Fat-burning pilates is a bit of a misnomer for this video. It consists of an aerobics routine plus some pilates matwork. Ellen Barrett utilizes some pilates stance concepts in the aerobics routine, but in the end, it's aerobics and not pilates. After that segment, Barrett gets on the mat for some actual pilates moves. She does a fairly good job of cueing, but moves too slowly to produce any "fat-burning" benefits. So, in conclusion, if you're looking for a fast-paced pilates workout, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a comprehensive pilates workout, look elsewhere. If you want a short aerobics routine with a little pilates at the end, this may do the trick.

Instructor Comments:
Ellen Barrett is ok. I find her a little too perky for my tastes, especially in the aerobics segment. I like her better in the matwork portion.

Sheila Jones