Product Details

• Actors: Andrea Leigh Rogers
• Directors: Andrea Ambandos
• Format: NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Anchor Bay
• DVD Release Date: September 8, 2009
• Run Time: 53 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002NS9OH2
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,370 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very fast workout - innovative moves with toning ball, September 3, 2009

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Alli "Alli" (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 10 Minute Solution: Quick Sculpt Pilates with Toning Ball (DVD)

I am beginning to wonder if the 'Quick' in this title, has a double meaning in that the instructor not only talks very quickly, but also carries out the moves in double quick time. Not that this is a bad thing, just a change of pace from the previous Pilates DVDs from 10 Minute Solutions.

There are 5, 10 minute workouts, mostly concentrating on lower body, abs, flexibility and balance. The first 4 workouts are fantastic (once you get up to the instructor's speed) and the ball presents more of a challenge than I could have imagined. The routines are both stretching and challenging, fantastic for toning, core stability, balance, strength, posture and flexibility. The moves are fun too - my favourites including 'the helicopter' and the sequence of ballet moves, plus pulsing the ball is alot harder than it looks, and you will really feel your muscles burning when you're done.

The standing abs workout is the only section not to utilise the ball, and while I'm not convinced of the difference it will make to defining a better waist, the balance work is brilliant - very graceful. There isn't a dedicated section for arms, but this routine is done with your arms held up, so you will get some work done here, and in the other segments, as part of the overall sequences.

The instructor also focuses on coordinating and posture, explaining all the moves clearly, but in a very hurried fashion. She comes across as efficient and precise, preferring brisk instruction over a friendlier, more relaxed style, but this doesn't distract from the workout, my only criticism would be the overuse of the word 'gorgeous' as it's said so frequently, I found myself looking out for it!

Overall, a great addition to the 10 Minute Solution Pilates series.

As a footnote, in case you were wondering, the ball is quite small, and comes with a straw device that you use to inflate with your mouth, bit like a very sturdy balloon.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners, October 9, 2009

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This review is from: 10 Minute Solution: Quick Sculpt Pilates with Toning Ball (DVD)

I really like this pilates video. It is challenging. However, if I had not had previous instruction, I would not have been able to correctly perform the exercises or even keep up. I feel as if the instructor does not give some very basic training on engaging the core. It is great for those who have intermediate to advanced skills.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Challenge body in an exciting new way", December 20, 2009

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Mini Marshmallow (Bergen County, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 10 Minute Solution: Quick Sculpt Pilates with Toning Ball (DVD)

I was happy to see Andrea again as the instructor for this DVD, but the first thing I noticed was how quickly she was instructing (verbally) compared to the Dance Your Body Thin dvd. I recommend you are familiar with Pilates movements because this is more likely for intermediate-advanced due to the pace. My favorite qualities about this exercise dvd is the additional tool of the small, lightweight ball which feel nice when you hug and squeeze the ball(tension); transitions between exercises: from difficult alternates to less difficult; Standing Pilates and Strength & Flexibility segments are my usual rotation. The core conditioning is challenging with the ball! I always use the ball for this DVD because I use the other 10 minute solution pilates dvds: Rapid Results Pilates and Pilates Perfect Body. Love them ALL!