Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus
Starring: Fred DeVito, Elisabeth HalfpappDirector: James Wvinner
Studio: Acacia
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Running Time: 50 minutes
DVD Release: December 2nd 2008
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"Exhale?s Core Fusion will tone you from head to toe" --Prevention
A quarter of a million people have transformed their bodies at the exclusive Exhale Spa--now you can get these same results at home.
Named "Best Fusion Class" by New York magazine, this unique program is one of the quickest, most effective ways to get a thin, sleek physique. In five segments of 10 minutes each, the Pilates-based moves deliver washboard abs, perfectly sculpted arms and shoulders, and a tighter, higher backside?fast.
The secret to Core Fusion Pilates Plus is that it works from the inside out, integrating your core with every move. The deep-toning approach goes far beyond the surface muscles, working hard-to-reach areas that traditional exercises can?t reach. Infused with yoga-inspired postures and core-conditioning exercises, this invigorating workout produces real results and will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Core Fusion creators Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp have over 50 years? combined experience teaching Pilates, yoga, dance, and Tai Chi, disciplines that inform the Pilates Plus workout. They are founding team members of Exhale, a leading mind/body spa with locations around the country.
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User Reviews
not really pilates - Rating: 3/5
This program claims to be Pilates, but really isnt. I was hoping to buy a DVD similar to traditional Mat Pilates. Instead this DVD is more a collection of toning exercises. The exercises are good and will most likely tone if done frequently enough, but still NOT Pilates!
GREAT WORKOUT DVD!!!! - Rating: 4/5
This is a great workout DVD!!! I have the Body Sculpt workout, and I love, love that one! So I decided to buy this one to give myself a mix up so my body wouldn't get so use to doing the first DVD all the time. It really does target your core. The first time I did it, it was a lot more challenging than the Body Scuplt DVD. It didn't look like it was going to be when you first watch, but it is. By the next morning my abs were really sore--but that is with any new workout, but overtime it becomes easier. So far I lost an average of 3 inches off my hips & thighs, and every where else I lost an average of 1 - 2 inches. I look a lot leaner than I did 2 months ago, this workout is great! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS!!!
really challenging - Rating: 5/5
I work out for an hour everyday and have done many different videos including pilates and yoga. This is the hardest one I have ever done. A lot of the moves are different from anything I have done before. Elisabeth says at one point "enjoy your new-found thigh and glute muscles." I feel like the moves really did access new muscles in my body. The sets are really long, but they are followed by long stretches. I have to take little breaks sometimes, but am trying to build up my strength and can't wait to be able to do all of the sets entirely.
Fantastic - Rating: 5/5
This is another keeper. You will feel this workout. It really works. They ccombine LotteBerk and Pilates to name a few, to give a you a well rounded workout.
This will not disappoint.
Intense but worth the effort - Rating: 5/5
I took classes with Fred in the Hamptons and loved his technique. This is the same principle which pinpoints muscle groups then stretches and relaxes them. I like the 10 min groups because my muscles are about to give just as the session is over and it is time for a stretch. If you like Lotte Berk this is essentially the same.
