The video is a 15 minute instructional section followed by a 30 minute workout. It is one-on-one with Jennifer. I bought both this tape and Balanced Zones. It is not a fat burning workout, but definitely strengthens the abs. I am a definite Firm Believer and I do this video at least once per week as I feel it works different muscles than your standard video. I don't think the leg exercises will thin your thighs, but definitely promote flexibility and the "feeling taller" part of Pilates. She teaches the breathing well. The set is a Firm-like setting, but the tape is in EP so it isn't exactly up to Firm standards--but it isn't a Firm video. It really is a great introduction to Pilates. I don't know about recommending this video to a beginner as you can tend to become very frustrated with being unable to do the moves exactly like Jennifer as they are much more difficult than I thought. I will master the Teaser someday though!

Instructor Comments:
She is very precise and not at all irritating, I tend to get bothered by chattiness and that is definitely not a problem with Jennifer.

Stephanie Bridges