Firm slim stomach. Fantastic posture. Strong lean muscles. Clear relaxed mind. Just ... more
four of the amazing results you will see and feel if you take up Pilates. And who better to introduce you to this fabulous form of exercise than a woman who has prac...
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Advantages: Well structured, calming, effective workout & no equipment required Disadvantages: No reminders of breathing/posture for beginners
's DVD and from the reviews it seemed to be a good one. When I discovered that my friend had it, I asked very sweetly and she agreed to lend it to me so that I could see if it was the one and worth buying for myself.
DarceyBussell was a principal ballerina with The Royal Ballet until her retirement in June 2007. In the introduction to her DVD she says: "I have been doing [Pilates] enthusiastically for the whole of my professional life". She also says that Pilates is 'the best way to exercise every muscle in the body without over-developing and creating bulk muscle'.
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The DVD cover, as you can see from the picture provided, shows DarceyBussell sitting upright. The text at the bottom says 'A practical introduction to the core programme'.
The DVD itself is bright orange, very vibrant! There is also an introduction ...
Advantages: Relaxing way to tone up and improve flexibility Disadvantages: Needs commitment
I bought this DVD as I had wanted to get into pilates for ages and heard it was good way of getting back into shape after having a baby. The exercises are great because they are very relaxing while at the same time work the whole body. The program has a gentle warm up followed by either the main program where you can choose particular sections if you wish (stretches, abs, leg lifts etc) or a mini program which takes highlights from this main section if you don't have much time. There is a short warm down to finish.
It is so refreshing to use a DVD workout that you actually enjoy and look forward to rather than think of as a chore.
I was worried that I might get bored by the repetitive nature of the exercises, and the slow pace of the program, but I'm still really enjoying it after several weeks. In that time I have noticed more ...
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Product details
EAN
9780718147662
Type
Non-Fiction
Genre
Lifestyle
Subgenre
Health & Beauty
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Title
Pilates for Life
Author
Darcey Bussell
ISBN
0718147669
Manufacturer's product description
Firm slim stomach. Fantastic posture. Strong lean muscles. Clear relaxed mind. Just four of the amazing results you will see and feel if you take up Pilates. And who better to introduce you to this fabulous form of exercise than a woman who has practised Pilates as part of her professional training ever since the beginning of her incredible ballet career? Darcey Bussell is passionate about Pilates and her introduction to the core programme is the easiest clearest and most encouraging available. Beautifully designed throughout and immensely practical in its detailed attention to each exercise it is the perfect combination - aspirational and achievable. Darcey quite simply loves it and anyone who picks up the book will too.
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