Mari Winsor: Cardio Pilates (2010) Review

First let me start by saying that I own EVERY SINGLE Mari Winsor Pilates DVD ever made. I am not kidding here folks! I love Mari Winsor and her technique.

Now, on to the DVD:

The workout with the actual CARDIO Pilates is a good workout, I really enjoyed it.The workout for the lower body was a great one too! Nice-n-fast and to the point.However, the workout on the mat (no cardio) was down-right BORING.Mari talks and talks and talks about her technique and has you 'test' it, etc.I thought that after ALL her DVD's that are out, by this point, she wouldn't need to explain every single movement. I thought this WHOLE ENTIRE DVD would be fast paced, but not that 3rd workout.I can't stand it when she has you get into position AND THEN explains the technique while you're sitting there in mid air.So annoying.But Mari only does this with the 3rd workout.

Now, if you are NEW to Pilates, yes, that workout would be perfect for you, but I assumed that since the DVD is Cardio Pilates, that the whole thing would be fast paced. I was wrong.

I will never do that 3rd workout again, but I will do the other 2.

All in all, it was worth the purchase.

Side note:I purchased this DVD on eBay before it was even released (hence my review before the release date).

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Product Description:
This program will features 3 workouts (no props)
25 Minute Pilates Express Workout
12 Minute Quick Fix Pilates
13 Minute Lower Body Firm & Burn
Attributes:
Blends strength training and faster-paced Pilates movements for increased calorie burn.
Slims and firms the upper and lower body while continually activating and strengthening the core muscles.

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Pilates for Pink Workout (2008) Review

The Pilates for Pink workout has sections for upper body, lower body, and abs. There are separate workout options available on the DVD menu, or you can do them all together for a 50 minute workout. There is a pink exercise band included with the workout.

Overall, I'm glad I bought it. The exercises combine traditional pilates matwork (hundreds, single leg stretch etc) with exercises that take advantage of the band and are meant to simulate reformer or other machine exercises. I didn't feel over tired afterward, but i did feel like I got good toning in. And even though it's 50 minutes or so and not terribly fast-paced, I didn't feel bored. The arm exercises were fun, but I won't know how effective they are until I've done the workout more. Overall, it's a good recommendation if you are just starting out, or if you have another pilates DVD or two and want some variety, but if you have other stuff from Winsor, I don't know how repetitive this one would be. It reminded me of the 10 minute solution slim and sculpt pilates, which also uses the band. So if you like one, you'll like the other.

They give $1 to Breast Cancer for each purchase, so this would make a thoughtful purchase or gift anyway. If some of the money didn't go to cancer, I'm not sure I'd be willing to pay full price for it.

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Product Description:
The MARIWINSOR Pilates for Pink Workout
The Mari Winsor Pilates for Pink workoutoffers a unique blend of Mari s Pilates and resistance band moves in an easy-to-follow core workout. The workout strengthens your muscles evenly from head to toe with strong emphasis on your core and enhances flexibility and body awareness. As a result, you ll create a taller, slimmer, more graceful shape. Use the band as added resistance to improve your overall muscle tone.

FIRM ABS * TONE LEGS * SCULPT ARMS
Since 1981, magazine has guided and motivated women to live their healthiest, most active lives by delivering consistently accurate and highly researched editorial content. With your purchase of this DVD, a $1 donation will be made to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), whose single objective is to beat breast cancer in our lifetime by funding clinical and translational research worldwide.

FREE Resistance BAND inside!
Total Body Makeover in 50 Minutes!

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