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Kathy Smith's Peel Off the Pounds Pilates

Backcover description: Slim and trim a leaner Pilates body! With Peel Off the Pounds Pilates, fitness expert Kathy Smith delivers a workout system that kicks the fat-burning power of Pilates into high gear. Kathy’s Fat-Burning workout, combined with her upper

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Kathy Smith's Peel Off the Pounds Pilates

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Level:		Begin/Inter

Aerobics impact:		Lower

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Total body

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Toning Emphasis

Upper body:	10 minutes	(40%)
Lower body:	10 minutes	(40%)
Abs:	5 minutes	(20%)

Instructor:		Kathy Smith
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Certified instructor description: A straight-forward, very easy-to-follow workout that blends a Pilates element into each exercise. You’ll start with easy-to-follow calorie burning and finish with well-sequenced body-sculpting. The aerobics segment features low-impact cardio favorites done “Pilates style” (you’ll keep your core engaged throughout every movement). The pace is not-too-fast and the music is a little “mellower” than most aerobics. The toning sections include a blend of classic dumbbell muscle toning and true Pilates matwork. Very supportive, very detailed cuing. Programmable DVD lets you play the segments in any order. ©2007. DVD has: Programmable chapters, Music only option, Narrow screen, Close captions, Region 1.

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Kathy Smith's Peel Off the Pounds Pilates
Good Workout
Now that I am getting older, gasp, I look for workouts that aren't so hard or demanding on my body. This is one of those. I know I got a good workout because I broke a sweat but didn't feel like I was overly exerted. I have always liked Kathy Smith's style and cuing. - posted by Vicki on 8/8/2012

I like Kathy Smith's video
I have several of her videos and like her workouts. They are low impact, which I need. This is my third video by her and they are all excellent. On this one she has a nice warm up and it can be combined with other segments. - posted by Susan Mink on 7/18/2012

VERY GOOD WHOLE BODY WORKOUT!
Kathy is always great, it is just so easy to understand her. Easy to follow, but a high degree of focus to get the exercise done. Three times a week and amazing results!! - posted by Eunice on 7/16/2012

Great workout--fun, efficient, and effective
I can't say enough about this workout! It is fun, easy to learn, effective, and efficient. I bought it because I've enjoyed other Kathy Smith DVDs and because I've recently gotten into Pilates. The aerobics section is different than anything I've done before--dance oriented, low impact, with Pilates-type moves integrated into it. It seems easy at first but by the end you feel you've gotten your heart rate and breathing up to where they need to be for a good aerobics workout. The upper and lower body toning sections are only 10 minutes each but are phenomenally effective--I can't believe how much I feel them the next day. Kathy explains the moves well and is enthusiastic without being irritating. Highly recommend this workout! - posted by Wendy on 7/6/2012

A surprise hit!
I am generally not a fan of Kathy Smith, but I stumbled across this workout while looking for lightweight and unweighted arm workouts. I was very surprised by how much I enjoyed it! The warm-up and cardio portions are not my favorite (warm-up has a lot of hip rolls and undulating; the cardio is a low-impact version of some classic hi-lo with a dance-y/pilates twist). Not terrible, but not a fave. The real stars of this dvd are the arm and lower body chapters. They are great and I definitely recommend them for those that do barre or ballet workouts. I really felt them! True, Kathy is not the best at cueing, but overall, I'm looking forward to doing this again. - posted by Alison on 5/22/2012

A surprise hit!
I am generally not a fan of Kathy Smith, but I stumbled across this workout while looking for lightweight and unweighted arm workouts. I was very surprised by how much I enjoyed it! The warm-up and cardio portions are not my favorite (warm-up has a lot of hip rolls and undulating; the cardio is a low-impact version of some classic hi-lo with a dance-y/pilates twist). Not terrible, but not a fave. The real stars of this dvd are the arm and lower body chapters. They are great and I definitely recommend them for those that do barre or ballet workouts. I really felt them! True, Kathy is not the best at cueing, but overall, I'm looking forward to doing this again. - posted by Alison on 5/22/2012

Perfect Combination!
I knew I would enjoy this dvd, as I do all my Kathy Smith workouts but, this one has become my new fav! It has a light yet, energy-inducing aerobics that's a perfect 20 min.s, which with a healing hyrniated disc in my spine is what I needed. It also has a separate upper and lower body pilates workout that include abs. Also separate warm up and cool down. Why is it a perfect combination? Because you can put all 5 of these separate parts together exactly the way you want them to go. I alternate my upper and lower body workouts and, sometimes I have time for the aerobics and sometimes don't. Its one of the best gentler dvds out there in my opinion, that still gives you an excellent workout. - posted by Nicoleen on 5/14/2012

I love this
Thank you very much. Easy to follow. - posted by Uma on 3/31/2012

Really Like It
I began exercising with Kathy Smith videos 20 years ago, but over the years I began to get tired of her workouts because they were so long and repetitive. Recently I decided to try her again because I was looking for lower impact workouts to complement my usual high-impact interval workouts (long-time Cathe fan, Kelly Coffey-Meier, the Firm). This is the third DVD of her more recent workouts I've purchased and I am very happy with all three. They are interesting, shorter than her "old" workouts, really hold my attention, and are easy to do yet effective on days I don't want to do a lot of running and jumping moves. I'm glad I bought it. - posted by Giovanna on 1/26/2012

Not Bad....
I have many Kathy Smith exercise videos and this one is probably one of the better. Hard to believe that she's 60...I thought the pace and cueing of this one was excellent. It was challenging and for the most part completely doable. I get tired of overly speedy dvds that don't take time to concentrate on technique. Because this is heavy on pilates, speed really isn't the issue.... real positive. A real plus...I felt like I got a really thorough workout. It will be a regular part of my rotation. - posted by Joanna on 1/13/2012

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Programmable chapters

At the beginning of your workout, you can select the exact segments you want to play that day. The DVD will then play all those segments in the order you chose.

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.

Region 1

This DVD is designed for US and Canadian DVD players. It will NOT play in most foreign country players.

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.

Aerobics impact

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

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

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

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.