10 Minute Solution: Pilates

Pros: Excellent results workout with minimal exertion, impact and required equipment.

Cons: You need unobstructed floor space to complete workout, and correct form may be an issue.

The Bottom Line: This is a workout video, so not many of the categories above apply. I think it's a great workout that requires little time and has great results.

Review: I work out a couple of days a week at at local gym, and when I can't make it there, I try to do a video at home. I have 2 children, and generally eat low fat, lower calorie foods, plus dessert once a day. I love Pilates and this is one of my favorite ...

Pros: Challenging moves, programmable segments,the best of the Pilates postures are used.

Cons: You need a lot of space to effectively do all the moves, no modifiers.

The Bottom Line: A great choice when you are short on time or want to target just one area. Makes a very solid 50-minute workout when done in its entirety.

Review: I am still sore from doing this workout so bear with me if I add "ow" and "ooh!" here and there. Not really, but I will preface this review by saying that this is a challenging workout that will target your muscles and have you feeling it the next day as ...

Pros: short and challenging

Cons: can you handle it?

The Bottom Line: strongly recommended

Review: I'm a big fan of the short workouts, because I have a very demanding and irregular work schedule (long hours, lots of travel). As I get further away from my college years, I also find that there's more "trouble areas" developing on my body, so I prefer ...