Pilates on the Go On the Ball

Pilates On The Go For Golf is a challenging full-body program designed to help the average golfer improve their swing and sharpen their game! The Pilates method is a form of isometric exercises developed and practiced to simultaneously stretch, strengthen, tone and align the body, while eliminating excess tension and strain on the joints. Steve Pate’s name has become synonomous with the determination and drive for victory of the professional athlete. After a near career- ending accident, Steve Pate searched for altenative physical therapies to help expedite his recovery. It was then that he discovered the benefits and extraordinary power of Pilates training. Pilates has become a permanent addition to Steve’s day to day exercise and training regiment. He had discovered that Pilates unique design had long lasting benefits for flexibility, balance, and strength training-which all golfer’s can prosper from.

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5 Stars Pilates on the Go – On the Ball
I find this dvd fun and relaxing to use. After my first session, I was so sore I had to wait about 3 days to try again. Fortunately, the workout is so enjoyable I eagerly anticipated my next pilates session with this dvd. After just two weeks I have grown stronger and feel more lithe and agile (in other words, graceful). Movement has become a joy again.

Maria Leone has a pleasant personality, she’s not irritatingly peppy or bossy; her instructions are easy to follow yet the excersizes are challenging. I highly recommend Pilates on the Go – On the Ball for beginners who need to regain their physical confidence and strength.

5 Stars Excellent workout on the ball
This is a great pilates based workout on the ball ,I was surprised no one reviewd this product and there weren’t even a picture so I decided to buy it based upon reviews on videofitness.com (I purchased it at a cheaper price at deepdiscountdvd).

The dvd quality is great and Maria Leone performs the workout at an outdoors location next to a pool and there’s a beautiful landscape of green hills. Maria’s instruction is clear and easy to follow , the workout starts with a little warm up with some bouncing on the ball which was really fun, afterwards there are some pilates abs based moves with the ball which were familiar from other ball workouts , there’s a fun exercise in which while lying on your back , you throw the ball and have to catch it between your legs, also theres some bridge variations on the ball

, back extensions , short sidework for the legs and some pushups

the workout ends with some very nice stretches.The workout is about 40 minutes. After the workout I felt calm and centered , this is not the most challenging workout you’ll find so I would say it’s good for intermediates and advanced people who want an easier workout, I wouldn’t recommend it for people with no experience working out on the ball or that are not in good shape.

I’m a pilates instructor myself and I would definitely recommend

this dvd.

5 Stars Effective and enjoyable workout
This has all the important aspects right. The exercise regimen has helped me loosen up and build strength after a serious injury. The movements are varied with several related movements to address muscle groups, but with only a few reps on any specific movement I haven’t gotten sore, but am developing strength and muscle tone.

Maria Leone is pleasant — she’s nice to spend time with 3 times per week.

This program is most suitable for regular people who want to build strength and flexibility. A super-athlete would probably want a more rigorous program.

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Tracey Mallett Renew You Cardio Fusion

Studio: Razor Digital Ent Release Date: 11/14/2006

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4 Stars Pretty good
In this 55 minute workout, you’ll sweat quite a bit. I like it – it’s a good low impact workout with easy to follow routines. Tracey is a good instructor. She’s enthusiastic and motivating which I like.

You do the aerobics barefoot and it flows really well. It’s dancey, but in a good way – not complicated. Then there is yoga type toning and you use weights to work more than one muscle group at once. It makes it a little different from other workouts I’ve done and the fact that it’s set outdoors is a nice change of pace and makes it fresh. In this dvd you will get a full body workout and feel good for it afterwards. This is a great workout for beginners because it’s not too intimidating and it’s very easy to follow. I like it and think you will too.

1 Star Most Worthless Workout!
This has to be the most worthless workout I’ve ever done. I’m mad for wasting my precious workout time on this but am glad that I only rented it. I never felt the urge to turn it off more than with this one and I’m a workout DVD addict. The cardio portion is an absolute joke. A few taps and stretches that’s it. I think a Leslie Sansone warmup is more challenging. She is barefoot throughout, that should be a clue that there is no cardiovascular challenge. I felt completely unsatisfied after this workout, my heart rate was never elevated and I never broke a sweat.

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Pilates balance ball by Annette Lefterow NTSC

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Core Plus More

Variety is the key! Get new twists on the classic leg lift, pushup, and ab crunch with lots of butt-firming moves too. Technique makes all the difference! Minimize wasted energy and see faster results by doing fewer reps but getting more out of each one. Build strength and lengthen your body at the same time.

