Pilates on the Go On the Ball

Maria Leone
Year Released: 2003

Categories: Balance/Medicine/Mini/Stability Ball, Pilates/Core Strength


This is a very nice workout that uses a Stability Ball with Pilates moves. It is very well produced in an outdoor location, and the instruction is clear. There is some instruction on how different levels can perform the exercises. The moves focus on abs/core/lower body. There are some pushups, but I don't think there is anything else that uses the upper body. There were a few moves that were a little unique, but I have seen most of them in other ball videos.

I did find that this workout was a little too slow moving for me. This is a common problem with most of the ball workouts I have tried. It seems like there is so much instruction because they want to be sure you are comfortable on the ball. This makes the workouts feel less effective to me and bit of a time waster. This one actually isn't as bad as many other ball workouts, but I am at the point with ball workouts where I just want to move more quickly.

I would still recommend this video, if you don't think the pacing will bother you. I don't think this is a workout that I will use much or really need because I am wanting either more advanced core work, or some good strength work using a ball. However, I still think it is a decent ball workout which many might enjoy.

Lisa C

08/24/2004