Yogalates (DVD)

I am going to review the Solomon Yogalates 'Fit Firm and Flexible' DVD WHAT IS IT: It is a mixture of the core firming and breathing elements of Pilates with the stretching and meditative aspects of Yoga. This DVD has a warmup and separate sections focusing on the abs, buttocks and a full body workout. There is also a partner or solo resistance stretching section. It is presented by Louise Solomon who claims to be the first person to combine Pilates and Yoga and the DVD was filmed in Byron Bay, Australia. GOOD POINTS: Unlike many workout videos, this is really easy to follow with Louise Solomon explaining at the very start the breathing ...  Read the complete review

There are several Yogalates workout programs available but for the purposes of this review I'll be discussing my experience and opinions of the 'Ultimate Solomon Yogalates' which is available on VHS and DVD (produced in 2003). I am a little experienced in doing yoga and started to incorporate certain poses into my exercise routine when I was 15 after my father, a judo teacher, used them in his warm up class. I have practised both yoga and also t'ai chi as as I am interested in exercises that help align mind, body and soul. I had no idea what 'pilates' was prior to doing this workout. Pilates is actually a form of exercise created by Joseph Pilates ...  Read the complete review

I am going to review the Yogalates Complete Boxset of 5 DVD's, if you're reading this in July '07 then check out Play.com as it's on sale for £12.99! Yogalates is the concept invented by Louise Solomon, which as you have probably guessed, a fusion of Yoga and Pilates. The DVD's in the boxset are as following: - Yogalates: Look great in 28 days! - Total Body Toner: 4 Workouts, Abs, Upper Body, Lower Body and all 3 together for the advanced student. - Ultimate Yogalates: Sculpts and tones buttocks and legs, arms and abs. - Yogalates Energizer: Workouts using the resistance band which is included with this ...  Read the complete review

Following a heart attack in my thirties I find myself extremely unfit. It is a personal frustration as I used to run regularly some years ago and frequently ran half marathons. I also did daily stepping and a keep fit video. I have a huge selection of different videos but since being ill find most of them a bit strenuous. Now, I know if I pushed myself it would get better, but it hurts and makes me breathless, so I stop.So, I thought I was designed to be less fit. Then, my doctor spelt things out: improve your fitness and general health or don't expect to live to old age. Well, I guess when you are told that you have two choices; sit back and ...  Read the complete review

I bought this title because as a dancer it is important that I am strong and flexible. I bought it for £10.00 from Woolworths a week before mother's day the year before last as part of a yogalates kit which contained a yoga mat, the DVD, shower gel and body lotion. If they stock them this year the kit would make a brilliant gift, to your mother or yourself, as it is great value for money. I started doing yogalates twice a week and after a month I was already noticing the effects. My muscles were more toned and stronger and as a result my endurance during my dance classes was longer. I found I was able to touch the floor with the minimum of effort, whereas before the pain ...  Read the complete review