Pilates is an intense, controlled way of working
your core musclesthe back and abdominal muscles
that stabilize your bodyusing technique,
breathing, and concentration. Veteran instructor
Kathy Smith leads an effective 30-minute Pilates
workout. The 8-minute warm-up teaches the
essentials of Pilates, followed by a 22-minute
Pilates routine that targets the abdominals. Smith
is an excellent instructor with a knack for
explaining technique clearly. "Imagine a balloon
pulling you up toward the opposite wall, she says
as she teaches the difficult Teaser. She
demonstrates the basic, sometimes modified, moves
with another exerciser showing more advanced
positions. Smith continues to emphasize technique,
breathing, and proper position through each
exercise, making sure you understand how to get
the most out of each movement. This is an
excellent introduction to Pilates, especiallybut
not exclusivelyfor beginners to this discipline.
Format size: | Fullscreen |
Languages: | English |
Country: | US |
Runtime: | 30 min. |
Number of discs: | 1 |