Pilates for Every Body
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Movie Reviews of Pilates for Every Body
Movie Review: Excellent, Easy, Fast Results
Summary: 5 Stars
I had never even seen Pilates before I bought this video, so I really didn't know what to expect....except for Denise Austin. When I was pregnant, she had the only pregnancy video out; I did that every day for my entire pregnancy and always felt terrific. At 6 weeks after birth, with doctor approval, I was ready to lose the weight (20 LBS from size 7 back to 4). I did so in three months with another Denise Austin video, Sizzler. She is fantastic! Unlike other videos, she gives you motiviation, makes you believe YOU CAN DO IT. She looks great and is a great teacher, going slow enough to pick up the routine in about two to three viewings. I have been going to the gym for the last 6 years, faithfully, working out 90 minutes a day for 5 days a week (cardio and weights). I have better results with Denise Austin videos. This is an easy to follow video, but a great workout. THANKS AGAIN DENISE!
Okay, if you need one critical comment...often she says "okay, last one" or "just two more" and she keeps going while she's talking, giving advice. But after doing the video workout a couple of times, you know she's going to do that and you just keep going.
HIGH RECOMMENDATION!
Movie Review: It CAN be for Every Body!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a challenging workout, no question about it, but isn't that why we're spending our precious time with a DVD to exercise? But, the neat thing about a challenging workout is you can start slowly. Denise always emphasizes form over speed and repetitions. We all know that doing 2 repetitions WELL and in good form is much better than 10 sloppy, poor ones. You can build up your strength and stamina over time. Once you feel you have mastered and can keep up with her, get a thicker band and you will again be challenged. At first, I got tired of hearing her talking throughout, but I learned I need her to remind me to hold those dang abs in constantly as I'll get caught up with trying to get my other body parts in the correct position. It's like having a personal trainer with me. I just play music from another machine and get busy. The stretching ending is fantastic, too. I had 2 back surgeries this year and was sooo limited in what I could do for 6 months. I'm back to doing this workout and have my hamstrings almost stretched out to where they were before. I know that this workout was instrumental in my physical AND mental recovery!!Movie Review: BEEN USING THIS FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, LOVE IT!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
After memorizing the pilate moves from this video I have been doing them for several months now and have noticed a huge improvement in strength. It's so nice to be stronger and able to lift or carry heavy items without any problems (I moved to a farm from the city and it's seems that I am always in need of strength for every day chores and working on an old house) I rotate this video with Yoga Zone's Strong and Healthy Back and STretching for Flexibility and get a wonderful over-all body strength building and flexibility. I have also noticed major health improvements in my back/neck areas. Also I used to get frequent migraines, those are completely GONE. Many other aches/pains have vanished, I often bore people with my long list of problems that have gone away since starting yoga/pilates. I am 35, not overweight, and feel better than I did at 20! I just started using her Personal Trainer DVD because I've been feeling the need for more cardio, I love that one too and will review it once I have used it for awhile. This video was well worth the money and has become part of my every day life!Movie Review: Excellent workout!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been doing pilates for 7 years and started wtih Denise Austin's Mat Workout based on the principles of J.H. Pilates. That was a good starter, but this video is perfect if you have mastered beginning pilates and are looking for ways to spice up and change your workout. I can't believe the fast results I have seen in the tone of my arms and legs after just two weeks! The ab workout is excellent as well, I feel less flabby. I have been doing this about 3 times a week altering with other pilates dvds. I don't find Denise annoying, but encouraging. The workout does use a band, and at first my band wasn't long enough, so I tied two together in a square knot, and that works great. The leg kicks were very challenging at first, but I am getting through them with ease now after a little practice. This is such a complete all body workout. I really recommend it if you have already mastered some basic pilates.Movie Review: Every Body Can Do This!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you can't stand to hear Denise Austin talk, then don't bother...That being said, I think this is a great workout for everyone. I bought this to lose my pregnancy weight and started 1 week post partum (I know you should wait 6 wks.) By the time I went to my 6week f/up I was back to pre pregnancy weight.
I was not out of shape to begin with. I walk regularly but wanted something to tone. This really helped.
In response to the negative reviews: The resistence band works really great. If the one your using is to tight, then find one that works for you. Kohls Department store carries a great one for beginners. For those people disliking her lack of instruction should try just watching the video a couple of times. And after doing it a few times you get used to what is coming up next.