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Crunch: Super SlimDown Pilates Yoga Blend

Backcover description: If you want a slim, sleek, toned body, this is the workout for you. Pilates is great for creating long, lean, sexy muscles. Yoga gives you strength, balance, and flexibility. Creating dynamic movement within both disciplines burns calories

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Level:		Intermediate

Toning emphasis:		Lower body & Abs

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Toning Emphasis

Lower body:	7 minutes	(23%)
Upper/lower:	6 minutes	(19%)
Abs:	18 minutes	(58%)

Instructor:		Ellen Barrett
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Certified instructor description: Very well-cued by Ellen Barrett, it starts with standing yoga and then transitions into Pilates-based matwork. You’ll get the individual, specific benefits of both exercise types without trying to force a yoga/Pilates “fusion.” The yoga section features poses like Warrior and Triangle (both as a warm-up, and also at a faster pace, to work your core). The longer matwork segment includes a mix of Pilates classics and weight-room-inspired toning routines (often preceded by a yoga-style intro). It’s an effective and innovative mix of Pilates and power yoga. ©2004. DVD has: Chapter menus.

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Crunch: Super SlimDown Pilates Yoga Blend
Challenging yet Graceful
Being someone with a spinal/back injury, this was something I could easily start and continue without pain. I fell in love with her Zen Sculpt work out and I love this one too. It's definitely helped keep the weight off, keep me toned and my posture the best it can be! - posted by Robin on 5/23/2011

Crunch: Super SlimDown Pilates Yoga Blend
This is my favorite work-out DVD. The movements are so fluid and graceful; in addition to offering a challenging work-out, a lot of the stretching actually feels good. I have also noticed an improvement in my posture since working out the Ellen Barrett (I own several of her DVD's, but this is one of my faves). - posted by Lydia Gadd on 10/21/2010

Innovative and Fun
Like all of Ellen's workouts, the flow is natural and enjoyable. It is definitely challenging and yet very doable. My only complaint is that Ellen chatters a bit much in this workout - considering it is a Yoga/Pilates blend, I would appreciate a little less talk. Her STUDIO DVD's are more pleasant to the ears! - posted by Sharon on 10/7/2010

Good but a little easy
I think this is more a beginner that intermediate. Great for someone just starting. - posted by Elizabeth on 9/30/2010

Pretty Good
I generally like Ellen's workouts, but this one seemed to drag a little bit--too much talking, too many repetitious exercises. However, this is a good workout for increasing upper body and abdominal strength. I like to use it in the evenings or on a day I want to just stretch. - posted by Erika on 9/14/2010

Love It!
Ellen's workouts are great! love them. You get a really great workout that is low impact, but still packs a punch! You feel graceful, girly, strong while working out with it this and all of her other videos. Thank you Ellen - posted by robin on 9/3/2010

Quick and Energizing
This crunch video gets your heart pumping quickly w/ yoga flows and then pilates. As a yoga teacher, I'm always looking for something new. In this workout Ellen begins w/ Warrior II "pumps" and quick flows that I enjoyed. They were invigorating and different; then the traditional pilates work for the abs followed. 45 minutes of moving for strength and length. - posted by Dianne on 8/29/2010

Wonderful DVD for the first time yoga and pilates student!
I had only one Yoga DVD before I bought this one. I really enjoy this DVD and look forward to doing it. I have never done Pilates before and now I will look for a Pilates DVD with this instructor as well. It's really a great workout it made me sweat and I wasn't expecting that! - posted by Caroline on 8/26/2010

Everyone Loves Ellen!
This is such an enjoyable workout. It makes me happy, no dread factors. I have had it for about 2 years. If you expect something super tough, you may be disappointed, but if you'd like to try Pilates and Yoga this a real winner. I love it at the end when Ellen says "Congratulations! You are now an official Crunch Superstar." And I am. - posted by Robin on 8/4/2010

Just what I was looking for!
I have another Ellen Barrett Pilates workout (Crunch Burn-n-Firm Pilates) and love her instruction, but was looking for more of an "off-day" light workout. THIS is perfect! I love its intensity, the Yoga/Pilates combination and Ellen's signature instruction style. I feel invigorated and stretched out when I'm finished and highly recommend this workout! - posted by Jen on 7/22/2010

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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.