The Bottom Line
Rael Isacowitz has put together a 17 exercise Pilates mat workout that is well balanced and challenging. He is an excellent teacher and an inspiring role model. This DVD has the distinction of being both soothing and a good workout.
Pros
- Rael Isacowitz is an inspiring Pilates Master.
- The exercises are explained clearly.
- The exercises are demonstrated beautifully.
- This DVD includes an interview with Rael Isacowitz.
- This DVD is shot in widescreen high definition.
Cons
- The bonus interview is the same one that is on the System 7 DVD.
Description
- This workout flows through warm up, challenge, and centring finish with 17 Pilates exercises.
- The clarity of the demonstrations make the inner principles of the exercises easy to understand.
- Rael Isacowitz has a very inspiring presence in this DVD. He is encouraging and motivating.
- The exercises in System 17 include: leg circles, pelvic curl, shoulder bridge and front support.
- System 17 is the intermediate level of a 3 part program.
Guide Review - Rael Pilates System 17, DVD
Rael Isacowitz has been teaching Pilates for over 25 years. He is truly inspiring to watch and learn from. Rael is said to be one of the only Masters who can perform the whole Pilates repertoire. A former dancer, Rael infuses his teaching with an aesthetic style that embodies the grace, strength and flow that distinguish the Pilates method.
I would recommend this DVD to all intermediate Pilates students. System 17 could work especially well for those who want to find a regular routine to practice with for a while. Unlike some workout DVDs, even good ones, I feel that I could work with this one on a regular basis and not get tired of it.
Read my interview with Rael Isacowitz: Pilates - Art, Science and Passion
