Click here to visit our new site --> CafeDVD 2.0 Kathy Smith: Ultimate Pilates (2001) Rating: Starring: Kathy Smith Director: Category: Special Interest, Special Interest Studio: Sony Entertainment Subtitles: Length: 60 mins     Two Complete 30 Minute Workouts "Unlike other workouts that just tone muscle, Pilates is a unique physical discipline that actually changes the way you use your body. On these discs, I'll show you how to use Pilates exercises to develop a lean, strong body and the tall, graceful bearing of a dancer while building core strength for sports and daily activity." - Kathy Smith The Workout Summary: Pilates For ABs: The Fundamentals. An 8 minute warm-up teaches you essential movements and mental focus to activate your "powerhouse," or stable core. The Workout. A 22 minute ab routine focuses on the deeper layers of muscle that flatten the abdomen, while lengthening and stabilizing the spine. Low reps and intense mental focus make this workout powerfully different from anything you've felt before! Pilates For The Lower Body: The Fundamentals. A 6 minute warm-up teaches you essential movements and mental focus to activate you "powerhouse," or stable core. The Workout. A 25 minute lower body routine focuses on toning and firming the thighs and buttocks. Improves strength, coordination, circulation, flexibility, and posture.