MTV Fitness - Pilates Mix

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Starring: Kristin McGee
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Type: DVD
Studio: MTV
Release Date: 2004-12-14
Join Pilates instructor Kristin McGee as she leads two half hour workout sessions that focus on toning the arms, legs, and abs. Mix up the routines and decide for yourself what to focus on toning. With DJ Danny Sullivan providing the music, MTV: PILATES MIX is sure to motivate the body to get up and work out!

Way too advanced for beginners
I purchased this product because I was trying to get more out of my workouts and I wanted to try pilates. Though the instructor says to follow one of the other trainers if you're a beginner, they don't focus in enough on that person so it's hard to follow. This is for more advanced pilates users.

Challenging
I was pleasantly surprised by the difficulty of this work-out video. When I first started this video I almost died in the first half but I am beginning to feel stronger and its not so hard.. I wouldn't suggest this to anyone who isn't dedicted

eh

i must admit, i was extremely excited to see that mtv put out pilates and yoga fitness tapes. i figured, "hey, maybe there will be some decent music involved and i wont get bored out of my mind."
well this was not the case.
it involves typical workout music, despite the fact that it says "oh DJ whatever rockin the music."
no. theres isnt and adrenaline pumping music.
so if youre looking for a fun workout,
this is not it.

This Pilates is best when mixed!
I am an intermediate-level exerciser and I enjoy working out 7 days a week. When I first got this dvd, I was determined to do Routine 1 (upper body and abs), Routine 2 (lower body and abs), and the bonus (lower body) all in one shot. This gave me an exquisitely painful workout (my wrists--ouch!!!), but it put me out of commission for a couple of days (and this was doing Routine 1 with the beginners' modifications!).

Since I do like to workout daily, I decided to switch to the customizable workout option; this option allows you to pick abbreviated portions of the full routines. I still get an extremely effective, challenging full-body workout without having to take any days off for recuperation! If I have an extra 10 minutes, I also do the bonus workout. And if I'm feeling particularly brave, then I do have the choice to do the full routines. That's what makes this dvd a godsend. Bravo to Kristin McGee for another winner.

Not traditional pilates...
This is very much a fusion-type workout! I agree that for me, the pacing was quick and some of the moves I wasn't quite ready for. To safely do this workout, I recommend you at least be at an intermediate level (and not have any wrist problems!) I had a bad fall a few months ago and can't do much plank work, so I'll have to put this DVD away for another time. But, I liked the instructor! Kristin was very upbeat and motivating, and I would probably purchase other workouts led by her. If you're looking for detailed instruction though, you won't find it here!