Customer Reviews

The Mari Winsor Pilates for Pink Core Challenge

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I love the 10 minute segments because some days that's all the time I want to spare. If I have more time, I have the advantage of doing additional segments. The ONLY thing I did not like about the DVD is that quite a few of the steps were already introduced in another DVD of Mari Winsor's that I have so it was repetetive and in some ways paying twice for it. If she's going to create another DVD it shouldn't repeat what she's already taped for another/previous product.

I've never done an exercise video with Mari Winsor, so wasn't sure what to expect, but I love Pilates. In the past I have worked out to all the 10 minute solution and Element Pilates DVDs. My grandfather died of throat cancer and my aunt is a recovering breast cancer survivor. Some proceeds from this video are donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, so I thought I would give this DVD a try. I really enjoyed the Pilates for Pink DVD. I particularly like how you use opposing muscles from one set of moves to the other, so you are constantly switching between stretching and contracting different muscles groups. The only thing that was different for me is that Mari Winsor doesn't do the workout with you. Part of the time is spent with her talking about Pilates and/or pointing out or correcting the form of the other people in the DVD. So occasionally there is some down time between moves. That is the only thing I don't like about this DVD. There are beginner modifications for the exercise for all sections, but I think the workout is primarily for a beginner. Each section is ten minutes long. You just need a mat.

The video is easy to program. The four sections are Tone Arms and Shoulders, Sculpt Abs, Trim Hips, Thighs, and Butt, and Fast and Fun for Firmer Abs,. If you only want to do one section, you can click the title on the main menu or "Build your Perfect Workout and link the sections together. You can do any number of sections (1-4) in any order to create many individualized programs. You just click and highlight the section(s) you want to do.

Tone Arms and Shoulders
Shape, sculpt and strengthen your arms and shoulders to develop increased flexibility and amazing definition. Many of the moves also work the abs. For example, there are several plank moves.

Sculpt Abs
In this section you will do stretches, twists, and smooth breathing to engage and strengthen the core and back muscles. Improving abs and back muscles can lead to better posture and trim, slim, flatter abs. Some example moves are the one hundred, roll ups, and leg stretches.

Trim Hips, Thighs, and Butt
By using your own body to provide resistance, this workout deeply conditions your lower body, shapes your butt and strengthens your core. You will see body-slimming results in your butt, hips and thighs. This section involves a lot of leg circles and kicks.

Fast and Fun for Firmer Abs
Blast away belly fat with this fun core workout that will help burn calories and leave you well on your way to firm, flatter, stronger abs! Some example moves are roll ups and teasers.

I like her workout regimines except on most of them, including this one, she talks too long explaining the exercise. My legs are hanging in mid-air while she gives detailed direction. The exercise is hard enough without having to "pause" in mid-air while she explains. I have several Mari Winsor Pilates DVDs and she does this on most of them. It usually only takes me one or two workouts to get the exercises on my own. The slow commentary ruins the workout for me.

The DVD is a great way to work on perfecting your pilates technique! It is pretty intense, but very easy to follow.

Each segment is very slow-paced and not very challenging. Even for an overweight, out-of-shape, beginner, I did all of the exercises without difficulty and never broke a sweat.

But since I bought the video, I added 2.5lb hand weights to the arms section and did extra reps while waiting for Mari to finish talking and start instructing. Otherwise, you get 5 minutes of pilates for every 10 minutes of video.

The 10 Minute Solution videos are by far a better choice.

I thought the excercises were intermediate, but the transition in to each one was too slow. The instructor talks too much! There is plenty of instruction on how to modify - great for beginners. I am having a lot of trouble with the function of the DVD when I try to customize my workout. The DVD blacks out between segments and I haven't been able to get it to go from one segment to another without the remote. Maybe someone else's DVD works better than mine. I'll stick to Denise Austin Pilates.

I would recommend this DVD to anyone wanting to tone up. The best part is the you can hit all body parts in one session. I love the challenge the band gives and look forward to trying to master this. (Note: If it pilates ever seems too easy then you are most likely doing the exercises incorrectly) I have tried other instructors but I really connect with Mari. Bottom line is.... this is fun and effective and I think you should give it a try, I would definitely recommend it to my friends.

I love this DVD workout, the best by far. Most effective for a 10 minute workout, easy and enjoyable. I do it every night!

I tried to do this video several times but since i've never done pilates it was extremely difficult. I eventually gave up. Now i do bellytwins dvds which are easier for me. Don't thumbs down because i said that. It's just that pilates isn't for everyone, especially this dvd.

love doing pilates and really enjoy getting different workout dvds for a great price....would recommend getting this dvd if you want a really good workout...it's low impact, but does work you muscles...can't wait to get a new one..