Crunch Burn & Firm Pilates

Ellen Barrett
Year Released: 2004

Categories: Pilates/Core Strength


I bought this video at Walmart at a bargain price of $5.96. I really, really like this video. I'm a low intermediate exerciser and surprisingly I did break a sweat and my heart rate was raised. The tape is 48 minutes long with most of the work done standing up. As other reviews have stated there are tons of plies, but I didn't mind. I hate lunges and Ellen did do some lunges but she added this cool mambo move which made me not dread them as much. You use 1-3 lb weights throughout the workout. The mat workout is very short, which is my only complaint. Also, if you are looking for traditional pilates then you won't like this video, there are no hundreds, teasers, or rolling like a ball. However, a lot of the moves require you to balance so you are engaging your core quite a bit. She just had really different exercises that I haven't done before. She does this swan and see-saw move that killed my outer thighs.
It is definitely worth the $5.96.

Instructor Comments:
I really enjoyed Ellen, she had great cueing, seemed sincere, not too chatty or talkative.

Renee73

10/28/2004