Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete Mat Workout Series English & Spanish (Modified Basic / Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Super Advanced)
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Movie Reviews of Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete Mat Workout Series English & Spanish (Modified Basic / Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Super Advanced)
Movie Review: 15 Minutes for Intermediate Workout
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had this DVD for several months and enjoy the Intermediate Pilates workout. It only takes about 15 minutes, so there's no excuse for not fitting it in somewhere in the day. Since I have trouble sticking with exercise programs consistently for long periods of time, that's a real plus for me.
Don't worry about the speed of the routines. Hello, that's what the remote control is for on your DVD player! Just pause and rewind until you "get it" and once you can do all the exercises then you'll really appreciate the pace of the workouts because they don't waste your time. This is a bare-bones low-budget video production with no fancy graphics or music, no sexy instructors and the outfits worn by the instructors look like they are from the fifties. But I kind of like the narrator's European accent and sometimes stilted English phrasing, as it makes me think he knows what he's talking about -- he sure isn't a slick voice-over artist.
I plan to move into the Advanced workout level at some point, but I am still working on getting "perfect" position for all of the intermediate exercises. It seems I still have room to improve my technique and I'm in no rush, since I am happy to just be exercising regularly.
I notice my abdominal and back muscles are significantly stronger and healthier. Not only do I notice I'm more comfortable sitting at my desk during the day at work, but I have more endurance for recreational exercise, so-to-speak, that emphasizes the abs and back. That's a very nice reward from these workouts!
For $15 or so, I have gained a steady workout routine and stopped going to the Pilates class at my gym, where the instructor was not as organized and did not explain as well as they do on this DVD.
Movie Review: Great for Beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
a good introduction to pilates, and nice sample exercises. however, you may want to invest in additional "exercise routine" dvd's. this one just teaches you the basics.Movie Review: Too fast
Summary: 3 Stars
Classic pilates is structured by fluidity of movement, this video is too fast, not spending enough time on correct body placement.Movie Review: Not for the frivolous
Summary: 4 Stars
This is definitely the no-frills version of pilates: no bottle blonde with bleached teeth and shiny lycra, no boppy music, no fancy backdrop.
The demonstrators are very impressive and it has a clear, succinct voice-over. I have only tried the intermediate level work-out and although it is only about 15 minutes long, I found it very challenging because of the fast pace.
Movie Review: Pilates as a Classical Art Form
Summary: 3 Stars
Pilates routines range from highly poetic to classic and structured. Finding the style you enjoy the most benefits your body, mind and spirit. If you enjoy a much more classic and structured routine, then you may enjoy the Classic Pilates Technique series.
To be quite honest, I find this difficult to exercise to because it moves much more rapidly than I prefer and instead of this being one flowing exercise routine, the exercises are divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced. There are even "Super Advanced" exercises like shoulder bridge with gymnastic flexibility required.
So, I can recommend this to instructors or to anyone interested in viewing the exercises. You won't find overly detailed instruction and the narrators accent can at time make it difficult to hear the instructions. There is no real instructor, just participants in top shape. They move rapidly through three different routines to show you what you can master and to "tease you" with moves like Teaser 4. I could actually do Teaser 4 this time, so I guess I must be moving towards the end of intermediate and if you are intermediate, this could give you new ideas for your exercise routines.
This is definitely not for beginners because there are no detailed instructions for the powerhouse or for breathing techniques. With an emphasis on technical form and function, this can appear dry and not overly aesthetically pleasing. There is just a mat and a curtain and the mood is very serious.
Some of the exercises you can view or try to master include:
Open Leg Rocker
Corkscrew
Saw
Single Leg Kicks
Neck Pull
Side Kick Series
Teaser
Seal
While the emphasis is not on fun, this might be useful for training instructors who are serious about learning the correct form so they can pass along knowledge to their students. Since I've seen many exercise routines using Pilates exercises, I know there are a wide range of variations and creative ideas. The "round table" section includes a discussion of how we should stick with the exercises as they were created. I found this to be slightly too structured and it went against my creative artistic nature.
~The Rebecca Review