Classical Pilates Technique with consideration of the NECK & BACK

Classical Pilates Technique with consideration of the NECK & BACK
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Manufacturer: Classical Pilates Inc.
Starring: Peter Fiasca, Alycea Ungaro
Directed By: Colin Webb
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0823230001094
Format: Color
Label: Classical Pilates Inc.
Manufacturer: Classical Pilates Inc.
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Classical Pilates Inc.
Region Code: 0
Release Date: 2006-04-02
Running Time: 75
Studio: Classical Pilates Inc.
Theatrical Release Date: 2006

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Editorial Reviews:

Classical Pilates Inc., producer of the industry's most popular DVD reference collection of the historically accurate technique and syllabus, preserves another essential dimension of Joseph Pilates' original method. We demonstrate a progression of safe and educational workouts for the entire mind and body that are uplifting for the spirit. Each workout level attends to the most common stress-related concerns in today's society: neck and back complaints.

This DVD contains a full Pre-Pilates section, as well as three complete Classical Pilates modified mat levels to help facilitate safety and stability of the neck and back while you enjoy your refreshing workouts. Another goal of this program is to help you safely increase strength, stamina, coordination and flexibility for the entire body.

All workouts demonstrate the purely classical forms of Joseph Pilates' original method, and are performed in real time with flowing movement, technical clarity and rhythm. As each exercise is presented, the name and number of repetitions are shown on screen.


Spotlight customer reviews:

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Summary: Great
Comment: This DVD is very easy to follow and does modify the traditional Pilates moves to minimize the neck and back strain that can accompany some of the exercises - especially when one doesn't have sufficient core strength when starting the program. This allows you to work on a very limited subset of moves - especially at the beginner level. Although I feel that there's a big jump from beginner to intermediate-level excercises - both in duration and complexity - I nevertheless, believe that this DVD was a really excellent purchase. I use it a lot.

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Summary: Great!
Comment: This DVD is great if you are a Pilates instructor, or have previous experience in Pilates, but have neck or back issues. Instruction is thorough, clear, and direct. Wonderful to enhance instructor repertoire.

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Summary: Pilates Modifications for Neck and Back
Comment: Pilates is a method which is valuable to anyone of any age or condition and this DVD shows you the modifications that are made for people with neck and/or back issues. Pilates, however, should always be initated with a qualified instructor - it should not be started 'straight' from a DVD because you need a lot of individual correction at first before your body has incorporated (understood) the Pilates principles. This DVD is an essential tool for instructors, as a reference work and perons who have previous Pilates training.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5Average rating of 2/5
Summary: Disjointed and quick transitions
Comment: After trying to do several of the sessions, I became frustrated and disappointed especially after the reviews I had read before ordering. The transitions between the exercises were quick and disjointed making it hard to follow. My husband also found it difficult AND boring because the transitions were so quick. Just when we were doing the stretches, off they would go to another position. I returned it.

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Summary: All this and more!
Comment: If you have been thinking of buying a Pilates video but are a little bit scared by the reputation for toughness and difficulty getting into it, this is THE one for you! And for me, too. I bought this, the regular Classical Pilates Mat Workout, and the Magic Circle Mat Workout. All three have multiple levels of workout given, but the other two go at a much faster pace, and you really need to know more before you can be comfortable with them.
This video starts with wonderful pre-Pilates work that is very easy to follow, and which you can do by itself if, like me, you sometimes overstrain your back. The people doing the demonstrations are great. I especially appreciate that the man in the Basic Workout is not a buff hunk, but looks like a normal, not-terribly fit human being. (He may BE in wonderful condition, but he does not look so intimidating)
You could think of this as just for beginners, but you may end up using it as your central all-round workout!
Can't recommend it highly enough!


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