This DVD relates to Pilates the same way as fast food relates to real food. The emphasis is on speed not quality . The exercises switch quickly from one to the next with minimal instruction and , worst of all, with a minimal warmup. Some things just take a little time , and I believe pilates is one of them. Pilates is like good sex, it shouldn't be rushed. If you can't spare more than 5 minutes for a pilates workout you have a problem that pilates isn't going to solve. I would reccommend the Lindsay Jackson "Pilates for Men" DVD. Sure, the workout takes about an hour but it has a good 15 minute warmup, good instructions and seems well balanced and structured.