Product Description

No time to exercise? We have the solution for you the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we ve developed 5 innovative workouts that are just 10 minutes each. Because many of the traits associated with the perfect Pilates body are dancer s traits, these programmes focus on Pilates and give you an added bonus: some subtle elements of dance training for graceful elegance. The quick workouts fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate routines or do them all together for one incredible Pilates Perfect Body workout!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1124 in DVD
• Released on: 2008-12-26
• Rating: Exempt
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 52 minutes

Synopsis
Pilates is one of the most popular exercise systems in the world, and this program offers its benefits in easy-to-do 10-minute segments. These versatile workouts offer a practical way to burn calories and drop pounds, leading to a beautiful, sculpted body.

Review
If you only buy one fitness DVD, buy this --Womans Own

Customer Reviews

A great DVD for reducing your wobbly bits and flab
I haven't been to any pilates classes so I can't compare this with organised classes, but this DVD seems to be a mixture of ballet dance, yoga and strength training. Each 10 minute section uses standing and mat work to target a specific body part:

Arms: you will need light hand weights - this will work your arms, shoulders, upper back and chest.

Perfect belly: lots of original moves here, lots of twisting while you strengthen your core.

bums and thighs: lots of bum lifts and leg raises to tone and lift those problem areas.

Pefect silhouette: a 10 minute section using a mix of the instructor's fav moves to create sexy curves

Perfect stretch: this is designed to make everyday movements more easier and improve your whole posture.

Everytime I use this DVD I am tired afterwards (but in a good way!) - its tough and challenging. Even though you only use light hand weights I am thankful it is only 10 minutes - its that challenging. This presenter is fast becoming one of my favourites as she is so friendly, professional and clear. She emphasizes the correct body position - but without too much chatter. Theres no unnecessary faffing around - you just get on with the exercises.

I think the 10 minute solutions series are ideal for anyone who wants to get fit but hasn't got the time. You can create your own custom workout by programming any of the segments in the order you select. I never get bored as I am always doing something different.

Excellent toning and strengthening workout!
I've been doing Pilates on-and-off for about 5 years now and love the way it strengthens you and gives you good posture. One of the great advantages of Pilates over conventional strength training is you can do it daily, it doesn't add bulk and the moves translate to activity you do in real life. This DVD is an excellent intermediate or add-on to an existing fitness routine. I don't recommend it to anyone who knows nothing about Pilates or a complete beginner as the priniciples are not really covered. It's not that the moves are hard or particularly tricky; they are just difficult if you do them correctly which the point of Pilates! If you are familiar with the principle then this is a very enjoyable DVD.
What you get:
50 minute workout broken down into 5x10 min segments. There is a custom feature which allows you to create a workout of any length and in any order of the each of the 5 segments. The sections cover:
Abs: tough 10 min of upper and lower abs work using classic Pilates moves that are modified to make them tougher.
Arms: classic Pilate's moves like hug-a-tree using light weights.
Legs and bum: hip and leg strengthening moves -mostly floor work.
Silhouette: whole body moves that target arms legs & core simultaneously using ballet and Pilates inspired moves.
Stretch: delicious stretches for the whole body esp. legs hips and lower back with some yoga inspired moves. If I'm really tired I just do this section.

Results:
I've been using this DVD for two months and aim to use it daily but at least 4 times a week - I do the whole DVD in sections throughout the day if I'm busy. I've lost half a stone but I've experienced a more profound inch loss - 3 from each leg, 5 from hips and 4 from waist. I have an almost flat belly and I've had lots of compliments on my good posture and toned figure. I've really enjoyed this DVD and combine it with my other fitness DVDs for a complete workout. I've noticed a real improvement in my flexibility as well, and my backache has all but gone. No 1 DVD will suit everyone but I've always been a fan of Pilates and highly recommend this one. Of all my Pilates workouts this one has given me the best results.

A new dimension to pilates
This pilates DVD is great and incorporates plenty of new moves that you won't see on other pilates DVDs. It is tough work - be prepared for a quick sequence of moves and constant movement! I have the 10 minute solution Pilates with Lara Hudson which I really enjoy and I can do the whole workout (albeit with a lot of groaning) at the instructor's pace. Pilates Perfect Body however is much more painful, and there are a number of times that I just cannot manage to hold my leg or hips up anymore and I have to take a rest. So this is hard work, but after all that's what it is about, isn't it, and personally I like how challenging this DVD is.

If you're a beginner, don't expect any lengthy introductions or explanations of moves. Each section gets right down to business and keeps you working until the last minute. For this reason I don't feel this DVD is suited for beginners - you have to have done some slower-paced pilates before to learn about breathing and pulling your navel in and so on. I have never been to any pilates classes but I started with a great introduction to pilates with Jennifer Kries's The Method, but I don't think I could have coped with Pilates Perfect Body if I hadn't done that one before. So the disadvantage of the DVD is that complete pilates novices night find this too difficult and will have to keep looking at the screen to see what is happening. But I think this could be an advantage for those who have done some pilates before, as you don't stop after every sequence to explain things and lose your rhythm.

I'm sure that even those who have done quite a lot of pilates before will enjoy this DVD as it has many new moves that I haven't seen on other workout programmes, and also classic moves with a twist - like the hundred with the addition of lifting and lowering the leg which makes it just that little more difficult, or twisting your legs while doing leg circles, or the shoulder bridge with one leg lifted followed by kicks followed by leg lifts, all without putting your legs down...I really like how all the ordinary exercises from other videos have some new element added to it to really work you harder.

It's tough but it works and you can FEEL your muscles being pushed. Great value for money too.