Average Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Total Number of Reviews: 233
Editorial Review: This unintimidating video explains Pilates mat techniques in easy-to-understand language. Not only can you tone and reshape your entire body by using this video - but you may even change your mind about exercise. What is the ultimate workout machine! YOUR BODY!!! With the authentic Pilates Method (developed decades ago by Joseph H. Pilates), you can reshape and tone your entire body to look longer and leaner by using these simple-yet-effective techniques. Anyone can do Pilates, regardless of age or fitness level - and that means you! Pilates for Dummies offers step-by-step instruction for 18 popular Pilates mat exercises and makes working out at your own level easy to do. This video incorporates floor techniques that are taught as part of every Pilates mat class to help you strengthen and lengthen your muscles, improve your posture, and tone and tighten your mid-section. About the instructor:
Michelle Dozois is a 14-year fitness professional and Method Pilates certified instructor. She's the co-owner of Breakthru, a personal training and Pilates studio in Pasadena, California. Michelle has appeared in over 15 exercise videos, including Buns of Steel Platinum Collection and 10 Minute Solution.
Re-Buying This one 5 out of 5
I'm buying this video for the 2nd time. I either lost or lent my first one, and purchased a different "beginner" Pilates video, to see if I wanted something new. So, now I avoid the workout, due to back problems the following day of workout. I'm sticking with Pilates workout for Dummies. I know I'll keep with it, and that's what gets results.
Quick Workout! 5 out of 5
Love this DVD! I've been using this workout for the past 6 years. BIG DEAL to stick with a workout DVD that long! The instructor is easy to understand, and you do improve your strenght just like they promise.
Once you master each move, you can get through the workout pretty quickly (about 20 mins). Perfect for those mornings I just can't make it outside.
Great Exercise With Results 5 out of 5
I bought this for my wife at her request. She has used a variety of exercise tapes and CDs over the years, but this one has taken an inch or two off her waistline whereas the others did not. It also helps her back feel better. We are well pleased.
It works 4 out of 5
This is my third beginners Pilates DVD and I like this! Instruction is very clear and easy to follow and the routine enables to use the whole body. Only problem is that the each movement is done too fast. The instructor does 10 repeats while I can do only 6 or 7.
Yes get it! 4 out of 5
I am 38 yrs old and I have never done Pilates before - but I do enjoy stretching and getting a good workout. This DVD does both! I'm a busy mom and dont always have time to workout and dont like the fast pace aerobic workouts - but this I could do everyday! Its great for beginners to learn the basics and step by step techniques to Pilates. I would recommend that you watch it through first and keep a remote (to pause) nearby. Because the instructor is "an expert" she tends to go through the techniques with ease when I'm just getting it down - she's on to the 2nd rep. I also like that you can choose which exercise you want to do. And just like all "Dummies Books" there are helpful hints and tips along the way. But again - watch it through first b/c some of those helpful hints come when you've already done 3 reps - then you realize your not quite doing it correctly. I would definitely recommend this DVD!
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