YogaFit Plus: Yoga For Real People Review

I am a bigger woman, and found myslef very disappointed with the fact that I was unable to do many of the traditional yoga poses that can be found on other videos.I came across this video from a friend and am very happy with it.The best part about it is the fact that three different women are doing the poses on the screen at the same time. Each woman is doing the same pose in a different way and for a different level.

One may be doing it "easy" with the aid of a chair, the other maybe using a prop such as a block for a "medium", while the third may be doing it in a little more "advanced" way without the aid of any props.What is great about this dvd is how once you start advancing, you can follow the same video but choose a different woman to emulate and therefore follow the more advanced poses.

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Product Description:
A gentle 45 minute workout that enables every BODY to enjoy a yoga practice and promote increased activity for better health. This video also demonstrates the use of props for a safe and healthy practice.

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Cheeracise: Twilight - Dance Fitness Aerobics Review

The DVD is a good idea, but poorly executed.There is NO INSTRUCTION.The girls just start doing moves and expect you to catch on.The routines are technical and repeated.But forget about showing a move, then adding on.They just do it and expect repetition will teach you.Very frustrating.

But if you are looking for something different and don't need instruction, then buy this video.If you need instruction and a real workout, don't buy this.

I had high hopes for this DVD.It did not live up to my expectations.

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Love to Dance? TONE with the PROS! BURN CALORIES! FEEL YOUR BODY CHEER!Great low-impact cardio workouts that dance you into shape. Cheeracise dancers lead you in fun, dance cardio routines to help keep you in shape. The pony hops, scoops and shimmies they perform are now put into cheeracise dance fitness routines for you to have fun with. Each routine starts at a learnable pace then goes up tempo to a calorie burning level. The focused movements help tone arms and legs. Learn with the short routines then step up to the 20 or 30 minute combo. Have fun and dance away those pounds.Preview from Newscast appearance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zY40-72Su4

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Kaberi's Indian dance workout Review

This video has been an excellent addition to my exercise routine.On the days I don't run or ride, I enjoy Kaberi's Indian dance workout as a way to strengthen different muscle groups and to heighten my coordination.I love that it is an authentic lesson in Indian dance taught by a well-known teacher and practitioner.

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Kaberi Chatterjee is one of the leading traditional Manipuri and Tagore dancers of her generation. Through this fun, graceful and original workout, she provides a practical introduction to Indian dance.

Kaberi has included basic movements and exercises from the Indian classical dance styles Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Kathakali, as well as Indian semi-classical and folk dances. Set to specially-composed music inspired by North Indian classical and folk music, Kaberi's Indian dance workout provides soothing but physically demanding exercise.

The DVD, which has a Dolby^(r) Digital 5.1 surround soundtrack, includes:

- a 45-minute workout;
- a 10-minute daily workout;
- a 23-minute, interactive 'Key movements' section; and
- a Tagore dance choreography

In the 'Key movements' section, Kaberi explains and demonstrates the more intricate dance steps in slow motion. So you can make sure you can follow all the detailed movements of the workout.

Like Indian dance, Kaberi's Indian dance workout is suitable for all ages, from children to mature adults.
This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

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PILATES! A Gentle Formula To A Strong Body Review

Risa Sheppard's Method of Pilates is by far the best interpretation of Joseph Pilates' system. This DVD is simple, easy to follow and gives me the best resultswith minimum stress--and no pain! For those who hate stressful gymnastics and other not-so-gentle forms of exercize, this DVD is for you.

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Over 30 years ago, Risa Sheppard developed The Sheppard Method of Pilates: A Classic form of Pilates that speaks to the body. In this DVD, Risa provides two 30 minute mat works (beginner and intermediate) for flexibility, strength and movement. Done thirty minutes a day, 3 days a week, will bring lasting results. Pilates is a gentle workout that is meant to be done with precision and grace; to feel like a dancer without being a dancer; look and feel great, and, move in a body that is flexible, strong and toned.

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Rael Pilates: System 7 Review

I have numerous Pilates workouts but Rael is the most thorough and knowledgeable instructor I have ever had the pleasure to work out with.This is TRUE PILATES and not the "McPilates" of Winsor and the likes!Although I have been doing pilates for a while, Rael has taught me better techniques for positions I thought I knew well.
I bought the 3 dvd set which came with the beginners 7 which has 7 main positions; intermediate 17 which has 17 and the advanced 27 with 27 positions.
Buy any/all that you can afford and you won't regret it.Rael knows what mistakes you will make and cues perfectly - explaining in clear detail and demonstrating the right and wrong way to perform each position.
7 will be a challenge for anyone new to pilates but you will be learning with perfect form and this will give you a strong core and the knowledge to move on to 17 and 27.

