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- Short but efficient
- Low impact
- Calm instruction
- Boring
The Exhale Spa's collection of Pilates is some of the highest-rated on the market. While Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus (*Est. $15) is not a traditional abs strength training DVD, reviewers say that it will transform your abs and work your core better than any other video or DVD. In fact, several recent studies find that Pilates-style exercises help to activate and strengthen abdominal muscles. Reviewers say that this video allows for full-body toning while focusing primarily on the core abdominal muscle group. The DVD is broken up into five 10-minute workouts that work different parts of the body while always working the core. This video particularly appeals to reviewers who are looking for a challenging abdominal workout, but like a routine that is lower in impact and intensity than a traditional workout video. If you prefer higher-energy workouts, look to Jillian Michaels' 6 Week Six-Pack (*Est. $9).
Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus is selected as a top DVD for strengthening the abs in several professional publications. Woman's Day, Fitness and Real Simple magazines all rate this DVD highly. User reviews are more mixed. Some praise the video for the relaxing but effective approach to ab training, while others say that the video is boring at best and that the production quality is lacking.
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Eleven users and a certified instructor provide feedback on Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus. The fitness DVD earns 4 out of 5 stars. The DVD is also selected as a staff favorite, though user reviews are mixed, with some users saying that the calm instruction is welcome and that the workout is solid. Others note that this style is boring.
Review: Exhale: Core Fusion Pilates Plus, Editors and Contributors to CollageVideo.com, As of June 2011
2. Amazon.com
Amazon.com features nearly 50 user-generated reviews of Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus. Reviewers give this workout DVD stellar feedback, rating an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. Most reviewers say that this video provides a challenging but low-impact core workout. Some remark that it is not for those with an advanced fitness level. Still, this is an interesting alternative to most abdominal workouts.
Review: Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of June 2011
3. Woman's DayDetails/Subscribe
Woman's Day's Abigail L. Cuffey selects her favorite must-have exercise videos. The DVDs cover a wide range of categories, from dance to yoga to strength training. Cuffey has clearly tested each video, but her remarks are somewhat short and lack the detail of other review sites. Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus earns high praise, with Cuffey noting that the quick five 10-minute routines tone abs without falling victim to the boredom factor that hinders so many other Pilates DVDs.
Review: 10 Best Fitness DVDs, Abigail L. Cuffey, March 3, 2010
4. Fitness MagazineDetails/Subscribe
This roundup of yoga and Pilates exercise videos includes 16 different selections. Unfortunately, there are no details regarding how these videos were selected or tested, plus it is unclear whether there is a ranking system or if these are organized randomly. Reviewer Marianne Magno says that Pilates Plus will "transform your stomach," but notes that you'll also receive the benefits of a leg and thigh workout.
Review: Our Best Yoga and Pilates Exercise Videos, Marianne Magno, March 2009
5. Real SimpleDetails/Subscribe
Real Simple writer Sarah Smith selects seven workout DVDs as the top picks in this undated roundup. The reviewer notes that the videos were tested, but it does not specify who tested them or how many videos were tested in total. Workout DVDs are selected based on abstract categories such as Fastest Overall Routine and Best Tension Eraser. Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus earns the honor of Best Gearless DVD, though the reviewer says little else.
Review: The Best Workout DVDs, Sarah Smith, Not Dated
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