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Nice Pilates routine for advanced beginners/intermediates
I've been practicing Pilates for several years and am currently at an intermediate level. I always like to try new routines, so I checked out Maria Leone's "On the Go" video. At the start of the workout, Maria spends about five minutes giving instruction on the fundamental tenets of Pilates, including lengthening the spine, pulling in your navel, and breathing during the exercises. This is a nice overview of basic Pilates principles, but those already familiar with Pilates can skip this part.

The main part of this video is classic Pilates matwork, and Maria begins with a few minutes of stretches to warm up the body. During both the warmup and some of the mat exercises, Maria uses a stretchy band to assist with the moves. Unfortunately, use of the band was not mentioned anywhere on the video's box, but I was able to substitute a regular strap without too much difficulty. Maria then moves on to the matwork sequence, beginning with The Hundred. Before performing the full exercise, however, Maria starts with a "Hundred Prep"; she does this for several of the exercises throughout the matwork routine. Most of the exercises are recognizable from the classic matwork sequence, although Maria modifies many of the more challenging moves (eg, performing The Teaser one leg at a time) as well as adds her own twists to others. The Side Kick Series work is particularly strenuous; I really felt these moves in my hips and thighs. The matwork section concludes with three sets of pushups and some brief stretches for a total of 40 minutes.

Following the matwork, Maria performs 5 minutes of upper body exercises using rubber tubing. Again, the need for this equipment was not noted on the video's box, and since I didn't have tubing, I skipped this section. The workout ends with a few minutes of additional stretching moves, making the entire routine approximately 48 minutes in length.

Maria was a good instructor who cued well, offering tips on form and noting when upcoming moves would be particularly challenging. She was very easygoing, and so was the setting: a simple brick patio with soft, non-distracting music in the background. Furthermore, the moves form a nice, steady flow, but given that Maria did not spend any time explaining each individual exercise, this video would not be appropriate for those brand-new to Pilates. However, those with some prior familiarity with Pilates who are looking to further their practice would enjoy this video, as it is ideal for advanced beginner as well as early intermediate Pilates practitioners.

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Not Challenging
I've tried quite a few Pilates videos and this is one I would not recommend. When I started the video, I was really disappointed to see that a pilates band was required for the exercises. But nowhere on the box did it mention that. There were a few movements such as leg circles, rolling and the mermaid that are done without a band but most of the workout requires it. Thankfully I rented this and didn't spend money on it.

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You mean I've had "abs" under there all along???
If you've never "experienced" Pilates (pronounced 'pi-la-tays'; don't make the embarassing mistake I did by saying "pilots"), get ready to have your butt whooped. Joseph Pilates and his wife, a registered nurse, developed this routine under the realization that the abdomnial area is the "core" of wellness- it supports your upper body, back, posture, etc. In the past few years, Pilates has really come into the mainstream, and there are many classes and videos to choose from. I happen to like "Pilates On the Go", because it is mellow, very gentle and yet VERY effective. The DVD comes with an exercise band that will help you with some of the more difficult postions (such as the classic "roll-up", where you literally come of off the floor one vertabrae at a time from a lying down postion)and also helps you with stretching. After my first session, which I must confess did not last the duration of the DVD, my abs were sore for DAYS- that's how powerful this routine is (not just my abs, come to think of it- my legs, sides, back and butt were all "work-out sore). If you remember not to get too frustrated, work at YOUR OWN PACE, don't expect miracles from yourself right away, and keep at it diligently, you'll surprise yourself at how strong you will become in a matter of weeks. A great investment for your overall well-being.