Product Details

• Actors: Living Arts, Ana Caban
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Gaiam
• VHS Release Date: February 6, 2001
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000053UZT
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,418 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

80 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective and enjoyable workout, March 6, 2003

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"sara_koenig" (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilates Intermediate Mat Workout (DVD)

This DVD is fabulous. Really. I started off using the Pilates for weight-loss with Suzanne Deason and moved on to this one when I wanted to get a stronger workout with a more traditional Pilates approach (Suzanne Deason's is more yoga-centric technique, using Pilates fundamentals, but with greater latitude). The workout in the Pilates intermediate mat workout is challenging, with modifications offered if you need then. Ana Caban does an EXCELLENT job of cueing and explaining how to execute a movement (and what not to do) in terms that are clear and helpful. The workout is about half and hour, which seemed short to me, but the reason is because you are working towards being able to perform the full Pilates floor mat set and the more advanced movements are left out. Even though it is only half an hour (and its flies by) the workout leaves you feeling as though you have accomplished more that you would have in an hour at the gym. I have been using this workout for two weeks and the results are incredible - my posture, waist size, abdominal strength and weight have all improved. I only wish that Ana Caban did an advanced video so that I could have something to look forward to when I get there. I do suggest getting a book for additional reference when needed - the Brook Stiler book and the Alycea Ungaro are the two best out there.

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this tape..., February 20, 2001

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JustMissy (NH - USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilates - Intermediate Mat Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I first tried Pilates and Yoga with a Denise Austin's version of it. I had no clue how bad that tape was until I tried this one! The instructor is good at demonstrating, the exercises are great! I just LOVE this tape. When I finished this tape I immediately sold my denise tape on an online auction!

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this video workout!, February 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Pilates - Intermediate Mat Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a great workout - you're done in 30 minutes and feel like you've worked your entire body. I am trying to recover my body after having a baby and this workout really gets to all the right places (abs, buttocks, legs...). Ana Caban is very amiable and explains the exercises well. She is also extremely fit and gives us something to aim for!!