Winsor Pilates DVD Review: 10 Minute Solution: Pilates Review

I'm a big fan of the short workouts, because I have a very demanding and irregular work schedule (long hours, lots of travel). As I get further away from my college years, I also find that there's more "trouble areas" developing on my body, so I prefer workouts that hone-in on specific body target zones. This DVD fits the bill. I enjoy the pilates-inspired workouts because they leave me feeling like I get a good workout without working too hard. The thing that makes this DVD so special is that it works my muscles even harder than previous pilates DVDs I've tried: the workouts give me that "good workout soreness" the next day, but do so without exhausting me so much that I can't bring myself to do it again after another long workday. I also like that in addition to focusing on my favorite trouble spots (abs, buns and thighs), this DVD has a 10-minute pilates sculpting workout (get out your light weights, everybody), a 10-minute cardio-toning pilates workout (get that heart rate up, everybody) and, my personal favorite, a 10-minute flexibility workout, which is relaxing--not strenuous--and is the perfect workout nightcap for any exercise routine (I truly mean that, it loosens all the muscles with a great, unique set of stretches). Another great benefit of having this DVD is that it allows you to build the number and order of the 10-minute workouts so that you can play as many or as few as you want, in whatever sequence you like.

To top it all off, Lara Hudson is a fantastic instructor. I didn't realize the importance of a good instructor until I found some folks that I didn't like (for example, Denise Austin's raspy voice gets on my nerves). Lara Hudson, on the other hand, is sweet, motivating, and explains the exercises with just the right amount of dialogue. She's also very attractive without being impossibly in-shape (so she's pleasant to look at and you can actually imagine yourself having a body like hers someday). The scenes are all in a well-lit studio with modern exercise music playing softly in the background. Overall, I have no complaints. The one word of caution I must say though is that I think these exercises are better suited for people who have prior pilates experience or who are at least moderately in-shape, because they are quite challenging and do not offer modifications on the movements. So for those of you who like short, challenging, effective pilates-inspired exercises with variety, a good instructor, and a pleasant ambience, I strongly recommend this DVD.

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Product Description:
NO TIME TO EXERCISE?
We have the solution for you - the 10 Minute Solution!Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we'vedeveloped 5 fabulous Pilates workouts, each only 10 minutes.Instructor Lara Hudson has designed the workouts so that you canutilize each individually, or mix and match the sets to createa completely custom workout. You can also put all 5 sets togetherfor an incredible 50-minute, total-body Pilates workout!
PILATES FOR ABS
Want a flatter, firmer belly? Here's your secretweapon! Pilates is all about connecting with your core and this super-targeted workout will activate yourdeepest abdominal muscles. By using the Pilates technique you'll achieve that sleek midsection thatyou just can't get with crunches or other repetitive, monotonous exercises.
PILATES FOR BUNS AND THIGHS
If you're looking for a way to tone and re-shape thosehard-to-reach trouble spots, this is 10 minutes very well spent! Lara uses dynamic, smooth-flowingmovements to target and re-define your lower body. This Pilates routine really delivers lean, tonedlegs and firm, beautifully sculpted buns!
SCULPTING PILATES
Get ready for sexy shoulders and sculpted arms! ThisPilates-based program smartly incorporates light handweights to help you tone anddefine your arms and shoulders WITHOUT adding bulk. Sculpting Pilates is gentle liketraditional Pilates, but because it adds weights, you'll see faster results than everbefore.
PILATES BURN
If you're serious about REALLY burning some extracalories, try this challenging, but fluid Pilates Burn sequence. Lara leads you through thisdistinctive workout of cardio plus toning plus all-out, total-body conditioning allwrapped into one. Keep breathing, stay focused and sweat away those pounds!
PILATES FOR FLEXIBILITY
Feel good all over with this set, which focuses onlengthening and stretching to achieve that dancer's body that you just can't getfrom straight cardio or muscletraining workouts. You get dual benefits from this totallyinvigorating 10 minutes... you'll increase flexibility, and melt away stress andanxiety.