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10-Minute Basic Pilates Routine

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Take the basic skills you learned in Part 1 and put them to work in this second 10-minute segment from Kristin McGee's DVD, "Pilates for Beginners." A regular Pilates practice will help you sculpt a more toned midsection. The only pieces of equipment you'll need are a mat and an open mind!

  • Length: 10 minutes
  • Equipment: Mat for cushioning (optional)
  • Type of Workout: Pilates (toning) & flexibility
  • Fitness Level: Beginner
  • Impact: No-impact
  • Safety Precautions: A mat will help cushion your body while lying on the floor. Always work at your own pace and level, using modifications whenever necessary.

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Member Comments

  • I'm 77 and think this is a good exercise for me. Can't wait to try it! - 5/17/2013 5:57:29 PM
  • You are kidding me, right?
    Beginner for a 12-yr-old barbie ballerina?
    The range of motion this woman is using is completely inappropriate for a beginner.
    She obviously has no idea what it feels like to be in an obese middle aged body, particularly one which has had a few 10lbs babies & c-sections.
    Her spinal alignment when seated is compressing her lumbar.
    If she keeps this up, by the time she's my age, her lower back will be worse than mine.
    I'm surprised no one's sued you yet. - 5/16/2013 1:47:22 PM
  • So many of the videos are too difficult for me but this one I can do and still get a worthwhile workout! Thank you. - 5/16/2013 12:33:25 PM
  • I really enjoyed this video as I am struggling with arthritis. Thank you!. - 5/16/2013 11:23:41 AM
  • This is my third day on this video. It's a more relaxing workout while testing & building strength. I love it! Time to kick it up to the next level though :) - 5/6/2013 11:13:00 PM
  • This was good, effective and relaxing - 4/13/2013 10:26:35 AM
  • I like this one a lot better than coach Nicole's because hers hurts my neck horribly. This one felt great and like a really good core workout.

    Btw I also like coach Nicole's crunch less core workout, but not her 12 minute Pilates one. This one is much better if you are prone to hurting your neck. - 4/3/2013 9:58:03 PM
  • I have done at home Pilates a couple of times but I was doing it in longer intervals and I gave up because I was working out for too long.
    This video pushes me just over my comfort zone and I can really feel it working my muscles. It gave me a good workout in less time and I love it!! Since it is less time consuming I will be more motivated because I can get through this.
    Just love this video because it is everything I want in a workout.
    Now we will just see how sore my abs are when I wake up LOL - 4/2/2013 7:10:44 AM
  • I've never done pilates or yoga before but I want to incorporate them into my new fitness routine. I am going to start waking up 10-15 minutes earlier than usual to do a video like this in the morning. - 3/21/2013 8:40:29 PM
  • Stream not found :( - 3/19/2013 3:01:53 PM
  • I love this workout..it was perfect for me as a beginner. - 3/19/2013 9:56:08 AM
  • Very nice I really enjoyed and became confident I could
    Complete these exercise. - 3/19/2013 4:00:17 AM
  • I LOVED this one !! I could really see how weak my legs are and I will def keep doing pilates - and I feel so great - 3/15/2013 6:56:35 AM
  • Getting server not found error - 2/15/2013 11:24:44 AM
  • I liked this video so much, I bought the DVD. Excellent workout. The DVD has two 10 minute and two 20 minute workouts. You can select which workout(s) you want to do from the menu, then play all of your selections without having to stop - 1/27/2013 2:19:55 PM

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