Quick Fix - Pilates Abs Workout | 
 enlarge | Actor: Keli Roberts
Studio: Peter Pan
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.98
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 56745
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 35 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 5621
ISBN: 0739604597
UPC: 071083562167
EAN: 9780739604595
ASIN: B000089QAO
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: January 28, 2003
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Pilates focuses on strengthening the core or midsection, so a Pilates-based abdominal workout is a natural. The first of the three 10-minute sessions led by instructor Keli Roberts utilizes many of the classic Pilates moves: curls, leg circles, the 100, criss-crosses, a teaser sequence, and swan dive. The second set combines some traditional mid-section exercises with Pilates resulting in a mix of sit-ups, the can can, leg stretches, scissors, and rollups. Stabilization is the goal of the final and most difficult series, starting with rolldowns from a standing position, pushups, and rollups back up again. Other exercises use the plank and side positions and require both skill and balance. Fortunately, one of Roberts's assistants demonstrates modifications. With so many variations crammed into each short set, beginners may benefit from watching the exercises first and making liberal use of the pause button as they learn. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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 Does what it says December 4, 2007
CJ (Seattle, WA USA)
This is an excellent DVD, but here are a few pointers for prospective buyers before you try this one out -
Though there is some good encouragement on basic pilates principles (breathing, etc.), this is not a basic workout. Once you get about five minutes into the first segment, you start jumping into intermediate/advanced moves.
Second, the format is great in that you can have three separate workouts or one thirty minute, but if you are in good shape, you are probably going to want more, and pilates hard-core nuts are going to want something more whole-body. For example, this would work well to use it like I have - after weightlifting at the gym and use this for your core/ab stuff.
So, great for the time crunch, a bunch of concentrated intermediate/advanced pilates in a short period of time. Does what it says, a quick fix.
 GOOD FOR THOSE NEW TO PILATES November 1, 2007
snotygr (Chatsworth, CA USA)
I think this is a good workout for beginners. It gives solid instruction on correct form and breathing. I love the Quick Fix Total, but did not find this one challenging enough.
Very challenging workout January 23, 2007
Jeanne G. (Tamarac, Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I ordered this workout after trying a different quick fix pilates workout I had checked out at my library. This one is more advanced, and I am enjoying it. I'd say about half of the moves are standard, and about half are advanced. The instructor uses good technique, and is not chatting and laughing with the other women demonstrating the exercises throughout the workout as in some videos. They are all muscular, very fit women, who don't appear to have implants, which is refreshing. I recommend it.
Excellent - does exactly what is says January 9, 2007
Hott Mamma (Port-of-Spain, Trinidad W.I.)
I bought this before the holidays and it is coming in handy now. It works and I like the option of choosing an intensity. When I want a challenge, I can choose the high intensity and when I just want to please the mind that I did some abs, I can do the least intense. I would recommend it especially for first time Pilates use and for those resuming or beginning a fitness program.
Quick Fix Pilates Abs! BIG Thumbs Up!!!!! May 13, 2006
Yoga Dad
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is only the second Quick Fix program that I've aquired (the other being the Pilates/Yoga program) and once again I'm VERY impressed!
Keli Roberts leads three ten minute segments. Other reviewers have done an excellent job outlining the segments so I won't waste your time by being redundant :)
I will say that I found each of these segments to be sound, relatively easy to follow and very effective practices that can be done either singly or in combination w/ each other.
I would definitely say that this isn't something for a stone beginner, but one should definitely start w/ something like "Stott Basics" to get a feel for the fundamentals of Pilates before trying something like this.
Also, it is quite challenging, getting progressively harder from one segment to the next and is probably best for someone who is an experienced beginner or intermediate.
If you are looking for a Pilates based Ab workout that can fit into most anyone's schedule, I feel you can't go wrong with this DVD.
HIGHLY recommended!
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