This workout consists of 3 different sessions.

Pilates Mat Class-45 Minute
Beg/Int-12 Minute Full Body
Int/Adv-12 Minute Full Body

Studio Workout:

Indoor studio setting, with wood flooring, matching mats and plants to help decorate. There is no music in this session. Jodi instructs while the class follows along. Beginning on your back, Jodi goes through some deep breathing exercises & brief exercises before beginning. Next is a series of abdominal exercises that are taken from the pilates apparatus and demonstrated on the floor. These exercises are done in a slow, controlled pace (which you'll surely feel in your core muscles!). Many students demonstrate using hand weights and wrist and/or ankle weights. All levels are shown as everyone works to their own level. Many modified poses are shown prior to bumping it up into the full version, such as with the rollover exercise. Throughout the workout, the television screen will show tips so you can get the most from your workout. (plus Jodi gives gives great form pointers) This workout has many new/fresh variations to keep you interested and help you shape your body. (you won't get bored) The side leg series will tone and define inner/outer thighs, hips and glutes. Jodi joins the class for the final relaxation stretches.

Garden Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced:

Both are demonstrated by Jodi, who is alone in a pretty outdoor garden setting. There is pleasant instrumental music in these two sessions. Begin with the beg/int. session before progressing to the int/adv. session. (the int/adv. session moves slightly quicker and demonstrates harder versions of the poses) In just 12 minutes you'll work your body with unique exercises for maximum total body benefits.

If your looking for a pilates workout that takes it up a notch from the "basic" mat work, this is it. Two thumbs up on this one!!

Instructor Comments:
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DeniseR