Maui Pilates: Abs Made Easy  Eva Bondar Year Released: 2007
Categories: Pilates/Core Strength   Show oldest reviews first
Maui Pilates: Abs Made Easy is led by instructor Eva Bander and
filmed on a Hawaiian beach. Although it isn't quite as focused
on abs as the title suggests, it is certainly "easy" in that
it's a very gentle program, more of a mat-based stretching
routine with some Pilates moves thrown in. The DVD is chaptered
to include a short Introduction by Eva, and the workout itself
includes three segments, Warm-Up, Abs, and Back.  Surprisingly,
the Warm-Up was the longest section at 20.5 minutes. Eva begins
in a seated cross-legged position for breathing, overhead
reaches, shoulder rolls, and spine/neck stretches; she also
brings the legs forward for a seated forward bend. She then
moves into a side saddle position for a slow twist to both
sides, and she continues stretching with the legs in cobbler's
and straddle positions. The Pilates mermaid follows, and
finally, Eva comes back to a cross-legged