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A Question About Pilates
Asked by E.B. from Denver
on March 15, 2012
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Ok, I admit it, I'm pretty clueless.
My dd has been told that as part of physical therapy, she will most likely be told to do Pilates. I know a little about ordina...
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- In a nutshell it is about core control. It is better to execute one exercise properly than ten reps wrong. Al the exercises I do only require a mat and really you co...
- its a core strengthening type of fitness that likes to keep focus on one area at a time with little movement of other areas....no multi tasking!....great for trouble a...
- I had a horse riding accident 11 years ago that ended with a broken femur. It took me 5 months before I could walk again. Part of the reason I was able to walk again w...
Yoga, Pilates?
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on October 9, 2010
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I am looking into yoga, or pilates for exercise. I'm fine with my weight, but want to be more lean and toned. I have foot problems, so I can't really do cardio, or h...
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- I love pilates. You will notice a change in your posture and abdominal strength so quickly. Personally I'm not a fan of yoga. It often puts to much strain on weak joi...
- Yes!!!!! You'll gain flexibility as you continue with yoga. I've never tried machine pilates but enjoyed it using body strength and balance balls.
- Definitely. A friend's cousin was hurt in an auto accident several years ago, about the time Pilates was going mainstream and not just trainer based. Her physical th...
Yoga/ Pilates DVD Recommendation
Asked by S.J. from Chicago
on January 18, 2009
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Hi, I am a beginner and am interested in a good yoga or pilates DVD.
Any recommendations?
Thanks
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- 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 th...
- 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 hav...
- Due to religious conotations to yoga I love PraiseMoves by Laurette Willis. praisemoves.com It is great for beginniners and I love it.
Recommendations for Pilates Dvds
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on August 20, 2008
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I'm looking for recommendations for pilates DVDs that people have enjoyed/found effective. I have a 2 week old daughter and we're moving to the north side of the city ...
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- As a fitness and wellness professional, Stott is the best in the pilates industry. You can get them cheap on Amazon. You can google Stott and find their website. It...
- Denise Austin and Kathy Smith are the two I highly recommend. They remain effective for me after four years of use. Techniques are easy to learn, creates an atmosphere...
- A friend of mine used to do pilates at the gym but had to cancel. She tried various dvds from the library. She settled on one from Kathy Smith-loves it, and another ...
Pilates Info, Please.
Asked by A.K. from Phoenix
on May 27, 2011
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Tomorrow is my 1st Pilates reformer class. I'm nervous b/c I generally avoid stuff like that b/c i'm far from an athlete & uncoordinated. What can I expect & is there...
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- pilates is great for returning back to working out. I do it on the weekends as a good cool down from the high impact stuff i do during the week. get "10 minute solutio...
- I love Pilates! I am so uncoordinated that walking and chewing gum at the same time is nearly impossible, but I can do pilates with few problems. I don't like to e...
- I do a pilates tape, not even once a week. I just throw it in there every now and then when I want a break from traditional cardio and weight lifting. I love it. Re...
Pilates DVD Recommendations
Asked by K.A. from San Diego
on January 24, 2008
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Got a question for everyone here. I am going to be taking up pilates as recommended by my midwife. TMI reason....after having 2 children, both of which I ended up with...
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- Hi K., I don't know of any specific Pilates DVDs, but I have an awesome Yoga video that you can buy at Target. It's by Lamaze, Yoga for Your Pregnancy. It has a brown...
- I am a certified Pilates instructor. The reason why your midwife recommended Pilates is that when done correctly the PC and transverse abdominal muscles are engaged. I...
- There are actually alot of exercise dvd's out that you can do while you are pregnant. One is Pilates During Pregnancy, you can find it one Amazon.com for about $20. ...
Seeking Pilates Class in North Dallas
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on October 14, 2009
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I heard that pilates will help tone the stomach and elimate back pain after childbirth, and would like recommendations for a pilates class in the North Dallas or Richa...
Does Anyone Have Any Work-out Machines That Have Really Worked for Them? Pilates
Asked by C.H. from Casper
on October 4, 2008
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Hi all, I just had my last baby in June, and i seemed to be looking fairly good. Then i started eating more and more, and i have been so worn out, that i dread gettin...
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- Hi, C., I don't know if you've heard of StrollerFit or not, but they offer three different workouts for new & expectant moms. The best part? You can BRING THE KID...
- walking works great for me
- Hi C. I am a fitness professional with my own in-home business and I have an 1100 sq ft studio in my home where I train my clients. After over 20 years in the fitne...
Seeking Mommy and Baby Activities
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on January 7, 2009
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seeking info on any mommy and baby activities in the Northglenn/Thornton/Westminster area. prefer yoga, pilates, swimming, or other exercise focused mommy-baby groups??
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- K., I run StrollerFit class in the exact area you are interested in! I would love for you to come try a class. I have 3 different class formats, a cario/strength tr...
- Have you looked on meetup.com? There is a Westminster Healthy Active Moms (WHAM) group on there that mixes exercise w/ Mommys and kids. Also, there's one in Broomfield...
- The Arvada Center has great Mommy & little one classes like Creative Playgroup and Toddler Time. They are for a little older babies than your 6 month old but - soon. ...
Looking for Great Work Out DVD
Asked by A.F. from Allentown
on November 5, 2008
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Hello Mamas-
So I'd really like to get serious about trimming up. I don't enjoy running and it's going to be getting too cold to take my little one out for walks all...
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- try your library they rent them for a week for free and you can try out different ones to see what you like best before you buy one. Good luck.
- Hi A., I'm a personal trainer and I'm not sure what the latest DVDs are but you should really keep at the elliptical...if you increase the time you are on it each time...
- Sounds like we have a lot in common... although my little ones are now 4 and 5... I used to run with them all the time in strollers. Of course they'd have none of th...
