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Pilates Videos

Crunch Super Slim Down – Pilates Yoga Blend DVD Review

Crunch - Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga Blend

Retail Price: $14.98

The Crunch Super Slimdown Pilates Yoga workout is terrific! It’s a 40 minute session which starts with some breathing exercises and backbends before moving into some yoga poses before moving into floor or mat-based Pilates exercises.

True to its title, it includes a good mix of classic Pilates exercises as well as Yoga and normal toning methods. It’s not too difficult to do and has a refreshing feel to it.

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Pilates for Weight Loss DVD Review

Pilates for Weight Loss

Retail Price: $19.95

Amazon Price: $10.99

I already own other pilates DVD and though I enjoy them, I quickly get bored with the same two routines, so I wanted to add some spice to my workout. I saw the Pilates for Weight Loss DVD at the shop and figured it would be worth a try since it promised 15 different workouts.

There are advanced, intermediate and beginner sections and I personally enjoy using all three. This DVD has a really good pace and there are several workouts to choose from so I can always fit it in.

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10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Pilates DVD Review

10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Pilates

Retail Price: $14.98

Amazon Price: $7.87

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.

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Element’s Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners DVD Review

Element: Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners

Retail Price: $14.98

Amazon Price: $8.69

The first chapter of Element’s Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners includes some standing work that allows the body to open in lateral flexion, rotation and extension. Additionally, you warm the body with some strength from Pilates-style planks/push-ups. The matwork is a beginner/intermediate level and provides wonderful abdominal exercise. With proper attention to form, your body should respond with this one quickly, not to mention it is such an enjoyable form of movement.

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