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Allegro® Reformer video series

Demonstrated by Elizabeth Larkam, our Allegro video series will help you achieve the remarkable benefits of Balanced Body's Pilates program: improved strength, flexibility, core control, coordination, balance and posture.

Each Allegro video progresses systematically through six positions: lying down, bridging, all fours, sitting, kneeling and standing. Bonus: each video includes a tutorial segment with detailed instruction on correct form, breathing and alignment to help you get the maximum benefit from your workout. Taught on the Allegro, these workouts can be used with any Reformer.

Allegro® Introductory and Level 1 Workouts
In the 30-minute Introductory Workout, you'll learn basic movements and principles of Balanced Body's Pilates program. Then you'll progress to Level 1, a 50-minute workout that integrates core control, correct breathing, and proper alignment with smooth, continuous movements for all the muscle groups. This total-body workout will leave you feeling energized, yet relaxed. The Set-Up and Safety segment shows you how to use your Allegro safely, and the Educational Video provides detailed instruction. Total length: 85 minutes. Free with purchase of an Allegro Reformer.

Allegro® Levels 2 & 3
Each new workout builds on the previous level, adding more complex variations and longer sets along with new exercises. As you progress to more advanced exercises for strength and flexibility, you'll continue to refine your form. Complex movement patterns develop your balance and coordination, while the concentration required improves the mind-body connection. Each Reformer video includes a 30-minute Tutorial for instructors featuring cues and variations. All levels are 50 minutes with an additional 30-minute tutorial.
Allegro Levels 1-3 produced by Balanced Body.
Allegro Levels 4-6 produced by Bally Total Fitness. These DVDs retain the traditional "play all" format of the original VHS versions.

Pilates IQ® Reformer Workout
Guides you through a workout that integrates core control, correct breathing and proper alignment with smooth, continuous movements for all the major muscle groups. Also included: correct setup and use of a Pilates IQ Reformer. 40 minutes.

Comes included in IQ Reformer purchase

Lolita Shares Her Pilates Reformer
Lolita San Miguel shares over 100 exercises on each of these two Reformer DVDs. Also included on both: warm-up and breathing exercises plus information on sequencing, rhythmic flow, transitions and more. Reformer I (80 min.) covers Basic and Intermediate Reformer exercises. Reformer II (118 min.) includes advanced moves, variations and props. A Pilates Elder, Lolita is one of just two people certified to teach by Joseph Pilates.

Polestar Intermediate Allegro Reformer
Get ready to move! Brent Anderson, founder of Polestar Education, leads this innovative Reformer class featuring Polestar Master Educators from Miami and Brazil. Combining Pilates principles with techniques from other mind-body disciplines, Polestar's Pilates-evolved method brings a creative, holistic approach to fitness. This DVD takes you through a wide variety of challenging Pilates-evolved exercises in a flowing, rhythmic workout. The cool-down at the end of the workout features relaxation techniques you can use anywhere. 54 minutes.