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Winsor Pilates Reviews

Now, I'm of the mind that exercise should be as simple as possible, and deliver
maximum results with little effort. In other words, I'm lazy. I still would like to think of
myself as an exercise enthusiast though (after all, I *do* feel that shiver of
excitement in my tummy whenever a sparkly new toy flashes across the television
screen at 3am, promising instantly rippling abs and a gravity-defying rear--
complete with that one good dent in the side of each cheek).

Long-winded as that was, it DID serve a purpose. I am the Average Joe Exercise
Gadget Consumer. I could stand to get more thorough and regular exercise, but
I am fit. I don't have all the world's energy just a-rushin' through my veins, but I live
a moderately active lifestyle and yes, am a complete sucker when it comes to new
exercise trends.

So, Pilates: Is All That Flailing Really Exercise??

Yes, Pilates looks a bit awkward, what with the panting and vigorous scissor-
swishing of pointed legs, but just like my somewhat lengthy review, all those
movements serve very specific purposes.

Mari Winsor has capitalized on the art/exercise of Pilates, created by Joesph
Pilates. She has also tweaked it, and added what she calls "patented dynamic
sequencing" which are just a lot of buzz words that mean: she takes basic pilates
mat exercises, and does them in a different order than has previously been taught.
That's it.

So What's the Big Deal Then?

Alright, by the time I got the tapes home (I am a hopeful SKEPTIC about these
gadgets, so I didn't order them, but waited until they were available for purchase
from my local Wal-Mart), I was really eager to get into my Lycra gym shorts and
sweat it up Winsor-style, but when I ripped open the cellophane around my 3-tape
Boxed Set, some pamplets fell out. One was a booklet outlining "Mari's Win-in-10
Meal Plan", a fairly restrictive 10-day diet that when done in conjunction with the
Winsor Pilates workout supposedly enhances the results. This I quickly tossed
aside after seeing far too much "fat-free cottage cheese" and other such frightening
words all-too reminiscent of the starvation diets we've all tried.

The other was "The Windsor Dozen", Mari's 12 most effective pilates mat exercises
that can be done anywhere, anytime (for the gal who lives in cramped conditions,
can't always access a TV, or y'know...just doesn't feel like doing more than 10
moves). This pamphlet had merit, and so I tucked it away for a rainy day. I then
realized I had to first watch the introduction tape, which explained each of Mari's
basic pilates movements, and how to do them. Though this dampened my
anticipation somewhat, I was a dutiful pupil and paid close attention.

I was glad to have been so apt when I finally popped in the second tape and
centered myself on the rug in front of my TV (no pilates mat is necessary, a
rug/carpet/thick blanket works fine, just so long as your back is protected). I was
raring to jump into the 20 Minute Workout.

In tape two, as in the introduction tape, Mari moves slowly and uses controlled
movement, centering on "the box" or "the powerhouse" which is a fancy schmancy
term for "tummy". She begins to put several pilates mat movements together, in a
sequence. The workout becomes incredibly demanding as you concentrate on the
movement of breath in through the nose and out through the mouth, the knitting of
the ribs as you raise your shoulders off the mat, and the flattening of the bellybutton
region during exhalation. Trust me, it ain't easy, especially when you're a newbie and
focusing all your energies on squeezing your tush like you were crushing walnuts.

Though the workout was daunting, I finished feeling energized, refreshed, and
HEALTHY. The best part was, it only took 20 minutes, AND I broke a sweat without
any unattractive jumping around. That was enough to get me to try it again, and to try
the longer "Accelerated Workout". This one's a toughie. The moves are more difficult
and not for beginners, but the greatest part is that you CAN work up to it, and it
actually becomes noticeably easier with every workout, leaving you less frazzled and
more relaxed.

So Shut Up Already and Tell Us--Does It Work??

I was surprised at how weak my stomach muscles were when I began, but
nonetheless I pushed myself to do this workout, and my abdominals became
tightened and noticeably toned within just a few workouts, which naturally fueled my
craving to do more, more, MORE Winsor Pilates. I couldn't get enough of the stuff, I
was tripped out on fitness.

The smooth, balletic, stretching-style movements elongated my leg muscles without
bulk, tightened up my belly, gave me that "snooker-ball bottom" a la Bridget Jones,
and best of all, this was the first exercise I found that was able to really slim and
shape my hips. Greatest of all, it takes very few workouts before you notice a real
change, one that makes you stand up in front of that mirror and shout "HA!! Take
THAT, orange-peel-y thighs!! Take THAT, butt that looks like I've been sitting on a
sack of golf balls!!"

Bottom Line:

Definitely worth adding to your exercise repertoire. It's easier than most exercise
programs, just takes a bit of concentration and coordination at first, which quickly
becomes second nature. You'll surprise yourself with how strong and flexible you
can be.

Recommended
Yes

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