10-Minute Beginner's Pilates Workout

Beginner? Beginner what?
I can tell from the still shot at the beginning that this is NOT a healthy routine for an overweight person who really is a fitness beginner.
The woman's lumbar is compressed and convex. This isn't even a good workout for her.

where do you find these people? - 5/16/2013 1:49:34 PM

This was my first foray into trying pilates and I do like this video (I've done it twice now). I thought it was mostly manageable for a beginner like myself, with the exception of one move. I don't remember the name of the move; it's the move where you lift your shoulders and feet off the ground while bouncing your arms up and down. That was very difficult. The first time I had to stop before they were all done. This time I managed to make it through, but maybe a modified position for people even more of beginner than I am would be nice. Otherwise, I think this was a great workout. I can feel my abs are sore already! - 5/7/2013 5:29:07 PM

I love yoga but for some reason I just can't get into Pilates. However, I need to work on my core big time so I am going to try to do this beginner video for a while to help me out on that. I found that some of the moves were pretty easy and a couple were difficult. I figure if I do it a few times the more challenging parts will get easier. - 5/5/2013 2:40:27 PM

I did really well until you lifted your legs off the floor....tried to stay with you on that...it showed me how weak my abs are...will do these exercises until I can keep up and do them well. Something to work on....something to challenge me....something to keep my interest piqued. - 4/16/2013 10:01:12 PM

Great video, enjoyed the starter workout - 4/14/2013 2:56:40 PM

I really appreciated SANDYJGRANT's comment from an instructor's perspective. Everyone should have their own starting point and yes all exercises can be modified for the individual who is not lean and an experienced practioner. I personally do not feel inspired watching these exercise professionals and wish they would incorporated people who are in the "transition" process and demonstrate the modifications. - 4/14/2013 12:21:43 PM

Fantastic and I like that it is short and sweet. I can fit it in any time. - 4/11/2013 10:53:14 AM

Great video for a sort workout . I've been looking for alternatives to my running only complaint is that it is much too short! - 4/11/2013 7:52:59 AM

Going on vacation soon, but I don't seem to be able to watch the viddeo on my Nook tablet. Bummer, as I wanted to take this with me. - 4/7/2013 6:46:53 PM

Great! Made it easy to understand. - 4/6/2013 4:20:31 PM

I really enjoyed this video :) - 4/6/2013 7:17:36 AM

I am a Pilates instructor and I can say that this a nice overview of some of the basic Pilates moves and they are well explained. However, it is my experience in teaching and in doing Pilates that this is a sport which is doubly difficult if you are overweight. Alot of modification is needed because range of motion is significantly compromised. A good teacher will be able to get a student to make the abdominal connection even though the movement is limited. Unfortunately, commercial videos do not use models that cannot do the full exercise in perfect form. This video, as she executes the exercises, is not realistic for someone with a lot of weight to lose. This is not to say I discourage Pilates for overweight people, but I recommend they learn the basics from a real-live instructor so that they can follow a video exercise sequence such as this, modifying themselves, and understanding where their range of motion should be. Nobody should leave a Pilates class saying 'I couldn't do it'. If you tried the roll up, spine stretch or saw and couldn't bend forward like the teacher, you probably thought you couldn't do the exercise or that you weren't doing it right. You just have to be shown where your zone is relative to your experience and health limitations. As for Pilates for weight loss - any exercise is going to benefit and advance your quest in losing weight. Will it be as 'fast' or 'effective' as a spinning class? No. The objectives of Pilates are much different than a cardio workout but just as important. Pilates is a complimentary activity which is definitely worth the journey. - 4/6/2013 4:06:04 AM

With my ADHD, I just can't imagine being able to concentrate enough to get through a Pilates routine. I watched this video and even though it started out looking like it would be good for me and calm me down a bit, I finally had to end watching it because I was getting hyped up just watching how slow and focused you have to be! I hear so many great things about Pilates! I have Leslie Sansone's PIlates walking DVD and I love it, but to lay down on a mat and go through all those...I don't know... - 4/5/2013 3:42:29 PM

can any body tell me if doing pilates will help in losing weight? thanx in advance:)
- 4/4/2013 1:50:36 PM

I am too fat for this one right now. - 4/2/2013 12:13:50 PM