Pilates

Can Pilates Abs Workout DVD give you a better workout than a formal class? Reviewed by Jamie Temple, ACE, ACSM, Personal Trainer/Fitness Specialist. Pilates Abs Workout DVD ($12.99) focuses on your core to develop strength and flexibility. Ana Caban instructs you on the basics of Pilates, concentrating on your abs. Pros: Curls, leg raises, circles, and swan dive will give you a basic Pilates Read Full Story

There are three basic types of reformers that you can purchase for using along with your Pilates workout: Pilates IQ - Reformer - This can be set up within seconds and can be stored under a bed or standing upright in a closet. This reformer is perfect for home use. It has a sleek design, easy storability, professional features and has a very affordable price tag. It is the only reformer that is able to shorten for easy storage. It comes with a free workout DVD or video and has a 2-year... Read Full Story

Joseph Pilates claimed that his exercise method has a theoretical and a philosophical foundation. It is not just a collection of exercises, but it is a method that was developed and refined during its more than eighty years of observation and use. One interpretation of the Pilates Principles is that it is similar to yoga. Mind over matter - The central focus of Pilates is to create a blending of mind and body. The body will move with grace, economy and balance without even thinking about... Read Full Story

If you stick with Pilates faithfully, it will dramatically change the way your body feels, looks and performs. Pilates builds strength without having to worry about excess bulk. It will create a sleek, toned body that has a flat abdomen and slender thighs. Pilates teaches good posture, body awareness and easy, graceful movements. It will improve you agility, flexibility and economy of motion. It can also help to relieve back pain. Professional dancers have been using Pilates for decades... Read Full Story

 Pilates enthusiasts all across the globe are enjoying their workouts in a place that almost seemed to be absurd until recently - at home. It used to be that a person had to go to a high-end studio or a health club to take part in Pilates. Also, the equipment was too expensive, big and bulky to drag home. Here is something that changed everything - mat workouts. The home users first discovered that Pilates mat videos and various DVDs were able to give them refreshing full body workouts... Read Full Story