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Classical Pilates Complete Universal Reformer Series (basic, intermediate, advanced) [VHS]

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As someone pretty new to reformers, I was disappointed with this video for two reasons: a good portion of the exercises require the additional box--no mention was made about that in the description of the video; also, it is not always clear how many springs you should be working on. I have a reformer at home, and don't have an unlimited budget for extra equipment (the box and pole are not cheap) or one on one lessons with an instructor. (One exercise is even performed on the big barrel--who has that at home??) It seems this video, which I'm sure is sound in technique, is for people who are in a studio environment, not the home user.

The Universal Reformer video Series are "one of a kind" accurate instructional tapes of the original Pilates Method as taught by Joseph H. Pilates, on apparatus he designed. I use these videos to compliment the lessons I take with certified instructors. I am constantly learning corrections to my form and movements as I can clearly observe the exercises and listen to the insightful and in-depth instructions. I recommend these videos for beginning students to those becoming instructors. The talented certified instructors who demonstrate these exercises are an inspiration to watch! I look foward to learning these exercises as my physical ability continually improves and expands into more advanced forms. These videos teach you exactly what Pilates is and how to perform the method safely and correctly.

I love it! It's better than the tape I got with my Performer from QVC. I also bought their Mat tape. When I workout along with their tapes, it's like I have my own private Pilates class at home. Bob Liekens is a master instructor of the highest caliber, and the performers on the tape are excellent. They are all very inspirational. Classical Pilates is first class! I highly recommend their tapes and hope they produce more.

Like all Classical Pilates' videos, this one shows Pilates the way Joseph H. Pilates originally intended. This Classical Pilates video demonstrates the true and pure Pilates method at the highest levels of technical form: this video will be the "the gold standard" by which all other videos are measured. This video is for everyone: beginners - instructors. It's great to see this kind of technical accomplishment, comprehensiveness, and clarity in a Pilates video. It's also fantastic to to see how versatile and amazing the Pilates method is. I recommend this video, and all Classical Pilates videos to everyone I know.

I loved Peter Fiasca's videos. Both the beginner, intermediate and advanced reformer video and the super advanced reformer video are such a wonderful help for those of us who are trained in Authentic Pilates. It's not easy to get to NY to take lessons with Romana and these videos keep intact all that we know and love about Pilates. I'm so happy to have bought these videos and I often lend them to my clients so they can see the beauty of the technique.

Peter Fiasca's tape most clear and comprehensive tape I have seen. He understands that Pilates'is a centering and strengthing tool for your body and your well-being. His experience, dedication, and expert influences, have led to an imaginative tape that I can recommend to those just starting their Pilates journey as well as those who are well on their way. His tape invites you into the Pilates world where your physical and mental health are gently coxed to perform their at their most efficient and most beautiful.

I just finished watching Classical Pilates "The Complete Mat Workout Series," and it is fabulous! I am thrilled there is such an excellent video devoted to the ORIGINAL Method as Joseph Pilates created it and all that it stands for. With so many variations on the Method out now, many people don't even know what true Pilates is -- well, this is it!! It is excellent for beginners, because of the clarity and detail of instruction, yet is also wonderful for advanced students, because it contains more advanced exercises than most other Pilates videos do. If you can't take class from a properly certified instructor, this is the next best thing.

Pilates is the right thing to do, and Classical Pilates is the right way to do it.