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Exhale: Core Fusion Pilates Plus | 
 enlarge | Director: James Wvinner
Actors: Fred Devito, Elisabeth Halfpapp
Studio: Acacia
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.99
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 4901
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 50 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 054961812295
EAN: 0054961812295
ASIN: B001AZI23G
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 2, 2008 (New: This Week)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Description
"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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 This is definitely not Pilates December 4, 2008
Yoni (Israel)
This DVD is not a favorite of mine either , although it is produced and instructed very well , people should know there is no pilates in this DVD , there are only 2 pilates inspired exercises during the whole workout : a modified hundred and a roll up (if you don't count pushups), the rest of this DVD is all lotte berk inspired exercises. My favorite segments are Upper body & Upper body challenge which is a 5 minute bonus, both consist of pushups , planks and side planks which I love , and stretches. I also think this is a pretty boring workout mainly because of the small movement lotte berk style exercises and the fact that half of every segments is basically stretching , also every segment starts with a lotte berk warm up which gets really annoying when you do all of the segments together , their second DVD (Body Sculpt) is better and a bit more challenging and there is a warm up only in the first segment. If you like lotte berk then you will probably like it but if you like pilates , you won't necessarily .
 PILATES "A" PLUS! December 2, 2008
LoveOBX23 (Merryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Exhale: Core Fusion Pilates Plus
I absolutely love this program. I am a Pilates lover and although this is not a typical Pilates routine - the practice is based on Pilates principles - it's great to throw in, tone and sculpt, and mix things up. The instructors are easy to follow and explain each move thoroughly. It's no wonder this spa is so popular with the stars - I can feel a burn instantly. I highly recommend this program for any Pilates lover looking to mix up their practice and try something new.
Challenging but boring December 2, 2008
YogaGirl (san francisco, ca United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I just finished reviewing this dvd and I had to really think about whether or not I wanted to keep it. You see, I'm a dance/yoga person. I like creative movement with music and I like to enjoy myself while I exercise; and although this is a challenging dvd, I couldn't see myself doing it on a regular basis and enjoying it. That said, here is what you can expect.
Class takes place in a very nice spa-like room with 2 teachers. You can see a video clip on youtube. The instruction is in voice over and this is what annoyed me the most: the cuing AND music did not match the movement. You really have to be motivated to keep up as there is no to very little counting. The voice over is not taught like a class. It had the feel of a demonstration.
There are 5 sections, 10 minutes each. Each section except the last starts with knee lifts. I was annoyed that the movement didn't match the music. I would have rather had no music than to have off beat movement.
The first section is upper body strength using forearm plank and pushups,and tricep dips. The next section is thighs and glutes. You can see this section on youtube. The third section is pure ab work and it looks very hard. I believe the fourth section is work at the wall. This is the best section IMO. If I were to keep this dvd, this is the section that I would do the most. You sit against the wall and do leg raises, leg lifts, pike position, etc.
After some thought I decided to send the dvd back. I was bored watching it. I guess I am not a pilates person and I didn't like the way the material was presented. As always with Acacia there is a music only option. If you like pilates, then this dvd is for you. If you are highly motivated and can count on your own, then this dvd is for you. As for me. I'm going to pass on it
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