Pilates Beginning Mat Workout
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VHS Movie Reviews of Pilates Beginning Mat Workout
Movie Review: Please don't buy this DVD
Summary: 1 Stars
I have never been so disappointed with a product. I wish they has something like negative stars for rating. Believe me all the 5 star reviews here are misleading especially if you are a beginner. There are many problems with this Pilates DVD and most importantly the instructor is too busy trying to impress you with her good looks that she forgets to orient you to the most important fundamentals before you start the exercise. I did two sessions and I had terrible muscle pulls in my abdomen (I am in my mid-20s and exercise regularly).At that time however, I thought something was wrong with me and I did not know how to do Pilates. I gave up trying to do it.
Then after a year,I tried the Pilates for dummies and used Alan Herdman's Pilates directory...and it made a huge difference. I did not have any muscle pulls. Only then I understood what a good breathing technique and learning to engage your abdominal muscles properly means. It was only then that I realized how terrible this DVD was. I watched it last night just to see what I thought about it after a year...and I was aghast. I realized that the instructor herself did not understand the fundamentals/or did not bother to communicate it properly. People like me were actually buying this product to learn from it. I have never written a review before in my life but I thought this time I should warn people about this product before they buy it. Apart from this the production of the DVD is terrible. Please don't buy this DVD.There are much better Pilates beginner's stuff out there, this is not even comparable to any of those.
Movie Review: Good for beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
I like how energetic she is and how she had the other person show the easier variation for each exercise. I especially like the bonus 12 minute energy workout - great of you don't have much time but just want to get moving.Movie Review: Excellent for Beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this workout to be an excellent introduction to pilates. The instructor moves through each exercise at a good pace, explaining the proper technique for each pose as well as a modified version of each pose. Movie Review: great video but needs more detail
Summary: 4 Stars
the video is great and the intructor is entertaining. However, I wish they was a section on the dvd that explained the exercises very slowly and in more detail. I have a book that I use to supplement the video and I have been very happy with the combination.Movie Review: Great Beginner DVD
Summary: 4 Stars
I hesitated somewhat before buying this DVD, because I know that a DVD cannot replace the in-person instruction and coaching you get from a class or private lesson. So, I strongly recommend you take several classes before using this DVD (as I have).
With that said, this is a great DVD! It's basic, yet still fairly challenging. Ana's form is great; she clearly knows what she's doing. She also does a good job of explaining each movement-- telling you what to do and what not to do (My favorite moment is during a particularly challening movement when she kindly reminds me to "Breathe-- your muscles need oxygen!").
Her sidekick is also nice as she demonstrates the movements in a simpler, modified form.
I use the tape perhaps five days of the week and-- like other reviewers-- have noticed a slight toning in my tummy.
I highly recommend it!