10 Minute Solution Pilates on the Ball

Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 05/06/2008

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5 Stars Pilates on the Ball – 10 Min Solution
I love this DVD. The exercises are challenging, but you are encouraged to work at your own pace. You have 5 to choose from and the instruction is clear.

5 Stars Low impact workout fits into my schedule
Low impact workout fits into my schedule. The host is engaging and makes it easy to follow along.

4 Stars Pilates on the Ball
I love this video. Laura Hudson is a great instructor (I have two other Pilates DVDs of hers) and this video is a wonderful combination of Pilates and ball exercises. It provides a tough workout without being too difficult and her moves are easy to follow.

5 Stars Real Pilates adapted for the stability ball
In this DVD, Lara Hudson has developed an effective routine with creative moves based on Pilates; the exercises don’t feel contrived at all. This is one of those workouts that sneaks up on you – you may not feel like you’re doing much at the time, but it’s a different story afterwards! I found the “Upper Body” segment a bit too easy, but the “Lower Body” and “Total Body Pilates” were a different story!

The “Flexibility” segment is particularly good; I appreciate that Lara focuses on stretching the hip flexors which tend to get overworked in Pilates. This segment also makes a good stretch after other workouts. Lara is an encouraging instructor with a nice personality.

Like the other “10 Minute Solutions” DVDs, this one is fully programmable which is always a bonus. I would recommend this DVD to intermediate/advanced Pilates practitioners. If you are more of a beginner, you may like Lizbeth Garcia’s On the Ball Pilates Workout for Beginners.

4 Stars Good for an extra pilates challenge
This dvd is great for someone looking for versatility and a bit of an extra challenge from standard pilates. The ten minute sets are great for time constraints, and the ball adds extra intensity. However, I wouldn’t recommend this dvd for pilates beginners.

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Pilates Yoga exercise Ball Workout

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Charlene Pricketts Women with Balls

You requested greater intensity in a very low impact workout and you got it! This hour long video uses intervals of heavy exertion followed by recovery periods to push you toward peak fitness. Though the choreography is uncomplicated, the intensity level is definitely advanced… if you do it like Charlene, Renee, Lori and Duaine! If you can’t keep up the pace for the entire workout, do as much as you can, then start cheating your legs lower. Options are shown to lower intensity if needed. Over time, you’ll become fit enough to kick it into 5th gear right to the end. Breakdown is 7 min. warm up, 37 min. aerobics, 8 min. cool down, 8 min. stretch.

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Stott Pilates Core Balance Level 1

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Solid basic beginner introduction to ball pilates
This cover indicates this is a level 1 DVD – I assume that means for people without experience doing ball pilates and for people who are not avid exercisers who are already in great physical shape. And, that is what it delivers. The cuing is good, the instructions are clear for the most part, the instructors have calm clear voices, the transitions are reasonable, and the production quality is fine. There is an intro that explains the basics that you can avoid in the future. Since I’ve done a few classes, I am not sure if the intro explains everything you’d need if you were completely new, bit it seems thorough.

The exercises are appropriate for someone who is capable of doing sit-ups, stretches, etc. That said, some of the harder exercises could not be done by someone who was out of shape in the “core” area.

I avoid some of the exercises because I have a chronic knee condition and the specific segments hurt my knee. I either keep doing the last exercise or fast forward (though I’d much prefer a video that addresses knee injuries so I wouldn’t have to fast forward). Of the four ball videos I have (all relatively new to me), this one has the most exercises I can do without hurting my knee. On one I have, I cannot do over half of the exercises, so I appreciate this one.

All in all, it’s not perfect, but it’s solid and works well for its intended audience. If you are toned, fit or do other ab work or yoga, this is most likely not for you. If you like hyped instruction, a fast workout, or to work at a more frenetic pace, this is also probably not for you. If you like a calmer approach and are recovering from an injury, have been out of condition for awhile, or have never worked out, this will probably be just fine. You may find the end of it a bit challenging, but it gives you something to work up to.

4 Stars i liked this dvd
its a longer workout on the ball but Stott pilates covers everything and explains it very well. highly recommend!

1 Star Not for anyone in any kind of shape
I found it to be extremely boring. It would be great for someone older looking for a very mild workout or someone in poor shape looking to start slow. It consists of very easy moves like laying on top of the ball and rolling back and forward and holding very basic positions. If you are looking for anything challenging at all then I would suggest not buying this DVD.

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Method Standing Pilates

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