Comments on: MTV Fitness – Pilates Mix

By: govegan74

govegan74 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:54:57 +0000

I am a huge fan of Kristen McGee’s workouts. No matter what dvds I buy, I always go back to hers. This is a fantastic addition to your yoga and pilates collection. You can do one 60 min. workout or 2 30 min. practices. I would place this in an intermediate to advanced level but beginners could do most of the exercises with some adjustments.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Brie

Brie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:19:34 +0000

i must admit, i was extremely excited to see that mtv place out pilates and yoga fitness tapes. i figured, “hey, maybe there will be some decent music involved and i wont get bored out of my mind.”

well this was not the case.

it involves typical workout music, despite the fact that it says “oh DJ whatever rockin the music.”

no. theres isnt and adrenaline pumping music.

so if youre looking for a fun workout,

this is not it.
Rating: 3 / 5

By: John Whalin

John Whalin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:39:31 +0000

brilliant for the experienced in pilates. you need to know the proper form- fantastic change of pace!!!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Trish

Trish — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:55:10 +0000

I bought this DVD (as I have many others) based on the fact that it is supposed to be “customizable.” First, the DVD did not specify the amount of time each section was allowed. Second, the feature that allowed the user to customize did not work with my DVD. I had to do “arms” first, and then the rest of the workout in the order presented. I was not allowed to switch the workout around. Third, I could only pick 3 of the 6 workouts in my “customized” session. Not pleased at all with that as I wanted to add more. This DVD was not user friendly and the information needed to time the workout is not there for the user.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: J. Cantley

J. Cantley — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:41:18 +0000

I was disappointed in this DVD. I have done a decent amount of yoga and pilates; but, I couldn’t believe how hard this was. The first workout was practically impossible for me, as it required SO much upper body strength. It place a ton of strain on my wrists. Kristin McGee is lifeless, and she never clarified what parts of the body each exercise was suppossed to be targeting as most instructors do.

Kristin tells you if you’re a beginner to watch so-and-so for modifications, but, the way the DVD is edited makes this impossible as the “beginner” person isn’t always in view.

This DVD left me annoyed and discouraged.

If you are looking for a total body, low-impact workout, I highly reccommend Carmen Electra’s “Fit to Strip.” Unlike Kristin McGee, Carmen is very fun and down to earth. She makes you feel like you’re working out with your best friend.

I also reccommend Winsor Pilates, Tae Bo, and The Firm dvds instead of this one.
Rating: 2 / 5