Suzi Lonergan - Pilates | 
 enlarge | Director: Vincent Paterson
Actor: Suzi Lonergan
Studio: BodyPower
Category: DVD
Buy New: $19.95
New (1) Used (3) from $15.99
Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 124279
Format: Color, NTSC
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 40 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 807871100040
EAN: 0807871100040
ASIN: B000AXW0WI
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Amazon.com
Pilates combines isometric exercises and limbering stretches that encourage increased strength and flexibility. Body Power Pilates illustrates the practice of Pilates in an easy-to-follow format. Instructor Suzi Lonergan leads this 40-minute workout with clear demonstrations and concise cueing. This program includes two sessions: a 15-minute basic application for beginners and a 25-minute intermediate set for more advanced students. Participants will find a workout to suit their distinct fitness level with the variation of intensity and difficulty offered by these two programs. Pilates terminology is explained and used throughout this video. Terms like "powerhouse" and "the frame" help students gain a better understanding of correct body alignment and add to the authenticity to this application. The core muscles of the abdomen get some intensive training here and the movements are quick and controlled. Because these postures require both skeletal and muscular strength, safety becomes a focus of the instruction. Lonergan's video participants demonstrate modifications for students with compromised backs, necks, and knees. This continuous illustration of modified movements will allow for optimum safety for a wide range of students. Leg, gluteal, and back muscles are trained intensely and each exercise will be enhanced if Lonergan's reminders are heeded (case in point: keep core muscles contracted within each movement). If you are looking for a toning and limbering regimen without a lot of fluff, then this program is sure to please. --Olivia Voigts
Description
Suzi Lonergan - Pilates (formerly BodyPower/Pilates!) has sold over 6,000 copies and is the most effective, authentic Pilates DVD on the market today. Suzi Lonergan - Pilates includes the Basic and Intermeditate Mat Series giving you 2 Pilates mat series in one DVD. There are easy to follow modifications for every exercise for back, neck and knee conditions. Suzi leads you through simple yet dynamic exercises that : will revive your youthfullness, increase your strength and flexibility, increase your energy and self confidence, strengthen your immune system, assure better, more restful sleep, improve posture, balance and coordination, create strength without bulk, improve joint mobility AND enrich your sex life! Suzi Lonergan - Pilates will SHAPE YOUR BODY INTO THE BEST IT CAN BE - TODAY!
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 An exercise video featuring four variations May 15, 2004
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Suzi Lonergan's Body Power Pilates! Shaping Your Body Into The Best It Can Be is an exercise video featuring four variations for each exercise presented: one for normal healthy fitness buffs; one for those with a bad neck; one for those with a bad back; and one for those with bad knees. Enthusiastic and expert instruction by Suzi Lonergan (a certified fitness professional in the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning), adds an appealing dimension to this "user friendly", 40-minute, full color workout featuring 9 basic and 23 intermediate exercises for promoting health, posture, flexibility, joint mobility, strength, and overall energy level and self-confidence.
This Woman is Amazing! October 5, 2003
Terry Rodman (Los Angeles. California)
I love this tape. This woman and her pilates instruction is the best. I have tried a few different real live pilates instructors over the years but none have been as thorough as this lady is on this video.
I travel quite a bit for business and this tape is invaluable when I'm in a hotel room with a limited time schedule.
The way she explains the individual moves is very easy to comprehend and it always makes me feel like I can do the moves without having to be a super-hero.
A friend recommended this video to me and I eagerly await a follow-up tape because I am addicted to this one.
A great Pilates video! February 24, 2003
Victor Kohn (Encino, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been using Suzi Lonergan's video for 18 months.What a great routine! It is comprehensive yet easy-to-follow; in only 20 minutes you get a basic substitute for an actual, "live" Pilates session. I highly recommend it.
Bravo Suzi! February 21, 2003
r wright
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Suzi Lonergan is one of the most diverse body trainers in the world. Her deep
> knowledge of the physical potential is based upon her classical training in
> ballet and modern dance. These forms require a massive understanding of the
> mechanics of the human anatomy and give a deeper sense of precision to the
> development of one's teaching method. Her ability to understand energy flow
> and direct correction to placement, coupled with a comprehensive knowledge of
> the muscle groups make her work a total success. She produces a sculpted
> physique, but most especially she creates an aware student who can begin to
> take command of their physical potential.
>
> At American Ballet Theatre's Summer Training Program she has done brilliant
> work with our students who come from all over the country and world. She is
> able to teach all ages and spark love and interest in delving into areas of
> the body which need more introspect consideration. She has inspired our> pre-professional dancers to work with a strong sense of intent to the work, a
> sense of emotional balance while pushing physical limits and a desire to
> capture the experience of total health and vibrance. It is rare that anyone
> can possess this combination of the physical, emotional and intellectual gifts
> necessary to teach such a beautiful form of body power.
> Bravo! Bravo!
>
> Rebecca Wright,
> Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre's Summer Intensives
 If you have bad knees like me... February 20, 2003
I haven't been able to exercise in ages until now. As a former competitive skier I suffered numerous knee injuries. Thanks to a dear, dear, friend who sent me this tape and a matt as a gift, I have been working out with no further injury. This tape is a gentle reminder that although our bodies are not what they used to be, some of us can still stay in shape with a non-agressive approach like pilates.
A weekly user,
from Boardman, Ohio
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