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Total Body Sculpting: Flex-Band Pilates Level 2 [VHS]

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I was new to the world of Stott Flex Band Pilates and looked forward to adding some of these Flex Band videos to my library. Only one problem of which to be aware. You will more than likely need the video that comes with her specific Flex Band. I ordered the video only as I already own a variety of Flex Bands. Turns out, to do these Stott Pilates Flex Band videos, you must use a 5 ft. Flex Band. These bands will be fully stretched from the tips of your toes to the ends of your fingers, while your hands are fully extended above your head. Mine were not long enough to perform many of the exercises on her videos and I am having to order a 5ft Flex Band now before I can fully utilize these tapes. Just make sure you have extra long Flex Bands before buying the videos that don't include one of hers.

The flex-band workout adds a whole different dynamic to the normal Pilates workout. In particular, it refocuses most of the attention to the upper arm muscles rather than the core abdominals. After completing this tape, my arms were aching, but I felt like I still needed to work my abdominals by doing another tape. Basically you do a series of regular Pilates exercises like the hundred, corkscrew, single leg stretch, scissors, etc, but incorporate the band to give resistance to your arms or legs. At times, this can be awkward and if you aren't comfortable with the band, it can be a little frustrating when the band snaps off your foot.

To make this a more well-rounded tape, I would suggest doing half of the exercises with the band (the ones you feel most comfortable with and when the band doesn't feel awkward) then doing the other half (like scissors or rolling like a ball, where the band can be a nuisance) without the band so you can work the core as well as the upper body.

As usual, Moira Stott is great, and gently leads you though the tape.