Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus
by James Wvinner
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Actor: Elisabeth Halfpapp, Fred DeVitoDirector: James Wvinner
Brand: Team Marketing
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 50 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-12-02
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acacia
Movie Reviews of Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus
Movie Review: Wonderful CHALLENGE, not really pilates
Summary: 5 Stars
The Exhale Core Fusion dvd series are some of the best workout dvds I've found and this is no exception. Be warned that there are no traditional pilates exercises here, but it is a solid mix of strengthening and flexibility enhancing (challenging!) exercises. There are 5 10 minute chapters (and 2 bonuses from their other dvds). The 5 main workouts include:
Upper Body Core: lots of planks, push ups, and reverse pushups. I find this pretty challenging, even doing modifications, but my upper body is fairly weak.
Thigh & Gluteus Core: Starts with variations on kneeling & leaning back which really gets your quads working. There's also different leg lifts when on hands/knees. Some additional stretches like spinal twists, cat/cow, etc. Challenging but do-able.
Flat Back/Round Back Core: This is one of the more unique sections. You sit with your legs out (either straight or bent, it switches) and do variations of lifting the legs and opening and closing them. Towards the end your legs are up at a higher angle, almost in a pike position (leaning against a wall for stability). Works all parts of your thighs, glutes and abs.
Pure Core: Also unique. It's all abs here but you're not doing 800 crunches. You basically hold one crunch the entire time, moving your arms in different ways and twisting your body. This section is impossible. I last only a minute or two before I have to modify their modifications and I consider my core fairly strong. If you get through this without any modification you are a master. I love it though, it gives me something to work toward.
Core Flexibility: A mix of resting, leg stretches, and back/ab stretches such as twists and a bridge.
My only complaint with the dvd is that every segment begins with the same warmup (knee lift marches) which can get boring and repetitive quickly if you're doing all 50 minutes at once. A minor gripe though for what is really an excellent workout. This series is the only one I've found where I can honestly say one 10 minute segment still feels like a great workout, because of how intense it is. As a side note, this is also part of a 3 dvd set for the Core Fusion Series, Exhale: Core Fusion Collection. I HIGHLY recommend buying the set, as they're all great workouts and a fantastic value.
Summary of Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus
"Exhale?s Core Fusion will tone you from head to toe" --Prevention
A quarter of a million people have transformed their bodies at the exclusive Exhale Spa--now you can get these same results at home.
Named "Best Fusion Class" by New York magazine, this unique program is one of the quickest, most effective ways to get a thin, sleek physique. In five segments of 10 minutes each, the Pilates-based moves deliver washboard abs, perfectly sculpted arms and shoulders, and a tighter, higher backside?fast.
The secret to Core Fusion Pilates Plus is that it works from the inside out, integrating your core with every move. The deep-toning approach goes far beyond the surface muscles, working hard-to-reach areas that traditional exercises can?t reach. Infused with yoga-inspired postures and core-conditioning exercises, this invigorating workout produces real results and will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Core Fusion creators Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp have over 50 years? combined experience teaching Pilates, yoga, dance, and Tai Chi, disciplines that inform the Pilates Plus workout. They are founding team members of Exhale, a leading mind/body spa with locations around the country.
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