This video was an impulse purchase at Walmart. I took it home, popped it in the DVD player and I liked it instantly. It's not terribly intense, but it did elevate my heart rate and make me break a sweat. I used three pound dumbbells the first time I did it and 2 lbs. the second time. The 2 pounders lessened the intensity and I'll likely use 3 pounders in the future.

I thought it was a fun and interesting workout, and it has rekindled my interest in Pilates. I will use this video on days when I'm not up for a more intense workout, and I even think this is one that I could handle at the end of a workday.

Instructor Comments:
Ellen is upbeat and queues continuously without incessant idle chatter.

Helen K