This tape contains 3 10-minute workouts designed to focus on three separate areas: belly, butt, and legs. While not classic Pilates, the moves are definitely Pilates-inspired, and each section contains some traditional Pilates exercises plus additional modified Pilates moves.

The first section, belly, focuses in on the abdominal area (although, as instructor Ellen mentions in the beginning, ALL Pilates exercises target the abs to some extent). The Pilates mat exercises included here are ones that work the abs the hardest, including The Hundred. In the second section, butt, some of the moves are performed on hands and knees to focus more on the buttocks--for example, leg circles done while on all fours. The final section, legs, includes a portion of the Pilates side kick series to tone the inner and outer thighs.

Although I tend to prefer short workouts and have sampled many different ones, I can honestly say that each 10-minute section on this video flew by faster than anything I've ever done before--after finishing the first section, I even checked the clock to make sure that it had really been 10 minutes (it had)! Although the sectioned format of the workout easily allows you to fit in a single segment, you may find yourself enjoying the workout so much that you do all three in one sitting like I did. Overall, these were enjoyable workouts that I know I'll reach for again and again.

Instructor Comments:
I liked Ellen, especially given that she wasn't nearly as chatty as some of the other Crunch instructors. She gave good pointers while offering brief words of encouragment (eg, saying "good" or "awesome!").

Beth C (aka toaster)