Mari Winsor Beginners Pilates

I always liked Pilates because it's a good excersice to stretch and to the muscles. They even have modified versions of the excersices for people with sensitive backs and knees. Love it.

I have done Pilates before and found this a great reminder of the fundamentals. I am out of practice and the exercises are challenging without being boring. If you are new to Pilates I would very much recommend this video. Every movement can be modified so don't let it intimidate you and don't give up if you can't get all the way through the first few times you try. If you stick with it you will see results in improved posture and movement. I have arthritis and when I use this video at least 3 times per week I have much less pain and stiffness.

I have the whole collection of windsor pilates, I used to work out all the time, then my throid went bad, even though this workout is more mellow then the 20 min workout, i would suggest for beginners doing the basic workout, then once u r used to that do this one

This introduction to Pilates is perfect for the beginner. I am using this dvd to get my core back. It has taken me a week or two to get the correct muscles moving but it is definitely getting easier every day. These exercises are easy on the joints yet get those muscles burning. Try this out and see what happens:)

I love Mari Winsor. Most workout videos annoy me because the teachers are way too enthusiastic or fake. Mari Winsor isn't like that. She obviously is pretty gung-ho about Pilates, but she doesn't seem phony and she doesn't expect people to be perfect. In fact, for lots of exercises, she'll give a beginner version for people who are just starting out. Plus, the DVDs do work if you keep them up.

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Read some not so good reviews and decided to buy it anyways, and I was not disappointed. Mari Winsor breaks it down very well for beginners

I haven't gotten through it completely, as yet, but so far it has been very good. There's a section that break down the movements for you, so definitely a good start for beginners.

I just started using this DVD and I think it will be a good starter one. I am totally new to Pilates and, as a new user, I find that Mari moves very quickly through the movements. She seems to forget that this is a beginner DVD - maybe because the young woman she is working with in the video is obviously very familiar with what she is teaching. I wish she took more time to breakdown exactly what each movement involved and spent more time on practising proper breathing technique. I do think that continuing to repeat the first part of the DVD will work this out on my own.

Mari is great at explaining each movement and any alterations but of all the pilates dvds and workouts I have tried, this one was probably one of the most drab. Not very engaging.

Love this DVD. I use to own Mari Windsor VHS tapes and wanted te renew in DVD because I loved her workouts. I am getting back into shape after gaining some weight, I find this DVD great and bringing me back into shape without being to hard to do. I do feel I have a good workout by doing this program. I do the workout once or twice a week and alternat with my prgram at the gym. Love Mari Windsor, she is my Pilates mentor.

Really like it. I'm a total newbie to Pilates and I love the way Mari teaches. It's very easy to follow and a good workout. I'm really out of shape and have only just got the DVD so I haven't made it to the third workout yet so I can't really comment on it but so far I would say that it's great for someone like me who is new to Pilates and is out of shape but might be too easy for someone who is really fit.

Mari Winsor is such a positive and energetic instructor.I like this video, and will continue to use it for a long time to come.I do have some physical limitations, and think it is truly for a beginner level, which is exactly what I wanted.