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Physicalmind Workout I - The Method Pilates Matwork Essentials [VHS]

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This is pretty painful to watch. It is more instructional than "follow along" in format but that's not why it's painful. The exercises are demonstrated by three or four different individuals, accompanied by a voice-over (slow and droning, unfortunately). Low "fun" factor and something I wouldn't watch again. I'd recommend Jennifer Kries' "Precision Toning" for an intro to Pilates that's more enjoyable.

Not only is it more surreal than anything but its cheaply made. If anything its more of a science fiction exercise video simply because the people are exercising like robots and there is a lady talking to close to a microphone over what you can only imagine is an interplanetary space ship. Pilates is a great way to balance your workout but not in this video attempt.

I can't tell you how many Pilates classes I have attended where inaccurate or 'no' instructions are given for the exercises. The results can be very frustrating and sometimes even painful. You're right...this is not a 'fun' tape, but no one is shouting at you to 'come on' and 'move it' either. Calm and accurate instructions yield relatively quick results when the progressions are followed repeatedly over a few weeks. I would not trade it for any of my 40 or more other workout tapes. My only wish is that it also came in DVD.

This video is misnamed. It should really be called a Pilates classical matwork instructional video. It is worth it's weight in gold for anybody trying to find out how to correctly perform the basic 18 exercises that are the foundation of Pilates matwork as taught originally by Joseph Pilates. Hence, this is NOT a follow along video. Since training by a certified Pilates instructor can be very expensive, this video will be invaluable to anyone serious about their Pilates matwork. I found expert instruction by only one person, very easy to follow, and precisely what I wanted.