Articles about the Pilates

I purchased this ball with the recommended mini air pump from the vendor Sissel recently. The mini air pump is a piece of junk --- came with no instruction at all, and a needle that can not be fitted to the pump. The ball looks bad as well --- well as you cannot use the pump as they advertised, you have to use a straw to inflate it.
I'm so disappointed with these products that I want to return them -- however, I was told by the C.R. that I'm not going to be refunded for the freight cost ($6.49) and I have to ship it back out of my own pocket --- and you can imagine how cheap the company is. Better just go to some local sports store and buy a better pilates ball.

I love the pilates magic circle--it is great for toning and strength building, and it also helps with controlled movements. The video is a bit outdated, but it is a very helpful guide for the various pilates moves you can do with the ring for stand-alone, reformer, and mat exercises. It introduced a few moves that I had not seen before with the magic circle.

The ball works like I expected, but slowly leaks air. You need to keep a tab on it else it'll gradually shrink and become squishier.

The video was very short and didn't really provide as full of a workout as I would've liked.

I'll be venturing with other brands to see if I can find better quality once this one gives out.

I use it for a seat at the computer. I'm a big guy and it holds me no problem. Definitely recommend.

This ball is perfect for doing the Bender Ball Core workout, pretty much the same thing as what is in the informercial.

Absolutely wonderful! Fast shipping, easy assembly and quality product - couldn't be more pleased! No need for gym membership anymore!

I enjoy the added resistance the toning balls add to the workout. They are also helpful aids in doing ab work.
Very pleased with the purchase. Would recommend it to others.

Super cushy mat - great for Pilates on hardwood floors. I love the sage green color that I got and the straps make storage easy.

I am most happy with this product. These body bands are the length necessary for some really good resistance workouts. I use them at least every other day,and am very pleased with my results. The product is also more durable than any other I have ever used.

If you are like me, you want to obtain maximum results in a relatively short time. Ana Caban's BodyBand workout does just that for me. I have been practicing Pilates for 12 years, initially in a class setting, followed by Videos and DVDs. This workout is always challenging to me. This may be due to the fact that I can increase the intensity by increasing (or decreasing - for abdomen work) the tension in the bodyband.

It is oxymoronic, but workouts with Ana Caban (or Moira Stott or Hilary Burnett) are *relaxing* to me, even if they are intense (intermediate or advanced). Knowing the Pilates "poses" in a DVD allows me to better focus on form, and correct form yields better results. I own approximately 15 Pilates workouts. This is one of my favorites and I use it often. I travel a good bit for business. When I do, I always bring this workout.

Length: Approximately 30 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Results: Consistent use of this DVD once per week will result in well defined biceps, triceps and deltoids; increased abdominal and back strength; and toning in hips, upper thigh and calf.

Bottom line: a great workout, well worth the time and the price