Pilates Abs Workout [DVD]

I love this video

I used to do pretty advanced level pilates after taking a pilates class at the gym on and off for several months. Though the moves here aren't all fully "advanced" they are definitely more upper intermediate and some of the moves I honestly didn't know there was an even more challenging modification for but she showed them in this DVD!I'm not nearly as in shape as I once was because I got out of the whole regular pilates workout for a while, but I am definitely satisfied with this workout. There are MANY other moves that I know that I'd like to be doing to get my abs back in shape so I think I'm going to continue to check out some other pilates DVDs out there for a more balanced workout (and to be sure my muscles are getting the basic moves they need).Overall great DVD though. She works at a very smooth pace that's not too fast or two slow. She's not hard to keep up with, which is something I've found lacking in other pilates DVDs that are closer to the advanced level.

I love this DVD and can't say enough good words about it! A major bonus is that the entire work-out takes only 25 minutes, which I think ideal for busy people who can't afford an hour work-out session every time. Yet it works, amazingly helping to tone the abs! It's also challenging and so gives you complete content once you've mastered the work-out. Believe me, I could barely finish the whole routine the first few sessions, and now I'm on my way to fine-tune the movements after a month and a half of regular exercise. :) And it feels great! The only and minor setback of the DVD, which I decided to forgo given its many other plus points and since Amazon doesn't allow me to give it a 4.5, is that it doesn't have a variety of work-out on the sides except for the spine twist. Overall, it's a great work-out DVD!

I love Ana Caban. I love her technique and overall routine for this DVD and others. This ab routine is very challenging. Just when you think you have mastered one move, the very next move gives you an extra burn and more of a challenge. The flow is great. I do this DVD two days a week with other cardio and pilates and have seen definite results. This is the first pilates tape that I could get my husband to do with me and he likes it too, and agrees it is tough. This is a great DVD and I recommend anyone to try it - even beginners - to work your way up to the most challenging moves.

Don't get me wrong, this is a good DVD and I consider myself in pretty good shape having done Pilates for many years. She moves quickly throughout the DVD with little rest (which I love). Her voice gets slightly annoying, could do with a little less coaching. I was disappointed was that this was only a 35 minute (in reality it is only 20 minutes of workout- the other 15 minutes is fluff)- only ONE workout. I wish there were at least two or three 20 minute workouts to mix things up a bit. If I would have known this (or paid better attention to the reviews/description) I might not have purchased. Oh well- it will suffice, just wish there was a bit more!

I've been taking pilates on and off for about a year. I always feel the most challenge during the abdominal focused exercises. This DVD is perfect for that. It is continuously challenging your abs, and you can really feel the burn! Which means your working the deepest layers of the ab muscles. Ana Caban narrates this DVD from 3rd person, so rather than wasting time during the exercises looking at the TV to see if I'm doing it right, I can just listen and pay more attention to performing the exercises more efficiently. The scenery is great, there's no annoying chit-chatting, and modification is always an option. Did I mention the results are incredibly fast? GREAT DVD!

I found this to be a great Pilates workout but the music and beach scenes seemed cheesy to me. I like to do this at least once a week to balance out my other workouts but I feel like she could have made it a little bit more fun and smiled once in a while. I used to take Pilates at a gym and the instructor was awesome and played more up-tempo music and it made the whole class more exciting.

Love LOVE LOVE this DVD!Works your abs like NO OTHER exercise program I've ever used. If you want your butt kicked with ab exercises that actually work...this is the DVD for you. Even if you have NO prior Pilates experience, you can do this. I consider myself a total wuss...lol...and I was able to do most of the exercises. I'm slowly working my way up to the more challenging ones. Of course I have to stop every once in a while, but hey, I'm only human...a really out of shape human!Really pretty setting, filmed in Hawaii with relaxing background, challenging exercises, friendly Ana Caban, worth every penny.Thanks for reading. I hope this helped.

I am a certified Pilates Teacher and this DVD is not for the Beginner and for many others who are above Beginner Level and have both experience and covered the basic fundamentals of Pilates. The exercises are sequenced together to offer a flow of movement. However, these movements are all at an increased level of difficulty and have no reference to their "beginnings" and the fundamental exercises and techniques which are needed to do these exercises safely; you would need to do the basics and the exercises that proceed these that eventually with time and practice allow you to perform these level of exercises safely. Although this DVD does show one model with a simplified version, this is still not a Beginners DVD.

I have four Pilates DVDs, this is by far my favourite. Its long enough to give you a good work out and sweat. Its well measured and works the abs just fine. If this isnt enough, there is a bonus section that works your abs more. If you can do one after the other you are pretty fit. Its the best I have found and I trawled through lots of them.

Did did the workout 2-3 times a week & am getting rid of baby tummy fast & the beginnings of a six pack. It works out every area of your tummy as long as you follow her instructions precisely, if she tells you to hold your tummy in, clench those muscles & you will see results fast. Best DVD I've found so far!

The instructions are very clear, it lasts just enough time to feel you have gotten a workout but doesn't exhaust.Only problem is that I am not fit enough to do it all. It definitely tightens the stomach muscles but I find it tough enough.

One of the best ab exercise programmes I have ever done! Difficult to do, but there are easier options to try. One of my go to workout dvd's over the past few years