10 Minute Solution: Tighten & Tone Pilates

Product Description

NO TIME TO EXERCISE?
We have the solution for you--the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we've developed 5 Pilates workouts that are just 10 minutes each. Fan favorite instructor Lara Hudson specially designed these segments to maximize results by incorporating a resistance band to intensify each exercise and by adding specific ballet toning techniques to make your Pilates workout even more effective. These powerful little sessions fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts, mix and match your favorites, or do them all together for one phenomenal, total body training session that takes Pilates to the next level!

DVD Bonus!
Create your own custom workout by programming any of the five segments in the order you select.

TIGHTENED & TONED CORE: The core is the center of a beautiful Pilates body and this segment uses the band to strengthen and sculpt yours. The band intensifies the exercises so you see and feel results faster.

DEFINED ARMS & SHOULDERS: The perfect combination of Pilates, ballet toning and the band will help you to create sleek and defined arms, sexy shoulders, and a strong sleek back.

TRIM & SLIM LOWER BODY: Tighten and firm your hips, glutes and thighs. The addition of ballet toning techniques enhances the overall result for gracefully toned legs, firm buns and a streamlined lower body.

TOTAL BODY TONER: This standing routine blends ballet and Pilates into one efficient and highly effective workout designed to produce beautiful posture along with a lean and totally toned body.

LONG & LEAN STRETCH: As important as building and toning muscle, in this segment you'll use the band to stretch deeply and create long, lithe, flexible muscles.

About The Instructor:
Lara Hudson (Twitter @listentolara) is a Pilates Method Alliance Gold-Certified Pilates expert with over 15 years in the industry.

Top Reviews

Solid workout - not for band beginners
by A. Carter (4 out of 5 stars)
February 7, 2014

When I started working out again about three years ago, the first video I did regularly was the "10 Minute Solution: Slim and Sculpt Pilates with Pilates Band" starring Suzanne Bowen. I really enjoyed the 5 segment format, each segment focusing on a different area of the body, (i.e. abs/core, arms/upper, legs/lower, full body, stretch) and I love using the resistance band. The band is a great low-impact way to workout, and I noticed increased muscle tone/definition quickly, especially in my arms. Plus it's fun - kind of like playing with a toy while you're working out, and keeps me from getting bored. I've got an array of workout videos now, but I still go back to that one fairly regularly.

So, on to "10 Minute Solution: Tighten & Tone Pilates". I was familiar with Lara Hudson from a previous video, "10 Minute Solution: Pilates" (not too perky, she's definitely got a dancer's background and her transitions are very smooth) and was excited to see that this one incorporates the band (scarcer than regular pilates/yoga videos). I have a few workouts that use resistance bands, and I have a few bands of varying strengths that I rotate around. For this video, I started off using my medium-strength resistance band.
**NOTE: I did not order the actual DVD. I streamed this workout via Amazon Instant Video and used bands that I already had. So I have no opinion regarding the band that is included with the DVD. However, the bands that I use the most are ones that came with DVDs, so I feel safe in assuming that the one that comes with this workout is similar and of fine quality.

The medium band worked fine through the abs segment (stronger bands give extra support during ab work) but pretty soon after starting the second segment (legs/lower body) I switched to my least-resistant band. A lot of Lara's moves in this video are more complicated than most of the band exercises that I was used to or had done before. The majority of the moves (regardless of what segment you're doing) are full-body, where all four limbs use the band at the same time, instead of just your arm or just your leg. I really liked learning new ways to use the band, it was refreshing as well as challening - It's not a cardio workout by any means, but my heart rate was elevated throughout the four exercise segments.

However, there is definitely more opportunity for injury if you haven't used the resistance band much before. When I first started doing band workouts, I often strained the muscles in my neck, sometimes badly enough to where I couldn't turn my head one way or the other without sharp pain for a few days. It doesn't happen very much anymore, mainly because my abs are stronger than when I started and I've learned to use my core muscles to support my neck. But in this video almost every move involves doubling up on the band - holding both ends in your hands instead of one - which is good because it helps with stability, but it also means doubling the band resistance, and this makes arm moves particularly hard, and that's when it is easiest to strain your neck. There's also a lot of balance required for many movements, which without a base level of core strength would be difficult and possibly injurious. Therefore, I would not recommend this particular video for a resistance band rookie.

However, if you're familiar with pilates and with bands and are looking for another workout to add to your rotation then I this one is great. Like I said, I have a handful of resistance band workouts (10 Minute: Tone Trouble Zones with Amy Bento, Pilates Bodyband Challange with Ana Caban) and the individual exercises are really quite similar if not identical. But Lara has a lot of really fun moves that I had never done before. I just finished the whole video for the first time, so I will have to wait and see if and where I'll be sore tomorrow, but I definitely woke up some muscles that I hadn't been using that way before.
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The best 10 Minute Solution Pilates DVD yet!
by mscheirer (5 out of 5 stars)
December 15, 2017

I have four other "10 Minute Solution Pilates" DVDs, two of which are with Lara Hudson. This is the most challenging Pilates DVD I own, in a great way! Lara is a great instructor and is easy to follow. I have one other Pilates DVD that uses a band and it was not my favorite just because I found it cumbersome at times to try to keep up while using the band. The first time I did this DVD I felt a little behind because obviously all the moves were new and it was slightly time consuming to adjust the band in time with Lara. But I anticipate after doing this a few times I will have no problem keeping up. I am very happy I purchased this DVD, it has renewed my confidence in being able to do Pilates with a band.

The "total body" segment in this DVD is particularly challenging and fun. It has mostly standing exercises which are my favorite total body workouts.

