Pilates: 30 Days to Flat Abs with Caroline Sandry

Tired of disliking my midsection, I ordered this DVD. I've REALLY enjoyed it. I've noticed a difference in my midsection and feel much stronger. The added core strength has helped me in ballet class and I'm finally feeling on the right track to tackle this problem area. The workouts are relaxing yet effective. I've just finished the 30 day plan but will definitely keep this dvd as my go-to abs workout.One thing I must note that I thought was especially nice in the set-up of the DVD is the 30 day workouts are organized by day - so if the plan says to do 2 or 3 sections, they are already cued up - you just pick the day you're on and the corresponding workouts play, one right after another. That was different than other DVDs I got where you had to go in and out of the menu to do the prescribed sections. However, once you've done the 30 day plan, you can still access all the individual sections separately. Something simple but so convenient.Highly recommend!

This perky Aussie gives good direction so you can concentrate on your form without having to watch the screen. She demo's well and the sets are not distracting, the music is calming and the workouts do what's promised. They build daily with progressively more challenge added as your muscles respond.

I have purchased many workout CDs. This one is SO boring. I couldn't even finish the workout. No creativity.

This is a perfect routine to get your core primed for other Pilates routines or other exercises. There is nothing that is too complicated, or for that matter, super hard to do--Sandry has you doing perfectly challenging routines with none more than ten minutes. The warm up is super relaxing and gets you ready for any of the seven routines, all of which complement each other. Sandry is super clear with her instructions and is a charming personality. I was never confused, and when not looking at the screen, I knew what to do. Her 30 day schedule is easy to follow, and all you have to do it click on the appropriate day and it is premixed for you. I actually liked the music a lot, and the setting is the same space that Nicky McGinty uses in her DVDs. I did Sandry's 30 days schedule, and yes, my abs pulled in and my core is stronger. I moved on to Barre3, and I have the strength, thanks to Sandry, to hold the planks required for those routines. I will pull this did out again as a way to refresh my core periodically. I am super happy with this purchase.

The DVD has a 30 day workout plan and contains 7 different ab routines. I would say they range from beginner to intermediate intensity, so a good DVD to grow with. The workouts area combo of pilates, yoga, and core work. The DVD contains a nice variety of difference exercises that work your core in different ways. This DVD has a lot of footage and a TON of variety! Great fusion style workouts and Caroline is a great instructor. This DVD will get a lot of use .

This is a lovely gentle introduction to Pilates for those of us who prefer doing it at home. I'm recovering from severe sciatica, bursitis and balance issues. As well as physio I'm now swimming twice weekly buy wanted some help with my stomach muscles which are ghastly. It's a gentle video and you can pause any time to practise on your own or get your position right. I'm only at the very beginning but I love the pace and her voice is quiet and calming. I'm 65 and since my mobility has been so bad I desperately want to get back to full strength and not be a doddery old lady. This is a perfect addition to my regime. I'm sure my physio will be impressed.

I love this DVD as there really is no excuse to not do a work out ! I'm at home most evenings with my son so once he's in bed I do this before dinner. The exercises really work and I always feel better and less stressed after aswell ! You can follow the 30 day plan or just chose a 10 minute workout it's up to you so there is variety in what you do aswell . I would highly recommend this to anyone .

This is a great dvd to work towards flatter abs. I started to see a difference in a couple of days. The exercises are targeted and you can certainly feel them working.The only reason I have given this 4 starts instead of 5 is because I thought this was a dvd with seven 10 minute routines which were rotated over 30 days - perfect if you're short of time. You can use the dvd this way if you wanted; but to follow the 30 day plan (which is the point of the dvd) there is a different set of exercises each day for 30 days. The early days are the ones with the least amount of exercises in them but by the time you get towards the end of the 30 days you can be doing 5 sets of exercises per session; which clearly is much longer than 10 minutes. I think this should have been made clear before you buy it as some people just don't have the time.Had I known this I probably wouldn't have bought this dvd. But, that said, it does work so it's not a waste of money.

Still doing day 1😂. It’s ok

Day 5 and the intensity is building. The pace of exercise is nice and steady. The routines seem well balanced covering all of the core muscle groups. 20 mins seem just right as a warmup to any following exercise.As Bruce Lees says "it starts with the core"Good recommend do at-home core workouts.