Synopsis: Trudie Styler’s Core Strength Pilates is a unique workout that uses the essential moves in Pilates and combines them to give you a complete head to toe workout that will strengthen and tone your core. Designed exclusively for Gaiam and available from 12th April, the DVD will help to increase energy, enhance well-being, relieve stress and maintain vitality.

Using the backdrop of her eco-friendly Tuscan villa, Il Palagio, actress, producer, environmental activist and UNICEF Ambassador Trudie takes viewers of all levels through a 55 minute routine, using a variety of dynamic positions.

Trudie enlists the help of fitness guru to the stars, James D’Silva, to guide viewers through the Core Strength Pilates routine, where poses flow one into another building strength, improving flexibility and maximizing relaxation.

Trudie said: “Pilates has been the perfect solution to maintaining strength and vitality in my life. The core is the most important muscle group in your body. If your core is not strong, the rest of your body is weakened too. The varied combination of easy, low impact manoeuvres make this an easy routine that just about anyone can use. Viewers will feel stronger and fitter than ever before. ”

James D’Silva was born and raised in Goa before moving to England to continue his training in classical and contemporary dance. Since opening his own Pilates studio in London ten years ago, he has worked with many other celebrities such as Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow. James specialises in workout regimes to increase flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles and improve posture.

The DVD also includes a behind the scenes peek at Trudie Styler and her husband Sting's eco-friendly Tuscan estate with an in-depth look at the foods grown and prepared there and an organic cooking segment, so you can learn how to cook with organic foods that don’t have harmful pesticides or hormones in them. It also features interviews with Trudie, Sting and James D’Silva.

Work towards a stronger, more toned flexible body with Trudie Styler Core Strength Pilates when it is released on DVD on 12th April, available at all good DVD retailers.

Hot Brands Verdict
We were in awe as we reviewed this DVD as Trudie Styler and James D’Silva worked through the routines. They move seamlessly through an impressive series of movements designed to strengthen the core. The setting is stunning, and the instructions are clear and easy to follow, although sometimes a little challenging if your body is currently less flexible. If you are looking for a new way of creating a more toned and flexible body, this is an inspiring place to start.

Special Note
Most fitness DVDs have a health warning at the beginning which needs to be read, covering the normal advice about exercise videos, including not exercising after a meal, if you are on certain medications, after consuming alcohol, or have suffered a recent injury, or have not undertaken exercise for some time, you may need to consult your Doctor before undertaking exercise.

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