It is always fun to mix some accessories into a Pilates workout, and the magic circle is one of my favorite Pilates props. 
Marni Winsor (caution: The Winsor web site has automatic video/audio) has a 20 Minute Circle Workout DVD. This workout is short and to the point. Adding leg squeezes to ab work just seems to make the abs work more deeply. Plus it is nice to work lazy inner thighs! This DVD contains exercises that work all body parts, with an emphasis on the abs; it is Pilates after all.
In this DVD there are options for different levels of students. One of the three demonstrators does beginner versions of all the exercises. These variations would also work if you are dealing with a neck injury. One odd thing about the DVD is that the three demonstrators are all so well behaved, polished and choreographed there is an air of "finishing school" about the workout.
The DVD also includes a basic aerobic workout with Pilates lingo added into the mix. The aerobics or "Accelerated Fat Burning Workout" is fine, but I'll stick to Jamie King dance routines – thank you very much.
You can find the DVD on Amazon either used ($15) or new ($28). The DVD is available at the Winsor Pilates website but only in packages with other DVDs.
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I own Mari Winsor's original 20 minute pilates DVD. After performing the exercises numerous times, I went to a live pilates class and found out I was doing the moves all wrong. If you are learning pilates, use a live teacher to correct your form, Mari can't see you through the TV screen, after all.
1I too own the original Winsor Pilates videos and let me tell you I did the Pilates workout for three months straight and the results were outstanding!!!! Also, I think I was doing all the moves correctly because as a person with lower back pain, my back pain as well as my sleep improved alot.
2Rosa-what kind of results?
3aimeeb-- I can tell you that I had the flattest stomach ever due to that most of the movements are made using your midsection muscles and your stomach is sucked in for most of the workout. And I'm bottom heavy(wide hips and thick legs with wide calves) so my hips and buttocks area were slim-toned as well as my legs were beautifully toned. My jeans went from a size 10 to a 6. Of course, I did follow a healthier diet while I was practicing the Pilates.
4go to www.foodymoody.com and they will help you in achieving what you want.. I have been there and i really am enjoying losing the weight. check it.
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Hey Rosa, Aimeeb, and LJDP. I've been doing Winsor Pilates for a couple months now and its great! I'm actually so impressed with the program that I made a website to tell other people about it! =) Feel free to check it out and read my review for the results I've seen! Its at www.winsor-pilates-dvd.com
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