Company Name
Guthy-Renker Corporation
Product Claims
Originally, developed by Joseph Pilates nearly a century ago, Mari Winsor has taken his time-honored approach to fitness to a whole new level. Her unique Winsor Pilates program is designed to tone and sculpt your entire body and help you lose weight, all at the same time. The key is Mari's exclusive dynamic sequencing - a special combination of controlled movements that's guaranteed to shape and sculpt long, lean muscles. Mari's sought after by some of the biggest stars in Hollywood to help them quickly transform their bodies and achieve incredible results. Winsor Pilates has worked for Mari's clients and we're sure it will work for you too! "Basics" video: A step-by-step guide to Mari's most effective body sculpting moves featuring 'virtual 3-D training'. It's the next best thing to having Mari right in the room with you. (approximate running time: 30 minutes)"20 Minute Workout" video: A no-nonsense workout for when you're tight on time. (approximate running time: 20 Minutes) The Winsor Dozen: A portable exercise guide so you can follow Mari's program and stay on track when traveling or don't have access to a VCR. Sculpting Journal: A day-by-day motivational system that's customized to your needs and will help you track your progress and get faster results. Accelerated Body Sculpting video: A more intense complete total body workout designed to get you results quickly. (approximate running time: 50 minutes) The Win-in-10 Mealplan: A sensible eating plan to help you lose weight without starving yourself.
Average Retail Value
$39.90 (prices may vary)
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26 Jul 2008 - betsy of ca, us writes:
I love the 20 minute workout, it helps me tone my body and get rid of stress. My husband loves the way it shapes my body, I am 40 and I do lose a dress size in 10 days when I need to. I hate to workout but if I want to see results I have to do it, this is the most effective way for me. P/S if you have any problems with your video just call customer service, they will take of you right of away.
1 Jul 2008 - Maria of Abingdon, maryland, USA writes:
I have always used pilates and actually like mari's workouts. I ordered the sculpting series with the circle and one of the dvds does not work - it is defective. and of course I dont know how to return it because it is made difficult to return it. So, I just learned not to purchase items from infomericals anynore.
24 Apr 2008 - Chichi of VA, US writes:
It worked for me ...slowly. After senior year of college, I tried to lose those 15 lbs due to unhealthy eating routine because of finals. I started some cardio program and could not follow the fast pace because of my heart condition. I tried yoga but could not get into right position because of the fat and lack of stretch. I heard good reviews of Windsor and gave it a try. I have since then lost 7 lbs over a period of time. I stopped for a while and I now started doing it again. WITH diets, I lost 2 lbs this week alone. And I can feel the muscles are forming underneath skin. I like this program because it's slow, someone claim it's boring I believe so but I like it slow. It's doable and the key point is not to try too hard. I put my head down all the time because my should is not feeling too comfortable. SO PLEASE DO NOT PUSH yourself too har and you won't possibly hurt yourself with this program. Get a nice soft pad and nice soft pillow and do it SLOWLY. I love it.
30 Mar 2008 - Teresa of Tennessee, USA writes:
When I saw the infomercial I was hooked. The moves looked simple enough. Unfortunately, when the product arrived it wasn't quite that simple. I am over 40 and the beautiful young things demonstrating the moves started with a floor move requiring you to place your feet by your ears (while lying down. Now I ask you, if I could do that would I really need the program? I gave up really quickly. I am really out of shape and it was uncomfortable...not just physically but for my ego as well. I am still looking for something a little more couch potato friendly to start off with. I sure wasn't ready for Pilates!
13 Mar 2008 - RANDIE of La, Use writes:
I bought the original set of W. P. dvds, i did some of the moves here and ther over the years but didn't commit til giving birth to twin (almost 6 lb. each boys)about a year before. I found out I was going on a team trip w/ my husband in about 3 1/2 weeks. B/f babies I was sz. 0-2 and at that point a sz. 5-6. In only that short a time, changing only late nite snacking, I was able to fit in pre-pregnancy clothes. And feel comfortable. I love, love, love the original and just start the circle serious. I can only hope it works at least as well.
3 Jan 2008 - Lavone of North Carolina, USA writes:
This is a strengthening workout people!... common sense should tell you that you need to incorporate cardio and a sensible diet to lose weight.... Mari tells you this on the DVDs and in the reading material.... so there is nothing misleading about this.
29 Dec 2007 - lyn of Arizona, USA writes:
When bought winsor pilates about a year ago i was really excited. I started to get dissipointed though, i didn't see the results at first and didn't like how only one or two workouts came a month. I was really motivated to include the diet plan and eat nothing that wasn't in the book. I found it very hard, the food takes some time to prepare and isn't what you would have just out of the cupboard. for about 6 months the dvd's just layed on the floor, but over the summer i decided to try again. I ate healthy food but didn't follow her diet plan, drank about 3-4 bottles of water a day and also worked out on my eliptical for 30 mins. 3 times a week. Over the summer(2 months) i lost 20lbs. and saw a lot of muscle definition. The pilates helps with stength and definition, but if you really want to lose fat it's not the right product, but would be good to add with any other cardio routine.
15 Dec 2007 - Florina of Illinois, USA writes:
With skinny models and celebrities shown dedicated to this program, it's a great marketing strategy. However, 'real' people will be tricked if they believe they'll see results without cardio and sensible eating. This will tone up anybody who ISN'T overweight so the infomercial isn't showing the whole truth; it's only mentioned in the pamphlet in fine print that you need cardio and proper diet to achieve results. I've wasted enough time by including this in my rotation. Believe me, there are a lot of better programs that are even a lot cheaper. Do your own research. Those celebrities have good genes, personal chef and got paid by Mari to endorse her products. Go ahead, buy this and waste time and money!
