Hilary Burnett's Pilates Basics

I went to several websites and found that many people raved about this particular DVD. I went to the instructor's website as well before purchasing to learn about her background. Everything seemed wonderful, so I made my purchase and I WAS NOT DISSAPOINTED!

I love this DVD. After a stressful workday, it really makes me feel relaxed. It did not take me very long to progress to the intermediate DVD, which I also love.

Oh, and by the way, I am seeing the results of investing in this series. I have improved abdominal strength and I'm losing inches (I'm also dieting to improve my overall health)!

I haven't mastered all of the moves of the intermediate DVD and that's a good thing-I want to get my money's worth by using this series as much as needed to improve my core strength and overall fitness.


Way better than Windsor   June 11, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

I'd been using the Windsor pilates DVD's but something about her delivery and the bright bright studio, I just didn't like. Also, they were pricey. After reading the good reviews for Hilary's workouts, I ordered the Basics and I really like it. She's calm and clear and I don't feel rushed like I do with the Windsor program. Also, it's only 20 minutes long and I look forward to doing it when I get home - I feel so much better when I'm done! It's been a couple of weeks and I'm moving on to the Intermediate - which still clocks in under 30 minutes.


Good for starter   May 9, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I think this DVD is very good for beginners. Hilary Burnett explains in details how to breath and what muscle should be used in each exercise.


Relaxing, soothing and effective!   December 17, 2003
J. Williams (Salford Quays, UK)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

I have tried other pilates workouts (Winsor), so I am not exactly a beginner, however I thoroughly enjoyed this workout. Although it is only a basic workout, Hilary Burnett really takes the time to explain about technique and breathing...this one is not rushed at all!

The focus on breathing is fantastic....I actually felt that I was targeting my core strength a lot more by utilizing correct breathing technique. Other pilates workouts seem so rushed and full of chat in comparison, which I consider to be unnecessary. Hilary lets you immerse yourself into the workout.

The set is very soothing - dimly lit with candles. Afterwards, I felt very relaxed. I can't wait to try out the intermediate workout!


Among The Best Basic Pilates Video In My List   November 29, 2003
lightnshade (Long Beach, CA USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This video is the best beginner Pilates video that I have done. It is only about 20 minutes and moves at a perfect pace. There isn't any waiting around between exercises like some other video that I have done and it flows very well. Hillary is fantastic at cuing and I was able to do the whole thing the first time through after viewing it once. I can't say enough good things about this video.