BoneSmart Pilates® DVD Prop Bundle

There was a little problem with my order from Amazon and Amazon's only option was to return the whole kit. I contacted Pilates with Teresa and they were very responsive and helped me with the issue even though I didn't purchase from them directly. They were very kind in their email correspondence and I appreciate all they did to help me.The DVD itself contains an enormous amount of content and includes tutorials separate from the actual workouts, which is a great set-up. This allows one to spend as much time as needed to learn the moves before proceeding to the workout itself. The DVD is broken down into several different sections/chapters, so you can chose to do certain parts one day and other parts another day. I really appreciate the thought put into this set-up. I also really appreciate that the background exercisers she has chosen are all different ages and body shapes. I must confess I haven't spent as much time using the DVD as I should (I'll go outside and walk until the cows come home, but consistently engaging in other forms of exercise is a habit I'm still working to establish & maintain). Despite my inconsistency,I am glad to have BoneSmart Pilates among my limited exercise DVD choices as I work to strengthen my body while being mindful of moving safely with an osteoporosis diagnosis.

At least when I purchased, the Amazon Seller was offering this at about 2/3 the price elsewhere, which is great, but the well-organized instruction & exercise DVD with a few props used well worth the full price. The instructor demonstrates a few postures that those with osteopenia or osteoperosis definitely should not do. Each section of the tape begins with careful instruction about the various movements including some modifications should you need them. It's likely the best available option other than in-person instruction with an equally qualified instructor. That's followed by the instructor and one or more long-term students going thru the sequence that you can skip to once you've got the movements down. Different sections concentrate on mat exercises, counter/barre exercises, ones using the ankle band, ones using the long stretchy band, & a 'bone dance' (also with the ankle band) that would only be appropriate for advanced users with very good balance and stamina. Some excercises can be done seated. There are also special sections addressing posture, foot exercise with the half-tennis balls, a rise-and-shine sequence, etc. The instructor is a physical therapist and a former dancer. Just watching her gorgeous posture and graceful movement is a joy and inspiration.

The ball is disappointing. Bands and loop are excellent quality. The split tennis ball is therapeutic for me. (It has terrible odor, though.)Video very easy to navigate through--well done! The exercises are useful and seem safe for osteoporosis.Update:Pilate With Teresa immediately responded to this review with offer to replace the ball with the new version, which I received in 4 days (CA to MN).The new ball is easily inflated with a straw, making it ideal for tucking in a bag to use at work or for travel. The material is more elastic and the texture is better.Great customer service!

I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and ordered this DVD and prop bundle. The DVD has great bone strengthening exercises, although the instructor sometimes almost lulls you to sleep. I almost didn't order the balls/exercise bands because I felt like they were overpriced, but when Istarted doing the exercises I was really glad that I had them all at hand instead of having to run all over town looking for just the right thing.Overall, both are a worthwhile purchase if you are interested in finding out what you can or should not do with an osteoporosis or osteopeniadiagnosis.

I recently ordered Teresa's Bone Smart Pilates Program DVD. The kit includes several props to assist you when doing the program. Unfortunately, one of the items was missing. When I sent a message to her regarding the item, she wrote back immediately, and had it sent to me, which allowed me to begin the program without interruption. (A rare example of what customer service should be!) Her program is excellent. I had taken Pilates some time ago, but felt very comfortable with her knowledge, her teaching and her sincerity regarding the subject matter. Anyone who is looking to improve a bone situation or wanting to prevent one, should consider investing in this program.

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Was diagnosed with Osteoporosis a couple of years ago. Had been exercising regularly for years, but apparently not the type of exercises needed to build or retain bone strength. I began to research alternative approaches, specialty vitamins and different types of exercise. I started to use BoneSmart Pilates and the prop package at that time (2 years ago). I love this DVD. Teresa Maldonado Marchok is so thorough, precise in her instruction, and very calming. She is better than any class instructor I have experienced. I actually look forward to my mornings of exercise with this DVD. I use various sections of the DVD 3-4 days per week along with weights 1 day and a Barr DVD 1 day. I also walk 2 miles/day. Just recently had a follow up bone density after 2 years and as a result of the changes I have made, I no longer have the Osteoporosis diagnosis.

After a diagnosis of osteopenia, I knew I needed to do special exercises for bone health. In checking Amazon’s DVDs and after reading many reviews, I decided to order BoneSmart Pilates DVD plus Prop Bundle. I have not been disappointed. The exercises demonstrated by the instructor are all designed to prevent or reverse osteoporosis and osteopenia. I find the resistance band exercises helpful, because I have never felt comfortable using weights. The resistance bands are included in the Prop Bundle. This is the best exercise program I have tried and the Prop Bundle is a good value.