Crunch - Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga Blend |  | Actor: Ellen Barrett
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Category: DVD
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Rating:  180 reviews
Sales Rank: 1436
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 42 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: ANBD14029D
UPC: 013131424393
EAN: 0013131424393
ASIN: B000CEXF8I
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Release Date: February 7, 2006
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Product Description
Certified Pilates and fitness instructor Ellen Barrett presents a workout combining yoga moves with Pilates exercises to help tone, strengthen, and burn calories.
Genre: Exercise/Fitness
Rating: NR
Release Date: 7-FEB-2006
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com
So here's a portrait of yoga in the 21st Century: this ancient discipline, created thousands of years ago to enhance the meditative experience (the asanas or poses commonly used in hatha yoga were in fact designed to enable meditators to sit quietly, calmly and comfortably for hours on end), is now "a total body blast," with users urged to "get hard core" and "feel the groove," all so "your torso will look buff." At least that's how Ellen Barrett, the relentlessly sunny instructor featured in Crunch Yoga's Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga Blend, sees it. But while that approach may sound pretty frightening to traditionalists, this can't in fairness be viewed as a typical yoga video; nor does Barrett, who commingles power yoga moves and what she describes as "core-conditioning power pilates," make any claims that it is. Many of the poses--including Warrior II, extended right angle, cobra, locust, and others--will certainly be familiar to yogis. But instead of holding these poses for several breaths, as is common, Barrett takes a more aerobic approach, "pulsing" in and out of positions as if this were a calisthenics class; while that doesn't do much to promote stretching, it does generate a lot of heat and calorie burning. Same goes for the pilates portions, which involve a lot of leg lifts, abdominal work, and other mat-based exercises. One might wish that the instruction were more detailed when it comes to proper breathing, alignment, and so on; it's also a bit paradoxical that while the "Crunch philosophy" states that their fitness programs are designed for "people from all walks of life regardless of shape, size, or ability," the only folks we see onscreen are uniformly attractive, bare-midriffed young women in amazing shape. But hey, whatever. Call it what you will, this is a fast-moving, reasonably challenging program that will likely find favor with many. --Sam Graham
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 Great video! March 12, 2010
M. Martindale (Augusta, KS USA)
This is one of the best Pilates/Yoga videos! My other ones were starting to bore me with repetitive series of Sun Salutes. After doing some research and reading other reviews, I decided on the Crunch series. Ellen's cues are very easy to follow. The first time I did this workout I was surprised at how easy it was. And I honestly didn't think it worked me out very much. But it's sneaky! I was a little sore the next day. I love that there are other women in the video as well and you have the option to do a modified version, if you so choose. I love the flow of the movements and even if I'm not really feeling up to snuff one day, I do my workout and always feel so much better afterwards. I've been doing Pilates for years now, but even if you're a beginner this will be good for you. You don't need to be double-jointed. I prefer Pilates/Yoga over other routines because I don't want to add bulk to my very small frame. Pilates/Yoga adds strength,balance, peace and flexibility. I'm also going to order Crunch's Fat Burning Fusion and am looking forward to adding that into my weekly routine!
Excellent DVD - Excellent instructor March 3, 2010
J. Justice
I have tried just about every kind of exercise video and this is one of the best. Ellen Barrett is a great instructor. When you do the exercises you think you cannot possibly be getting any kind of benefit...but I was shocked at what a difference my body looked like just after two weeks. Wonderful DVD!!! Try all of her workouts...you can't go wrong.
great workout! absolutely Do-able! February 15, 2010
Melissa Hammonds (GA)
this is a challenging but absolutely Do-able dvd. it's 40 minutes and the flow is great. I do this about 3 times a week. if you love yoga and like pilates this is the perfect blend. it makes me feel graceful!
Poetry in Motion February 6, 2010
Nevdiliel (Bellingham, WA)
This blend of power yoga and pilates is difficult, but soothing as well. My body feels energized each time I use this video, and Ellen Barrett's easy going style lends ease to a not so easy workout. Highly, highly recommended! Also, Crunch - Fat Burning Pilates and Crunch: Burn & Firm Pilates are wonderful and more cardio oriented while still maintaining the smooth flow present in Crunch - Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga Blend, if you like Ellen but are looking for some more hardcore calorie burning.
Really good for bad knees February 2, 2010
Alice in AZ (Arizona)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I cannot believe this DVD has been discontinued! It is soooooo worth the money! I had to find a new exercise DVD after my last Kickboxing workout totally killed my knees. With crunch slimdown, I worked up a sweat in less than 10 minutes--no bouncing, or skipping or jump rope. I've had it for 2 months--I exercise about 3 times a week, and
I've gone down a size in my jeans.
A very good buy!
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