10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Pilates DVD Review

by Natalie Belford

10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Pilates

Overall Rating:

Retail Price: $14.98

I’ve had a few different pilates DVDs and the 10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Pilates DVD is pretty damn good. It really helps that Lara Hudson, the instructor tells you when to breath in and out and you can hear her breathing. You can synchronize the 5 different workouts in the order you want. Some of these exercises are different from the ones on other pilates DVDs.

These workouts are so good in the respect that they don’t allow you any excuses. EVERYONE can find 10 minutes – and more often than not, after the first 10 minutes you find the energy to turn that into 20 or 30 minutes.

This workout is a little more fast paced than other Pilates dvds I’ve done, but it still uses the classic moves. As usual, each 10 minute routine focuses on a specific body part (first is buns/thighs, second is arms/shoulders, third abs, fourth a total toning and lastly a stretch). The instructor Lara Hudson, is a good cuer and so you know what’s coming up next and are always prepared. They do use weights so you should have some nearby.

I really like this DVD – you can get some really good exercise in only 10 minutes. Lara does not waste time on lengthy explanations between exercises, and she moves quickly from one exercise to another. I like the variety of exercises – there are not too many rep’s on any one exercise, which keeps the workout from being monotonous.

I would recommend watching the DVD first, or follow along with the remote near you to pause and rewind the first go-round and without the expectation of getting a good workout. The instructions are pretty simple, great for a first timer. I like how she tells you how and where to breath, and after 2 or 3 times, the movements become second nature.

Screencap of Lara Hudson doing Pilates in the DVD

I would definitely advise to have a cushioned mat of some sort when doing this! I made the mistake of not having one, and there were certain parts that were a little painful to do on just a hard floor. You can tailor your workout to what areas of your body you want to focus on. There’s 5 different 10 minute segments to choose from. I always finish with Sleek and Stretch which feels great. I really feel it after and feel much better instantly!

Flexibility is the best feature on this DVD. It gives me the flexibility to either complete the DVD in its entirety but in the order that I choose or I can create a 30 minute workout, depending on the time I have available and the areas that I am more interested in targeting.

Some Thoughts About How it Could be Better

This DVD isn’t pure pilates. Maybe 20% of the content is Pilates, while the rest is a mish-mash of yoga, calisthenics, and weightlifting moves.What I especially noticed with this workout is that many of the exercises are unnecessarily complex – when much simpler movements can offer greater results without all the hassle.

Having said that, complete beginners to exercise or people who haven’t exercised in months/years may find this pilates DVD difficult to start with.

Final Verdict: Buy and Try it!

This program is a great way to add on some pilates to my yoga workouts. I think pilates and yoga make a perfect combo. I like to feel fast benefits and fashion all my workouts according to that and this gets right to my core. This DVD is great for anyone who hates to exercise. You can choose from five different 10 minute programs if you’re short on time, or can do them all at once. Recommended!

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