This is a tough but doable Pilates workout, with a concentration on abs moves-if like me you've been doing a lot of fusion workouts of late, you might have forgotten how challenging straight-forward Pilates can be. As the others have said, there is not a lot of form instructions-although Ana does remind you sometimes to keep your body or hips still and she's good about reminding you to hold in your core. Overall though, I do think this workout is best suited for those that have Pilates experience, since proper form is so essential for this type of workout. Additionally, Ana does not show any modifications. The setting is outdoors on a raised platform on a beach, which is a nice bonus for those of us working out in winter months. There is a nice mix of exercises, followed by stretching intervals. As other reviewers have said in more detail, this work out is a collection of a lot of basics, such as: the hundred (of course), single and double leg stretches, seal, criss cross, teaser, the completely bananas teaser 4. Despite some tough intervals, the time passed quickly for me. The workout time was 29 minutes. It goes without saying, but do this on an empty stomach.

Instructor Comments:
Ana has beautiful form, so she's a good choice for the viewer to watch and try to emulate. She doesn't mirror cue, which I find highly annoying as a rule. Particularly since she instructs in voice-over. There's just no excuse for that. Otherwise, I found her instruction clear and easy to understand.

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