The Firm - Pilates (DVD, 2007)

This is one of my favorite The Firm videos. It comes with a band: I bought the Heavy version, and it's very easy to use. The video is 30 minutes long, and it starts with abs, then legs, arms and a stretch. The directions are easy to follow and it can be done by beginners through advanced. When I first started doing this video, it seemed really easy, but then the next day I felt sore because it worked different muscles than the other Firm videos I usually use, especially in the abs and legs. The best thing about this video is it's great for travel, I bring it on trips and can workout anywhere without equipment, since the band is all the resistance you need. I've taken Pilates classes many times, so I can tell that the moves are being done correctly, but with the band it makes them more challenging and effective. If you're thinking about buying this video, I definitely recommend it!

this DVD is perfect the intructor Alison is very easy to follow great workout from beginners to intermediate and the firm resistance band makes them harder every time allowing you to choose your level and making it a for ever workout, you can always do it because you can make it harder and harder thanks to the resistance band...I love it! pilates and resistance together in just 30 minutes! I highly recommend this to everyone!

I've been doing the firm for 6 years and absolutely love all their workouts. They simply target the areas of the body that need to be worked while at the same time giving you an overall, effecient workout. I have a big collection and am always looking to see if something new came out. I tried this one and loved it. I recommend anyone to do this. Forget the gym. Grab yourself some firm dvd's and I promise you'll have a "firm" body. I've always excercised my entire life and I have to say after 2 kids and in my mid 30's, I'm firmer and better than ever!!

While I find myself an athletic, strong individual... I physically could not do some of the exercises with the band. Take that for what you will.

The main instructor was fun to watch and had a cute little southern accent - very enjoyable video!

This DVD is great for a novice to Pilates. I have been working out for a long time but never did Pilates and found it easy. This should have been labeled Beginner. Perhaps the heaviest band would have been a better choice. I've always found The Firm workouts to be the leader in home work out videos. That is why The Firm Pilates was my first choice. I would recommend The Firm to everyone!

Great video. Fun and easy to follow. Love the pink band, really surprising worked my upper body. Best pilates video i've done so far.

The workout band is great, but the instruction is a bit hurried and hard to keep up with. I really suggest you purchase a workout mat before trying this routine.

Love this product. The band is exactly what i've been looking for and the fact that it came with a pilates dvd makes it even better! The dvd is pretty good, not the best i've seen, but still pretty good.

As far as Pilates workouts go, this is a good one. The band gives you just a little resistance, just enough to make you feel like you've accomplished something. The exercises are good too, simple but effective. This isn't the best workout but I'm not a Pilates person, I prefer a fat burning workout that leaves your muscles burning when its over. The Firm has tons of GREAT workouts and this one would probably be one of those great ones if I enjoyed Pilates. My sister loves it, she's the Yoga-Pilates Princess. So if you're a yoga person, AAA from my sister...if you're a cardio/fat burner/light weights person, it gets a C from me.

This DVD gives you a good workout. Very slow paced. If you need good a DVD to follow that is easy, this DVD is for you. The Heavy band makes it Challenging.

The DVD was a nice, simple and easy to follow routine. I did break a sweat but was relaxed at the end.