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 enlarge | Director: Steve Forner
Actors: Niece Pecenka, Niece Pecenka
Studio: reForm Pilates
Category: DVD
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Rating:  107 reviews
Sales Rank: 1848
Format: Color, Full Length, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 36 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 853330001038
EAN: 0853330001038
ASIN: B000AXW0WS
Release Date: August 1, 2005
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 Pilates February 8, 2008
L. Bromwell (NYC, NY United States)
Definitely one of the more expensive options on the market, but based on the reviews I selected this DVD. It provides a good work out - even if you were fit before starting. Many of the techniques are standard pilates moves, but she shows you how to be safe in pregnancy. One problem I did have - and this goes for many fitness instructors/DVDs- You shouldn't wear black pants when showing leg moves... it makes it much more difficult to see the moves especially in something like pilates where the moves are small and controlled... for that reason I wouldn't recommend this DVD if you have not done pilates before as identifying the moves can be tricky. However if you know basic pilates already it does give a good work out.
 Great pilates workout! January 29, 2008
Sheryl P.
This is a challenging Pilates workout. I was very impressed and I am no newbie to Pilates! I have been doing Pilates for 4 years and did not expect to be challenged by a pregnancy-modified version of the exercises. I was thrilled to find this video because I was concerned that I wasn't going to be able to continue doing Pilates during pregnancy and did not wish to lose the fitness that I had gained.
I like that it is divided into 2 segments and that it has a section devoted solely to abdominals, an area often left out of or glossed over in most pregnancy workout videos. The side-lying section is especially challenging and would be even for non-pregnant exercisers. Your glutes will burn and you may even want to pause it about 2/3 of the way through the segment for an extra stretch. My only critique is that she performs the rond de jambe sequence a little too fast for optimal benenfit. It's great to do both segments at once or do one segment when pressed for time or on a low-energy day.
Very relaxing workout... January 25, 2008
Kerri Howard (nj)
I thought this was a great workout because it really isolates areas of the body that may otherwise be sore during pregnancy. I use it at a relaxing workout on the days I want to have me time and release the endorphins but also want to be in tune with my body. It's a great relaxing workout.
Awesome tape, NOT for beginners January 19, 2008
B. Gambone (Ohio)
I really liked this tape. It was much more challenging than I expected. That said, I am a pilates instructor and have been doing pilates for 3+ years. This tape is definitely not for beginners and those not familiar with pilates. In that case, it could do much more harm than good. If you've been to pilates classes or have done other videos consistently and are able to cue yourself to hold your body in correct alignment and know your limits then I found it to be a good workout.
Very worthwhile January 16, 2008
J. O'Sullivan (New York, NY United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have just finished my first session using this DVD. I must say that it was very very good. I had been doing Pilates for about a year on a consistent basis before becoming pregnant. I had always been urging my instructor to make a video as she was an excellent teacher and her classes were very rewarding. Of course, she never did make a DVD but this one, specifically Niece herself, gives that same feeling of satisfaction upon completion. The abdominal series is a little less intensive than I'm used to but of course, being pregnant one has to be careful to not overdo it. Also, as other reviews have said, the side series is really challenging and I have to admit I wasn't able to finish it completely which I feel is a great thing because it gives me a goal to work toward. It is definitely a product that can be used post-pregnancy as it certainly is challenging enough. I would very much recommend warming up a little with some breathing exercises and some gentle movements just to get the blood flowing as the DVD jumps right into the abdominal series from the get go. I also supplemented some additional Pilates exercises for those areas that are missed. This DVD is designed for people with limited time wanting maximum return and it does just that.
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