On the Ball Pilates Workout for Beginners | 
| Director: Andrea Ambandos
Actor: Lizbeth Garcia
Studio: Goldhil Home Media
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.98
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Rating:  75 reviews
Sales Rank: 2308
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DGH1782D
ISBN: 1585659924
UPC: 743457178228
EAN: 9781585659920
ASIN: B00009W0VM
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
Release Date: September 9, 2003
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On the Ball: Pilates Workout for Beginners with Lizbeth Garcia has been voted the Best Pilates Video of the Year by Health Magazine for 2005.
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 Just get Winsor Pilates! August 30, 2008
This was not a great workout for me; the same old pilates moves, just on a ball. I didn't like it at all.
 Great video! July 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is great! I feel so toned after completing it! I use it in combination with the Iron Core kettlebell workout. I alternate between the two every other day and I'm finally seeing results after trying so many other workout routines.
Excellent core workout July 24, 2008
An excellent video. I was starting to get bored with the video that came with my workout ball. This one is the next step more advanced, the right amount more difficult for me to move on to, don't let the easy warm up exercises fool you.
 This works wonders. May 25, 2008
This is a great video for all. I use the video all the time but I pause it to do more reps. It takes about 35 mins. for the whole video. I would have given it 5 stars if the video had more reps.
My new favorite workout May 21, 2008
I started working out again on the stability ball about 6 months ago, and about a month ago switched to pilates. I was excited when I found a workout that combined the two!
This workout works your entire body, while working your core muscles the entire time. Make sure to press into the ball with your arms or legs as you workout, and really stretch your arms and legs as you lengthen them, and you will be sure to get a workout on those muscles during the workout. I could really feel it in my abs as well as my triceps and hamstrings the next day!
I can already see a difference in my core strength and tone after just a few workouts. The workout doesn't get boring or drag on like some. Having a hectic schedule I always look for a workout that is around 20-30 minutes long. This gets it all done at once. I took off one star because the breathing instructions aren't always completely explained. Breathing properly and at the appropriate time is important in pilates. Sometimes she forgets to tell you when to breathe when. Other times she will tell you, but do it different than the instructions say. Other times she has you inhaling and exhaling too close together and it just doesn't feel right.
Note for beginners, I would suggest having a little experience using a stability ball and knowing the basic pilates moves before doing this workout. The ones I used and suggest are Core Secrets fundamentals and 20 minute workout, and the Winsor pilates instruction workout and 20 minute workout. I would also suggest having some core strength before doing this workout. You are using those muscles thru this entire workout, and it would be too much if you are just starting to work your core and/or your abs.
Also, if you are just begining to work out, DON'T MOVE ON TO THE MORE CHALLENGING MOVES AT FIRST. I think that's where a lot of people had problems with this DVD. She starts out with the basic move in a series, then adds on to make it more challenging. If you are just starting out, or find the next step adding on to the basic move challenging, just stick with the basic move. Then, as you get better and stronger you can add on. If you find it difficult adding on then just stick with the basic move. You'll still get a good workout, and you have the advantage of having something to work up to! I think this workout can still be good for a beginner if you do this.
Another suggestion is make sure your ball has the appropriate amount of air or is the appropriate size for your body. Although my stability ball worked great for my Core Secrets workouts (I also highly recommend those), I needed to let some of the air out to be able to do some of the moves with this workout. The very first move was difficult for me to plant my feet while doing the move, and holding the ball between my thighs, but once I let some of the air out I had no problems.
I highly recommend incorporating the stability ball and/or pilates in your workouts. It makes a big difference in the results you will see in your abs.
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