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Mari Winsor's Cardio Pilates

Backcover description: Pick up the pace of Pilates. Master Pilates instructor Mari Winsor has take the graceful Pilates style and amped it up with more power, higher energy and non-stop motion. Now you can kick, squat, and lunge your way to that long, lean Pilate

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Level:		Beginner

Aerobics impact:		Lower

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Lower body & Abs

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Toning Emphasis

Workout 1
Lower body:	5 minutes	(20%)
Abs:	20 minutes	(80%)


Workout 2
Lower body:	10 minutes	(83%)
Abs:	2 minutes	(17%)

Instructor:		Mari Winsor
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Certified instructor description: Two traditional Pilates matwork programs plus a Pilates-inspired cardio workout. You’ll build a lean, dancer-style body with the matwork, then burn some calories with the aerobic program. The first workout is a great introduction to Pilates. Using clear, hands-on teaching, Mari carefully demonstrates the Pilates fundamentals (e.g. “hundred,” “roll-up,” side leg series). The second matwork series is lower-body-focused; it’s designed to tone your legs and buttocks. The aerobic workout features simple knee lifts, kicks and marches with a little Pilates-style core engagement. ©2009. DVD has: Wide screen, Region 1.

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Mari Winsor's Cardio Pilates

Great video!

I have always loved Mari Windsor videos and this one did not let me down! It's much the same of her typical pilates workouts but the added cardio is FUN! It made the end of the pilates workout energizing! She continues to be a great pilates coach! - posted by Marcia! on 1/26/2012

Don't like it!

This workout is like many of her other workouts! I don't understand why Mari Winsor can't perform the exercises with the other colleagues, I guess that's her style but I find it bothersome that all she does is walk around and around and the workout is not very good. Don't like it and won't buy from her again. - posted by Nancy on 8/5/2010

Ehhh

I'm a big fan but some caveats: the express workout is the same one as the one on Gaiam Mari Winsor Pilates... I wish I had known that before I bought it. The lower body section is ok but not as good as some of her other lower body workouts. The cardio section is okay for someone like me who prefers toning to cardio but is probably not the "cardio" workout that home workout people are used to. - posted by Mari Winsor fan on 4/26/2010

Pilates

Pilates should stick with just that. Trying to add kickboxing moves etc. doesn't do it. - posted by Josie on 3/2/2010

Good Workout, better cardio workouts available

This DVD has 3 segments; 2 Pilates and 1 cardio routine. The pilates are broken down into a total body segment and a lower body segment. Express Pilates (total body) and the Lower Body segments has several repeat exercises. Both would be great for a beginner exerciser or newcomer to pilates to learn the movements and method. This is not like other beginner DVDs that have more flow; this is a little choppy. I don't think that would bother a total newbie, but bc I started first with flowing DVDs, I found it to be a little slow. I have only been practicing pilates now for a month off and on and this will be one I outgrow within weeks. She has modifiers for beginner level and more advanced poses. The cardio is best described as a ballet inspired fusion workout. It has the grace, tempo, and pacing of a ballet workout with a little "kickbox" and other basic choreography thrown in. It's 20 minutes long, fairly easy, and good for a light day or someone only new to aerobics. I would rate this segment at 3 Stars. Her cueing isn't the best and doesn't tell you what's coming up. You always go back to a basic march before starting a new combo and there is little TIFTing. Also because she doesn't cue for the "mirror" of the audience, you start every move on the left side verses the right. I do think there are better cardio workouts on the market that are approx 20 mins long and are more enjoyable with better instruction and cueing. Overall for my first experience with Mari, it wasn't bad, but I wasn't drawn in either. The "cardio" portion of the DVD is also a workout that is featured on her new informercial system, Slimming Pilates. This will help those consumers to not purchase duplicate workouts. - posted by Julia on 3/2/2010

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Wide screen

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Region 1

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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.

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.