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Suzi Lonergan Pilates [VHS]

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I have been a personal trainer and coach for 16 years in the Television and Film Industry and have used all kinds of physical training methods for my actors and models. Body Power Pilates is a top notch exercise video created by a TOP NOTCH instructor and veteran teacher of Joseph Pilates' brilliant discoveries. As a trainer I look for safety, effectiveness and overall results. Suzi Lonergan gives it all to you in this video and in the pure form that Mr. Pilates intended. Beware of other videos and instructors touting their certifications and knowledge on Pilates. There is a right way and a wrong way to do these exercises and Body Power Pilates! is the RIGHT way. I highly recommend it and...it's a great travel workout, too.

When you work with a personal trainer, you get special attention and support that is incredibly hard to duplicate in a video for the masses. That's not a problem here. This is a very personal tape.

Suzi Lonergan clearly gets how you might not be as up to the task as she is. She brings you through her workout without making you feel like you have to chase her to keep up.

The workout is challenging, but presented in a way that allows you to find your own level. Bottom line..she takes care of you.
In fact she educates you about how to safely train. If you have a bad back, you still get to play. If you want to increase the challenge, she shows you how.

Lonergan's experience shows. She obviously knows the difference between just working up a sweat and working on your health. I would recommend this tape for people at all levels.

Suzi Lonergan's Pilates is simply a great workout video! No matter what level you find yourself, it's a great way to get in shape! I've seen many workout tapes and most have either been too complicated, gimicky, or just left me bored! This program is easy to watch & follow plus Suzi's informative and charismatic instruction keeps you focused! I had let myself get a bit out of shape and also get intimidated by the atmosphere at most gyms, so this tape has given me a positive tool that allows me to get in shape and enjoy doing it at the same time! Thanks Suzi!

Suzi Lonergan is one of the most diverse body trainers in the world. Her deep
> knowledge of the physical potential is based upon her classical training in
> ballet and modern dance. These forms require a massive understanding of the
> mechanics of the human anatomy and give a deeper sense of precision to the
> development of one's teaching method. Her ability to understand energy flow
> and direct correction to placement, coupled with a comprehensive knowledge of
> the muscle groups make her work a total success. She produces a sculpted
> physique, but most especially she creates an aware student who can begin to
> take command of their physical potential.
>
> At American Ballet Theatre's Summer Training Program she has done brilliant
> work with our students who come from all over the country and world. She is
> able to teach all ages and spark love and interest in delving into areas of
> the body which need more introspect consideration. She has inspired our

> pre-professional dancers to work with a strong sense of intent to the work, a
> sense of emotional balance while pushing physical limits and a desire to
> capture the experience of total health and vibrance. It is rare that anyone
> can possess this combination of the physical, emotional and intellectual gifts
> necessary to teach such a beautiful form of body power.
> Bravo! Bravo!
>
> Rebecca Wright,
> Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre's Summer Intensives

Suzi Lonergan's Body Power Pilates! Shaping Your Body Into The Best It Can Be is an exercise video featuring four variations for each exercise presented: one for normal healthy fitness buffs; one for those with a bad neck; one for those with a bad back; and one for those with bad knees. Enthusiastic and expert instruction by Suzi Lonergan (a certified fitness professional in the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning), adds an appealing dimension to this "user friendly", 40-minute, full color workout featuring 9 basic and 23 intermediate exercises for promoting health, posture, flexibility, joint mobility, strength, and overall energy level and self-confidence.

I have been using Suzi Lonergan's video for 18 months.What a great routine! It is comprehensive yet easy-to-follow; in only 20 minutes you get a basic substitute for an actual, "live" Pilates session. I highly recommend it.

I've been using the tape for almost 3 months. I can see changes to my stomach and buttocks already. I have lost about 6 lbs without a diet, I have more stamina and I feel great. What's amazing, is that the workout isn't difficult. In fact at first I didn't think it could work, because I wasn't in pain during my workout like I was with other taped programs. I have so many tapes and I've taken so many classes. I have found a program that works for me FINALLY. I would highly recommend this for anyone who (like me) has tried a lot of more conventional workouts and wasn't getting results.

I always was feeling tired and lifeless. I have more energy
now and I am preparing for our new baby to arrive next year.
Thanks again,
WL Brown

Suzi Lonergan has presented Pilates movements in a format that is easy enough for all of us to follow. I'm a 55-year old breast cancer survivor who has lost some of her agility. I watched the video first to get an idea of the pace and range of movements involved in the presentation. The pace was easy to manage. The Pilates movements themselves were well-presented. If you are anything like me, watching the screen and doing the exercise at the same time is sometimes difficult. Suzi had obviously thought about how to make the movements understandable at many levels. If you are looking for a Pilates video you can stick with, this is the one. I love it.

As a Pilates Instructor, I am skeptical of the videos on the market. When I first saw Body Power, I was blown away. I finally can recommend a video to my clients. Not only will they have a great workout, but also I know that if they're injured, it includes all necessary modifications. My clients will be safe. Suzie Lonergan is a true professional.