Springboard DVD

[Please note that this is the same DVD as "Ellie Herman''s Pilates Springboard" DVD. The cover on this DVD differs from the cover on the other DVD.]

Ellie Herman works through the whole body with this Springboard workout DVD. I found the abdominal section (which is in the beginning) much harder than I thought it was going to be, while the other sections were doable. Ms. Herman moves at a fast pace so prepare your springs ahead of time and have a clear and open space.

The first time I did this, it was a little difficult to watch and follow her on a few exercises, but that is normal because sometimes I had my back to the TV. Easier and advanced versions are shown. This is the first time I did a Springboard workout and I enjoyed going through the paces.

There is a little chatter (or noise) going on occasionally in the background, but it''s minor, and I just focused on doing the workout.

Total time (42:53)

1. Rollback Bar Portion

Rollback

Twist

Seaweed

Side sit up

Teaser, with jack knife

Rolling like a ball

Back extension, with swan

Rest position

Triceps press

Lat press

Thigh stretch

Advanced cat

Triceps press

Lat press

Pilates squat variations

Arabesque

Chicken wing

Double leg pull down

Hip up series

Parakeet

2. Leg Springs

Parallel leg series

Running

Rectangle

Turnout series

Leg pull

Scissors

Circles

Frog

Dolphin

3. Magician Series With Leg Springs

Levitation

Rectangle

Running

Frog

Dolphin

Circles

Scissors

4. Single Leg Spring

Pull down

Oval

Frog

Dolphin

5. Arm Springs

Lying lat pull

The hundred

Triceps press

Coordination

Hug a tree

Front rowing

Back rowing

Hug a tree

Full arm circles

Chest expansion

Cross

Rotator

6. Standing Arm Springs

Punching

Hug a tree

Salute

Arm circles

Butterfly

Squat with punching

Yoga warrior, squackety one, overhead

One arm hug a tree

Hip flexor stretch