5 Responses to “Rael Pilates: System 27”

1. Angie says:

   February 22, 2010 at 12:24 pm

   This was a good pilates video. I have purchased numerous exercise videos, and this is one I like. Rael emphasizes correct posture of the poses which is good too. I am strong, so it wasn’t greatly challenging, but I do feel like it gives me a good pilates workout. I am glad I purchased this video and will use it often.
   Rating: 4 / 5
2. Kathryn Francis says:

   February 22, 2010 at 2:57 pm

   I have quite a few Pilates DVD’s and I try to rotate them so that I get a well-rounded workout. I always dread this one because the narrative is irritating. Rael seems to micromanage your breathing and every movement. Rael, you don’t have to talk constantly. Silence is good for peace and concentration. We only need to hear a directive once or twice to know what to do. I don’t recommend this DVD since there are plenty of other rigorous workouts without the annoying narrative.
   Rating: 2 / 5
3. L. S. Gideon says:

   February 22, 2010 at 4:14 pm

   Well articulated video for the beginner and beg/int pilates student. Every basic fundamental is addressed and the dvd gives modifications when necessary. I highly recommend for the new pilates exerciser.
   Rating: 4 / 5
4. NJ Videophile says:

   February 22, 2010 at 5:24 pm

   I really like this workout video. It leaves me feeling both physically and mentally relaxed, which is what a good workout should do. Rael Pilates is a thorough and comprehensive pilates workout. Rael provides effective form cues for the most part but for some reason never explains the Pilates stance with hips rotated externally. I like how he provides a few minutes of warmup and incorporates some yoga moves such as down dog and child’s pose. Be aware that there are some advanced Pilates exercises, which if you are beginning you may want to skip.
   Rating: 4 / 5
5. Kelly in PA says:

   February 22, 2010 at 7:49 pm

   I just worked through this DVD for the first time and was very impressed. I’ve been doing Pilates for almost a year, first at a gym and then using various videos, and this workout was challenging but not agonizing; I felt great at the end. I liked Rael’s focus on form and his encouragement (which wasn’t over the top or annoying at all). He also has you do more repetitions of each exercise than most Pilates DVDs, and I liked that because it gave me more time to perfect my form.
   Rating: 5 / 5

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