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starring: For Dummies
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0013131194838
Format: Color, NTSC
Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Release Date: September 11, 2001
Running Time: 36 minutes
Sales Rank: 2816
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Features:- 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
- 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
- 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 lighten you mid-section
- Increase your flexibility as you tone your muscles
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Editorial Review:
Description:
This unintimidating program explains Pilate's mat techniques in easy-to-understand language. Not only can you tone and reshape your entire body by using this DVD—but you may even change your mind about exercise. What is the ultimate workout machine? YOUR BODY!!! With the authentic Pilate's Method (developed decades ago by Joseph H. Pilate), you can reshape and tone your entire body to look longer and leaner by using these simply-yet-effective techniques. Anyone can do Pilate's, regardless of age or fitness level—and that means you! Pilate's 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 program 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 Dozios 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.
Amazon.com:
Pilates Workout for Dummies is a 60-minute DVD, ideal for both the first-time and intermediate Pilates exerciser. In the Basic Workout, well-toned instructor Michelle Dozois clearly and patiently presents 18 classic Pilates mat exercises, first demonstrating and explaining, then doing 6 to 10 repetitions. She explains what the Powerhouse is and how to use it, and covers the basics you'll need if you've never done this before (or need to be reminded), offering alignment tips, breathing, and extremely clear instructions for executing each movement. Dozois suggests modifications for making the exercises easier (or, occasionally, more challenging), and includes cautions against common mistakes and reminder tips for doing each exercise effectively. This is a fine first workout for Pilates novices. The Intermediate Workout consists of some of the Basic exercises and several new ones, all done at a faster pace and with more challenging instructions. This is a workout you can progress with! --Joan Price
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Very Good
I am new to Pilates and some other exercises and picked this DVD up to learn. Very well worth it with good instruction and exercises, I am feeling stronger and happy I purchased this.
Rating:  - Good DVD
This is a good beginner's guide to pilates. It makes my body feel good and worked out.
Rating: - Instructive
I've now used this video several times and have been impressed with it. The instructor provides solid, easy to understand explanations. I appreciate the simplicity of the production; there is no cheesy music or distracting panning to other buff exercisers. The moves aren't super easy, but the instructor gives ways to make them easier and also encourages a beginner to only do as many as they are comfortable with.
Rating: - Great Intro to Pilates
I have a little experience with Pilates. When I moved to a new town, I couldn't find a decent pilates studio, so I started researching for a good instructional video instead. This one had a lot of good reviews and I decided to try it out. The instructions are great and I love the modified examples. Overall, I feel that this video is great for people interested in an introduction to pilates or people like myself who aren't coordinated and need some help to get going. :) I am really glad I bought ... Read More
Rating: - Great Teacher
This is probably the best beginning Pilates DVD around. I've got about four, but this one gives concise instructions. In some cases it still moves a little quicker than I'd like, but I'm just starting out and haven't done some of the excersises. I'm also taking a class for beginners and this helps learn the correct breathing, and correct positions.
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