I purchased this DVD hoping to make including my 10 and 15 yr. old daughters into my pilates exercise program a little easier thus exposing them to yet another alternative to indoor exercise here in norhtern Montana. I was disappointed. We viewed the program first and liked the safety tips inserted with the introduction of each new move, but the speed at which the entire program runs is too fast! Fortunately, we all knew most of the exercises from my favorite adult pilates DVD, Breakthru Pilates with Michelle Dozois and Tracy YorkBreakthru: Core-Conditioning Pilatestherefore we were able to follow along better than someone starting as a total novice. Still the changes between exercises happened too quickly. I would not recommend this program to anyone. We previewed the section for little kids, and it too sped along, with lots of props that one would have to gather together before even beginning. I would recommend instead of this DVD the program I stated above. Breakthru Pilates Hard Core ConditioningBreakthru: Core-Conditioning Pilates with Michelle and Tracy is both a great introduction and a challenge in the area of pilates exercise. These two ladies are practical and conservative instructors with an awareness of what a beginner is experiencing, addressing specific issues and possible problems with technique without disrupting the flow and rhythm of the session. At the end you are left with a sense of accomplishment, relaxation and renewal, and with the thought that you could honestly do this again day after day.... unlike some of the exercise programs I have tried at home that are simply overinstructed and overwhelming!
I don't know why I thought I should try anything different with the girls... I guess I was looking for something that included people their age with a little more upbeat music, unfortunately this DVD is not it!
Another thought.... if you are looking for an at-home exercise program for kids age 10 and younger, more specifically girls, I would recommend the DVD "I'm a Ballerina Now" I'm a Ballerina Now. I purchased this DVD for my 10 yr. old Christmas two years ago and she really enjoyed it. I participated in the class a couple of times with her and it is a nice workout! Just like being at dance school in a young kids' beginning ballet class....no bar required!
I hope this information has been helpful. As a homeschool mom in a rural area, I have an interest in providing my children with a variety of experiences and have developed quite a myriad of alternative exercise options.... I'm happy to share!
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Product Description:
Classical Pilates Inc., producer of the industry's most popular DVD reference collection of the historically accurate method, preserves another essential dimension of Joseph Pilates' original creation. We demonstrate a wonderful curriculum of safe and effective Classical Pilates exercises for children, and a full intermediate workout for young adults, which help improve: (1) Personal Body Image(2) Mental Concentration (3) Injury Prevention(4) Strength & Flexibility (5) Weight Management(6) Self-Esteem & Confidence (7) Coordination & Balance
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