Pilates Complete Sculpt and Tone

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Starring: Meghan White
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Type: DVD
Directed By: Michael Wohl
Studio: Bodywisdom Media
Release Date: 2005-10-04
Running Time: 240 minutes
YOUR NEEDS CHANGE EVERY DAY, SO SHOULD YOUR DVD!

Pilates Complete Sculpt and Tone™ has everything you need to get into the best shape possible. Never before has a single DVD contained such a vast offering of Pilates routines to give you a sculpted, lean physique. These easy-to-use menus allow you to select a workout that fits your scheduling and physical needs. You can choose a workout by either body part (abs, legs, arms, back and glutes) or by type of routine (mat work, circle, weights, balance ball or small ball). No matter what shape you are in now, these customized workouts allow you to work and progress at your own pace.

The Interactive Personal Trainer™ revolutionizes the practice of Pilates in your home. This easy-to-use DVD allows you to select from over 15 workouts that are designed to adapt and fit into any busy lifestyle. Unlike other videos that may contain one or two workouts, this DVD contains over a dozen workouts of varied lengths and purposes. Whether your goals are to get into shape, relieve stress, or become stronger and more flexible, the Interactive Personal Trainer™ will be an invaluable resource for years to come.

Meghan White is a nationally known Pilates and fitness instructor who has been featured in many of the foremost fitness, exercise and style magazines in America. As a certified Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer, Meghan has trained thousands of people, either one-on-one or in her highly acclaimed Pilates classes, which are captured for the first time on this DVD. Meghan is especially well known for her energetic style of teaching and fun personality.

Nice Pilates Blend
I started doing Pilates about a year ago with a couple of DVDs and wanted some more Pilates workouts so I picked this DVD up. If you have any Pilates experience then this is a good selection. Even if without Pilates experience you can probably catch on (there are some small sections of instruction and a basic routine to work from.)

The DVD is easy to work with with selections broken down into two main catagories - 15 minutes or less or over 15 minutes, so you can easily make a selection based on whether you feel up for a longer workout or need to run out the door quickly and just want to squeeze a workout in.

In each of these sections there are a variety of routines, some which are just Mat workouts (including a good modified Mat workout if you are newer to Pilates. If you are new, start with this one and watch the lessons) and some that add weights, weighted ball and more.

The wide selection and variety makes a very enjoyable DVD which I am getting alot of use from.

Worth buying
I started doing pilates in a community college class this summer. I found it hard to keep it up after the class ended and so decided to get this DVD. Overall, it's pretty good. I've only done mat workouts on it and will update when I try the others.
The exercises for mat workouts are pretty good. It has some exercises we didn't cover in my class and leaves out a bunch, but you can't have everything jam packed in there right? You can mix and match your workout or do an extra long one by doing a bunch of workouts available in the dvd.
Megan White, or whoever the lady is, is calm while being enthusiastic without going overboard. She does go a bit too fast sometimes, so don't hesitate to hit the pause button. Better to do it right and do it slow than strained yourself.
As for the level, I think it's best for people who have tried pilates already, even though she does have an introduction section for the exercises.

I'd recommend this item

Challenging workout
This is the best Pilates DVD I've tried. Although, the instructor is a little too happy at times, I really do enjoy her workout method. It is clear and easy to follow. You really "feel the burn" once you're done with this one. Plus, it has many workouts on this one DVD to let you pick and choose what area of your body you want to focus on.

Great exercise dvd!
This is a great dvd! I'm not sure I'd recommend it if you're just starting pilates for the first time because it's more oriented toward an intermediate level and new moves are explained quickly, but for everyone else I would say it's a must have. I love how much variety the dvd gives. I probably use about a quarter or a third of the workouts, and I still never have to do the same workout twice in one week. There are modifications to make the exercises easier or harder, and Megan White is very upbeat and keeps a good pace. I've been doing pilates for a few years, but I have a hard time getting to classes because of my schedule and I was getting really tired of my old routines. Now I'm looking forward to working out again!

Lots of options, but no room to grow
I have mixed feelings about "Pilates Complete Sculpt and Tone", so I'll do a "pro and con" review.

PROS

1. With over 20 different routines, the DVD offers lots of variety and is great value for money. However, the DVD would be even better if you could program it, so you could play two or three routines in a row, rather than going back to the main menu every time.

2. It also provides plenty of use for your toys, like the Pilates circle, weights and balance ball. I wish more Pilates DVDs provided these options.

CONS

1. The routines aren't very well thought out. Because the longer routines are spliced together from shorter segments, they often repeat exercises. For example, in one of the 30-minute routines, you do "The Hundred" *three* times!

2. The routines are solidly intermediate. "Pilates Complete Sculpt and Tone" doesn't include any of the more challenging Pilates exercises like the roll-over or jack-knife, so once you have mastered intermediate-level Pilates, there's no room to grow.

3. Meghan White has the most annoying, squeaky voice imaginable! I found myself doing the workouts with gritted teeth.

I tried to like this DVD, but "Cons" are the reasons I sold it. If you want short Pilates routines as a quick workout, or warm-up to a longer session, I would recommend the Quick Fix - Pilates Abs Workout. It includes three 10-minute routines at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels and the advanced routine is pretty challenging!