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Winsor Pilates Back Workout |
 Excellent Stretching Video |
| My husband has an arthritic spine. This is his favorite video. It is gentle stretching and helps him move better all day. Her direction is very clear. - posted by Debbie on 8/17/2007 |
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*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| great for people with back issues |
| I have a diagnosed chronic back condition, which I keep under control (pain-free) by doing regular core work. I have about 4 videos ranging in difficulty level for this. This one is the easiest. When I am having problems and I have somehow gotten weaker in the back area, this is the one I do. I'd recommend it for anyone who is in a similar boat. - posted by Ann on 12/18/2006 |
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| wonsor back |
| I agree with the comments below. It's a good, light workout for someone who may have back injuries or for someone who hasn't worked out in years. But if you are fairly active and looking to build a strong back, this workout just isn't intense enough. - posted by on 8/11/2006 |
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| An update on my back pain |
| I wrote a review several weeks ago when I first started doing this back workout. I liked the workout - the stretches felt great and it was the right pace for my injured back. Since then, I have had an amazing improvement in my right shoulder and arm pain that I have suffered from for 7 years! You can't know how nice it is to not feel the constant nagging pain from that injury and to find myself being able to use that arm again! The funny thing is, I bought the video for a newer low back injury. My low back injury is also healing, though I have to modify the two leg lift sequences in this video until I'm a little further along in the healing process. If you've suffered for years with a chronic back pain, this may be the best money you've spent in a long time. - posted by Sandy on 10/26/2005 |
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| Nice video for healing |
| I agree this is a slower, simpler workout than many - it wouldn't be a challenge at all for someone who is already strong in the back and abdomen. But, if you are recovering from back problems and trying to build strength slowly in order to avoid relapses, this tape is just right (and that is really what it is designed for anyway.) I fit the latter description right now, and I look forward to doing this tape. The stretches feel sooooo good, I don't feel compelled to overdo it, and I don't come out injured. No "crunches" which always give me neck and shoulder pain! - posted by Sandy on 10/8/2005 |
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| If You Have the Other Winsor DVDs... |
| ...you don't really need to buy this one. I had some problems with my back so I bought this in addition to several other Winsor DVDs but much of the back workout is repeated in the other workouts. As a result, of the 7 or so Winsor DVDs I bought, I only use the 2 that I like (buns and thighs & the 20 minute adv), and those two (which really are great) also happen to have the least amount of Winsor gab time. - posted by on 12/15/2004 |
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| Solution for video's slow pace |
| I don't have this workout but own others in the series and find that they, too are very slow-going once you know the moves. My solution has been to go through and write down the moves and counts on a pad of paper and now I just work out at my own pace and to whatever music I want. I think it actually makes the workout more effective because I give myself less time in between moves for a better burn. - posted by Andrea on 9/28/2004 |
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| A little too slow |
| I have to admit, I'm disappointed in this video. The exercises are good and explained well - but once you understand how to do the moves (after a few times through the video) the pace is excruciatingly slow. I wish they had descriptions at the beginning and the workout seperately. I would like do do this video every day - but the long gaps between each move make me want to take a nap. - posted by Julie on 5/31/2004 |
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| Love It! |
| This workout is great if you need to stretch out your back. The cueing is excellent, although I do recommend you watch it once or twice before trying the workout. If you don't, you might not get a few of the moves correct. - posted by Dee on 3/31/2004 |
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| Great for Back Problems |
| This is my new favorite back workout. The instruction is precise and the demonstrator's form is perfect. I love pilates but have trouble with some of the more advanced moves due to back pain. This is a nearly perfect video. - posted by Julie on 1/29/2004 |