The strength and toning benefits of pilates make it a popular choice; however, you may not have the time, access or money to make it to a gym or a pilates studio for classes. Fortunately, there are good pilates mat workouts available on DVD for you to do at home on your own schedule. The best pilates DVDs offer appropriate modifications for skill level, offer a rigorous workout and provide clear instruction.
Pilates Workout for Dummies
If you're new to pilates exercises, the Pilates Workout for Dummies with Michelle Dozois is a good choice. This slow-paced DVD offers plenty of explanations, time to learn each exercise and clear instructions on pacing your breathing, according to ThinkPilates.com. Included are 18 exercises, focusing on the core muscles. No experience with pilates is necessary and no special equipment is required.
Ana Caban's Pilates DVDs
Slightly more experienced pilates students may find Ana Caban's Beginning Mat Workout or Intermediate Mat Workout a good choice for pilates at home. The Beginning Mat Workout includes a short introduction, a mat workout and a short energy burst workout, including some standing pilates exercises. After you've mastered the Beginning Mat Workout, try the intermediate.
Pilates Core Challenge
The Pilates Core Challenge video is a more intense pilates workout, but it may still work for those with less pilates experience. It targets the entire core, providing a beneficial strengthening workout and an exercise challenge. The Pilates Core Challenge is the top-ranked pilates video, according to Fitness Magazine.
Stott Pilates Intermediate Matwork
The Stott Pilates intermediate video with Moira Merrithew is a challenging instructional pilates video focused on breathing and the principles of pilates. You will also find careful instruction on preventing errors and injury as you work each muscle group. This DVD is most appropriate for those with significant pilates experience, throughout the intermediate skill level, according to ThinkPilates.com. The Stott Pilates Essential Matwork DVD is a better choice for beginners.
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