Ballet Pilates Pilates & Dance Video

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Teacher - Rachel Wainwright Book This Teacher

Location: Vancouver, CA

Rachel is the creator and owner of Exhale Studio. Her goal is to create a very special comfortable environment so her clients get a great workout, relieve stress, gain fulfillment, feel stimulated and have...

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Duration: 60 minutes
Level: Moderate
Views: 28607

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This unique enjoyable class includes a ballet dance inspired warm-up, belly flattening exercises, arm sculpting, backside toning exercises and thigh firming exercises for all fitness levels. Each exercise flows from one to the other effortlessly and beautifully. Flowing movement results from brain and body working perfectly in synergy; the aim is smooth, continuous motion, rather than jarring repetitions. This class will strengthen and lengthen your entire body, all without building bulky muscles. You will increase flexibility and endurance. As well as improve your posture, alignment, coordination and balance.

Tags: Pilates, Core Workout, Destress, Intermediate, dance, core, energize, Movement, Muscle Conditioning, Legs, Release Tension, Core Muscles, Posture, Strengthen Your Core, Pilates Form, Energizing, Fusion, healthy spine, coordination, rachel wainright, pilates exercises

Comments and Questions for the Teacher (25)

mintchipchip
Great pace fast but lots of variety. challenging but great workout!!! Thanks!
2 years ago in richmond, US
monker22
I loved this worked out!! It was awesome--love the presentation, the teacher, and the work out!!!
2 years ago in chicago, US
existinsel
One of the more challenging pilates videos I've come across, and I really like the inclusion of some ballet moves here. But many of the moves were done too quickly to really get the intended effect. This gave the video a nice aerobic component but at the cost of fully engaging the core. I'd do it again, but only if I can figure out how to set my video player to play at half the speed.

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about 2 years ago in Toronto, CA
ozellis
I think this video is awesome, well presented and a wonderful challenge however some comments are correct in that it is for more experienced Pilates people and not for beginners. I truly look forward to more of this type of class, thank you Rachel for sharing your talent.
about 2 years ago in Perth, AU
annacotton
I loved this. I ride horses and struggle in the slower winter months to find something to help keep me in shape while staying flexible and loose. I understand the comment that some of the commentary is not synced with the moves but still well worth it. If you are not experienced maybe try it first lightly while knowing you will have to watch. Thanks, my body feels amazing!
about 2 years ago in Vineyard Haven, US
Mardaher
I loved it! Pleeeeeeease mooore!
about 2 years ago in Sevilla, ES
anniki
Thank you Rachel for a beautiful session of release. I felt my body exhale. I found your session to be balanced in that it was alternately challenging, yet relaxing. I am very much looking forward to more of your sessions!
about 2 years ago in Road Town, VG
laucal
I'm new to pilates but have really enjoyed doing this class. I haven't managed to get through a full session yet but i'm working on it! more like this please!
about 2 years ago in Seddon Victoria, AU
badkitten
This is a challenging class. Unfortunately, I also found it challenging to follow. The instructions are spoken quickly and at times do not sync with the moves.
about 2 years ago in Vancouver, CA
eobyrne
Nice idea, but I gave up on this video halfway through through sheer frustration. Very difficult to follow because the instructor doesn't explain much of what she is doing. When she moves into a classic exercise such as single leg stretch she doesn't say that is what she is doing so you have to keep watching all the time to figure it out and then perform the move - not very good for your alignment. Nor does she explain what muscle groups you should be working so you have no idea if you are doing it right or not. You can't tell by looking - her plank position got very un-plank-like (very bent at the hips) at one point and she didn't explain why, so I have no idea if she meant it to be so bent or she is just sloppy with her alignment! If you are very experienced with Pilates and just want someone to take you through a set of moves, its probably fine, but you have to watch it all through first which is dull. If you want to learn new exercises safely, I'd suggest try something else.
about 2 years ago in London, GB
snowrev
Definitely saved to my practices to try and improve on the lesson. I see this practice helping prepare me for snowboarding this winter. Do you have any feedback on how often I should do this lesson?

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about 2 years ago in Jamestown, US
kalyasya
fantastic workout, really enjoyed it, thank you!
about 2 years ago in Moscow, RU