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Breakthru: Pilates Plus
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0013131254693
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 20, 2003
Running Time: 50 minutes
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
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Editorial Review:
Breakthru Pilates Plus is an innovative and powerful 50-minute strength and flexibility workout combining Pilates, ballet, and yoga. Best for the intermediate exerciser, this workout uses body weight for muscle and core strengthening. No equipment is needed, so this workout can be done anywhere, even in a hotel room. The Pilates segment is challenging and not a repeat of the Pilates exercises you find in most videos. The ballet segment is a series of moves done standing, using a chair for balance, primarily working the calves, thighs and buttocks. The strong yoga segment works the whole body. Tracy York and Michelle Dozois are excellent instructors: clear, motivating, warm, and energetic. Even when you can't watch the screen, as in parts of the yoga segment, their verbal instruction is precise enough to take you from pose to pose without confusion. Highly recommended, especially for experienced exercisers seeking variety to spice up their routine. --Joan Price
A Blend of Pilates, Yoga and Ballet for the Ultimate Total-Body Workout. If you're looking for a powerful workout that builds strength, grace and balance and gives you a long, lean bodyline - you've found it! Breakthru Pilates Plus combines the best of Pilates with ballet and yoga to create an effective total-body workout. Pilates-Certified Instructors Tracy York and Michelle Dozois use Pilates as the base of this workout and build off its principle of using your core and becoming focused on the power you create from your body's center. Once you master this, ballet becomes easier and yoga becomes more effective. This no- impact, no equipment workout will help you develop flexible strength and build long, lean muscles. Experience mind-body cross training at its best with Pilates Plus - you'll love the way you look and feel. THE INSTRUCTORS: MICHELLE DOZOIS is co-owner of Breakthru Fitness, a personal training and Pilates conditioning studio inCalifornia. She is a former World Aerobic champion and has appeared in over 10 fitness videos. For more information on Michelle Dozois, go to: breakthrufitness.com. TRACY YORK is an internationally known fitness professional who trains other instructors worldwide. Tracy has starred in over 15 best-selling fitness videos. For more information on Tracy York, go to: tracyyork.com. Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise program.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Not so great
I was dissapointed with this DVD. I got it because I have another work out video by Michelle which I love and it is my all-time favorite, I thought this one would be as good, but it is not. The pilates section is too short and it does not have enough sets, I have to pause it in order to get more repetitions in and actually get a work out. Just like another reviewer said, it is also hard to do the work out and view the dvd at the same time, I guess it'll take a few times to memorize the move and ... Read More
Rating:  - Good workout
Overall, the workout is a bit long, but I liked how it was broken into segments. It's a fine video, and I definitely used it quite a bit.
Rating:  - York and Dozois: Breakthru Pilates Plus!
I've been doing Yoga daily for about 10 years and Pilates (which I do daily before Yoga) for the last year and a half.
While I have taken many years of Yoga classes, these days my practice is totally at home and mostly with DVDs and VHS.
I've used programs that have featured both of these instructors individually (Dozios: Pilates for Dummies and York: Quick Fix Total Mix) and really enjoyed both of their teaching styles. Ironically I always would confuse the two of them ... Read More
Rating: - Great workout!
I have been doing pilates for the last few months, I even own other "breakthru" pilates videos. I must admit I felt a little uncomfortable with the ballet moves, but the next day my legs, arms and tummy were feeling it! The combination of yoga, ballet, and pilates really targets all of your body, and adds needed flexibility. I like the instructors and their minimal chat does not bother me. It is not for beginners, but if you know the pilates basics, you'll be fine.
Rating: - The workout was great!
The workout went very smooth and quickly, no nonsense pauses. I felt the workout immediately. The pushups are going to the hardest to master, but looking forward to it.I really like Tracy and Michelle. They work well together. The best thing about the workout is , it's not boring.
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