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Crunch: Fat Burning Pilates

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Fit Yoga March 2004
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Fit Yoga March 2004 "An easy-to-follow and well-cued workout. The aerobic dance moves will quickly get your heart rate up."

Fitness January 2004
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Fitness January 2004 "Perfect for Pilates fans seeking a slimmer physique. Elevates the heart rate while sculpting the legs and core."

Crunch: Fat Burning Pilates

Level:Intermediate
Aerobics impact:Lower
Aerobics choreography:Basic
Toning emphasis:Lower body & Abs
Toning Emphasis
Lower body: 4 minutes (31%)
Abs: 9 minutes (69%)
Instructor:Ellen Barrett
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Customer rating: (average of 12 customer ratings)
  
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Integrates the Pilates principles of control, balance and posture into a fast-paced, truly “fat-burning” workout. You’ll mix graceful, ballet-inspired movements with traditional cardio favorites as you continually emphasize the core-strengthening elements of Pilates (e.g. “now pull in through the center”). Then it’s a complementary Pilates/yoga matwork segment that’s also designed to build lean, strong dancer-style muscles. The workout features a bright colorful set, high-energy exercisers and a very motivating on-stage drummer. ©2003. DVD has: Chapter menus.
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Crunch: Fat Burning Pilates

My favourite
Ellen Barrett is my favourite instructor. This workout has been my best for over a year! When I'm done, it feels as though my whole body is toned, but also rested. Spending lots of time at my desk every day, I get very tense in the back and shoulders, and these Fat-Burning Pilates just take the tension out, as well as make my heart rate go up. Great job Ellen. - posted by Eve on 8/8/2008
Exercise LITE
If you are beginner, this DVD might be a good intro to fitness. However, for me this DVD is not a cardio workout. I did it and found that I did feel muscle work in my legs and arms during the standing portion, but my heartrate was only very mildly elevated. I generally do much tougher workouts, and didn't expect this one to be difficult based on the clip and reviews I read. I also have Burn and Firm by Ellen and since that isn't challenging for me, I knew that this one would be along the same lines. So, in all, I purchased it for light workout days. This DVD is fun to do and a nice way to move and just have a little fun, but if you are advanced or even intermediate and you want your heartrate to elevate and spend your workout time efficiently, this may not be the one for you. I am still giving it 4 stars because for what it is intended to be, it is decent. - posted by B on 5/21/2008
like it
I enjoy pilates because of the graceful ballet type moves. Kind of feels like dancing sometimes. It's relaxing and challenging at the same time. It gives me a good workout in a short amount of time. I have the original Windsor pilates which I like as well, but I needed something with cardio so this fits the bill. And I love getting on the floor and toning after a good cardio workout. - posted by Jenna on 4/2/2008
Wow!
This is an incredible workout! It is so much fun and so creative. I love Ellen! She is a fantastic, down-to-earth, sweet & informative instructor. The cardio portion really got my heartrate up and all of the exercises worked my muscles in unique ways. It was a well-rounded workout and lots of fun! I'll do this one again and again. - posted by Shelley on 3/11/2008
For everyone!
As an aerobics instructor in college, I was constantly introducing new routines to my classes. My biggest challenge was when I took on a staff-only class, which consisted of mostly women 40. One had a bad shoulder, another had hip problems and yet another had issues with her feet. Most things I tried with them was a disaster. I brought this DVD in as a last resort and they were all WOWed! I am now 25 and a mother of a 6 month-old. This DVD, used in junction with my other Ellen Barrett DVDs, gives me the results I want and need! I highly recommend this exercise to anyone wanting a challenge, but not at the expense of comfort! You will thrive on this one, guaranteed! - posted by Jacquiee on 2/20/2008
Ellen Rocks!
My criteria for a good workout include not just sweat, elevated heartrate, good toning results and the ever-necessary "burn" but the ability of the instructor to use the music instead of fight with it - and Ellen delivers every time. She is awesome. She's a pro yet she's friendly, easy-going, encouraging and treats both the viewer and her helpers with respect. Her instructions are great; cues are right-on. I've done this video (along with Pick Your Spot Pilates and Burn and Firm Pilates) for about two years - LOVE IT. Thanks for the opportunity to say so here! - posted by Jeni on 2/14/2008
Nice workout
This is a nice moderate paced work out. A lot of wide squatting throughout really works the inner thighs! Ellen is great! - posted by Jen on 2/3/2008
The challenge is up to you
Ellen Barrett is a great instructor--her voice is always soothingly encouraging, never hyper or commanding. Think of this video more as a different way to do "cardio" rather than another form of Pilates. I find that if I really concentrate on lengthening the moves, I am always sweaty at the end of the tape. I like that we keep our arms up alot because this is an added challenge (I have wimpy arms but I don't want to lift dumbbells and get ripped). Sometimes I just do the standing portion, but I've begun doing the matwork at the end, too--she changes the moves frequently so I'm not bored as I usually am with Pilates. The only strange thing I found was that whoever directed the video must have told all the girls in the company to roll down their waistbands. This look is already dated, but I don't have to watch the video at all, just listen to her voice. - posted by Jo on 1/13/2008
First time with Pilates
This is a great video for people new to Pilates. Moves easily and quickly. Ab work is different than other video and you can feel the burn. - posted by Toni on 10/11/2007
Very doable
I love this workout because its very effective yet it isn't very difficult. After a few times I was doing the whole thing very comfortably. - posted by Carol on 10/9/2007
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Segments that include both aerobics & toning
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Chapter menus
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You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).
Level
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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.

Aerobics impact
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Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography
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Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis
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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.

Floor aerobics & toning
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Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.

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