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If you can only buy one pilates dvd, make it one of Rael's

AussieGal | Victoria, Australia | 06/15/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have numerous Pilates workouts but Rael is the most thorough and knowledgeable instructor I have ever had the pleasure to work out with. This is TRUE PILATES and not the "McPilates" of Winsor and the likes! Although I have been doing pilates for a while, Rael has taught me better techniques for positions I thought I knew well.
I bought the 3 dvd set which came with the beginners 7 which has 7 main positions; intermediate 17 which has 17 and the advanced 27 with 27 positions.
Buy any/all that you can afford and you won't regret it. Rael knows what mistakes you will make and cues perfectly - explaining in clear detail and demonstrating the right and wrong way to perform each position.
7 will be a challenge for anyone new to pilates but you will be learning with perfect form and this will give you a strong core and the knowledge to move on to 17 and 27."

Great for beginners/ out of shape people like me!

DenisAcad | TX | 01/13/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great into. to exercise if you're out of shape. If you're in shape go for the System 17! This one is great for those of us who haven't been doing what we should have to keep ourselves fit. A great starting place and something to build on so you don't get discouraged and quit. I could do these right away without having my kids laugh at me (or show me they could do it and I couldn't:))

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Wonderful instruction for those new to Pilates!

vote4serenity2 | USA | 09/05/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rael has the knowledge that most beginner videos lack. I'm starting over from scratch, after a long time away, and was looking for a workout that had some real content. While this is a video with only seven basic "exercises" the explanation on how to execute them is so important in Pilates, so this deserves a 5 star rating. I will probably only need to use this particular video for another month before moving onto the next one in his system, but it will be great to have when I need a refresher course! I look forward to doing more exercises but want to learn the correct way, and not rush through a program just to say I've done it! Recommended for anyone looking for short, gentle and safe way to work out (especially beginner and older exercisers!)"

Excellent basic DVD

DD | NY | 10/25/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought the 3 pack but I have only done the System 7 so far.
The DVD has three options
1 - the workout
it's 25 minutes long of 7 basic pilates movements. Rael talks you through them, he knows you might lean into your arm so he warns you not to. He has a model and had clips of himself and it flows very smoothly. I am used to doing more hard core strennuous exercise but I have to say that doing these moves I really felt it and I really appreciate his dedication to good form. It is obvious he is the best at what he does

2 - a break down of each of the 7 movements, so u can click on each one and get walked through it. (so cool!)

3 - Interview with Rael, he talks about pilates, inspiring.

This is a great DVD. I got it because I need to work on my posture and my physical therapist recommended. I can't wait to move forward to the next DVDs 17 and 27.

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