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Jules Benson's Total Core Pilates |
  Good Workout and Calming at the Same Time |
| I generally don't like pilates, but I purchased Jules' Step & Core and liked her style of instruction enough to give this DVD a try. I actually really liked this workout. It is not what I'm used to...all out sweaty high intensity workouts. But, this workout is great for days when you want to take it a little easier on your body and still get a well-rounded program in for the day. I actually felt relaxed after this workout. Is that good or bad? I don't know...you decide. - posted by Maureen K on 11/5/2008 |
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| Great Video! |
| Great DVD, easily kept my ADD riddled brain focused on the moves. I've been doing Pilates for quite a while now to augment my boxing skills. Plus Jules has a unique look. I'd be lying if I said that wasn't helpful for my short attention span. - posted by Jacob on 8/16/2008 |
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| Extend looong...lower dowwwn |
| ...She would not stop repeating these two phrases. All the time! I think she must have said "extend looong" about 30 times. In the end I was groaning angrily each time she repeated herself. Good moves, innovative twists, but also repetitive vocabulary, if it's your pet peeve too just pass on this one. - posted by Cristina on 8/12/2008 |
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| excellent |
| I love pilates and this workout really gives me a good burn, especially the leg section! - posted by Laura on 8/7/2008 |
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| Worth every penny |
| Picked this up last month when I saw it on the Collage top ten list. I'd never heard of Jules before, so I was a bit worried about spending the money on her DVD. After a few quick forum searches turned up good reviews, and seeing that she is a Collage 'staff favorite' on both of her videos, I decided to buy this DVD. After going through "Total Core Pilates" I can see why people like this DVD! Jules is a natural in front of the camera. There is something about her that makes me not dread my workouts like I have been lately. That's my biggest problem with many of these DVD's. They are so boring! the 'not boring' post I saw here from Kay totally clicked with me. Maybe it will wear off, but for now I love it! Certainly considering picking up her other DVD as well. - posted by Veronica G. on 7/28/2008 |
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| Love it !!!!!!!!!!! |
| I am newer to this type of workout - I have purchased about 3 Dvd's that are Pilates type of workouts and I must say this one is always my Fave works my rear end,hips and legs better than the others I have tried ! Oh YES ! It is a wonderful ab workout but it doesn't seem like an ab workout ! Just much fun ! - posted by Susan on 6/28/2008 |
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| More intermediate than advanced |
| Jules is a great instructor, the moves flowed well together, and the time flew by. However, as an advanced exerciser, I found this to be definitely intermediate than advanced. I would've liked a bit more challenge as opposed to a relaxing core workout. - posted by Cristina on 6/26/2008 |
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| A Keeper! |
| This is by far the best pilates workout I've ever tried. Touches on all muscle groups. Yes it works the core thoroughly, but the leg/glute workout is one of the toughest out there for floor work. I plan to put this in heavy rotation along with cardio. - posted by Kara on 6/26/2008 |
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| Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! |
| I normally do not write many reviews, but I had to on this one. I was looking for a more advanced Pilates workout and I definately found it here. I loved how she incorporated some original moves with the traditional pilates moves. This workout was so enjoyable and time just flew by. I did this workout at 5:30 this morning and felt so graceful & elegant doing it. I cannot wait to do it again. Jules is a great instructor and is so charming. Loved this workout. Highly recommend! - posted by alivingroomathlete on 6/10/2008 |
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| Enjoy this workout very much. |
| I have done this workout twice now and really enjoy it! I have usually shyed away from traditonal pilates. The only pilates experience I've had was the original Windsor Pilates and did not care for it at all. But this workout has won me over! It gives a solid, total body workout! Jules is a pleasant instructor with excellent cueing and an encouraging demeanor. I highly recommend this workout. - posted by Melanie on 6/8/2008 |
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