Equipment Movie Reviews

I am so satisfied by Classical Pilates' work, that I decided to write this second review for the equipment DVD set. As I said for their Mat Workout Series, I am an exercise enthusiast who loves cross training: swimming, running, biking, tennis, and skiing.

I started Pilates about a year ago and it helped every other activity I enjoy. So I bought about five Pilates mat DVDs from Amazon. I started looking for an equipment DVD because I am taking lessons from a certified intructor, and we use Pilates equipment. Since I loved Classical Pilates' Mat Workout Series, I decided to give this a try. Whoa! You cannot ask for a more thorough demonstration of the entire Pilates method. The work is amazing and has so much rich material to watch that I will never ever get bored (a problem I had with some other DVDs).

As I said about the other Classical Pilates DVD, the instrucor is not just telling you what to do. He describes what you should be feeling and thinking. This is another level of depth entirely.

I've watched a lot of fitness videos because I work at a gym that sells fitness DVDs. Granted this video would not interest everyone, but I've never seen any other video that gives 4 hours(!) of cool exercises at every level for this price.

Although I've never heard of Classical Pilates, it seems clear they carry the torch for Joseph Pilates. Watching this video actually made me want to start taking Pilates lessons. And I did! I totally love it! One of the best investments I've ever made.

This 2-DVD set features many pieces of Pilates studio equipment, and a multitude of exercises from Joseph Pilates' original New York City School. Since I am an instructor, I've sampled several DVDs for reference material. This video is by far the best. There's a wonderful a sense of pleasure when you see something very well done. There is so much wonderful material included, this video reduces your purchase effort to one-stop shopping.

What I like about Classical Pilates is that their DVDs depict the Pilates method as it ultimately should be practiced. Pilates is both a fascinating science of body mechanics, and an artful expression of flowing movement. As I watched this video, I definitely thought Pilates could be an event in the Olympics someday.

I highly recommend this video to instructors and students who are interested in the Pilates method. This 2-DVD set is also great to see for people who have no experience and who plan to study Pilates. The Pilates method can be more understandable and fascinating when you see exercises performed with intense expertise, excellent energy, and a positive mental attitude. You see what you're getting into, and anticipate the excitement of new growth and new knowledge.

I can listen to master instructor Bob Liekens regularly because his verbal cues are so on target, and so meaningfully rich in imagery. His keen observations and instruction seem to be a combination of body knowledge, movement, and descriptive poetry.