Quick Start Pilates for Weight Loss
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Movie Reviews of Quick Start Pilates for Weight Loss
Movie Review: Basically the same exercises as another DVD I am using
Summary: 3 Stars
This DVD is probably OK, but decided to use another one I purchased instead. The background music is somewhat annoying at 5:15 am when we exercise. Movie Review: EASY to follow for beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
I have 5 pilates DVD's I ordered to try out. This is the only one that is EASY to follow for beginners! This is a slower paced DVD compared to my others, and is a great way to start!
It maybe to slow paced for intermediate or advanced pilates people... BUT it is great for those of us new to pilates!
Movie Review: Good for basic Pilates
Summary: 3 Stars
Not quite as strenuous as I needed, but a good place for a beginner to start. Not sure how it will produce weight loss due to brevity and lack of challenge.Movie Review: Excellent, lighter workout
Summary: 5 Stars
This was my first pilates video, and I still use it frequently. It features some of the easier moves from the mat sequence and Caban explains each move clearly (I had no problem follwing, despite being new to pilates).
As I've improved, I've been able to move onto some harder videos and I also sometimes do the full 34 exercise mat sequence from memory without any video. I still use this video too. It's great for when I want a lighter workout. Also, I enjoy doing this easier video because I can really focus on engaging my powerhouse and doing each movement perfectly. Knowing more about pilates and being able to use the powerhouse more effectively (after many months of practice) actually makes this video more satisfying.
My only complaint is the pace is somewhat slow, which makes the breathing hard at times. For example, on the saw you should inhale when sitting up straight and exhale while rotating/stretching. She holds the stretch so long that I usually run out of air and have to add an extra inhale/exhale cycle before coming back up for a new inhale. This isn't horrible and you can certainly find a rhythm that works (although I usually end up breathing faster or slower than i would like), but I prefer to let the size of my inhalation/exhalation dictate how long I do each move, not the other way around. In the end, this is a minor problem.
I would say this is a great intro to pilates for a new person. I couldn't do the whole video without resting the first few times, but I got through it well enough to learn the moves and get excited about doing more. It's also good for more experienced practicioners who want to go back to basics and really focus on the principles of each movement.
Movie Review: Fun workout that's easy to stick with
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first Pilates DVD and I am VERY happy with it. I have had it over a year and still do it a few times a week. The routine is a little hard to follow the first few times, but once you get the idea, it's a really nice workout and is easy to keep doing. This first time every group of my abs SCREAMED for 3 days. Now, I can push myself to resist and make the moves more intense and I STILL enjoy the program. Usually the women on exercise tapes make me want to GAG, but I thought Ana was pretty good- low key and practical. Overall, I love this DVD and will look for others that are produced by Gaiam and "star" Ana Caban.