Product Details

• Actors: Leslie Sansone
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Good Times Video
• DVD Release Date: April 20, 2004
• Run Time: 45 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001DHSCO
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,915 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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YOU CAN DO PILATES - DVD Movie

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134 of 136 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Calming Professional Approach, August 1, 2004

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leslie Sansone - You Can Do Pilates (DVD)

In this 60 Minute DVD, you will find a complete workout with additional instruction. The first section can be viewed without working out or you can follow along and try out the new exercises.

I was impressed with Leslie Sansone's professional approach to Pilates. I had just finished her 3-mile walk and was thinking about finishing my workout routine with a Pilates DVD. Fortunately, Leslie spends time explaining each exercise so I had a bit of time to cool down. However, once I started the actual workout, it was definitely filled with calorie burning exercises.

While she focuses on "just the basics" you really do get a great workout. You start with "the hundred" and progress to the roll-up, leg circles and simple leg stretch. The last exercise is the "plank" which could have flowed into some push-ups, but trying to hold your body in the plank position for even 10 seconds can be a good challenge depending on your fitness level.

If you are new to Pilates, this might be one of the best ways to get started besides the Winsor Pilates workouts. If you have been doing Pilates for a few years, this might work as a quick refresher course and the swimming exercise in this DVD is pretty powerful.

I actually think Leslie should make more workouts like this one because she really excels at the professional approach. A lot of her walk videos are on the extremely joyful side and to actually watch her teaching in such a serene style made me more aware of all the beauty she has to offer the world. I've lost 11 ¾ inches since starting her Walk Workouts and I can say that I had struggled to lose inches before starting her walking program. So, I'm very pleased she is branching out to new areas and hope she continues to make highly professional workouts and I hope she does a few more walk workouts because I need MORE!

To make this workout super efficient, try one of Leslie's walking workouts and you will find that you really do need that couch after all. :) I love it when I can complete two workout videos/DVDs and I can feel that I accomplished a great deal in under two hours. Thank you LESLIE!

~The Rebecca Review

60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Desk Top Tubby Feels Better Already!, August 12, 2005

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PicOlio "PicOlio.com" (Franktown, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leslie Sansone - You Can Do Pilates [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I sit at a desk all day long every day. When I'm not at the desk, I'm on the couch. I CAN'T EXERCISE! I wasn't any good at PE and I hate aerobics. But I CAN DO Pilates with this DVD and it feels GREAT!

I couldn't "Peel myself off of the floor" the first few times... (I had to cheat) but by the 5th workout I was doing it w/o a problem. I couldn't always extend my leg fully (I cheated) but by the fifth workout I was doing it!

Don't give up. With a lil tiny bit of "hey I don't care if I cheat as long as I am trying" and a whole lot of "WOW THIS ACTUALLY FEELS GOOD" you'll be amazed at the results.

I am now ANXIOUS to excerise each and every day. I actually look forward to it. It's WEIRD!

I love her calm adult voice...not that squeaky beeboppy I'm a barbie on steriods hear-me-squeal junk. Leslie is enjoyable to work with from beginning to end.

From someone who would never recommend an excercise video...I must say...this is a must have!

57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners!, December 19, 2004

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Sarah "Compulsive reader and more!" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leslie Sansone - You Can Do Pilates [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have been using the "You Can Do Pilates" video for two weeks now. I have tried mat pilates before and was not strong enough to do many of the movements, so I gave up. This video is very accessible and reasonably paced, but the moves definitely build strength. Leslie filmed three workouts; the first one short and instructional, and the next two increasing in difficulty and length. You start with the instructional, and move up to the others when you are strong enough. I already feel much stronger after doing Level 2 a few times, and would recommend the video to anyone who is curious about Pilates, unless they are already extremely fit (gymnast, etc).

If you are very strong and fit, including your abdominal and lower back muscles, you may prefer a more advanced video with another teacher, but if you are discouraged by its difficulty, try Sansone's You Can Do Pilates. I hope this DVD is available for years, because it's a great workout that works.