Superior Balance

Pleasantly surprised by how challenging this was. I watch these videos first before doing the workouts. It looks easy when you're watching but once you do them - it's a different story. I worked up a sweat and using the ball encourages stability and chalenges muscles you don't normally work.

I echo the frustration of those who hate the very, very long pre-workout video stuff you're forced to endure prior to the workout (hence 4 and not 5 stars), and I was not able to advance the video or fast forward through all that stuff. However, this is an amazing workout at an intermediate / advanced level, and I've just learned to turn it on and then set up my mat, ball and get my glass of water while that's all running on and on. I felt like I wasn't doing much at all, but the next day I had delayed onset muscle soreness in my quads. I definitely got a great workout. The first section is very leg-heavy, which is missing from some of my pilates workouts, and I appreciated that. The video moves on to core. Highly recommend.

I am not a pilates expert. I am not even in that great of shape, but this DVD seemed mostly easy. It was fun to play around on the ball and there are a couple of moves that totally kicked my butt, but most of it was pretty basic. I like other Stotts DVDs better.

I just started, so I'm not much help, could let you know in a couple of months.

I would say that this dvd is among amy favorites. i love working out with the stability ball (and props in general) and I think that the instructors are very good. Moira has a great personality. Some of the other dvds I find way too easy, and this one has some really good and challenging moves. My complaint with most Stott dvds is that they are way too short and that there are not enough repetitions. I usually do two dvds in a row. The ball nicely challenges your core and balance and many exercises remind me of exercises that I have done on the reformer. So if you like the reformer and want something similar to do at home for a fraction of the price, this is great. I actually find the exercises more difficult on the ball than on the reformer because the ball is unstable, whereas the reformer supports you more and thus challenges you less.

This is a good program that incorporates the stability ball. It is more challenging than my other Stott Pilates, which I prefer.

The only chapter selection options I found on this video were the basic principles. The rest of the video is continuous - if I wish to go to a specific exercise, I must scroll through the video to find it. This is not how the other Stott videos are set up. Disappointing.

Gift

Just had the chance to open the package but the DVD is cracked and won’t load. Too late now to send it back. Disappointed.

This video started very very slow. But after the 10 minute warm up.... Excellent work out! I highly recommend this. There aren't a lot of ball work outs on the market so I tried this. I would recommend to everyone