Hilary Burnett's Pilates Advanced

This advanced workout is performed in the traditional Pilates style, which means there are a very low number of repetitions (even less than most other Pilates videos, sometimes only 2-3) combined with a flowing pace to the workout. Each movement flows into the next without any pauses, which means that you are in constant motion for the entire duration of this workout. While this IS how Joseph Pilates intended these exercises to be performed, it can make the video a bit difficult to follow, despite Hilary Burnett's excellent voiceover cuing. Hilary provides little explanation of how to perform each movement, but she does offer metaphors to assist you. At just over 20 minutes, this is a very good Pilates routine for those looking for a fast-paced, very challenging workout.


No time wasted here!   October 29, 2003
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

This is an excellent advanced pilates workout. The tape does not waste time with promotions or long winded intros. Hillary covers a wide range of pilates moves and I feel stronger and more flexible each time I do this tape. This is definitely an advanced workout, but intermediate level exercisers can do most as well. I highly recommend this video.


Horrible, Not Challenging   January 30, 2003
1 out of 12 found this review helpful

With an "advanced" title, I thought this would be difficult. Instead, I did not even feel like I worked out. The tape is very rushed and only does 1 or 2 reps before quickly moving on. If you are looking for a challenging pilates tape, I would not recommend this one. Instead, check out the Stott Pilates tape.


Horrible, Not Challenging   January 30, 2003
3 out of 18 found this review helpful

With an "advanced" title, I thought this would be difficult. Instead, I did not even feel like I worked out. The tape is very rushed and only does 1 or 2 reps before quickly moving on. If you are looking for a challenging pilates tape, I would not recommend this one. Instead, check out the Stott Pilates tape.


Best Advanced Pilates Work-out   January 9, 2003
17 out of 17 found this review helpful

I have done many Pilates work-out videos, as well as classes, both at spas and in gyms. This is by far the most exciting and inspiring routine I have ever experienced. I love Pilates and have been practicing for five years. I try to do some form of Pilates or yoga daily, but with time constraints I was often left devising my own mini-routine. It is very difficult to find a challenging work-out for the time pressed individual, also I find that many videos, though enjoyable tend to drag. I had been looking for a video that was faster-paced and had elements of both difficulty and balance. This video was the answer to my dilemna. I found the presentation, the setting,and Hilary's holistic emphasis fantastic. This is not a video for those unfamiliar with Pilates. If you are not familiar with all the postures you will never be able to do them quickly enough, and the degree of flexibility required is not for the novice. I love the fact that it is only about twenty extremely fast-paced minutes long. At the end of the work-out my body was literally humming. I felt entirely energised and re-vitalized. If you are looking for something to kick you out of your exercise rut this is the video for you! I cannot recommend it highly enough!