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 enlarge | Actor: Ana Caban
Studio: Gaiam / Living Arts
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  264 reviews
Sales Rank: 3901
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Published)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: GTED1201259D
ISBN: 1930814097
UPC: 029956313408
EAN: 9781930814097
ASIN: B00005M1XE
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Release Date: July 20, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Open box - Unscratched
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good beginner's dvd August 13, 2008
L. Smith (Los Angeles, CA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've never tried pilates before and I thought this was a good workout. It was interesting enough to keep my attention, the exercises were easy to follow, and I definitely felt it in my abs. I've been doing it for a few weeks and I really like it.
 Love it! July 21, 2008
krackerjen (Sweetwater, TX United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a Pilates beginner. I read the reviews and decided to start with this one. I absolutely love it. After doing the 25 minute session, I feel great. I have also tried the 12 minute energy boost and did have more energy after doing it. I would recommend this dvd to any Pilates beginner. I am looking forward to moving on to Ana Caban's intermediate dvd in a month or so.
 Fine reference material June 26, 2008
Nyssa (Olympia, WA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My review will be a little contradictory. I don't think I would have understood the Pilates principles by only watching this video, because Ana Caban doesn't really explain very much about the principles. But, since there is only one main workout, the routine stops while she gives instructions on the move. For people like me who are lazy and impatient, there's too much time for my mind to wander once I understand the move. There is a bonus workout that probably benefits those who really have the moves in the main routine down pat. I'm not coordinated enough to follow the bonus workout.
I got this video after someone suggested it to augment Brooke Siler's book and kit, The Pilates Body, which gives excellent explanations of the Pilates principles and good mental visualizations for what the moves should feel like. Both of those things are helpful for people doing Pilates at home. Ana Caban's instructions tend to focus a little too much on what the moves look like. That really doesn't help me when I'm doing it, because I don't have a mirrored wall.
However, for those times when I need to reassure myself -- "I put my arms where? How fast should I be doing this? Am I doing this right?" -- this video has been very helpful. I just wouldn't use it as my primary Pilates workout.
I gave it three stars for its usefulness as a reference and the bonus workout, which will be a nice variation in my regular Pilates routine when I'm finally coordinated and strong enough to do it.
Decent for beginners but lacks info on overall pilates method April 16, 2008
stephsco (chicagoland USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this DVD several years ago with good intentions, but never ended up using it until now. I wanted to extend my workouts at home, as I have been part of a weekly pilates class at a gym for over a year and have taken courses at a pilates studio for further instruction. This DVD involves very basic pilates moves that can be done with modification. The instruction is easy to follow. Some of the camera angles and shots try to be edgy and cool but instead they are distracting and corny. At times I looked up to check the pose and found it hard to see what the instructor was doing.
I also think this entire DVD is lacking on instruction for proper breathing technique and should involve more explanation on how the moves effect your body. The "C" curve and rolling up movements could be explained in more detail, especially considering the rolling up should be done with a focus on using the abdominal muscles and not just rocking and rolling. This has always been a hard move for me and my previous instruction from the pilates studio is the only reason I felt comfortable doing those movements from the DVD. I would caution people who are new to pilates to always start with the modified moves and perhaps use another pilates DVD along with this which includes more instruction on pilates method overall.
easy does it February 27, 2008
Dale Bridson (Wolcott, NY)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like that this video gives options for modifying exercise and keeps it simple, with the fuller workout to be added as you master the moves.
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