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Summary: As Good As It Gets
Review: I first bought Classical Pilates' Complete Mat Workout Series at Amazon.com and thought it was great. This new DVD expanded my understanding of the Pilates mat series by including a magic circle. The workouts are very challenging and I feel muscles in my "Powerhouse" much better. This is a great instructional DVD for people who want to take their Pilates workout to another level. I'm happy the Classical Pilates group decided to show how Joseph Pilates would spice up his traditional mat workouts. Because I do Pilates, I actually look forward to my exercise time now!
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Summary: That was Excellent!
Review: I don't have anything to add the other reviewers , this is a real encyclopedia of exercises , some Ive never heard of like the "reformer mat workout", very interesting and another way to diversify your own routine.
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Summary: A Collection Unsurpassed
Review: Although the Classical Pilates Technique DVDs were not shot in an exotic location or on a luxurious set, these are the finest Pilates DVDs on the market. They exhibit the high standards of instruction required of all who were trained in the tradition of Romana Kryzanowska.I have read in other reviews that the instruction does not focus enough on the Breath and must offer my opinion. Joseph Pilates himself said: "Above all, learn to breathe properly." By that, Mr. Pilates meant to take full inhalations and complete exhalations. He believed in a deep lateral breath. My beginning students are always concerned with when to inhale and exhale and I tell them to be more concerned with how, not when, to breathe. The body will find its own natural pattern to assist in the movement. In Ms. Ungaro's directions, I have found a new path to familiar routines and with my own students, I now use many of the powerful images that Mr. Liekens delivers throughout his voiceovers. Two of the DVDs in the collection include discussions, from which much additional information about the Pilates method can be learned. All in all, this collection of Pilates instruction remains unsurpassed.
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Summary: I Love This DVD
Review: I was so glad to discover Classical Pilates made a magic circle mat DVD. After watching their "Studio Equipment Series," which has magic circle exercises in many sitting and standing positions, it's a pleasure to use the magic circle with Pilates mat workouts. I didn't even know you could do this before I bought this DVD. I enjoy taking Pilates lessons at a local studio, and these videos help me get the best results from my exercise time.
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Summary: What a great DVD!
Review: With so many people adding their own approach to Pilates, it is difficult to trust anything that sounds new and different. However, this DVD is produced by Classical Pilates, a company that has earned my respect for presenting the true original method. Using the Magic Circle increases the effort of all the mat exercises, and the entire Reformer Mat is a workout to work up to! Both workouts are complete unto themselves, but individual exercises are quite beneficial. Including just a few of them into my routine has infused my workout with a renewed vitality!
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Summary: Feeling Better Than Ever
Review: I have always kept in moderately good shape all my life with swimming, walking, aerobics, tennis, and golf. Yet as time goes on (I'm in my 50s) I find it's very helpful to gain deeper muscular strength in such a way that I also increase flexibility. I wish knew about Pilates 30 years ago. But there's good news: it's never too late to start Pilates. Since I bought Classical Pilates other DVD, I thought I would give this one a try. The magic circle Pilates workout is simultaneously gentle and physically challenging. It's also mentally interesting and keeps my attention. I don't get bored, which is very gratifying! Sometimes I workout on the treadmill, but it definitely does not challenge my mind. I can space out and watch TV or listen to music on the treadmill. But with Pilates, my mind and body must try to coordinate all the intriguing movements and goals to improving the movements. I bought this video because it was recommened by a friend, and because of the reviews on Amazon.com. For $19.95 you cannot have a better Pilates training guide, unless you hire a teacher to come to your home. Thank you for making this video.
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Summary: Interesting Workouts
Review: This is an excellent and very interesting exposition of Pilates mat workouts with a magic circle. My own instructor training was not in the 'classical' tradition, but now I see why it's important to teach this way. After seeing this DVD I bought the other Classical Pilates videos, and I plan to complete more training in the traditional approach. The proof is in the pudding when you get the best mental and physical benefits.
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Summary: I Love This DVD
Review: I was so glad to discover Classical Pilates made a magic circle mat DVD. After watching their "Studio Equipment Series," which has magic circle exercises in many sitting and standing positions, it's a pleasure to use the magic circle with Pilates mat workouts. I didn't even know you could do this before I bought this DVD. I enjoy taking Pilates lessons at a local studio, and these videos help me get the best results from my exercise time.
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Summary: Slightly disappointed
Review: This video essentially incorporates the magic circle into the standard Pilates mat work. It doesn't demonstrate all the possibilities for using the magic circle (there are no arm exercises, for example) and in my opinion falls short of featuring new and varied exercises.
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Summary: That was Excellent!
Review: I don't have anything to add the other reviewers , this is a real encyclopedia of exercises , some Ive never heard of like the "reformer mat workout", very interesting and another way to diversify your own routine.
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