PREVIEW:  “Pieces of Pilates”, easy to incorporate into the busiest day while sitting, standing, even driving. Precise, clear instruction on how to isolate specific muscle groups, including all core muscles.  55 minutes.ACHIEVE:  More overall strength and flexibility; strong abs and back; body alignment; correct posture; energy, vitality and a brighter outlook on life. You will be amazed how quickly you can get defined abs and a trimmer waistline.  Tempted to shop for new clothes?INSIDER’S INFO:  Pilates without a mat? Definitely! Associate these movements with other activities so you remember them: in line at checkout or talking with a friend; getting up for water; sitting down at your computer; getting in/out of the car; watching your kids play sports; at meal prep and clean up.  Have stairs to climb at work or home? Use them as “exercise equipment” for stronger legs and buns with each step.SURPRISING FACTS:  A busy lifestyle does not mean you have to wait to get home or to the gym to enjoy the positive benefits of daily exercise. Pilates “on the go” works!View samples on Youtube; search for “Michaela Sirbu”. Thank you for considering “Pilates on the Go” or Michaela’s other wonderful videos!  Our “Pilates Principles and Basics” & “Pilates in Detail” are available as single DVDs or grouped into our comprehensive 4-DVD Set “The Core of Pilates”.How Are Michaela’s DVDs and Instruction Different?IDEAL FOR HOME USE ... lots of visual anchors and reminders are provided so you can safely learn alone, though you will feel like the instructor is present in your living roomLIGHT HEARTED & HUMOROUS ... your “Love-inatrix” type, not “Dom-inatrix”; did you know that laughing builds core strength and elevates your spirits?PROGRESSIVE & COMPASSIONATE ... she remembers feeling crippling back pain at age 35 and the need to learn step-by-step; pause the video and do what you can, when or if you feel it’s too much for youEDUCATIONAL & SAFE ... the “why/how” details help you learn proper form faster and build muscle memory; then your muscles will engage automatically during your activitiesTIMELESS ... core strength is essential for any sport or activity, at any age, and regardless of how strong your core muscles are, if you learn to use them properly, you get even stronger.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.