I'm a beginner/intermediate to Pilates and had been going to a local studio in AZ for about 2 months. My instructor just opened her studio so she was green too. At her studio, she teaches mat and Reformer. What I noticed is that when I left class I often hurt for days. Some things about the workouts just didn't seem right to me so I decided to check 'other' Pilates material: books, DVDs, etc. I even read material Joseph himself wrote. What I found was my instructor was one of the many that's churned out from some instructor-over-night certification class---and she didn't know much more than I did. She certified under Stott and I trusted they wouldn't certify them if they don't know what they're doing. Not true! Once I asked, "how should I be breathing?" I was told by the instructor..."I really don't think it matters that you breathe as long as you breathe." WRONG! In Joseph's writings he preached breathing is essential and is always done through the nose, never the mouth. He spent a lot of time going over the dynamics and impact of breathing to get the optimum results from the workout.After purchasing Romana's DVD, I am certain I'd be headed for life long back pain and injury if I continued to let some just-certified(incorrectly)-instructor teach me poor technique. I feel that Romana's DVDs teach the proper techniques safely and that they help you execute each move to get the intended and maximum results. By doing the moves correctly, you're gaining strength, flexibility and a better body.
I read the reviews where people complain..."oh there's only one workout." You want variety....don't be cheap---buy another DVD. For my $15, it's the best money I've ever spent and it will take me time to master it. If you went to her studio to learn this very session, you'd be paying a lot more than $15--so what really are you complaining about?--the fact that you can't do the workout? Stick with your $15 DVD; it'll come. Romana has saved me from injury and given me a better workout. After all, Joseph Pilates only created so many moves to be executed in a particular order on the mat. True Pilates is done exactly this way and took he and his pupils, like Romana, years to master. Hell....if you're bored or have outgrown the mat, get a Reformer or advance to another apparatus. This is pure common sense! When you passed the first grade you didn't stay there....you went to 2nd grade.
Oh and by the way, for those who complained about it not being a weightloss program. I was a size 14 two months ago and now wear a size 10. Go figure...my doing the ONE workout helped me lose weight. I concentrate on the moves and apply myself each day I play the DVD. I improve DAILY. I plan to continue use of Romana's DVD, master it and move to the next level.
I think people should have realistic expectations and want to do Pilates for all the right reasons. It's seems that many of the poor reviews that were written came from people who either already worked out with Romana or are practically instructors themselves. Give me a break! The rest of us millions of average everyday people haven't been to Drago's gym or had lessons with Romana. You should consider yourselves blessed. The majority of the population would get GREAT benefit from this DVD, so your viewpoints were found biased and downright unimportant. If you're dedicated to your form and the workouts 3-4 times a week, you CAN change your body and the way you feel about yourself. I am emerging a better me thanks to THIS DVD! I recommended it to anyone desiring better health, strength and above all attitude. I have chosen Pilates and it is a lifestyle change for me. I am so excited about what's to come for me for integrating it into my everyday routine! My only wish is that I could one day meet Romana and share a workout or two under her instruction. She is truly an amazing lady!
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Product Description:
Joseph Pilates developed a unique fitness system combining aspects of martialarts, gymnastics, yoga and ancient Greek training techniques, focusing on thecoordination of the body, mind and spirit. Pilates practiced what he called"The Art of Contrology" until his death in 1968, at the age of 88.He left his studio - and his legacy as a trainer, teacher and innovator - tohis student and colleague Romana Kryzanowska. Today, the conditioning systembears his name, is one of the most popular and fastest growing fitness methodsin the world. Known simply as PILATES, its leading teacher and practitioneris also recognized by only one name, ROMANA. For nearly half a century Romana has traveled around the world, teaching thistrue Pilates method that she learned directly from "Uncle Joe". Herclients include athletes, dancers and celebrities. Even the most successfulPilates teachers and other fitness experts regularly come to Romana for advancedinstruction and certification in the Pilates method. Now, for the first time,Romana has created a video series for home use. There are three words to describe Pilates: - Stretch
- Strength
- Control Optimum Weight Management
An intense aerobic workout is the key to burning fat and building muscle. Romana'sPilates: Optimum Weight Management is designed to help you achieve your idealweight, while stretching and strengthening your muscles. Now you don't haveto jog or ride a bike before you get to the free weights or machines. Romana'sPilates unique approach accomplishes it all in one workout: - Increase your Heart Rate
- Gain Energy
- Develop Stamina
- Look Better
- Feel Fit Special Features: - Bonus Workout
- Wall Alignment
- Documentary
- Photo Gallery
- Trailers "Done three times a week, a few well-designed movements, properlyexecuted in sequence, are worth hours of calisthenics or contortions! Whateveryour fitness level, I'll help you establish a workout that you'll truly enjoy.I'm proud of what a lifetime of practicing Pilates has done for me. Now letme show you what Pilates can do for you." - Romana Also Available: Romana's Pilates: - Introduction to Pilates
- Powerhouse Mat Workout
- Mat Challenge Workout Reviews: "Romana is to Pilates what Madonna is topop music." Jeffrey Altshuler
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