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The second Shape Pilates workout featuring Lizbeth Garcia - Makeover your abs, butt and thighs FAST!. This workout comes with a resistance band.   The resistance band is used throughout the workout to add more intensity to the moves. As Lizbeth moves through the workout, she will point out how a particular exercise resemble one of the pilates equipments such as the reformer or cadillac pilates machines. Sculpt without Bulk, is how Lizbeth describes this workout.  It is similar to the Lizbeth other workout in that she takes you through a series of flowing pilates moves that build on one another to create a challenging sequence. The difference in this workout is that there is a standing component as well as the sitting lying and kneeling that is included the first DVD. This workout is also a few years. The music is up tempo. The set - looks like another great room transformed into a dance studio. The band definitely adds an additional challenge. 3 & 1...

Shape Pilates F irm Up From Head To Toe is 30 minute workout led by Lizbeth Garcia. This workout is a few years old.   It was one of the first pilates workout that I owned. Lizbeth takes you through a series of flowing pilates moves all done on the floor. So you are either sitting, kneeling or lying. In the lying position, you may be prone, supine or on your side. Each move starts with a base move.   Lizbeth builds the base exercise into a compound exercise by adding additional components to make the exercise more challenging. Two other cast members accompany Lizbeth.   One cast member does show modifications. The music is a bit fast paced but it is background. Lizbeth is not really working out to the music.  Although on some moves it seems as if she is on beat. The set looks like some one's great room. I thought it was a decent workout. 3 & 1/2 stars