9 Nov 2007 - Jayne of Louisiana, USA writes:
UPDATE: I've had the circle dvd set for quite a while and it is awesome. I love it, have definitely noticed major changes in my body. I rather enjoy the incorporation of the circle. Excellent for toning and elongating muscles. Again- don't expect miracles- naturally, motivation, diet and variety/added cardio such as walking are a *must* if you want to see results from ANY workout, *this one included.*
8 Oct 2007 - Jennie of Ohio, USA writes:
They had shipped me several of these over a few months time and looking back, I really only used the first one; Maximum Burn basics. I had tried a couple of others, but not regulary. It was frustrating at first; I'd end up in tears because I either couldn't do some of the moves or couldn't get all the way through the video. If you can get past that point without throwing in the towel, it's worth it. After I started getting more fit and flexible, I started doing a video almost every day and starting seeing results. But, like most things, I lost my steam because it took lots of time, and I stopped doing them. Bottom line: if you're dedicated and think you'll stick with it, go for it. For me, I sold my in a garage sale and I'm on my next string of workout videos.
1 Aug 2007 - Natalia of Quebec, Canada writes:
I love this Winsor pilates . The circle works, i can assure you that this is not fake. Boring, NO NO NO. Compare to Ball, Yoga. It works. I do both with slim in 6. Not losing so much but My pants fit better. LOVE IT. We'll see...:)
11 Apr 2007 - Heather of Alberta, Canada writes:
I've used the Winsor tapes on and off for four years - predominantly every spring, when I start thinking about bathing suit season. And, I can safely say that they WORK. Since Mari's voice can be grating and the tapes are slow-paced, I memorized the twenty minute workout, and do it five days a week while watching TV (you can complete it in about 15 if you know what you're doing.) In addition, I walk for an hour five days a week. And while the numbers on the scale don't drop super fast, the inches will. I started back on my pilates routine a week and a half ago, and my stomach is already flatter. This morning, I put on a pair of jeans that gave me "overhang" two weeks ago - and I had no love handles. It's easy, it's fast and it's cheap. You can't get a better plan than that.
9 Apr 2007 - Sheri of New York, USA writes:
I bought this a few years ago (the original one with just the tapes) after seeing it countless times on tv. I was not exactly out of shape - just looking for something to help tone up my abs. I found it very difficult to stick with. The exercises hurt my knees and my back, even with a yoga mat underneath me. I understand that many people love this product, but I would tell anyone with joint problems, knee problems or lower back problems to stick with the stairmaster. I loaned the tapes to a friend of mine who agreed with me about the back discomfort. Eventually, I sold it at a garage sale.
7 Apr 2007 - Anonymous of Virginia, USA writes:
windsor pilates was so useless and such a waste of hard earned money that I have decided I don't like pilates at all. My back hurt during the exercise and as a physician I can't reccommend this product to anyone.
23 Mar 2007 - Pamela of Washington, USA writes:
I bought this product from a TV infomercial a first for me. The workout looked fun. Once I got the workout video, it seemed they focused on a couple of the VERY young VERY pretty people, rather than the moves. The workout was fairly easy to follow but BORING. I tried to stick with this workout for several weeks. I didn't see results. Not to mention the circle gave out after a very short time. Apparently it wasn't designed for strong legs. I've been sending the new videos back with CANCEL on the boxes EVERY time and they don't seem to get the idea that I don't want their product any more. In conclusion, BEWARE this product, it's boring and once they get your credt card number they will continue send you DVDs and charge you for shipping even if you don't open or keep it! I would NOT recommend this product.
21 Mar 2007 - Kimberly of Hawaii, USA writes:
I bought W. Pilates 3 years ago. I didn't follow their eating plan. I did cut out sugars that werne't from fruit, avoided high fructose corn syrup, didn't drink Soda at least five days a week, and tried to eat mroe whole foods not boxed junk. I did the advanced DVD 2times a month and the 20 min. dvd 6 days a week, three days a week I did the NYC Ballet DVD abs, and floor bar 1-3, after one month. I also added 1mile 3days a week. I lost 30 pounds, and went from a size 8 to a size 2. you start noticeing real results after 2 months because this program forces your body to lose very evenly. If you like weight lifting you will love this the pacing is about the same. If your main problem is your lower half do the Ballet with it the combo gives you nice definition oh and it got rid of the evil pooch!
16 Mar 2007 - JC of California, USA writes:
I purchased this product this summer. within the first week using the circle, i injured my groin, and spent 2 months in physical thearpy. several weeks ago i injured my shoulder and had to get an corizone injection. i finally threw the circle out. i like pilates but the circle is not worth the cost of doctor visits
8 Mar 2007 - Teresa of Maryland, USA writes:
I tried this program for a couple of weeks and quit after I did not notice any kind of changes (at least not the changes they claimed on the infomercial.
6 Jan 2007 - Tara of California, USA writes:
I've used the Winsor Pilates DVDs for about three months, but it doesn't give you the fast results as claimed on the infomercial. I do feel that it has made me more flexible, but I haven't really noticed much changes to my body.
31 Dec 2006 - CeCe of North Carolina, USA writes:
Well just like my review of Core Secrets - I purchased Winsor Pilates years ago when Mari first hit the scene. Off and on, back and forth...but never consistent with he program. I have recently started back working out and Winsor is part of it. I have three different sets of her programs. I still gravitate to the original 20 min. workout. I also enjoy the Bun & Thigh Sculpting and the Advanced Sculpting Circle. I have a lot of her DVDs, but I just mainly rotate these. Mari is great and if you can't do some of the moves then, just do what you can.
