This is a 35-minute Pilates workout that is good for someone who has completed Essential Matwork but is not quite ready for Intermediate Matwork.

The production quality is so much better than Moira's first matwork series, which is very clinical. The set in this tape is very pretty and the soft music is nice, too.

Moira starts off with a brief overview of breathing and proper body positioning. Although she does give form pointers throughout the workout, the moves are done in a fast, flowing manner, so it is helpful to have some knowledge of basic Pilates' exercises like the Hundred, Roll Up, etc. You never do more than 10 reps of each exercise, so Moira packs a lot of different movements into this time-crunch workout.

The only thing I find disconcerting about this tape is that the two exercise demonstrators are on an upraised platform, so when they dangle their legs over the edge, I don't know if I should be crossing my legs, putting them out in front of me, or using some other position.

Instructor Comments:
Moira Stott is a little looser in this tape than in her first matwork series. Her style is similar to Karen Voight.

Sharon H.