs still burn by the end of the DVD. I also really enjoy the soothing music they play and the scenery of Maui. Even though it is an intense workout for my abs, I find that the background music and backdrop make it very relaxing for the days I come home stressed from work.
Movie Review: A challenging Pilates mat routine
Summary: 4 Stars
This video is led by Ana Caban, and it is probably her most challenging workout. In consists entirely of matwork and begins immediately with the hundred exercise. Ana then moves through a traditional matwork sequence, including moves such as the roll-up, the roll-over, rolling like a ball, the series of five, and the teaser. For many of the moves, Ana adds a more challenging twist--eg, performing several of the series of five exercises with no arms, doing the open-legged rocker with closed legs as well, etc. Because this is an abs-focused workout, the Pilates side kick series and back extension moves are not included. Ana ends the workout with a unique combination move which is a compilation of rolling like a ball, open-legged rocker, the teaser, and lowering down a rope; she then ends with a few brief stretches to bring the workout in at just under 24 minutes. Although Ana works out with an assistant, Tara, who shows modifications for some of the movements, this is an intermediate to advanced Pilates workout and should not be attempted by those new to Pilates.Movie Review: A challenging, advanced abdominal workout
Summary: 4 Stars
This workout is not for Pilates beginners! I am familiar with Ana Caban's beginning and intermediate mat workouts, yet I found about 40% of the exercises in this DVD to be too difficult on the first try. However, a second actor does an easier version of the moves, which you can follow until you are ready for the more difficult version. If you are not focused on using your abdominal muscles for all the movements, or if your abs are not very strong, you will also feel it in other muscle groups, such as the legs. That said, Pilates Abs Workout is focused and efficient.
Ana Caban is a good instructor - she reminds you to focus on your Pilates form and breathing without being annoying. The workout setting is a pleasant beach scene, and the music is a great background tune that flows well with the pace of the workout. The only reason I would not give this DVD 5 stars is that it is not for everyone. I would recommend it only to those who are already familiar with Pilates basic exercises and concepts and are looking to focus on the abs.
Movie Review: Really challenging
Summary: 4 Stars
I started doing Pilates about 2 months ago, and I love it. I began with Ana Caban's Pilates Quick Start for weight loss. I really liked it, and so I decided to try her Pilates for Abs. It was very challenging! It was definitely harder than the Quick Start for Weight Loss, and it is not for the faint of heart. She does many traditional pilates abs workouts, but adds a twist. She does the harder version, and her assistant, Tara, does the easy version.
Also, beware of the "once more". Ana will say "Once more" and she does not mean one more. There may be 2 more sets after she says that. Other than that, I like this video a lot. This is why I gave it 4 stars.
It is kinda short, 26 minutes or so. There is only one workout on the DVD. The Quick start video has a 30 minute work out and a 20 minute workout, and a work out CD, so you get more for your money with that one.