| | |  | Videos | Home » » Pilates Workout for Dummies | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | This unintimidating video explains Pilates mat techniques in easy-to-understand language. Not only can you tone and reshape your entire body by using this video - but you may even change your mind about exercise. What is the ultimate workout machine! YOUR BODY!!! With the authentic Pilates Method (developed decades ago by Joseph H. Pilates), you can reshape and tone your entire body to look longer and leaner by using these simple-yet-effective techniques. Anyone can do Pilates, regardless of age or fitness level - and that means you! Pilates for Dummies offers step-by-step instruction for 18 popular Pilates mat exercises and makes working out at your own level easy to do. This video incorporates floor techniques that are taught as part of every Pilates mat class to help you strengthen and lengthen your muscles, improve your posture, and tone and tighten your mid-section. About the instructor:
Michelle Dozois is a 14-year fitness professional and Method Pilates certified instructor. She's the co-owner of Breakthru, a personal training and Pilates studio in Pasadena, California. Michelle has appeared in over 15 exercise videos, including Buns of Steel Platinum Collection and 10 Minute Solution. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Michelle Dozois | | Director:
| Andrea Ambandos | | Format:
| Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Starz / Anchor Bay | | Run Time:
| 61 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| October 23, 2001 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 231 reviews |
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 Great Exercise With ResultsJul 16, 2010
I bought this for my wife at her request. She has used a variety of exercise tapes and CDs over the years, but this one has taken an inch or two off her waistline whereas the others did not. It also helps her back feel better. We are well pleased.
 It worksJun 21, 2010
This is my third beginners Pilates DVD and I like this! Instruction is very clear and easy to follow and the routine enables to use the whole body. Only problem is that the each movement is done too fast. The instructor does 10 repeats while I can do only 6 or 7.
Yes get it!May 18, 2010
I am 38 yrs old and I have never done Pilates before - but I do enjoy stretching and getting a good workout. This DVD does both! I'm a busy mom and dont always have time to workout and dont like the fast pace aerobic workouts - but this I could do everyday! Its great for beginners to learn the basics and step by step techniques to Pilates. I would recommend that you watch it through first and keep a remote (to pause) nearby. Because the instructor is "an expert" she tends to go through the techniques with ease when I'm just getting it down - she's on to the 2nd rep. I also like that you can choose which exercise you want to do. And just like all "Dummies Books" there are helpful hints and tips along the way. But again - watch it through first b/c some of those helpful hints come when you've already done 3 reps - then you realize your not quite doing it correctly. I would definitely recommend this DVD!
Great accessible workout for beginnersMay 09, 2010
I am very happy with this DVD. You get to have two routines to follow as you progress and lots of explanations. All the basics are covered. It's easy to take your cue from Michelle Dozois, she's got great educational skills. My level was a beginner's level who only followed several lessons once a week during 3 months with a great Pilates teacher. She showed me how to hold on to the right pilates posture, she was quite focus on the posture because it's a key element to do pilates efficiently. Then I moved away and went to a diffent gym center. The pilates courses were dreadfull and that's why I bought this DVD. Michelle is definitely an inspiring teacher and I would recommand this DVD to anyone, even true beginners who never tried sport before. Some top fitness teachers should closely watch how the "for dummies" collection is built, in regards with the menu, the informations and the instructions you get. It's safe and enjoyable with no delay. It's surprising how some workouts are filmed like music videos. In this video the focus is on the exercice core, not on the teacher's face or the decor. If you wanted to work with a smart DVD and are not afraid of being a dummy for a while, then this one is a great DVD to own.
Great beginner workout!Mar 21, 2010
I have never done pilates. Doctors recommended that I do them to strengthen my core muscles and help prevent back problems to which I am prone. I do not do well as a "joiner" ie. attending exercise classes etc. I would rather work out at home when I find the time and not have to drive to a facility etc. These exercises are great, easy to do (I am 68) and enjoyable. Would highly recommend!
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