Customer Reviews:
Still the best of the series so far.......2006-08-08
To answer the last reviewer's question: yes, you may well be. This set is, in my opinion, the best DVD put out by the Body Control group. It has the first workout that coincides with the masterful first Body Control book, as well as the 3 shorter Weekly Workouts of the second DVD that are themselves very well organised and all-in-all are fantastic for introduction to intermediate level Pilates instruction.
I know they are the two oldest DVDs of the lot, but the production values on them are better than later DVDs (better sets, lighting, ambiance, pace of instruction). The later ones seem to be more hastily put together and some even look like cut-and-paste jobs from other DVDs.
Some people lose patience with the slow and detailed method of Body Control style pilates, but they aren't taking seriously that this method cannot delivery the quick and lasting results it promises *unless* you attend to the core exercises that may not look like much on the outside but are establishing a foundation that needs to be there before you progress. If you want your progress, that is, to something more than superficial outer appearances -- core and functional strength, health, balance and beauty.
I've been to a set of pilates classes in my gym lately with a super fit instructor in fantastic workout clothes who was more focused on doing exciting gymnastic-style pilates moves than core work. The result? The instructor is regularly off work with lower back pain! She looks great on the surface, but her own inner core foundations are weak. What I am to learn from that? So, I am back home to my Body Control DVDs until I can get myself into a Body Control class. This two-in-one DVD will not be surpassed as the best way to learn and progress in the Body Control Method from absolute beginner to intermediate.... and that takes time. No need to rush. There are so many great improvements along the way.
But -- to be fair -- it will be nice when one day they bring out a DVD starring someone else other than Lynne Robinson -- please! I love her but she's not the only one in Body Control. Maybe a companion DVD starring Miranda Bass of BC's Classic Pilates Method book. That would be a great way forward. But until then... this one is superb.
Am I the only person who didn't like this workout?.......2001-11-21
When looking for a workout DVD I was torn between yoga and pilates and, having never tried either, I was encouraged to buy this item by the excellent revies that it received. However, I found that the presenter's explanations during the exercises were very quick and I found it difficult to keep up. I wasn't as impressed as the other buyers I'm afraid!
Strength training without exhaustion.......2001-10-25
Do you want a workout that is fronted by a talentless soap opera actress?
Do you like your home workouts to consist of lots of jumping up and down, flapping your arms around and feeling like you have achieved absolutely nothing?
Pilates is neither of these. Pilates is quite simply fantastic. If yoga seems too hippyish and aerobics workouts just pointless, this is the perfect home workout for you. After just one workout you will feel strong, balanced and amazonian. The whole workout feels like all your deep muscles have been unlocked and re-assembled in their best possible arrangement. Pilates is accessible for all activity levels, whether you are a hardened couch potato or a regular gym bunny, you will enjoy this workout. DVD seems the perfect format for home workouts - the convienience of being able to go the exact workout you want to is a real bonus.
I have been a fan of Lynne Robinson for some time - her fantastic body is proof that this is a great workout.
Totaly Agree.......2001-01-03
I agree with the Pilates fan from Cambridge - this is actually two videos worth of material and does not come across in the title. The content is great and, with DVD, even easier to follow and to locate exercises. Lynne has a great way of explaining and keeping you involved. Great stuff -and, even better, it works!!
A brilliant buy for all Pilates fans who now have DVD.......2000-12-06
What the title of this DVD doesn't make clear is that you get two videos on one DVD - Body Control 1 and 2 - for the price of one! It hasn't been revamped for DVD, but hey, it doesn't need to be. And what's so great is that you can easily skip the intro etc. and go straight to whatever programme you want. That's the main reason I bought this - no more wasting time getting the tape to where you want it. Perfect!
Customer Reviews:
Great, but warm up/stretch before you start.......2007-05-06
I find this workout very hard work but that would be the idea, the class is very fast moving, the exercises definitely work, but my advice to anyone starting this routine is to work up to it at your own pace, and unless you are coming immediately from another exercise (already warmed up) definitely do some extra warm up exercise/stretches before Billy starts, as Billy doesn't do much of a warm up/stretch before moving very quickly into the fast paced routine.
Billy Rocks!.......2007-02-20
Billy knows what he's doing. You get the American cheese with it but Billy gets away with it. He works out with you, you see him sweat, he knows you can mess up and he lets you get away with it.
You wanna feel those abs & [...] muscles burn baby???? Buy this DVD.
It is great tho when you hear the cool down music, you just know you've done great, even if you can't complete it all but have done some of it you know you've still worked hard.
I have a number of his workouts energise, and get ripped. Recommend those too for a good sweat.
exceptional stomach workout!.......2007-01-21
For years I have searched for an exercise dvd that focuses solely on the abs and I have finally found it! The dvd is very hard work and i still have not mananged to complete the whole routine, however i do do as much as I can and I am sure that very soon I will complete the whole thing.My advice is buy it and just do what you can, you can build up your endurance.
Would definetely recommend
Watch your neck.......2006-05-15
I work out about five times a week using advanced Tae Bo DVDs and I find this to be quite challenging and rewarding work. However, the routines are very fast paced and repetitive, so you really need to be careful to avoid straining your neck while you desperately try to keep up with those in the class. It would be very helpful if there were an instructional section specifically on this style of abs and glutes work to demonstrate how to prevent injury.
Use only if you are already quite fit.
Fantastic!.......2006-03-06
This is a great 30 minute workout. It hurts!
Combine this workout with the advanced session on the Tae Bo Active DVD and the basic session on the Tae Bo Everybody Get Ripped DVD.
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