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PILATES FOR BEGINNERS is the perfect way to be introduced to Pilates and it helps you to explore and experience the numerous benefits of pilates. There are over 12 routines to help build strength, increase flexibility, improve your health and vitality and transform how you look and feel.
Routines are led by renowned instructor Maggie Rhoades who expertly leads you through tailored workouts ranging from 10 to 35 minutes. PILATES FOR BEGINNERS was filmed on location at one of the most beautiful, tranquil beaches in the world, Half-Moon Bay, Antigua.
DVD HIGHLIGHTS:
-Over 12 Customized, Targeted Routines
-Exclusive Interview with the Instructor
-Routines from 10 - 35 Minutes
Routines are led by renowned instructor Maggie Rhoades who expertly leads you through tailored workouts ranging from 10 to 35 minutes. PILATES FOR BEGINNERS was filmed on location at one of the most beautiful, tranquil beaches in the world, Half-Moon Bay, Antigua.
DVD HIGHLIGHTS:
-Over 12 Customized, Targeted Routines
-Exclusive Interview with the Instructor
-Routines from 10 - 35 Minutes
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250 of 251 people found the following review helpful
I had been searching for a way to strengthen my core in hopes that it would lessen my chronic lower back pain. I tried a park district class for 6-7 weeks but had to quit because my back was getting worse and i thought that i just didn't have the strength to do pilates. My friends kept insisting that pilates, when done correctly would really help me with my problems. I looked in to private lessons and knew i wasn't able to make the financial or time commitment. I decided to give it one more go with the aid of a dvd. I lucked in to this dvd- picking it because it had Beginners in the title. What i didn't expect was to get such detailed oral and visual instruction. I understood more watching the dvd than i did in the classroom. It is easy to follow and has helped to improve my core strength so i can use those muscles and depend on my back less. Maggie Rhodes not only teaches pilates moves she teaches how to move while doing them. This has been the most helpful aspect of the dvd, learning how to move correctly. She gives detailed instructions on proper posture and breathing. I enjoy the routines and the variety, looking forward to the INTERMEDIATE version(hopefully to follow.)
87 of 87 people found the following review helpful
By Mary
This is one of the best beginner Pilates DVDs that you'll find. The instruction is clear. The pace of the routines is perfect for someone who's new to Pilates, there are routines that are more challenging as you progress and the beach is a very nice setting.
108 of 111 people found the following review helpful
By Carlos
This pilates video stands out from the rest. The setting is a beautiful beach cove with the background audio of gentle waves, not music. After you heat up with the 100's and rest of the warm-up you almost feel like you are on that beach next to the instructor doing the routines. Other videos are often filmed in a stark unchanging studio and can get boring after a few times.
The instructor has a nice smile and pleasing voice, and gives just the right amount of instruction and with the right tempo, making the exercises very easy to follow while always reminding you of your posture and breath. The routines flow easily from pose to pose without unnecessary gaps or breaks. The first part is perfect for beginners, yet I found the second part challenging enough for an early intermediate level. Don't skip the intro, where the instructor does a nice job explaining what pilates is all about and how to intergrate it in your practice.
Since this video in enjoyable to do, I find myself practicing with it often. I just returned from a snowboarding trip and felt improvements in my core strengh, balance and flexibility. I recommend it for beginners to early intermediates who want to enhance how they feel and how they perform in sports.
The instructor has a nice smile and pleasing voice, and gives just the right amount of instruction and with the right tempo, making the exercises very easy to follow while always reminding you of your posture and breath. The routines flow easily from pose to pose without unnecessary gaps or breaks. The first part is perfect for beginners, yet I found the second part challenging enough for an early intermediate level. Don't skip the intro, where the instructor does a nice job explaining what pilates is all about and how to intergrate it in your practice.
Since this video in enjoyable to do, I find myself practicing with it often. I just returned from a snowboarding trip and felt improvements in my core strengh, balance and flexibility. I recommend it for beginners to early intermediates who want to enhance how they feel and how they perform in sports.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Love it. I have never done Pilates so I was a little surprised at the counting. I don't love that but she is a good instructed pleasant and easy to listen to.
Published 20 days ago by Pag
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's a little advanced for beginners
The exercises were more advanced than I anticipated. I have never done Pilates before, am older, and expected it to be a little less strenuous. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Judy Long
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pilates tape
Did not do a good job of inspiring me and must of been to hard for the beginner as I didn't continued to try to use it.
Published 4 months ago by J. Simonson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pilates for Beginners
I like this very much and glad I made the decision to purchase it. It is one of 4 that is my favorite. I would highly recommend this product.
Published 5 months ago by SCW
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for Beginners!
I have never done pilates before and wanted to try to find something to help my back pain. This was an easy to follow video and great for beginners. Read more
Published 8 months ago by MRF
2.0 out of 5 stars
Too slow, boring, draggy
Pros: I like it that this dvd is divided by sections, times and the type of exercise viewer wants to get as well as the option to choose all inclusive, full length one. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Literature and Music
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Beginners Pilates
THis is a perfect beginners dvd in the amount of material that is on it and how it gives you a couple of different levels of difficulty to work with so that when you learn the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by FD
2.0 out of 5 stars
For Beginning Beginners
I was disappointed in this DVD. I think of myself as a beginner of Pilates and have purchased two books and three DVDS to get me started. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Whimsy Girl
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Instruction But Too Repetitive
I am a beginner to Pilates, so the instruction and pacing on this dvd were very good. The instructor's verbal cues are also good. Unfortunately it is very repetitive. Read more
Published 13 months ago by BD and Crew
2.0 out of 5 stars
beginner beware
This was my first pilates video. It is sooooooo boring. I did the exercise for a couple minutes, and never picked up this video again. It was a waste of money. Read more
Published 13 months ago by areviewer
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