Customer Reviews

Danskin Portable Pilates Studio with DVD

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I wasn't 100% sure that I would stick with this when I bought it. I'm the type of person who burns out quickly on one certain type of workout. I've been using this, daily, for several weeks, and I am loving the results I am getting! I was having to wear a size 20 in pants because I have such wide hips; now I am in a size 16! My legs and core feel so strong and tight. It really is a great work out.

Wow, what a surprise. I initially bought this, looked it over and then promptly put it in my closet and forgot all about it. So glad I took it out and gave it another look. The bar is simply two pieces that clip together and have resistance bands with stirrups attached at the end. For something so affordable it's pretty sturdy. The big bonus, though, is the DVD. Much higher production value than I thought and it has 3 short and effective workouts. So, you can do one, two or all three, depending on your mood. Once you have the moves down, though, it's easy to do them while you're watching TV or listening to music. If you want to try Pilates, but don't want to pay the cost of a studio, this is the piece of equipment to invest in. PS - I liked it so much, I bought a couple of other pieces from the Danksin line and have enjoyed them as well.

The third time I used this bar the elastic came undone from the hardware and whipped back into my face and arm, leaving a 6 inch welt on my forearm, and thankfully only grazed my face; I can't imagine what damage that would have caused. Also, DVD skips frequently. I am extremely hesitant to try another one.

I've been wanting to try Pilates for a long time but I'm frightfully out of shape and I don't want to be in a class in which I can't keep up. Although it's not traditional, this bar was the solution. The bar and stirrups are sturdy. The only issues I have are with the DVD and the length of the tubing. I', 5'9", and have very long legs. Even still, the tension isn't very high. I have to pull my arms all the way back to get any resistance at all. The instructions suggest to wrap the tubing around the bar to increase resistance, but it has a tendency to slide off. And the DVD is just alright. It isn't very streamlined but it's the only Pilates Bar workout I can find, so it will do fine. Other than that, I really like using this, and even doing simple things like biceps and shoulders is super easy. Sometimes I will just do a few exercises from the instruction sheet while I'm watching a movie, rather than sit on the couch. And it's so easy to tuck in a closet or under the bed so it's out of the way.

The rubber resistance bands were ridiculously long, rendering any resistance workout useless. The length should have been at least one-third shorter. I had to tie multiple knots inside the feet handles to shorten the length. Even then, I had to make sure that the knots weren't going to slip off and hit my body. Bottom line: if you want to adjust length, you just have to do it yourself, either by making thick knots or by clumsily rolling the rubber bands onto the padded bar simultaneously as you are working out.

This item had cost me nearly $30. It is a simple padded bar with two super long resistance bands that are not adjustable by design. Next time around, would I pay this price for this item? No.

I really like this Pilates Work out. I've avoided Pilates like the plague, but I am now engaged in Chi Running (buy the book off amazon), and need to have a strong and fit core, hence the Portable Pilates Studio. It's fun quick, and I feel most excellent when I'm done. I really like the bonus arm exercises. I turned 51 recently, and keep putting off taking care of myself physically. It's really important for us older chicks to feel and look great! This tool definitely does it! The DVD is fine for my purposes, and the instructors on the DVD are totally cool, not in stupid slinky dumb outfits. So order this today and then use it!!!! It also fits quite nicely in a carry on bag, so you can take it on the road. I can't say enough!

I have been having joint pain for months and decided to add some light lifting to my day... started with just some light hand weights and was in search of a few more when i stumbled across this! I LOVE IT! I'm a mom who works full time and have very little time or patience for any form of excercize (though i wish i had the ability to visit a gym.. it wont fit in timewise.... and expense wise). This has short .... fairly easy to moderate difficulty excercizes that you will feel immediately. I love that I can spend 8 to 20 minutes (or a little more) and feel as though i have toned and strengthened my body :) Plus added benefit is that along with some natural medication I am having some small amount of relief from my pain :) KUDOS! The only complaint i would have is that the neoprene on the bar should extend farther in.. but i am simply going to apply some athletic tape to the bar to make it easier to handle.

My mother had bought this same product and I tried it myself. When I did, I knew I had to have one. I finally found it at amazon and absolutely love it. It is a wonderful workout. I'd highly recommend it.

The bar and bands are great, sturdy construction.

The DVD is awkward, dull, and stale. It doesn't flow and lacks imagination. There is so much more potential for the bar. The DVD is ok for at least teaching basic form, but barely.

If you have some background in pilates and have an imagination the bar will be a great tool to develop your own routine. If you don't, I'd skip it.

I was really surprised with this one! I have been wanting a portable reformer of some sort but was not ready to drop $50 on the Windsor set. This is perfect to try out!

My only disappointment was that the poles is NOT padded the entire length, only about 5 inches on each end so some of the exercised that you need to hold the pole with your knees is tricky if you are wearing pants.

But Gin Miller does it again with a great workout. It's effective and fun.

Highly recommended!