Average Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Total Number of Reviews: 70 Editorial Review: Pilates can transform your body in a way no gym equipment can match. Filmed on a breathtaking location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this dynamic beginner's workout is designed to maximize calorie burn while teaching you the basics of Pilates. With a combination of Pilates-conscious cardio and mat Pilates, this sequence uses the principles of control, concentration, precision, center, breath, and fluidity to help you sculpt a new shape. The gentle, low impact exercises will strengthen and tone your whole body to develop a slimmer, leaner body line.
About the Instructor:
Brooke Siler is a second generation Pilates teacher, trained directly under Joseph Pilates’ own protégée for 12 years. She is the celebrated author of the New York Times best-selling series of books The Pilates Body and Your Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge. As owner of re: AB® Pilates Studio in New York City (www.reabnyc.com) and founder of the re: AB Pilates Teacher Certification program, Brooke has trained countless celebrity clients including Kirsten Dunst, Lauren Hutton and Madonna.
“Never done a roll up? Brooke Siler who’s trained Rachael Weisz easily you through a mat and cardio routine.” - The Best Workout DVDS US Weekly; January 12 2009 ed.
Definitely fat burner! 5 out of 5
Bought this video to lose weight and tone as I have injured my right leg and cannot walk w/o pain. This exercise program is very hard for me as I am out of shape but I did what I could and the sweat was pouring! Felt tired but great afterwards. Will continue to use and if I ever get to where I can do the whole thing I'll share that as well! Great DVD...low impact but definitely works all muscles.
No impact, Full body 5 out of 5
This video is a great workout.This workout did not aggravate my injuries (such as my back & ankle) and when I am done I feel like I have had a challenging and invigorating workout. The standing exercises in the first segment provide a great workout and a nice change from traditional mat work. Not all Pilates workout videos are created equal. I do Pilates because I need a great workout and dynamic stretching. This workout has the right combination of exercises that leave me feeling stretched, flexible, and relaxed.
Tough but effective 4 out of 5
I am a beginner of Pilates and found this DVD a little bit tough for me. I own Ana Caban's Beginning Pilates mat workout and that is a bit more manageable for me than this DVD but I like both of them nonetheless. This DVD has moves for upper body and lower body and I think it is a great combination. I used this DVD only twice and I got serious sour muscle on my abdomen next day so this workout really works and I want to stick with this for a while to see results.
Element: Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners 5 out of 5
This video is easy to follow. It is appropriate for beginners yet offers enough of a challenge for intermediate users.
Wanted to Like this Pilates Workout Dvd 2 out of 5
I really wanted to like this pilates workout dvd because of all the good reviews it has received here on Amazon. I was excited to get my shipment and try it out the very next day. Sadly, I was very disappointed and found myself bored with the workout, unmotivated by the dvd, and also like I was doing a lot of waiting around while she talked/explained the next position too much. I have been doing Ana Caban pilates dvds with great success and just wanted to throw in some variety. After trying this dvd, however, I am now asking myself -why change a good thing? Needless to say, I have decided to stick with Ana!
