Yoga/ Pilates DVD Recommendation

I prefer Pilates over Yoga, and my 2 favorite Pilates videos are:

1. 10 minute solutions Slim & Sculpt Pilates--this DVD has 5 different 10 minute workouts (upper body, lower body, abs, total body, and flexibility) and you can pick and choose which ones you want to do and the order that you want to do them in. Or you could do all 5 of them for a 50 minute work-out. I usually do three at a time b/c I try to squeeze them in while my daughter is napping. You do need a resistance band, but I received 2 free ones when i got the DVD.

2. The Burn and Firm Pilates DVD by Crunch is also pretty good. It has more cardio with it and uses 3 pounds weights for added resistance. It's also pretty fun (if working out can be called fun) b/c of the mambo and merengue moves it incorporates.

I don't do Yoga as often as i do the Pilates, but these are my 2 favorite Yoga DVDs:

1. Natural Journeys' Sacred Yoga (for beginners) with Vinyasa Flow

2. Natural Journey's 20 minute Yoga Makeover sculpted buns and thighs with Sara Ivanhoe.

J.

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I have Windsor Pilates. They have a 20 minute one and some others that are good for beginners.

S.

About a year ago I decided to try Pilates for the first time. I purchased two DVDs (cheap) on Ebay. Of the two I am REALLY happy with 10 Minute Solutions Rapid Results Pilates. Check it out.

You could check out some from the library for free or if you have Comcast they have a fitness section where you can try what they have. You could also check out DVDs from Blockbuster. I always find it's good to try exercise videos before buying them. Sometimes the music isn't good or you just don't like the instructor and if you buy it, you're stuck with it. If you're like me, then you feel guilty that you spent the money and feel like you have to use it even though you don't like it.

I like Windsor Pilates. I like the instructor. Good luck!

I really enjoy Karen Voigt's Core Pilates DVD, it take 42 minutes and is very effective and works for all levels.
Good luck
R.

Cardio Pilates with Ana Caban.

Its sort of a love-hate relationship. You get a grat workout, but its hard.

Good Luck!
B.

I love GIAM DVD's. I have two yoga & one pilates. They're great. Pilates for Weight Loss by GIAM was recommended to me by a friend, but I don't have that one yet!

I know Target carries them. They also have a website, I believe it is giam.com

i'm married 20 years and have 2 teenage boys i just joined womens work out world a monthly fee that's not bad all the classes go with the membership. yoga and so much more. E mail me i could use a partner or just join it's worth the money.. Whatever you choose Good Luck.

Due to religious conotations to yoga I love PraiseMoves by Laurette Willis. praisemoves.com It is great for beginniners and I love it.

I have tried Denise Austin and Winsor Pilates. I've enjoyed both. A friend who took pilates classes told me the Denise Austin ones were better because she didn't have as much space between exercises and therefore you kept your heart rate up.

I think my favorite is the "mat pilates".

I LOVE pilates as a way to work out, enjoy!!

Hey S.,
Looks like you've gotten lots of responses, but I thought I'd add my input as well. I LOVE the Crunch DVDs. My favorite is called Pilates Burn and Firm (I think...) But they are great! Good luck and good for you!