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Winsor Pilates: Ab Sculpting

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From all the Winsor DVD's this one is by far the most effective and my favorite. This video is approximately 20 minute long and focuses solely on ab or the "core" muscles. I have never had stronger and more defined abs! I love my mid section now, because of this video. I have been doing the Winsor pilates videos for about 4 months, and I've lost weight, toned my muscles, and have fun every time I excercise.

If you are press for time and want to tone your abs, this is the one for you. It's a bit difficult for beginners but there is a modifier that will show you how to make the move easier. the video is approx 18mins long. I always feel my abs burn after each workout. Above all, i'm beginning to see definition on my abs

I used this DVD the day it arrived and have used it several times since. Each time I feel my abs becoming a little tighter. Mari's instructions are very clear.

I have purchased this item in hopes of getting back in shape after having a baby and taking a 2-year hiatus from exercizing. I just tried it and was very disappointed - while it started nice, the whole last third of the workout is way too hard for me (and I defy any TRUE beginner to fare better than me), to the point where I can't follow it at all. Which significantly shortens an already short workout and is disappointing - I felt up for a few more exercises I actually could do, and instead I found myself struggling (and failing) to do the teasers. The modifier hardly helps a true beginner with weak abs who is only looking to build them.
I'm also guessing it will take me longer than a week or two to build up to the level where I can do the entire length as it needs to be done. In the meantime, I get a supershort workout and a lot of frustration.
Perhaps a great video for someone with already strong abs who's looking for more definition or simply a new routine to add variety, but not so great for someone like me.

This a great work out and after doing pilates consistently for a few months, I was noticeably more muscular. The only thing I would suggest is that you become proficient at the 20 minute basics work out before attempting this work out, as you do need a level of experience with pilates mat work to be able to complete all of the exercises.

as much as i love my accelerated body sculpting dvd...lets be honest, i don't have enough time to do it on a daily basis...so i decided to order this one after reading the reviews...and i have not regretted buying it! its only 20 min long so if you can wake up only 30 min ahead of time you can squeeze this powerful mini workout into your busy schedule...Mari Winsor hasn't incorporated any 'new' moves to this dvd but whats great is that you get to concentrate specifically on your powerhouse and abs. what i have found most advantageous for me is to alternate this dvd with the buns and thighs dvd doing each every other day...or if you haven't got quite one hr and you would like to target your abs and your buns and thighs on the same day do both 20 min dvds back to back. your abs will probably never feel this hard without going to the gym!

Finally a workout that doesn't hurt my neck. It's easy to have a good form, but these workouts are challenging. The best 20 minutes spent on abs. It works all sides of my abs.

This is a nice DVD because its only 20 minutes long and you can add this DVD on to your normal fitness routine as a bonus workout. I like it because you are laying down most of the time and its actually a relaxing workout because your not jumping around and getting too hyped up. I have had this DVD for years now and my core is still "trained" to do these excersizes and can get right back in to the DVD without too much fatigue even after not doing it for months. It may even become too easy for some expert level fitness gurus (not me) but it never hurts to strengthen those core muscles!

If you do not already own Mari Winsor's 20 Minute Workout, this is an outstanding video to buy. Unfortunately, I DO own that video and I was very disappointed that this one was basically a repeat of the ab work in that video, with two or three extra moves.

That said, the "few extra moves" in this one were KILLER....will definitely make a difference to my abs...and considering I think I paid $2.50 for this on VHS, it's not worth returning. But if you do own the 20 Minute Workout, there's really no point in getting this.

Have done Pilates for years... and you cannot lose with Winsor DVDs. As in any workout, in takes afew times to get moves down. For me, Winsor has been a lifesaver in time saving DVDs offered. And toning results are a pretty quick reward in 2-3 weeks, using everyday... I then backed off to 2-4 times a week. And I do no other type of workout between!