AB Workout Equipment: Pilates AM Mat Workout Review

This Pilates workout is sort of an odd blend.On the one hand, instructor Jillian Hessell spends a lot of time focused on the breath, which would be very helpful to Pilates beginners.Furthermore, she provides a rather abbreviated mat sequence--for example performing "50s" instead of the tradional hundred exercise and doing only two quick side series exercises.On the other hand, she does not give much detailed instruction about form, shows no modifications, and performs a few of the exercises at a very quick pace, including the criss-cross and swan dive, which would make this workout more ideally suited to advanced beginners or lower intermediates (most likely on a light day).

The DVD breaks the workout into three segments, Breathing, Matwork, and Centering.The Breathing segment, about 4.5 minutes long, is performed seated in a chair, and it includes both breathing instruction and a few simple stretches.The 16.5 minute Matwork sequence begins with a controlled sit-down and roll-back.A band is used to modify the roll-up and single leg cirlces, and few repetitions are performed for the exercises.Finally, the workout concludes with a 3-minute Centering section, which involves additional breathing instruction, basic stretches, and a tiptoe balance, all in a standing position.

This 26-minute workout would probably be best suited to Pilates beginners who have some prior familiarity with the Pilates exercises and are looking for a relatively basic workout.

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Product Description:
Here is our essential A.M Pilates routine to awaken and stretch your muscles through a series of seated and standing exercises. This routine focuses on breath awareness which helps to improve balance. It also aids in conditioning as well as promoting body-mind awareness. You will find that this is a great way to energize and revitalize your body..start your day centered....and strong! Video format. Available in video and DVD format as a set with our PM Pilates Mat workout.