If you are on the fence about this DVD or Pilates in general, I highly recommend trying it! You will love Lara's instruction and notice a physical difference after only a few weeks of doing these exercises.
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Possibly the Most Challenging Lara Hudson Pilates Fusion Workout Yet
by Hilary M. Murphy (5 out of 5 stars)
October 6, 2012

I just got this DVD in the mail today, and of course, I had to work out with it immediately. The DVD includes a purple latex resistance band. Nothing on the DVD tells you what level of resistance the band is, but my best guess is that is light resistance. The only other thing you will need for this workout is a mat.

First impressions:
1) This is a difficult but enjoyable workout. There is a lot of balance work, and the use of the resistance band added challenge and interest throughout. One of the great things about Lara Hudson is that her workouts reward your effort. The better your form gets, the tougher they get (and the better your results.) The workouts literally grow with you.
2) Her cuing is excellent and her instructions on how to position the resistance band were spot on. Despite this, I needed to go twice through the first segment, "tightened and toned core" to get the moves down. I think that this is a good thing -- learning new moves is part of the reason I work out with Lara Hudson -- but if you haven't done a lot of balance work you might want to try another ten minutes solution pilates DVD first. Suzanne Bowen's 10 Minute Solution: Slim & Sculpt Pilates may be an easier pilates plus resistance band workout for you, or if you are a total pilates beginner Lara Hudson's 10 Minute Solution: Pilates for Beginners will acquaint you with Pilates basics.
3) This, more than any other of Hudson's pilates DVDs, is a fusion workout. She includes lots of moves from ballet, classic strength building and yoga. So much so, that after the first segment, I was uncertain of how much of the workout was really derived from pilates. However, pilates loves to borrow and adapt from other traditions. What was important was that the workout was interesting, challenging and effective. My muscles felt this workout all over my body.
4) Like the other Ten Minute Solutions Pilates DVDs, you can get a great workout from a single ten minute segment, but you'll probably enjoy it enough that you'll choose to do more.

TIGHTENED & TONED CORE:

This segment had more traditional pilates moves than the others. It included classic moves like the hundreds and teasers done with the resistance band, as well as a number of moves that I had not seen before. This was not only a core workout, but it also worked the arms heavily. There was a lot of balance work and twists. One of the things that I liked about this workout was that the resistance band not only provided resistance, but also helped me with the balance work and going deeper into the moves.

DEFINED ARMS & SHOULDERS; TRIM & SLIM LOWER BODY; TOTAL BODY TONER

These three segments blend classic strength building with toning moves derived from ballet and yoga. Lara Hudson works multiple body parts throughout each of the segments. For example, while the focus of the "Defined Arms & Shoulders" is upper body, it also worked the legs and core. I found that I got a great arm workout and a decent lower body one no matter which segment I chose.

LONG & LEAN STRETCH

I liked how this section pushed my flexibility, but it was not easy. The resistance band allowed me to work deeper into many stretches than I normally could go.
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While a good, tough workout
by kdl0418 (3 out of 5 stars)
September 8, 2016

This is definitely NOT a beginner DVD and she goes so fast that you don't even have time to properly set up the band and position before she is moving on. I also feel that some of her moves are so quick that she puts you in danger of injuring yourself. While a good, tough workout, she is trying to cram so much that you really need to be careful.
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Awkward use of the band
by Nicole M (3 out of 5 stars)
January 22, 2014

While this DVD I believe will give you a good solid Pilates workout I did not enjoy it. I felt the band placement/use was awkward and I ended the workout frustrated which is not a feeling I'm used to when exercising. It just isn't worth it to me. I couldn't seem to keep the band in a good spot during the bridge series and having the band would around my ribs during a plié sequence was just uncomfortable. There are other better Pilates with the band workouts like Suzanne Bowens that I enjoy more.
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another great one from 10 min solution
by Daffers (5 out of 5 stars)
September 19, 2014

I am a fan of Lara Hudson. I love her style of teaching pilates. This new video does not disappoint. Its easy to follow, yet tough and you get a great workout in a short amount of time. Pilates has been the only exercise i have ever been able to stick with and it really does shape and tone the body. Not to mention that it relieves my back and joint pain and increased my flexibility remarkably.
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Really great instructional CD
by Amazon Customer (5 out of 5 stars)
March 10, 2019

I have 3 of her CD's this one is the most difiicult. The purple outfit cover is good for beginners, the green outfit Cd is pretty challanging but this one is the most challanging. I would highly recommend it but dont try it without doing palates for a couple of months to build your strength up.
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Enjoyable toning in 10 quick minutes each
by kristine (5 out of 5 stars)
August 27, 2015

I enjoy doing this cd daily. There's lots of pilates and toning in 10 minute segments. It's mostly done lying down or sitting on the mat. I use small weights instead of the band. The technology could last longer, so I'm thinking of eventually switching over to watching the digital copy.
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Worst DVD's
by Wade R. (1 out of 5 stars)
August 5, 2019

I've ordered this DVD twice and both times the DVD had gunk on the back and wouldn't work. Unfortunately, I was on vacation and apparently missed the return time allotted and now I'm stuck with a DVD that I'll have to throw away. DO NOT ORDER this item!!!!!!!!
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You have 10 minutes!
by Jayme (5 out of 5 stars)
August 25, 2015

Who doesn't have 10 minute chunks of time for a quick workout? I love that you can do them individually or combine them. They seem simple and quick but it's definitely effective (if sore muscles the next day are any indication!). I got one at a store for myself and ordered this one for my mom!

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