Based on the traditional techniques of exercise innovator Joseph Pilates, the Pilates fitness program integrates dance movements and standing postures to strengthen the body`s core muscles and dramatically change and tone the entire body. In this instructional video targeted for beginners and intermediates, renowned Pilates expert Liz Gillies offers four 10-minute workouts specifically designed for busy people. The 4 flexible and effective routines each focus on specific muscle groups--abdominals, buttocks, arms, and thighs--and can be performed on their own or combined into one complete 40-minute workout.