Simply Pilates Book & DVD [Hardcover]

Jennifer Pohlman (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Hinkler Books; Har/DVD edition (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1865159271
• ISBN-13: 978-1865159270
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #794,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy introduction... mostly, September 1, 2004

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Constance S. Edwards "constanceedwards" (Lafayette, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simply Pilates Book & DVD (Hardcover)

This is an excellent introduction to Pilates (Pilates, not Yoga, as the Editorial Review above states!!) for the beginner who wonders what all of the hype is about, but doesn't want to drop a few hundred on classes or a private instructor. It's a good taste of things to come, and not a half-bad core strengthening program. Ms. Pohlman's book and DVD (I use the DVD almost exclusively when traveling, since I can play it on my laptop) are very clear and easy to follow.

The single criticism I have is for the last exercise - Rollovers. Since this, in all other aspects, seems to be a very elementary book, I have no idea why such an advanced maneuver would be included. A second edition should probably replace it with the Seal or Rolling Like a Ball. (Rollovers are extraordinarily difficult for anyone not lucky enough to have a flat chest, Ms. Pohlman!!)

However, that aside, it's an excellent intro, and unless you have neck or back problems, it's very comfortably situated in the beginner category.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good way to start, March 25, 2008

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Al H. "Al" (Lewes, DE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simply Pilates Book & DVD (Hardcover)

I'm retired in the "over 60" category. I've been doing basic Pilates mat for several years. I will never advance pass the intermediate level. This is a good basic program for beginners, and a nice refresher for me as it eases me into the routines when I fall off the habit. It will get you started. No, it is not the true intermediate or advanced level. There are other programs for that. I'm thinking people start too fast too soon. Use it to get started and perhaps a little maintenance of the basics.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good beginner's guide, March 31, 2006

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AKK (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simply Pilates Book & DVD (Hardcover)

It's a good "first pilates disk" while you're trying to figure out if Pilates is the thing for you. Jennifer has a nice voice, shows the exercises well, the workout has a nice pace and flow to it. Don't attempt rollovers though - it's a very advanced exercise that for some reason made it on this disk.