Pilates for Men: Volume 1: Challenge Mat Workout

A handsomely made video with a strong plug for the studio behind it (and why not?), the information is spread out across three access points. During the main practice section it would be very helpful to have some of the info contained in the other sections, but you have to have the entire video under wraps in order to take advantage of it. Reviewing the entire video before beginning the work is probably not a bad idea, but having its fine points at fingertips, in particular for a beginner, is problematic. The info is there, but extra time is required to put it all together. Also, there are 2 other videos which the viewer is requested to have in order to switch between routines and get full advantage of the program. That didn't really seem necessary when a more integrated beginner--intermediate--advanced set of steps would have been better focused and more practical. All in all, good info that could have been presented more efficiently. The models are obviously advanced practitioners and the benefits of the practice, I assume these programs in particular, are well stated by their presentation.

A workout DVD that is especially designed to strengthen a man's core, this workout is do-able and challenging all at the same time. After just 6 workouts with this DVD my core is noticeable stronger, more toned, and my back aches are greatly relieved. This DVD is so good I'm ordering the rest of the set! LOVE IT!!

Got this workout for my husband to build core strength. It is plenty challenging for him, and as he sticks with it, he is already feeling the improvements. He would say that it is a very good workout.

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A way to work out well, without much equipment, in a small place, in a short time. Just what I wanted, for balance, flexibility and tone. Not much chatter, and you feel progress as you do the workouts and get to a higher level. good for couples as the guys stay interested.

This + 2 and 3 are highly recommendable for both men and women. Tough and good length. Thank you. .

My favorite of the DVD - because for me this is classic Pilates. It's also good to try DVD 1 and then DVD 2 in my opinion (in one sitting) as DVD 1 works the Core and DVD 2 emphasizes upper body as well as core....

I bought all three Pilates for Men for my husband. I have been doing pilates for years and know the great benefits from this workout. My husband is 6' 5", 275 lbs., 47 yo and a former college football player. He has successfully recovered from neck surgery, a stroke and recently knee surgery so he needed a kinder, gentler workout to stay in shape. We just did the mat workout and I think any man would like this.There is nothing feminine about this workout. The background music is guitar/drums, the guys doing the advanced and beginner moves are just regular guys, and the best thing is there is very little of the usual annoying talk/chatter that some exercise leaders do during a workout. But you do have the option to turn all talking off. The advanced moves are very challenging so it's a dvd we can do together and we both get a good workout. The only negative is there isn't a warm up and I think they could spend a little more time talking about the position of the spine during the work out. Anyone who has done a lot of pilates classes will notice this is missing. But there is a "safety" section that can be viewed before the workout. I will review the ball and band dvd's after we do those.

great