Moira Stott
The dvd has different chapters on it so this review is just on the 30min. workout.
I didnt find this to be much of any help. The first 15mins. is spent talking about
breathing and she moves your body into different positions but you dont really do
any pilates moves until the last 15mins. and there are only about 4-5 different
moves she does and only a couple reps of each one. I dont see myself ever doing
this one again. It just didnt stretch me like I thought it would or give me any
kind of a workout. I enjoy Karen Voight's pilates much more for back strengthening
and Rodney Yees Back Care Yoga was much better than this also. I would give it a
"C" rating.
Instructor comments:
She is on the quiet side and gives good form and breathing tips.
twosweetpeas
Sept. 2, 05'
Moira Stott
This DVD is a remake of the original Ultimate Back Care, and is now classified as
Level 2 in the Back Care series. The back care series DVDs aren't intended to be
thorough Pilates workouts--they are for rehabilitation and very gentle strengthening.
I find this DVD to be an excellent back care program. Moira starts off with a warmup
(it's not "just talking"--it explains the principles while keeping you
moving) and moves in a progression--this is precisely what is needed for a "problem"
back. One thing I wish had been carried over from the original Ultimate Back care
is taking the time to talk about safely transitioning between exercises, but the
new program keeps things moving more quickly.
Instructor comments:
Knowledgable and meticulous. Great attention to form and helping correct/prevent
problems.
Debs
October 2005