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3 Stars Unique full body toning workout
First of all, keep in mind that this is a repackaged workout; it has been marked as both “Core Essentials” and “Pilates Core Essentials.” This is definitely not a Pilates workout, so maybe that was part of the reason for the name change. Rather, it is a full-body toning workout similar to the first half of one of instructor Karen Voight’s other videos, Streamline Fitness.

The workout begins with a simple, 4 minute warm-up to get your body moving; this is followed by 8 minutes of standing strength moves. The exercises consist of traditional squats and crunches, but Karen makes them unique by adding more movement. Although her cuing is excellent, the variety of the moves is a little hard to follow upon first viewing of the video, but you do get the hang of it. One problem I had with this section is regarding how Karen uses the arms: the arm movements often seem unnecessary and mismatched to the leg work. The main body of this workout occurs on the floor. Karen continues the legwork with extensions done both on all fours and on the side; she sometimes uses her weighted “genie balls”–you could also substitute ankle weights, but I found the moves to be challenging enough without the added weight! She then targets the arms with a tough push-ups sequence as well as several exercises with dumbbells. The workout ends with abs and back exercises followed by a 6 minute cool down.

As always, Karen offers meticulous tips on form throughout. This was an average-to-good workout (I’d actually have given it 3 1/2 stars if I could), but I prefer Karen’s Streamline Fitness, which offers additional arm work, a tougher abs section, and relaxing yoga moves as well.

5 Stars Completely Unique!
I have to give this DVD 5 stars for its wonderful uniqueness! I am always searching for DVDs that give a new spin on toning exercizes – and this definitely fits the bill. I truly feel that in order to continually shape and define your muscels, you need to find different ways to move your muscels. And in addition to being unique, the moves and combinations are also challenging – you can feel the burn. It’s a fantastic workout at a great price!

5 Stars Karen is one of the best instructors out there
Each of Karen’s workouts are gems. They provide enough toughness to be beneficial and yet through her clear instruction and great cuing, it’s easy to follow and very motivating. This is another one of her gems. It’s a great flowing workout that is done to develop lean muscles and good healthy joint mobility. Some positions may be a little tricky to get yourself into, but with each go, you’ll improve and it will be easier. She always gives clear and precise instructions so you know what’s coming up next without straining to look at the tv all the time.

This works all the core muscles – abs, back, [...], arms and legs. There is nice jazz type music in the background that isn’t annoying and helps you keep in rythym. You’ll need weights for this but it’s so worth your while doing this because there are so many people who forget to stretch and strengthen muscles – we think that cardio is all we need. This is so relaxing to do and beneficial that I recommend it to everyone.

2 Stars weak workout, fussy moves
I like Karen’s Yoga based workouts, but this one is not a very good workout. the moves are too fussy (if not done very precisely they are ineffective) and then too quick, so your chances of getting an effective workout are slim, and chances of injury are higher. these ‘genie balls’ are silly, or at least are used in a silly way here.

5 Stars Targets Core Muscle Groups
“I’ll show you how to minimize wasted energy while maximizing concentration on the targeted muscles of your core essentials.” ~ Karen Voight

In “Core Plus More,” Karen Voight presents a workout to target the core muscle groups. She also focuses on the arms and legs by using weights to increase the intensity. The added resistance increases your efforts so on exercises for the abs, holding weights above the head while doing a crunches makes them super effective. As always Karen emphasizes proper form to optimize your results. The main sections of the workout include:

Aerobics – Warm up

Legs & Butt 10 minutes

Arms, Back & Torso 5 minutes

Abdominals 10 minutes

Cool down – Stretch

The workout begins with a brief aerobics section to warm up the muscles then moves right into leg exercises inspired by Pilates. She uses her green genies (weighted balls) to increase the resistance. The main workout is on a round blue platform and she is wearing a ruby outfit so the colors are interesting.

During the Arms, Back & Torso workokut she does quite a few sets of push-ups which I found challenging when combined with Plank. Next you use weights while you are on your back and then move into a cool down with unique side stretches and plenty of attention to stretching out the legs.

Overall, I’d say this is a challenging workout with unique exercises. Karen Voight’s teaching style is very precise so the cueing is always excellent and you feel like you have completed a calorie-burning workout with an artistic appeal.

~The Rebecca Review

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Pilates on the Go Pilates on the Go on the Ball

Pilates on the Go – Improve posture, strengthen the back and abdominal muscles, increase flexibility, prevent stress and back pain, tone muscles, and sharpen the mind/body connection with master trainer Maria Leone’s “Pilates on the Go.” – Includes bonus upper body workout. Pilates On The Go: On The Ball – A challenging full-body program designed to help you sharpen the mind -body connection! The Pilates method is a form of isometric exercises developed and practiced to simultaneously stretch, strengthen, tone and align the body, while eliminating excess tension and strain on the joints.

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