If you study Pilates then you will see how the performers do not have the proper body positions. One of the girls keeps staring at the camera for no reason and moving her body when it should be still.

As a lover of Pilates and how much it has done for me, I urge you to buy something else. 1 star

As an avid Pilates user, I have seen MANY Pilates books, and videos over the years, nothing prepared for the sloppiness I encountered during the viewing of this video. Allison, although a great aerobics instructor with The Firm, is obviously NOT certified in Pilates! Clearly, many of the moves on the video were done incorrectly! One girl was wobbling back and forth when she should be holding still. The breathing was all wrong too! She had you breathing through your mouth, when anyone who has practiced Pilates knows you need to breath through you NOSE! The pace of the video was way too fast for a beginner! She has you shooting from one exercise to another before you can get out of the original position you were in. I gave this workout 1 star because they didn't have the option for 1/2 stars. This workout is do bad that I don't want to give it a whole star! 1 star

This product does what it claims it will do. Put in the time and effort - you'll feel great! Of course, I don't ever expect to look like the model on the box. However, I feel good and I think I look a little better than when I started. Only doing it a few weeks, but enjoying it. 5 stars

I'm trying Pilates to improve flexibility and vary my exercise. I enjoy the workout provided, and it moves along nicely. I have read some about Pilates, and the instructor on the DVD does not lead off with information on breathing and technique, which I understand to be critical for a true Pilates workout. I still enjoy the DVD, but recommend reading a basic book (or attending a class) to supplement the instruction. 4 stars

I enjoyed this quick pilates workout but it is NOT for someone who has never done pilates before. Some moves are performed too quickly. There is not any explanation on engaging your core or how to breathe properly. Those two things are essential to doing pilates correctly. It does however, cover all the basic pilates moves. The included band is made of good quality material and used to increase intensity or keep proper form. Overall, if you are familiar with pilates, this is an enjoyable quick workout. 3 stars