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ZONE PILATES - DVD

Description: Zone Pilates divides your body into 3 target areas, called zones. Just work a zone for minutes a day and you'll see fantastic results. And best of all, it doesn't take hundreds of repetitions.

Reviews (12):

Too Much Explaining
Reviewer: Anonymous 10-27-2004
I think that this is a great tape for those new to the Pilates method. However I wish there was a little less explanation of the breathing and positioning.

Lost My Love Handles
Reviewer: Anonymous 01-22-2005
I love this workout & it only takes 30 minutes. The workout is easy & great for getting rid of those love handles.

Flat Stomach!
Reviewer: Anonymous 09-04-2004
With the help of this DVD I finally have a flat stomach!
It's not at all boring. It moves quickly and works out your whole body very efficently

Not Even Pilates
Reviewer: Anonymous 01-07-2005
This is not even real Pilates, but just a cheap attempt to capitalize on the Pilates trend. Instead these are simple body sculpting exercises--triceps presses, squats and leg lifts. The instructor is poor & the picture is not clear. Save your money!

Just got it and I can FEEL it working
Reviewer: Anonymous Michigan 06-01-2005
Just got this product a week ago have used it every other night and can feel the difference already. Mind you I am eating healthy and doing cardio (rollerblading). You can feel it working when you use it. The video, after the first couple times watching it gets pretty boring. I just do the routine myself, adding a couple reps to each set, without the video. Good buy.

Not so happy...
Reviewer: JenInAZ 10-14-2004
I just got mine 3 days ago. I can see that it might help toning the areas. And the video is not annoying. What is a problem is the WONDERFUL bruising on my legs where the device sits for the workout. I didn't purchase this item for weight loss, I thought it would help for toning. But the bruises, while they may go away with continued use, are not worthe the $$. I am sending mine back today. Sorry!

The Zone
Reviewer: JenInAZ Tecumseh, MI 09-09-2004
I've had the Zone Pilates for about 5 months and just started using it 3 weeks ago. I have noticed a difference in my clothes fitting although I've only lost 1 pound. The commercial claims you only need to use it 20 minutes 3x a week which is all I have been doing it. The excercises are very beginner but the tape includes an advanced section. The instructor is not annoying and she moves quickly through the routine. THe first day after I first used it, I could barely walk! Everything was so sore but now I have no problems. Its getting over the initial soreness. I would recommend this to anyone who is out of shape and wants to start out slow. I usually hate excercise but I have had no problem staying motivated to do this!

Good way to "test drive" pilates
Reviewer: A. Ryan "Merribelle" Westminster, CA USA 08-22-2004
After trying another series of beginners' pilates workout videos for one week, I was a little discouraged and thinking that they just weren't my thing. Then I gave it one last shot with the Zone Pilates Mat Workout. I am glad now that I didn't quit.
Instructor Liz Gilles made this experience great and just challenging enough to give me a good muscle workout in my thighs and abs. ( I have been using the elliptical machine religiously for the past year and I thought that my thighs were perfectly worked...until now) Her instructions were clear and easy to follow. She explained the positions and the moves in a way that made it easy for me to visualize them and get them right the first time. Surprise! I like pilates.

A word of caution to other beginners - this isn't an aerobic sort of workout. You may not even break a sweat. Still, you can expect a good stretching and toning and you will be pleasantly "worked" when you are done. If you follow closely, your lower body will definitely be sore the next day.

Well recommended for those who are curious about pilates and want to give it a try before making a larger financial commitment by signing up for expensive classes or buying one of those big ball thingies.
-Andrea, aka Merribelle

WONDERFUL pilates mat workout!!!! (READ ME!!!!!)
Reviewer: Valeria Puerto Rico 10-09-2004
I purchased this video and just loved it, the instructor is great she explains the steps great making it easy to follow along but are not as easy as they look she has this calmed voice and I can't believe that she is doing the workout and still can talk that way, she covers all the basic pilates things and has a perfect cueing, so you get the EXACT amount of workout in both sides, best of all nobody doing the workout with her perfect timing, not boring, intense, throughly explains everything, no cheese background or music, excellent breathing technique, 35 minutes long, but above all is my favorite mat workout, and believe me I have a lot of them , I'm sure you'll like it, I REALLY RECOMEND THIS VIDEO , BUY IT , YOU'LL GET A GREAT WORKOUT FROM THIS!!

For beginners!
Reviewer: JD Arlington, VA United States 08-22-2002
I am a beginner, so I am glad I purchased this video. Although I should be thankful for the amount of time spent on instruction, I was instead disappointed that I didn't feel I 'worked out' much. Attention was given more to quality rather than quantity, which was great, but I didn't feel like I did much after the run of the tape. After using this tape to master the Pilates moves, I will feel confident in purchasing another tape for more of a work out.

Great video
Reviewer: Anonymous 07-22-2002
I just did the video and it was wonderful! time flew by and she is a great instructor, not annoying at all. It is great for beginners, she gives suggestions on how to modify the workout if you feel your neck strained. Highly recommend it!

Pilates Beginner
Reviewer: Anonymous 05-05-2002
I was pleasantly surprised by this video. I found it to be a very good, quick paced, challenging workout. With a running time of 35 minutes, it is a jam-packed routine. This is perfect for someone who is short on time and wants a good workout. I actually found this to be a bit more challenging than the the video it was bundled with - "Pilates for Weight Loss" video (running time 60 minutes). From the reviews I read on "Pilates for Weight Loss", I really thought that it would be a better workout, but I think I like the "Zone" routine better.

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