I do Pilates every morning followed by Yoga. Generally I do my Pilates before driving my son to school so I usually like to keep it under 20 minutes except on the weekends where I'll go considerably longer.To have an effective routine that can be done in 10 minutes is extremely helpful, and to have one that is as effective as this is really welcome!
Noelle starts with the hundred, which to me is an almost magical exercise. I can't think of any exercise that warms me up better than this and I always like Pilates programs that start with it (I have many that are excellent programs, non-traditional pilates, that don't start with it so it's not always a given).
After that she continues on with the rollup and other exercises from the stomach series such as the single leg stretch, scissors, criss cross etc..
There are also some unique versions of exercises, such as a bridge type exercise where you lift each side of the hip one at a time in the full bridge position. It is a very interesting variation on a bridge that really warmed up that area in a way that I've not encountered before.
Also there is a leg raising exercise where you bend one leg, place your heel of the opposite foot on the knee of the bent leg, scoop up and then do leg raises. This is something I've never seen in any of the Pilates programs that I have and I have quite a few.
All in all, for a short program, you get a nice focused workout that is very effective.
Noelle is a really enjoyable teacher, she has a lot of energy but doesn't cross the line into being overly peppy. I found her to be very motivating to work with and her instructions were clear and to the point which made the practice really flow.
Other ten minute Pilate programs I'd recommend are the "Quick Fix-Pilates Abs" and the "Quick Fix- Total Mix" which hasfour ten minute Pilates and four-ten minute Yoga routines which you can sequence using a "blender" which lets you select three programs in any order.
Also, Liz Gillies Progressive Pilates Target Tone DVD is an excellent DVD w/ four Ten Minute routines that focus on Abs, Hips, Buns and also a Total body workout.
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Product Description:
A Pilates Method is a series created by Noelle, integrating the Pilates method developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920's. This product teaches the Pilates Method using an uncomplicated, easy-to-follow format, with an uplifting, energetic and motivating feel. Noelle has put together programs of her favorite and most proven and effective exercises that get results. The main focus in the series is on Pilates exercises using the Powerhouse: that is the muscles that support the spine, the abdominals, lower back, hips and buttocks. Pilates in Your Pocket is a workout that gives you the quickest way to get the ultimate benefits of a real effective Pilates workout in just 10 minutes! This workout is perfect for when you are traveling or when you're just short on time!
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