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 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
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.
Excellent! May 21, 2008
I thought this DVD was excellent. I have never done Pilates before, I couldn't even pronounce it properly until I got the DVD!
It's great, it's easy, it's effective, it's relaxing, it's got everything!
Some people have commented that the warm-down exercises were not well thought-out and too rushed however, we do almost all of those exercises at my karate club so they can't be that bad!
Some have also commented that it's no good for beginners, I disagree. I didn't find any of it difficult even though my Mam suggested I go to a few classes first.
Overall, I really enjoyed the workout, which isn't something you can usually say about exercise DVDs! I can't wait to see the results!
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