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Jennifer Kries' Pilates Method: The Perfect Mix

Backcover description: A total-body workout combining many different elements for good health. Includes core conditioning moves to provide a concentrated abdominal and lower-body workout, an energizing cardio session aimed at reducing body fat and increasing s

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Oxygen March 2003
	"A stretch, strengthen and relax your body all-in-workout. A well-balanced, challenging routine with good instruction." Rated 5 stars.

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Level:		Inter/Advan

Toning emphasis:		Total body

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Toning Emphasis

Workout 1
Upper body:	1 minutes	(5%)
Lower body:	5 minutes	(24%)
Abs:	15 minutes	(71%)


Workout 2
Upper body:	1 minutes	(7%)
Upper/lower:	14 minutes	(93%)

Instructor:		Jennifer Kries
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(average of 9 customer ratings)

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Certified instructor description: Gracefully integrates ballet, Pilates and yoga with traditional flexibility and toning exercises. In this program, you’ll start with Pilates-based core conditioning. Next, you’ll sculpt your body with almost-aerobic-speed ballet-inspired toning moves. Finally, you’ll rejuvenate with a relaxing yoga stretch. More than just “surface” body-sculpting, all these routines are designed to improve the power and flexibility of your deepest muscles. Jennifer, a knowledgeable instructor and former professional ballerina, emphasizes control and technique in every move. Requires 1 to 3 lb. dumbbells. ©2001. DVD has: Chapter menus, Music only option, Narrow screen.

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Jennifer Kries' Pilates Method: The Perfect Mix
Love the movement!
I watched/did the workouts from her show The Method. Loved it. I used to dance 20 years ago, so this was great. I needed some new motivation to get back to working out more than 3 days a week. You can do all three segments, or mix and match with other dvds or workouts. If you are not familiar with dance terminology, then you may want to watch first. Once you are familiar with the workouts you can workout through her pauses to explain. The workouts feel good. It is great for the days when I feel like I don't want to workout or need a good stretch to go with my workouts. I wish she would do more! - posted by Bernadette on 3/14/2013

The Perfect Mix Vidoe
Great video. Full body workout. - posted by Susana on 4/5/2012

Total Body Jennifer Kries
It has separate sections for toning, yoga, breathing, etc and you can plan all at once, too. It's a good one. - posted by Yoga Nut on 12/31/2011

Jennifer Kries :The Perfect Mix; 3D Toning
It was a gift to my daughter and she is finding it very rewarding and helpful. In spite of a foot injury she finds that she can accomplish these workouts. - posted by Claire R on 11/28/2011

Perfect Mix for Me
My job has me very busy, so I have been doing a quick workout before rushing to work at 6:30 a.m. These three segments are in my rotation of 20-minute workouts, and they are all a nice way to get my blood flowing in the morning. These help keep me toned and flexible. Jennifer Kries is a professional, and her cuing is nice and low-key. Sometimes I do all three segments on the weekend and feel stretched, toned and relaxed. - posted by Lilly on 11/14/2011

a good, not perfect, mix
This is good Pilates and fairly good cario. Cueing is adequate throughout, and that cannot be said for all DVDs. I thought I was getting a mix of Pilates and cardio in one workout, but turns out they are in two separate sections. Oh well, still a nice mix for someone looking for a little of both. - posted by Sheryll on 7/14/2011

Dance
This is a great video if you've had previous ballet experience. There is alot of choreography involved, not just the basic moves. But it does challenge you and her breathing exercises are helpful. The Pilates is fast-paced and provides a good workout. And the am/pm section is a nice eyeopener. - posted by Juanita on 10/12/2010

Well done and effective
This is a very well designed program that gives a comprehensive full body work out. It's not as demanding as I hoped, but good for my lighter workout days. - posted by CJ on 8/30/2010

So good
I finally got pilates after doing this video. I'm an advanced exerciser, but pilates eluded me. I'd been hacking away at it for years, yeah, yeah, navel to spine, inhale/exhale, use your powerhouse, like you're rolling over a big beach ball, keep your hips steady, no hulu dancing.. none of that really helped. Jennifer Kries is an excellent teacher. The first time I did the pilates routine I was able to do roll-ups, hundreds, and teasers with ease. Oh, the sound quality isn't great, but so? - posted by Rebecca on 8/5/2008

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The Perfect Mix
I have gone back to these workouts after having bad asthma. WOW i did this one yesturday and am feeling it. - posted by MEH on 2/10/2007

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Chapter menus

You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).

Music only option

This feature allows you to play only the music, without any cuing (after you’ve learned the movements and you just want to do the workout without listening to the instruction).

Narrow screen

When played on a widescreen TV, this program will show black bars on the left and right sides. On an older 4x3 ratio TV, it will fill the entire screen.

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Muscle Toning

Definition: Slow, controlled movements working against resistance (e.g. dumbbells, a band or just your own body weight). Includes Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: Builds lean muscles. Increases your metabolism. Makes everyday activities easier.