Rael Pilates: System 27
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Movie Reviews of Rael Pilates: System 27
Movie Review: Surprisingly good!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've grown up on Ana Caban pilates dvds, and she's great, but I was looking for something a little different so decided to give Rael Isacowitz a try... I have his pilates book, so I was somewhat familiar with his work, so I went for it.
When the dvd arrived, it said on the back that in this advanced workout he added challenging like the hundred and the corkscrew. These are fundamental exercise that many other dvds include in beginner's workouts, so I was worried it would be way too easy. Boy was I wrong!
The exercises are somewhat simple compared to some other workouts, but the flow and number of repetitions done makes the workout very challenging. The challenge comes not from doing very strenuous exercises (like the jackknife or balance control), but rather from doing simply movements efficiently and beautifully. I also think Rael's cues and imagery are very good and different than other video instructors.
Overall, I think this is a great video for a more advanced practitioner! After working on harder moves, it is very eye-opening to go back to more fundamental movements and really do them perfectly. Even the most advanced moves are just variations on the fundamental principles that are challenged in this video.
You won't be disappointed!
Movie Review: Superb Pilates Workout
Summary: 5 Stars
I was Surprised how good this dvd is , it is the cheapest pilates dvd I've bought (on DDD) yet it's the best in my opinion and my favorite now. The production quality is great and the picture is widescreen, it's from the same production team of the "Total Yoga" series which I also recommend.This is the third level and the most advanced in his pilates system series but it's not the most advanced pilates dvd you can find , in fact I'd say its good even for intermediate (and advanced) pilates students in good shape.It's a challenging yet doable workout and primarily focuses on the powerhouse( not alot upper or lower body work) .There's no super advanced pilates exercises on this one but the workout flows great , rael's instruction is motivating and straightforward
The workout starts with sufficient warm up of basic pilates movements like ab curls and bridge also through the workout there's a few stretches and downward dogs and some relaxation in the end , something that more pilates videos should have!
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Movie Review: Great for getting back into Pilates at home
Summary: 5 Stars
I have done Pilates with instructors, at the gym, at home, & I have tried several Pilates DVDs, including titles by Gaiam & The Classical Pilates Technique. The Classical Pilates Technique DVDs are a very good reference for showing correct form of individual exercises, but not so good to use as a routine. The Rael Pilates System 27 DVD is very good for a session at home. Rael does a good job of focusing on correct form & breathing, and the exercises are varied & challenging enough to help build great core strength. Although Rael does show some modifications, beginners may have a little trouble maintaining correct form for some of the 'advanced' exercises. Advanced practitioners may find the exercises a little slow. I would recommend this DVD to intermediate users who are familiar with Pilates work and would like to get back into a Pilates routine.Movie Review: This is a great intermediate-advance level dvd!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a lot of pilates dvds after I moved to a rural area and could no longer attend pilates classes. Most of them seemed slow and were not very challenging, but this dvd is different! It is pretty close to the experience of a real class in terms of feeling like a strong workout (workout is 45 minutes). Rael Isacowitz suggests ways to make the exercises more challening if you want; I've been doing this tape for the last 6 months and still have room to increase the intensity of the exercises. I haven't gotten bored from doing this dvd...as someone who's bought lots of other yoga and pilates dvds that I only used a few times, I really love this workout and suggest this dvd to anyone who is interested in a more advanced pilates workout.Movie Review: tough workout, very pleasing film quality
Summary: 5 Stars
The quality of the film is very good, making it pleasing to watch and follow the instructions. The workout itself is tough, which I appreciate as something to work toward. The instruction is very good, led and demonstrated by those with years of teaching and experience. They're very encouraging. The music complements nicely. If you are looking for a challenging workout without jarring your joints, this is it. I still feel some cardio work. The number 27 in the title reflects the number of exercises in the video. There is an intermediate 17, which I also have, and a beginner's 7, which I will recommend to folks I know who want to start an exercise program. Can I be more positive? No, I have no connection to the program - I just like it!