4.0 out of 5 stars
A nice change for Pilates beginners, Aug 28 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: A.M/P.M Pilates Mat Workout (2-pk) (VHS Tape)
The two parts of this workout video are quite different. First, Jillian Hessel leads a morning workout, beginning with breathing exercises sitting on a chair and moving on to a gentle mat workout. It's all very easy to follow and as a pretty unfit Pilates beginner I kept up with everything, except the criss-cross ab work, but I'll get there. You won't feel the burn exactly, but you will wake up and gently strengthen your powerhouse. Finally Jillian gets you standing up and balancing--a really good feeling as you get to check how centred and aligned you are after that deceptively simple workout!
Ana Caban's PM workout is billed as "challenging" and it certainly is--both because her moves are more difficult and she is less friendly, a bit more aloof that Jillian (maybe if you knew Ana's other videos you'd feel more rapport with her), and because her cuing is not exactly aligned with the way she moves--it's actually easier if you don't watch her. For me, this workout is too intense for bedtime.
Both workouts are shot in Maui on a beautiful beach, with pleasant music and voiceovers (and actually Ana's voiceover is quite neat if you don't get confused by the picture). They are ideal for short workout days, or days when you do some real cardio/aerobic work as well. Gentle and satisfying.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