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The New Method 20/20 - Perfect Pilates (2002) Review

I have become a big fan of the New Method programs over the past few months. For almost 10 years I've done Yoga daily and for about the past year have added Pilates before doing my Yoga practice. I have a very large collection of Yoga programs (over 100) and a growing number of Pilates and "Pilates based" programs. I would consider these New Method 20/20 programs to be "Pilates based" rather than strict Pilates.

I really enjoy doing practices which are a mixture of Yoga and Pilates and the New Method Programs answer this need and then some. The "then some" is the fact that the New Method programs integrate other types of movements besides Pilates and Yoga. Many add Ballet type exercises which are excellent for coordination and balance and in this particular program one of the sequences adds some kickboxing type moves, though done in a slower controlled fashion.

The first program on Perfect Pilates is led by Lisa Wheeler and is actually more Yoga movements than Pilates plus it has some of those kick boxing moves I had mentioned. I have her on other New Method programs and really enjoy her as a teacher, she explains clearly and demonstrates beautifully. She also has an upbeatpersonality but isn't overly perky.

The second program led by Jennifer Kries is definitely more Pilates oriented but there is a lot of Yoga in it as well. It has a real intense abdominal focus (particularly in the last two segments) which I found really targeted that area. Jennifer Kries is an amazing teacher and an inspiration to work with!

Both programs are in a class setting and there is one student designated to show the exercises in a more modified form. The set is a studio setting but is not sterile by any means. I believe all the New Method programs come from a Television show so the set is always consistent. There is live drumming in the background which helps to establish the rhythm of the exercises.

If you're looking for traditional Pilates then this program won't be what you're looking for, there are many excellent programs by Jennifer Kries, Hilary Burnett, Ana Caban, Moira Stott and others that focus on that more "classical Pilates" approach. But if you like the fusion of Pilates, Yoga, Dance and other elements in short (20 minute) practices then I think you'll find these practices to be enjoyable and effective.

Highly recommended!

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Pilates for Dancers: Get the Dancer's Body Review

I've been dancing for fifteen year. Before using this DVD, I considered my self fairly limber and having a great amount of core strength. Using this DVD over the last month, though, I can see marked improvement in both areas--my abs and obliques showing the most pronounced results. It's a great workout and I would encourage all dancers to add the DVD to their workout libraries.

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Pilates for Dancers is designed for anyone and everyone who would like to attain the often celebrated dancer s body, incredibly strong, limber, and articulated muscles and frame. Pilates for dancer s was born of the idea that the dancer s body and physique is beautiful, graceful, and lithe. At the same time, it is an attainable beauty, given the proper exercise routine and discipline.
This video has a great, limbering warm up routine, followed by over 20 explicitly broken down, step-by-step, instructions that anyone (yes, even you) can follow. This video progressed in stages so that even absolute beginners will have no problem getting a complete and invigorating workout.
Geared towards beginners and those whom are learning their first pilates movements, all the way to intermediates, a lot of time is spent on explanation and proper repetition, so you get the most out of your workout.
Multiple angles make sure you don t miss any of the important alignment, or subtle movements, Pilates can get us into. A great video, and a chance for you to experience a dancer s workout!
This DVD is part of an every growing dance instructional series by SalsaCrazy and DanceCrazy, all of which is available and searchable on amazon.com.

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Rael Pilates 3 Pack Review

This set of 3 Pilates dvd's is the 3rd I've tried, the other 2 being Winsor Pilates and Classical Pilates with Consideration of the Neck and Back.

Mari Winsor is perky and friendly and her workout really is OK. But I borrowed her dvd from a friend, gave it back, and did some research on Pilates and Pilates dvd's.

That led me to the Classical dvd and to Rael's set of 3 dvd's.

The instruction on the Classical dvd was poor. Having back problems, I tried to stick with it a few times, thinking it would be the best way to get my back in shape again, but gave it up in frustration and turned to Rael.

What a difference! Rael is thorough, knowledgeable, and an excellent teacher (he's been a Pilates Master for over 25 years and is known as "teacher of teachers"). His workout goes at a natural pace, his style is relaxing yet professional, and his dvd is very well done. He explains everything, reminds us when to inhale and when to exhale (basic stuff in Pilates, but unnatural to the beginner) and goes through the movements in a way that sets the foundation first, building upon it with each successive movement. This set of 3 dvd's is the next best thing to having Rael as your personal Pilates trainer.

For beginners, intermediate, and advanced students, Rael's dvd's are excellent!

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