Pilates for Every Body
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Movie Reviews of Pilates for Every Body
Movie Review: Nice workout
Summary: 4 Stars
Yes she talks a lot,but during the time you are working out you don't notice and is a nice not really challenging workoutMovie Review: For everybody? I don't think so...
Summary: 3 Stars
This DVD is far too challenging for anyone wanting to get started in Pilates. Denise herself says that its not the number of repitions that you do, but the quality of the repititions that make the workout effective. Now, I am a Denise Austin fan, so her chirpiness does not bother me. In fact, Mari Winsor seems boring and uncharismatic next to her, but I would sooner have Mari Winsor instructing me on how to execute Pilates moves rather than Denise - simply because Denise jumps right into the exercises.
For cardio routines like the ones in Power Zone and Personal Training System, I am not so bothered, but Pilates is a form-based practice, and Denise just assumes that everyone will be able to mirror her movements perfectly and without causing injury.
However, there are segments to this DVD that have merit. The dynamic warmup is a great way to wake your body up - even if you're not going to do Pilates. I do it quickly as a warmup before I go to cricket practice, and in the morning before I have my breakfast. The stretching segment at the end of the DVD I do in the evenings before I go to sleep.
All that being said, the workout itself is very challenging and I look forward to being able to complete it. Though like I said, there is very little instruction, and I would consider it to be very unsafe to try and teach yourself Pilates from this DVD alone. I recommend that you either go to a Pilates studio and learn the poses with an instructor since this is the best way, or do some of the Winsor Pilates DVDs before you do this one, or buy "Pilates - Bodies in Motion" by Alycea Ungaro.
This workout is good. They should rename it to 'The Pilates Challenge' or something more relevant. Its just not for everybody.
Movie Review: Ok workout for toning, good mind body connection
Summary: 3 Stars
This video is approx 40 minutes of pilates work. Denise uses a resistance band and it makes your muscles tone faster. If you are more advanced it is not a terribly hard workout, but it does give you good toning results.
It focuses mainly on the upper body and abs and less on the legs.
7 minute warm up/stretch
18 minutes of floor work on arms and abs (some using resistance band)
7 minutes ballet with a chair for balance
7 minutes arms with some leg work thrown in and use of resistance band
6 minute stretch which is more for mind relaxation and to get tension out than to stretch out the muscles that may be sore the next day. You will probably want to do more stretching.
I have found that Denise motivates me and calms me. I don't mind her chatter throughout the workout, it gives me something to focus on instead of how many minutes are left.
You do not need a resistance band for this video, you can do all the required moves with light hand weights or soup cans if you are just starting out.
Movie Review: It's a love/hate thing
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this dvd to expand my pilates library. I had never done a Denise Austin workout before, but knew that she was somewhat popular. At first, I truly hated this dvd. She talks the ENTIRE time, but she doesn't even really explain what she's doing. It's hard to follow her, and if this had been my first experience with pilates, I am sure I would not be interested in it at all. So here's my dilemma - she's annoying as can be, but this dvd really did give me a good workout!!! And for that, I hate it...because now I think I have to forget the original plan of returning it, and keep it since it really did work me out well. I am figuring that after I've done it a few times, I will be able to go along with it, put replace her annoying talking with some nice music.
Bottom line: This is NOT my favorite workout dvd. I really enjoy The Crunch's Pick Your Spot Pilates and MTV's Yoga...I think my next purchase will be the MTV Pilates.
Movie Review: Great exercise - annoying, over-talkative person
Summary: 3 Stars
I agree with everyone on this post. The workout is great and challenging, but she is SO annoying. I have to do the workout with her on mute. Unless you like some shrill, harsh little voice telling you "That's it" and "Let's see that beautiful smile" over and over, you will too. A resistance band is highly recommended, and is some nice soothing music to listen to over her. I would not recommend this to anyone who is just started with pilates. Unless you are a dancer or have been doing yoga or pilates for while, most of the moves will be too difficult to do and understand for someone who hasn't had any exposure to this kind of movement. Although they're on TV all the time and a little more expensive than most other DVDS, I think Winsor Pilates are the best. Everything is clearly explained and different levels of ability are addressed.