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Crunch: Super SlimDown Pilates Yoga Blend

Crunch: Super SlimDown Pilates Yoga Blend

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Level:Intermediate
Toning emphasis:Lower body & Abs
Toning Emphasis
Lower body: 7 minutes (23%)
Upper/lower: 6 minutes (19%)
Abs: 18 minutes (58%)
Instructor:Ellen Barrett
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Customer rating: (average of 35 customer ratings)
  
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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

Good workout!
I enjoyed this. It was a bit harder than I expected though....good workout, nice stretch. My arms must be weak because they start to hurt holding them up so much. But that is a good thing. Hopefully I am building more strength in my arms just by holding them up. - posted by Lori on 2/10/2010
Awesome and tough workout
I am 57 and have never really done yoga or pilates but wanted to incorporate the core building aspects of Y/P into my other exercise routines. Ellen is awesome and a true inspiration. This is probably not for the advanced person, but great for beginner and intermediate. I really like ALL of Ellen's DVD's. I cannot imagine being disappointed in this DVD. - posted by Julia on 2/9/2010
Feel good workout!
It's a feel good workout yet it's quite challenging. The way that Ellen combines breath with movement makes you feel open and invigorated! I really like Ellen's innovative style. It makes for a very effective and efficient video to meet your fitness goals in less time. - posted by Cher on 1/28/2010
Love this video
This is one of my all time favorite videos. Even when I don't feel like working out, I can still get out of bed for this yoga/pilates blend. Strengthening and stretching with enough variety to keep it interesting. - posted by Jen on 12/22/2009
Love Ellen Barrett!
I recently discovered Ellen and each workout gets better and better1 After trying about 10 of her other workouts, I tried out Super Slim Down Pilates Yoga Blend today. I must say this is one of the best workouts I have ever done! I felt completely worked, stretched out, and relaxed all at the same time - very unique! My back and legs so stretched and lean. It's a great feeling! I need to cut back on cardio and enjoy more pilates/yoga from Ellen. Awesome! - posted by Cheryl on 12/6/2009
Great flow, perfect balance of yoga and pilates
I am a strong intermediate in pilates and yoga. I absolutely love the blend of pilates and yoga. This workout was the prefect length, not so long you lose interest, but long enough for a good workout. You do have to listen to Ellen's cuing and you really need to keep your abs engaged to get the full effect. Exercises like Willow (sitting in childs pose you pull your upper body up to sitting) seem easy at first. But, if you use your abs and nothing else to pull youself up, it will strengthen. I laughed at willow the first time I did it. It is now my favorite part of the workout. In short, if you give this workout every ounce of your energy and concentration, you will feel it. It has a good flow, and is not choppy. - posted by nicole on 4/3/2009
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This tape is a very good one generally, but for me, specifically, it was just ok. (I am advanced in Pilates and a beginner in yoga.) Ellen is very clear in her cues and is very upbeat. However, the tape has three quarters Pilates and one quarter yoga. I was hoping for 50/50 split. Also, (and some might like this) there are too many repititons of the same moves which makes me lose interest. But having said that, all of the moves are effective and challenging. I still do this tape once a week and just space out a little when doing all those reps. - posted by Gayle Rita on 4/2/2009
Deceptive Workout
This seems like an easy workout, but if you follow Ellen's precise cuing it is great. And, with pilates, I find the more I practice it the tougher it gets~probably because I can do more of it with a stronger core. You will feel like you've had a great workout and all stretched out at the same time. Highly recommended. - posted by Elaine on 2/28/2009
Surprisingly Good Workout
I'm pretty new to pilates and most of the ones that I have tried have been less than adequate. I've tried a few of Ellen's other pilates workout and didn't break a sweat or felt challenged at all. I was surprised with this one. I actually felt my core and leg muscles working. Most pilates workouts I've found to be too easy and not challenging at all. As an advanced exerciser I needed a challenge. This workout more than met my expectations. - posted by AC on 1/4/2009
Good light-day workout
This is a good starting point workout. Ellen is a great instructor and cueing is good. Only complaint is I wish it had more intermediate/advanced moves. It's good for light days as it's rather relaxing and gets the blood flowing, but it's not going to break a sweat for the experienced pilates & yoga exerciser - posted by KO on 11/15/2008
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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.
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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.

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.

Muscle Toning
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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.

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