- Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
- Release Date: Oct 1 2002
- Run Time: 61 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (151 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005NRNG
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#10,578 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #3 in DVD > Fitness & Yoga > Series > Fitness For Dummies
- #18 in DVD > Fitness & Yoga > Pilates
- #25 in DVD > Fitness & Yoga > Stretching
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From Amazon.com
Pilates Workout for Dummies is a 60-minute DVD, ideal for both the first-time and intermediate Pilates exerciser. In the Basic Workout, well-toned instructor Michelle Dozois clearly and patiently presents 18 classic Pilates mat exercises, first demonstrating and explaining, then doing 6 to 10 repetitions. She explains what the Powerhouse is and how to use it, and covers the basics you'll need if you've never done this before (or need to be reminded), offering alignment tips, breathing, and extremely clear instructions for executing each movement. Dozois suggests modifications for making the exercises easier (or, occasionally, more challenging), and includes cautions against common mistakes and reminder tips for doing each exercise effectively. This is a fine first workout for Pilates novices. The Intermediate Workout consists of some of the Basic exercises and several new ones, all done at a faster pace and with more challenging instructions. This is a workout you can progress with! --Joan Price
Video Details
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.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's how you use it!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Pilates for Dummies (DVD)
I have read alot of reviews from people who complain about the lack of "flow" in the workout in this DVD. I was worried about this too but then I am a complete beginner. I never even knew what a pilates exercise was before I bought this DVD. However I wanted to try Pilates to see what it was all about and I thought this would be a good choice. I was more concerned with actually learning the exercises at first. After all, you can't get a good "flow" going in any exercise program if you don't know the moves! This DVD does an excellent job of teaching you the moves and exercises. What has worked for me, is to actually memorize the exercises in groups of five. When you have them memorized, you don't really need to watch the DVD while you're doing them. Then work yourself up to the next group of five, and so on. Before you know it, you have the whole set memorized and you do the workout seamlessly without interrupting the "flow". I hope this helps!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Impressed!,
This review is from: Pilates for Dummies (DVD)
Knowing nothing about pilates I bought this video based on the excellent reviews. The video provides an wonderful starting point for anyone unfamiliar with Pilates. Michelle Dozois is extremely likable and explains each exercise completely. This video made me confident enough in the Pilates method to attend a group exercise class and not feel silly. I also think this is a great video for anyone trying to get back in shape after pregnancy!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION TO PILATES,
By A Customer
This review is from: Pilates:for Dummies (VHS Tape)
I've been using this video for a little over a month now. I think that it's one of the best instructional videos that I've ever come across. It's no frills, right to the point instruction. I've become a little bored doing the same routine 3x a week, so, I recently started doing another (Suzanne Deason's "Pilates for Weight Loss"). Had it not been for "Pilates for Dummies", I would have been totally lost doing this other video.The instructor in "Pilates for Dummies" is clear, thorough and not in the least bit annoying. There are 3 variations on each exercise so that you can adjust to your current level. I do some at advanced and some at intermediate- this is after having started at beginners a month ago. The first day that I did the routine, I felt nothing. I was very disappointed. The following day, my abs burned. It's very deceptive. If you remember to hold your abs in while performing the exercises, the workout is quite intense.
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