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For fitness-minded individuals who have heard about the Pilates phenomenon but have yet to fund out what's really behind all the hype, this introduction to the basic principals of the popular fitness craze takes inspiration from the traditional Pilates mat exercise sequence to offer step-by-step instruction on essential exercises. A simple, easy-to-follow workout with the power to strengthen, tone, and shape in just 15 minutes a day gets viewers warmed up to the basic ideas of the form, with an additional personal-instructor journal presenting enhanced exercises that gradually increase in difficulty and allow viewers to print out their own personal workout journal on any computer. Recommended materials include a Pilates mat.