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starring: Reko Lundán
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781929143603
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 1929143605
Label: Living Arts
Manufacturer: Living Arts
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Living Arts
Release Date: February 06, 2001
Running Time: 40 minutes
Sales Rank: 4773
Studio: Living Arts
Features:- Certified instructor Ana Caban helps you lengthen, strengthen and tone your muscles without joint stress
- A special 10 minute session introduces you to the form and principles of Pilates and id followed by an invigorating 20 minute workout
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Beginning Mat Workout focuses on strengthening the 'powerhouse' - the muscles in the center of the body that are instrumental to creating and maintaining good posture and alignment.
Amazon.com:
'Remember what Joseph Pilates said,' instructor Ana Caban says. ''You will feel better in 10 sessions, look better in 20 sessions, and have a completely new body in 30 sessions.'' Pilates has become very popular and for good reason. By working the core muscles (the abdominal and back muscles in the center of your body) you improve strength and posture and develop a lean, long line.
Certified Pilates instructor Ana Caban is a splendid teacher. First she demonstrates alignment and technique for 10 minutes, explaining the cue words you will hear and how to do the basics, emphasizing how to use the core muscles to strengthen the abdominals and back throughout the workout. Then she introduces a challenging 20-minute series of Pilates moves, instructing clearly, demonstrating beautifully, and continuing to advise you about technique, breathing, and form.
Even though this is a beginning Pilates workout, Pilates is never easy, so these moves will feel extremely difficult if you're new to this kind of exercise. For example, you learn to hold your abs tight whatever move you're doing, and you move only the muscles you're working at the moment, using your stabilizing muscles to hold the rest of the body still (much harder than it sounds!). Another participant demonstrates modifications throughout in case Caban's moves are too difficult or your muscles fatigue. If you've been wanting to explore Pilates and you're willing to put in the effort and concentration, this video gets our top rating. --Joan Price
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Good dvd for a beginner is hard to find
Ana Caban's Beginning Mat workout DVD is clearly divided into three sections: A 10 minute intro, pilates exercises, and an energy boost section. The introduction provides information about what effects pilates has on the body, pilates principles, common terms heard throughout a pilates workout, and what you need in a workout. The energy boost at the end is a 12 minute challenge which begins with some standing exercises. Some of the exercises in this section will give you a taste of the intermediate ... Read More
Rating: - good beginner's dvd
I've never tried pilates before and I thought this was a good workout. It was interesting enough to keep my attention, the exercises were easy to follow, and I definitely felt it in my abs. I've been doing it for a few weeks and I really like it.
Rating:  - Love it!
I am a Pilates beginner. I read the reviews and decided to start with this one. I absolutely love it. After doing the 25 minute session, I feel great. I have also tried the 12 minute energy boost and did have more energy after doing it. I would recommend this dvd to any Pilates beginner. I am looking forward to moving on to Ana Caban's intermediate dvd in a month or so.
Rating:  - Fine reference material
My review will be a little contradictory. I don't think I would have understood the Pilates principles by only watching this video, because Ana Caban doesn't really explain very much about the principles. But, since there is only one main workout, the routine stops while she gives instructions on the move. For people like me who are lazy and impatient, there's too much time for my mind to wander once I understand the move. There is a bonus workout that probably benefits those who really have the moves ... Read More
Rating: - Decent for beginners but lacks info on overall pilates method
I bought this DVD several years ago with good intentions, but never ended up using it until now. I wanted to extend my workouts at home, as I have been part of a weekly pilates class at a gym for over a year and have taken courses at a pilates studio for further instruction. This DVD involves very basic pilates moves that can be done with modification. The instruction is easy to follow. Some of the camera angles and shots try to be edgy and cool but instead they are distracting and corny. At times I looked ... Read More
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