Pilates Routines The Best Pilates Routines and Excercises

1. 

   Reader2008
   June 6th, 2010 - 01:31

   I ordered this DVD based upon the rave reviews. The DVD has some BRILLIANT exercises: roundhouse kicks, elbow jabs, running squats, plies and so forth, but the DVD feels choppy.

   Even when you choose “quick start” off the menu, the DVD breaks up the segments in such a way that the DVD doesn’t seem fluid. Also, Lindsay stops in the middle of routines and clarifies positions, offers dieting advice, and so forth.

   Because the DVD is so choppy, I plot to use some segments as add ons to TOTAL BODY WORKOUT by Jennifer Nicole Lee.

   ALSO, there is no music or enthusiastic beats. If you reckon that 30 minutes will glide by on this DVD, you are sorely mistaken. It’s like being in a silent room, listening to an instructor, and doing exercises–not motivating at all.

   Another issue I have is her abs. Her abs are FLAT but the stomach makeup and the position of her pants makes the abdomen looks like it is bulging. I hope she corrects that in future videos.

   Update (9/23/2008):
   
   My problems with the DVD stemmed from the “make a workout” option. Once I chose weeks and modified the routine in those weeks I was able to get a excellent fluid workout.

   For instance, I use either 5-6 or 7-8 and, if the exercises are too simple or too hard, I go to the menu and choose different workouts. As it stands, I do the following workout:
   
   Warmup
   
   Core #5 or 6
   
   Cardio #5 or 6
   
   Cooldown with yoga

   Altogether, my workout is about 25 minutes and I am exhausted and sore after the workout.

   If your abs are strong, start at a higher level core and cardio.

   Update (10/03/2008):
   
   The DVD IS choppy. She doesn’t even tell you when you are finished with a segment; she just stops and starts talking or doing something else. Also, in the intro, she states that she devised this program because pregnant moms TOLD HER what they needed in terms of fitness. I personally don’t know why a woman who hasn’t been pregnant would focus on pre and post pregnancy fitness.

   Update (10/13/2008):
   
   I see that on April 1, 2008, Brin posted a utube video showing her 8.5 months pregnant so I guess the test will be whether or not she will be able to keep THOSE abs after really having a baby. I look forward to seeing the post-real pregnancy workouts.

   Rating: 3 / 5
2. 

   Sally McD
   June 6th, 2010 - 04:11

   all her workout videos are grat. this is wpnderful b/c they are about 20min and really work the middle: where after having a baby is where i need most of my workout so awesome!!
   Rating: 4 / 5
3. 

   Sarah A. Thompson
   June 6th, 2010 - 06:50

   I ordered this video when I accidentally came across it while looking at some new Denise Austin videos. The reviews were so fantastic that I fugured I would give it a try and see what happens. I am so glad I did! My youngest “baby” is now 4 years ancient and yet I had never lost the 30 extra pounds I’ve been carrying since giving birth. I was ready to give up, I really thought I would never be thin again. I chose to try the 8 week plot as given on the DVD, I am now in my 7th week and I am wearing jeans I haven’t worn in years . I have lost inches all over, but the most exciting part is that this video works wonders on the waistline. No more huge belly bulge hanging over my jeans. I can’t say enough excellent things about this Bootcamp video. It has given me hope that I will return to my prepregnancy size as I am already well on my way there. Lindsay is a wonderful instructor, so encouraging and the DVD plot really eases you up into more hard workouts. I have seen a huge improvement in my cardiovascular health, flexibility, balance and muscle strength. If you are a mom who is discouraged about your body don’t give up, just start this 8 week program and you will be so glad you did!
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. 

   L. Frandsen
   June 6th, 2010 - 08:48

   Being an “exercise veteran”, I was not sure when I ordered this video how fantastic the workout would be. I used to go to the gym everyday and do intense 1 1/2 hour cardio/toning classes, so I was in pretty excellent shape before my baby. I was shocked at how weak my body felt after having a baby, even though I worked out throughout my first pregnancy. Lindsay’s Boot Camp 2 is a fantastic way to get your body back in shape! I was back in my normal jeans about 7 weeks after having my baby and down to my normal weight by about 4 months after. And that is not just from “luck” or “genes”, as every woman in my family (immediate and extended) is overweight. I am so grateful for Lindsay’s workouts. She has helped me maintain my goal of being healthy even after having a baby. The choreography is much more simple than my gym classes, but I reckon most people really prefer that to hard choreography. But don’t confuse “simple choreography” with simple–it’s still very challenging and fun!!!
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. 

   J. Martin
   June 6th, 2010 - 10:59

   I like Lindsay Brin’s Bootcamp 2 for so many reasons!
   
   1. You can do a complete workout in just 20 minutes, which is SO vital when you’re a busy mom. You can do your workout while the baby is napping and still have time to do all the other things that need to be done!
   
   2.It’s simple to follow. Some fitness DVD’s are so quick-paced it is impossible to keep up with them. Lindsay takes you through the workout slowly enough so that you able to do each exercise properly and not fall behind.
   
   3.It doesn’t require any expensive fitness equipment. A lot of fitness DVD’s require special equipment. In Bootcamp 2, you just need a couple a couple sets of weights, and that’s it!
   
   4.It’s effective. After only one week of following the 8-week program, I already noticed positive changes in my body!
   Rating: 5 / 5

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