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 enlarge | Actor: Ellen Barrett
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Category: DVD
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Rating:  145 reviews
Sales Rank: 4413
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 43 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: ANBD12584D
UPC: 013131258493
EAN: 0013131258493
ASIN: B00009V7QF
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
Release Date: September 9, 2003
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 Feel the Burn June 18, 2008
J. C. Severus
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I know nothing about pilates, yet this DVD was completely easy to follow. This is the second Ellen Barrett exercise DVD I've tried and I love them both. The 40 minute moves are easy to follow with upbeat music played in the background and the burn is felt for days afterwards.
crunch fat burning pilates May 9, 2008
Kayleen Hall (utah)
I think that this video is a fun video and effective at the same time. You feel like you have done your workout, but don't feel like you have worked yourself to death. It is enjoyable, and moves quickly so you don't feel like you have been doing the same move forever. Worth my money.
fun! January 19, 2008
Lauren D. Kunst (Boynton Beach, Fl USA)
its a different workout than normal aerobics. mixed with pilates moves, this is a great workout, but not for beginners. i feel great after doing it. the first part is standing aerobics pilates, and is a challange. the second part is mat work and is a real challange, but is worth it. lots of fun.
Fun, Light Workout January 13, 2008
AvidReader
Ellen Barrett is an exceptional instructor, and I haven't done a workout of hers yet that I didn't like. This workout isn't as challenging as some of her others, but with the amount of weightlifting and running that I do, a balanced, fluid workout like this one is a welcome change of pace. The standing portion consists largely of squats mixed with fun combinations of arm and leg variations that keep the workout from getting boring. The pace is reasonable - not "break-your-neck," but not "take-a-nap" either - and her cuing is terrific. The "floor" section is short but challenging IF you concentrate on proper form. The music is awesome, and I wish more workouts used drumming like this. It reminded me of The Method's Target Specifics (with Jennifer Kries), which I love both for the workout and for the music.
Overall, I wouldn't use this DVD on days when I am looking for a full-blown Pilates or cardio workout. However, it is a great option on its own for a lighter day, or combined with a weight-lifting, cardio, or second Pilates session for a more complete workout.
As a side note, I agree with some of the other reviewers that a few of Ellen's cohorts should have reconsidered their outfits before trying to work out in them. I usually don't notice that kind of thing - and it would never stop me from doing the workout - but it is actually distracting, especially when the camera cuts directly to them. Try to ignore it.
 Mixed review November 21, 2007
V. Nix (Pasadena, MD United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's a great idea, but not very challenging aerobically, and there are far too many squats. You end up not getting a great workout, with the exception of incredibly sore thighs! Anyway, I use this DVD when I'm feeling lazy and don't really want to work out--"Well, I could at least do the Crunch Pilates routine." One more complaint--there are a couple of women on the video who can't actually do the knee lifts and some other things Ellen is leading them in because their pants are so low they would come off if they did. I realize that showing one's belly is the thing right now, but if you can't work out properly in what you're wearing, perhaps you should reconsider your workout wardrobe, n'est pas?
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