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Jennifer Kries' Pilates Method: 3-D Toning |
*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| 3-D Toning |
| I really enjoy this workout.I could not believe how much the power yoga had me sweating.This is a great workout! - posted by MEH on 2/12/2007 |
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| Another reason I buy Jennifer Kries DVD's/videos... |
| I first bought some of "The Method" videos about a year ago or so, because of the 20 minutes workouts-I can fit that in to any day! This DVD is my most recent purchase of JK offerings. I really enjoy it. I can tell that I worked my body, but differently (balancing it all out!) from doing a cardio tape/DVD. Anytime I miss the next move I continue doing the remaining repetitions, and then I remember better next time.Enjoy, and happy fitness! - posted by Heather on 8/28/2004 |
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| Same Old Same Old |
| I bought all three of Jennifer's "Pilates Method"; this one and Precision Pilates are nearly identical. I traded this and kept Precision Pilates because it also had some light upper body work. Jennifer isn't exactly the best cuer - as I lower my head to the floor as they are doing, I stay there until I hear her talking about doing something else - something they are already doing, but I missed it because I was still grabbing my ankles. However, this tape does leave me feeling more flexible and graceful. - posted by Debbie on 3/12/2004 |
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| Great introduction to Pilates and Dance |
| This is my first experience with pilates and dance. Although I initially struggled to keep up with Jennifer, after doing the tapes a few times over I am just as fast as her and am really glad that she doesn't take it any slower now. I really enjoy the workout that combines ballet, yoga and pilates, and have found that the ballet section really improves my posture. The workout is really gentle and easy to do at home, and I like Jennifer's down to earth approach....I highly recommend this workout. - posted by Sophie on 8/2/2003 |
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| Excellent - If You Have a Background in Dance |
| I discovered Pilates through a friend's Jennifer Kries tape a few months ago, and I am absolutely in love with Pilates and Jennifer Kries's method of exercise. For a workout that you honestly don't feel until the next morning, the level of improvement I've seen in my muscle tone and measurements has been incredible. My one caveat would be that Kries is not, as some have pointed out, great at cuing and explanation. She seems to assume that everyone has a background in ballet or jazz and moves way too fast for someone who's never sweated next to a ballet bar before. So use this tape - it's great - but don't be afraid to slow down and rewind it until you figure it out. - posted by L. Herceg on 4/2/2003 |
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| There is a reason this series are all staff favorites! |
| I almost didn't get this DVD because it was listed as intermediate level, but Im really glad I did. The routines are great, especially the first 30 min "total body," which is not as Pilates based as the cover makes it sound. It is much more dance/toning/yoga fusion types of movements. The matwork in the second workout is more Pilates based. But this is a greatly flexible, "you get out what you put in" type of routine. It feels WONDERFUL when you are doing it, and you can put more oomph into it if you feel like working, or just enjoy the flow and stretch if you are wiped out that day. The music is tribal and cool, but the production quality is not the greatest so sometimes the bass can be fuzzy. I love doing all three DVD's in this series, and I never get bored of them, they are always in my routine. Highly recommend! - posted by shazam on 2/13/2003 |
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| not enough warning before the next move |
| this was my first pilates tape and I am not impressed. the first part moves too fast for me to feel what i'm doing and once you think you have the position down she's on to another one without a fast enough warning. the other part is fine. i'll keep trying it though because i bought it at a store and can't get my money back. - posted by a. witter on 11/23/2002 |
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| Good beginner workout, great instruction |
| This is my first Jennifer Kries tape and I'm satisfied with her thorough instruction. The first workout incorporates modern dance moves/ballet/yoga and was easy but enjoyable. The 2nd workout was a good Pilates workout, suitable for all beginners. - posted by Ang on 1/23/2002 |
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| Still a good video even if you've done "The Method" many times over |
| This is a bit of "Dance to Fitness" and "Target Specifics" (legs and hips sections, the latter is really power yoga) in the first 30-minute section and Pilates matwork in the second 20-minute section. I'm a Method fan and own a half dozen Jennifer Kries tapes but this does do a nice job combining dance, ballet and yoga elements into a near-aerobic workout and has excellent instruction on the matwork section too. Unlike "Target Specifics," where you really should be familiar with the long, detailed "Precision Toning" first to benefit from good form, the matwork here is suited to those new to Pilates. All around, especially good for those new to Jennifer and The Method (a great alternative to your usual grunt-and-moan aerobics instructors - a very rare occurrence). - posted by Tiffany on 5/11/2001 |
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| Always the same moves |
| I love the Method but am always dosappointed that everytime I buy a new Method Video, the routine is identical to the routines on all the other videos. If you have Precision Sculpting or Precision Toning, you basically have these videos as well. Same for Target Specifics, Target Zones, etc. These videos are pretty much the same. How many different ways can you package the same routine? - posted by Laura on 4/16/2001 |