The Bottom Line
- An interesting blend of techno, tribal, jazzy lines, and lyrical synthesizer
- A generally uplifting vibe makes this a motivating CD
- Tribal and techno rhythms push one to work a little harder
- Most tracks have a strong beat that may pull too hard on a flowing routine
- May move too fast for beginners or those just learning a routine
Description
- Techno groove and tribal rhythms softened with soft jazz lines, lyrical synthesizer, and ambient effects.
- A compilation of remixes from a variety of artists
- 60 minutes with 10 tracks
- Offered by Soulfood and Power Music, two companies that are good resources for workout music.
Guide Review - Music CD for Exercise
I like this CD. I find that it supports my current home workout quite well. It's uplifting, it keeps a good groove going, and it offers enough variety to keep my interest. I'm using it with the Quick Workout and the Strength and Stretch level 2 workout.
Most of the tracks do carry a strong beat. For those of you looking for music to incorporate into your classes, I think this would be a good choice to pull from, especially for the power phase of your class, but might be too demanding to just put on leave on. I find that I choose to go half time on several tracks. If you are up for creating some Pilates choreography, this would be a good CD to check out.
Though it is called Power Pilates, there is nothing particularly Pilates about it. One could just as easily do yoga or any kind of workout to it. I don't see it as appropriate for some of the more introspective, slow routines that we do in Pilates or yoga, but I do recommend it as a good addition to anyones music workout library.
note: There is no special connection between Power Pilates the music CD and Power Pilates the Pilates company.