Fast-paced cardio that smoothly incorporates Pilates-inspired concepts and movements. Elevating your heart rate with lots of four-limb movements, you'll burn fat as you focus on balance, control and core strength (e.g., a step-touch sequence that includes Pilates-style arm routines and ab contractions). It all ends with a solid series of traditional Pilates matwork. Both the aerobics and floorwork use light dumbbells to add intensity and improve body positioning. Ellen Barrett's Pilates-conscious instruction features easy-to-follow visual imagery cues (e.g., imagine your hips are in cement). Requires 1 to 3 lb. dumbbells.