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From:Lizbeth Garcia , Andrea Ambandos , Goldhil Home Media ,
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15 of 15 customers found the following review helpful:
 Good Mixture of Core and Balance..., 2004-10-28
At my age(mid forties),I didn't want an exercise program that pushed the extreme since recovery time takes longer. I wanted something for everyday use and also an offset when I do weights or cardio work. I did want to address my history of having a weak core which led to back injuries or quick fatique. Ms. Garcia's program is great for beginners. She doesn't rush the exercises while staying focus on keeping proper form during the routine. I can't do the entire program yet w/ out a pause but the core workout is challenging while not subjecting your neck and shoulders to any discomfort. Using the stability ball promotes comfortable stretching of the muscles. It's an effective program toning my body overall. I didn't choose her program for weight loss but it will likely contribute to burning calories better.
7 of 67 customers found the following review helpful:
 Very good, if a little distracting, 2004-04-18
Ms. Garcia is a fine teacher. However, I have to ask why she wears so very little on this DVD. I find that her beautiful body, covered only by bra and shorts, distracts me hugely when I am trying to follow her exercise instructions. She is a very fine looking woman, and if she wants us to listen to what she has to say, then she needs to cover up.
25 of 26 customers found the following review helpful:
Good for beginners, 2004-03-25
I am very new to both Pilates and the Stability Ball, and I think this is a great workout for beginners. It's challenging enough that you won't quickly master all the moves or get bored with a too-simple, monotonous routine; but yet it's not so difficult that you're discouraged. It's easy to feel how you're improving - in both strength and flexibility - with every session.
29 of 29 customers found the following review helpful:
Terrific pilates ball workout, 2004-01-02
i m new to pilates and the ball. i find this dvd great for me. i m going to lose the had-two-babies weight and gain back my muscle. this video is getting me on my way. garcia, the instructor, is very clear and the video really flows. the exercises start with the easiest position and then quickly follows with the more challenging position. for me the best thing is how fun it is to work with the ball (vs. the mat) and the flow of instruction.the dvd offers more options than the video--you can turn off the instructors commentary and work with just the music at your own pace(kick it up a notch). also there is a bonus workout. i m really enjoying the workout and only wish this particular instructor did an intermediate workout.
35 of 40 customers found the following review helpful:
 Relaxing, invigorating workout for beginners, 2003-10-28
This is a gentle, stretching core workout. I have been using the stability ball for quite some time, but I didn't think this workout pushed my limits. I would suggest it for a beginner, and anyone looking for gentle, stretching and pilates-based moves. The instructor is good, and explains breathing techniques which assist each move. I did break a light sweat doing this, and definitely increased my heart rate, but I think this workout would be best in conjunction with cardio. Most of the focus is on the core, and I would have liked to see some arms/chest/shoulders included.
The music is soothing and matches the pace of the workout. I'd do this workout again after an aerobic session, but on the whole it is not challenging enough.
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