Lara Hudson is the co-owner of Mercury Fitness High Performance Pilates Studio in San Francisco. She is a Gold Standard Certified Instructor of the Pilates Method Alliance.
Designed by the experts at Prevention magazine, this unique routine is designed to strengthen, tone and stretch every muscle in your body. The Pilates Core routine works the muscles in your abs and back while sculpting your hips, shoulders and legs. The Ballet Core workout elongates and firms your entire body so you'll stand taller and look slimmer. To achieve maximum results with these exercises, you can use the included resistance band, your own body weight, or hand weights for added intensity. Includes "Smart Ways To Live Well" bonus segments.
Bonus Segments:
Break it Down: Pilates Core
Break it Down: Ballet Core
6 tips to stand taller
Also includes two audio tracks!
Released April 2007
Approximate running time: 48 minutes
Equipment: Resistance band included (you can also use handweights)
Disc format: NTSC, Region 1