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  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Anchor Bay Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 26 Dec 2005
  • Run Time: 38 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BW7IBG
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 89 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The makers of the 'Dummy' instructional books and videos have struck again, this time with a beginner's guide to Pilates. The gist of the Pilates workout is to engage what is known as the powerhouse (the stomach and other core muscles of the body) to gain strength and, in the process, shed extra pounds. A specific method of breathing (through the nose only) is also employed during key moments of the movements. The method of building strength that was first developed by German athlete Joseph Pilates has become a close second to yoga in popularity. Pilates originally invented spring tension machines that use straps for the feet and supports for the back. This 'Pilates For Dummies' program provides mat work, or moves that can be executed on the floor. This makes for an easy, at-home introduction to an exercise regime that is said to create the long, lean dancer's body.

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134 of 134 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good workout from a beginners point of view, 24 Oct 2008
By A. B. (Dorset United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
I bought this DVD because my physiotherapist suggested that pilates would be good for my lower back problem. Never having done pilates before and being one of these people who struggle with co-ordination and always turn in the wrong direction in the fitness class, I wanted an easy to follow routine and clear instructions. And this DVD delivers exactly that (and if I loose a few pounds on the way, even better). Having done aerobic and 'legs, bums & tums' classes in the past, I recognised some exercises but in this DVD there is more focus on correct posture and breathing. Even though the pace is reasonably gentle, I actually got quite hot and my heart rate definetely went up.
The workout contains 20 min standing up exercises; personally I found these a bit more difficult to learn but this is more due to my lack of co-ordination, the instuctor actually leaves enough time to grasp the exercises. The workout then moves on the 15 minutes of floor exercises which I really like, I was quite amazed how stiff I was, despite being a very active person! I cannot comment on weightloss yet as I haven't had the DVD for very long.
Some reviews state that the instructor is really annoying, hence I expected one of these over-enthusiastic American Baywatch-type women shouting instructions at me whilst energetically waving her slender limbs around. But I was really positively surprised, I found the instructor quite calm and measured, not annoying at all.
The only slight criticism I have is, that the instructor could remind me a bit more often about correct breathing throughout some of the routines as I noticed mine going out of the window a couple of times.
I think for the price of £3.98 you cannot go wrong, if you want to give pilates a try, I would recommend this DVD.
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85 of 85 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for beginners, 21 Dec 2007
By AoifeG (Ireland) - See all my reviews
I have been doing this workout about 3 to 4 times a week for the last month and I'm thrilled with it. I am watching what I eat but there is no doubt that the workout has contributed to the difference in my waist, thighs and hips. I'd highly recommend it.
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113 of 114 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 3lbs off in first week, 16 Jan 2007
By Mrs. S. Cant (dunfermline, fife United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This is a good pilates Dvd. Instead of it all being sitting down , its standing mostly with a little Mat workout at the end.Its working so far and I'm not finding it boring. I have done windsor pilates before and the techniques are the same. Enjoying it throughly

Would recommend this


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