Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus
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Actor: Elisabeth Halfpapp, Fred DeVitoDirector: James Wvinner
Brand: Team Marketing
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 50 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-12-02
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acacia
DVD Reviews of Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus
DVD Review: Challenging, good workout, but robotic/boring instruction/feel
Summary: 3 Stars
I agree fully with YogaGirl's great review. I finally rented this recently after seeing the trailer, and I thought I could get past he robotic sounding voiceover, but knew it could be an issue.
Within 5 minutes it reminds me of being in school where they suck the life out of you, or any idea of creativity, fun & enjoyment. The voices of Fred & Elizabeth are so devoid of emotion, they are robotic. Everything is said carefully & with the intention of only burning calories or strengthening muscles, there's no body awareness intention. Fred always has an uncomfortable or pained look & Elizabeth has also an uncomfortable fake smile most times.
The production qualities are top notch, the expensive spa theme is beautiful, but too relaxing, it cemented with the voices of me wanting to sleep rather then move & the music is so bland I don't even notice it. Having Fred show the moderate to hard levels of the exercises while Elizabeth did the more modified versions was great.
Workout Chapters:
Upper Body Core - push ups, forearm planks, etc.
Thigh & Gluteus Core - kneeling & leaning back with different arm movements, camel, cat/cow, hands/knees w/leg lifts, seated spinal twist
Flat Back/Round Back Core - sitting & just lifting the legs straight or bent at different angles/degrees to work the abs & different parts of the gluts/thighs are great & more challenging then they look (really works great, good for while watching tv or on the phone!).
Pure Core - crunches, holding crunches w/leg lifted static (really works great, good for while watching tv or on the phone!).
Core Flexibility - resting at first, then yoga bridge, stright leg to face stretch, reclined yoga twists, etc.
Bonus:
Upper Body Challenge (5 min) - more plank & push ups, side plank & yoga star pose
Exhale: Core Fusion Body Sculpt - Thigh Sculpt section
About Core Fusion, About Exhale, Bios of Elisabeth Halfpapp & Fred DeVito
The exercises themselves? Besides the robotic arm swing/knee lifts at the start of every section except the flexibility one to increase body temp & blood movement (wow, doesn't that sound FUN & motivating!?!??) are very good & challenging, but done on many other toning dvds. I was impressed by the Back & Pure Core sections that was more original.
I know many will disagree who love these dvds that the voice is soothing, etc., but please, it's just an opinon & there is room in life for a difference of opinion as long as it's respectful. I know many will get the benefits of this series & that's why I give it 3 stars, it is an effective workout. If there were 10 stars, I'd give it a 6-7. I wrote this review to give more details on content & for those, who like me, like to have a little fun while working out, or a more engaging instructor. I recently did Carmen Electra's Fit To Strip (straight aerboics/toning) & found that banter (though they weren't too talkative at all) between her & her instructor & the way he explained & spoke more fun & motivating.
Youtube has the trailer & entire Thigh & Gluteus core section
Youtube has the entire Fit to Strip uploaded in sections
College Video has clips of different parts of the dvd
Description of Exhale: Core Fusion - Pilates Plus
"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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