Darcey Bussell: Pilates For Life | 
 enlarge | Artist: Darcey Bussell
Studio: Virgin
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 313
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Exempt
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 094635322392
EAN: 0094635322392
ASIN: B000EHSY48
Release Date: March 13, 2006
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Good, but too long July 8, 2008
I originally got this dvd in an attempt to help my back problems.. Overall I see no improvement to my back, if anything it's worse, but that's probably just me and my weird and annoying back.
Otherwise, this dvd's pretty good. I especially feel the difference in my stomach. The stomach section is just the right length and gives me a decent work out. The arms section is a little short and dissappointing.
My main quibble with this dvd is the time. The 50 minute work out it promises is actually more like an hour, and that doesn't include the warm up or the warm down, which add an extra 15 minutes or so. Generally I find that I get bored before the end of the programme. As the full programme is meant to be done 3 times a week, I would only recommend this to people with time and patience
 I agree, don't buy it July 5, 2008
Contrary to other reviews, I find the music dreary and depressing, not the least bit inspiring or uplifting. Also, the proper way of pilates breathing is not mentioned AT ALL. To get the best from exercising, this is vital. The exercises do not flow. You are still on the floor and Darcey is already standing up doing the next exercise. Very poor and a big disappointment.
Don't Buy it! July 2, 2008
This is an incredibly boring DVD! Whether you are advanced at pilates or a weekend warrior - this DVD will be sure to kill your mood.
 Darcey - you're a star! June 14, 2008
I loved this DVD... as someone who is very picky about the quality of 'workout' DVDs I was extremely impressed with this one. Darcey Bussell just exudes tranquility and even if one didn't do any of the exercises I would be surprised if you weren't completely calm at the end. I agree that it's probably best if you do have some experience of Pilates just so that you have some idea of how to move your body and when the positions are 'right'. Without a professional correcting you it can be easy to continue doing it wrong. But having said that it, if you watch Darcey and are careful to copy her movements (ie how she aligns her body) then this DVD is perfect and highly recommended. Even though Darcey Bussell is so very toned it's impossible not to be inspired by her!
You need to have proper lessons first June 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been doing Pilates for about 2 years and really wanted to top up my weekly sessions from home. Bought this DVD from Amazon and tried it for the first time yesterday morning. I enjoyed it and think that Darcy does cover most of the typical exercises. However, this DVD is not suitable for beginners, you do need to attend a few classes first to find out the correct positions otherwise you could hurt yourself. I have not bought an exercise DVD before, so do not know what style they usually are, but I was very surprised by how home made this one was. The scenes when Darcy is warming up on the beach look like a home video, the camera was swinging around all over the place! Very off putting! This DVD does appear to have been made on a budget, but the content is very good.
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