Product Details

• Actors: Various
• Directors: Michael Wohl
• Format: Box set, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 3
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: bodywisdom media, inc.
• DVD Release Date: October 12, 2010
• Run Time: 360 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0041UUNU2
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,120 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #31 in Movies & TV > DVD > Exercise & Fitness

Editorial Reviews

This 3 DVD set has everything you need to begin learning Pilates and to progress at your own pace. Never before has a has a single collection of Pilates DVDs contained so much valuable information to help you explore the hworld of Pilates. Be inspired and motivated with this amazing library that will grow with you for years to come.
DVD HIGHLIGHTS: * Over 40 routines for a wide range of needs * Modifications of poses for less-flexible people * Routines from 15 - 60 minutes Pilates For Beginners 3 DVD Set contains the following DVDs:
Pilates for Inflexible People
Pilates for Inflexible People is for anyone who considers themselves inflexible. Joseph Pilates developed his method not for people who were already flexible, but rather to help inflexible and/or injured people become more flexible, strong and healthy. Pilates Complete for Inflexible Peopleis the perfect companion for anyone on this wonderful journey to increased health and vitality. A wide range of poses are taught and modified to help both beginning and intermediate students experience the benefits of Pilates. No matter how flexible you are, these customized workouts allow you to progress at your own pace. Includes remedial yoga sections to concentrate on flexibility. Over 15 routines!
Pilates Complete for Weight Loss
Pilates Complete for Weight Loss is the perfect way for beginning, intermediate and advanced students burn fat, build muscle and achieve and maintain an ideal weight. These workouts are designed to transform how your body looks, feels and performs, and is the perfect complement to any weight loss program. With over 15 customized mat workouts to suit your physical and scheduling needs, there is no better way to learn, progress and experience Pilates in your home. Great for beginners and advanced students Over 15 routines!
Pilates Complete Sculpt and Tone
Pilates Complete Sculpt and Tone has everything you need to get into the best shape possible. With a wide range of routines, these routines will help you achieve a sculpted, lean physique. Easy-to-use menus allow you to select a workout that fits your scheduling and physical needs. You can choose a workout by either body part (abs, legs, arms, back and glutes) or by type of routine (mat work, circle, weights, balance ball or small ball). No matter what shape you are in now, these customized workouts allow you to work and progress at your own pace. Over 20 routines!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

216 of 219 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars All the Pilates you need to get started December 26, 2010

By V. Frosch

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If you have been interested in trying Pilate but haven't been able to decide on one DVD, consider this box set. Each of the 3 DVDs is completely different and all are good. One is for people who have little flexibility. It will get you up to the point of being able to take advantage of what Pilates has to offer. The weight loss DVD is really for anyone and so is the sculpt & tone. Both of these have a lot of workouts to choose from both different lengths and degrees of difficulty. There is something on each DVD that you can do and benefit from no matter what your fitness level, flexibility or experience with Pilates.

134 of 140 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection of DVDs November 17, 2010

By K. Proby

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This 3 DVD set covers pilates from many levels.

The first DVD is Pilates For Inflexible People, and if you are a beginner or need more help starting with pilates, this is broken down to make the moves easier then adds some more.

The Pilates For Weight Loss has three levels of pilates. The beginning level also is modified to help those that need it and then increases through the levels.

The last, Pilates Sculpt and Tone is good when you start getting the hang of pilates down and provides a good workout.

I have been using the Inflexible People one to get started and mixing it in with the weight loss beginning section for the most part, though I have tried the sculpt and tone for fun. Looking forward to progressing more and getting into shape so that the higher levels of the weight loss (there are 3 levels) and the sculpt and tone are the ones I can do more, though I can see myself going back to the easier material from time-to-time for refresher or days that I may want to take it a bit easier.

130 of 136 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Use this if you are completely out of shape January 9, 2012

By AbuDabbi

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This is a collection for someone, like me, who is completely out of shape and is interested in flexibility and strengthening exercises. I am overweight, over 40 and has started a new workout routine that includes threadmill walking at a slow pace. Gotta start somewhere.

I actually did the Pilates for Inflexible People and this is the CD you should start with. Unlike the other Pilates DVDs I've bought, this one actually tells you exactly how to do the pose and why you are doing it. And its slow. Real Slow. Like for overweight people over 40. All the other DVDs I've purchased seemed to go way to fast with little or no explanation. I started with this one because I don't think I'm ready for Tone and Sculpt or the Weight Loss DVD.

Someone suggested this to me, after seeing my myriad of "beginning yoga" and "Intro to Pilates" DVD collections. Instead of buying and storing other DVDs, try this one first (even if you try it only as a warm up routine) and you'll save yourself a lot of money. This one makes you feel like you're doing Pilates and Yoga (the bane of my existence,,,uh because I'm inflexible).

You might be able to brag to your friends that you're learning and doing a little Yoga and Pilates. Now, if I could only figure out what to do what that blasted Gymball I bought .....

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars good beginner set, easy to follow, February 2, 2011

By ah

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highly recommend this set. great for beginner and intermediate. I've done several pilates dvds but consider myself beginning. i like the core/sculpt one where it explains every move in the beginning mode. I can be sure i am doing the movement correctly. i also do pilates from exercise tv on my cable, as well as purchased pilates by element for weight loss. i found this 3-dvd set to be the most comprehensive of all and you can move to advance levels. it's one of my must-work out dvds....of course i have like 75 different exercise dvds. try to rotate them so my workouts are never boring. highly recommend it!

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Set March 14, 2011

By R. Martello

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I have using this set of DVDs now for 4 months and have been very happy with the choice.

I had not done Pilates before and the range of workouts are really good with a nice mixture of material that ranges across the board from things that are easy and modified (the 1st video) to things that are on like the 3rd video. I am still doing most of my work on the 1st video and touch the others now and again to see how I am progressing, definately feel stronger and in better shape.

Will be using this for a long time.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love The Workout Options March 24, 2011

By T. Mettert

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I had taken a couple of pilates classes but could not get to them anymore and wanted to learn, so picked up this set of DVDs. There are many options to choose from, with one that is dedicated with modified exercises and semi modified exercises to help develop strength and proper technique. Though it looks like it could be easy, following along and doing the exercises really give you a good workout. The next one continues, with some minor cross over, where the first left off and the last one is full of advanced material that works you out ALOT.

I am in pretty good shape, but this has pushed me further along.

30 of 34 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars easy to follow & alot to choose from February 5, 2011

By ANN

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this is a great 3 disc set. it is easy to follow the instructions.I really like the ab/glute work out you, can feel it working! i just had a baby a few months ago and this is just right for me to get toned up .i dont have alot of time and there are 11 min workout options..in main menu you pick over 15 mins under 15mins ..alot to choose from ..so far ive only done the one dvd tone and sculped and its kept me busy..the menus great and had a preview workout for ab glute arms and leg in one workout then you can just pick ab glutes...or arms legs so on.. theres workouts you can do that you use weights and ring but theres enough with out them and she even say you dont have to use them.So far i really like this set and would recomend it to anyone who like a fast workout that you dont have to do arobics and be to cordiated to do..