Jennifer Kries: New Body Pilates — Beginner’s Mat Workout (Razor Digital) 2007 What is it? A 35-minute Pilates routine for beginners, plus a 14-minute sculpting session with the Magic Circle. Jennifer Kries instructs. Who is it for? Anyone who is new to Pilates and wants a good introduction. The Magic Circle segment, short as it is, [...]

Pilates Gymball Workout (IMC Vision) 2007 What is it? A 50-minute Pilates-style routine using a stability ball. Lucy Knight instructs. Who is it for? Beginning exercisers who are already a little familiar with Pilates. That said, some of the moves become more challenging with the use of the ball, so don’t expect this to be [...]

Total Core Pilates With Jules Benson (Bayview) 2008 What is it? A 56-minute, high-intensity Pilates routine from Jules Benson. Who is it for? Intermediate exercisers and up — parts of this workout were really tough! You will need a mat and some prior Pilates experience.

10 Minute Solution: Pilates on the Ball (Anchor Bay) 2008 What is it? Ten-minute Pilates routines that are done with a fitness ball — just like the title says. There are five of them. Your instructor is Lara Hudson. Who is it for? Intermediate through advanced exercisers — this is definitely for experienced exercisers! A knowledge of [...]

Maintenance Pilates for Weight Loss (Gaiam) 2006 What is it? A half-hour intermediate Pilates routine, plus a bonus 15-minute routine for time-crunched days. Ana Caban instructs. Who is it for? Although this workout is supposed to be for those who want to maintain a weight loss, it’s actually good for anyone with Pilates experience who [...]

Kathy Smith: Peel Off the Pounds Pilates (Lionsgate) 2002 What is it? A 57-minute light cardio and toning routine centered around Pilates principles. Kathy Smith instructs. Who is it for? Advanced beginning exercisers, and intermediates who are looking for a beneficial “light” day. You should be familiar with Pilates, as this is not a basic, [...]

Shape Pilates Workout: Firm Up From Head to Toe (Current/Peter Pan) 2006 What is it? A half-hour full-body Pilates workout from Shape magazine. Lizbeth Garcia instructs. Also included is a bonus 12-minute quickie toning routine featuring Tracy York. Who is it for? Advanced beginning exercisers. You should be familiar with Pilates exercises — this is not [...]

Shape Pilates Workout: Makeover Your Abs, Butt and Thighs Fast! (Peter Pan) 2007 What is it? A half-hour lower-body Pilates routine that utilizes a resistance band for a little extra oomph, plus a ten-minute upper body “bonus” segment. Lizbeth Garcia is the instructor for the main workout; Yumi Lee handles duties on the bonus segment. [...]

10 Minute Solution: Slim & Sculpt Pilates (Anchor Bay) 2007 What is it? Five 10-minute Pilates toning workouts, each one with a different focus. Suzanne Bowen is the instructor. Who is it for? Advanced beginning through intermediate exercisers. You need to be familiar with Pilates, as there’s no time for Bowen to instruct you in [...]

Maui Pilates: Abs Made Easy (Razor Digital) 2007 What is it? A gentle, 50-minute Pilates, Yoga and stretching routine, led by Eva Bondar. Who is it for? Beginning exercisers or anyone who wants (or needs) a gentle approach to core work and flexibility. All you need is a mat.