Pilates, a complete body conditioning routine, was created by German-born nurse and athlete Joseph H. Pilates. A variety of fitness goals can be reached with the help of Pilates exercises. Pilates DVDs enable you to work out in the convenience of your own home. Choose the proper Pilates DVD based on your goals.
Pilates for Weight Loss
If you are interested in losing weight, try the "Pilates Conditioning for Weight Loss" DVD with Suzanne Deason. Along with the proper diet, this Pilates program can help you reach your goals. Suzanne Deason is a certified Pilates, yoga and workout instructor. This 180-minute DVD focuses on routines that burn calories, build lean muscle, boost metabolism and target trouble areas. Three skill levels, including beginner, intermediate and advanced, let you progress at your own pace.
Pilates for Strength
Trudie Styler's "Core Strength Pilates" is a workout DVD designed to help you build strength throughout your entire body. A combination of yoga and Pilates exercises will build strength in your core muscles, including in the abdomen and back, and also your hips, legs and arms. Trudie Styler, the wife of singer Sting, is a fitness expert and actress. The 55-minute DVD demonstrates the workout program that she uses to keep fit. The DVD also includes personal interviews with Trudie Styler, Sting and fitness guru James D'Silva, with an in-depth look at the foods grown and prepared on their estate.
Pilates for Flexibility
"Pilates for Life: Pilates for Flexibility" with instructor Amy Brown is 40 minutes of exercises designed to help you gain new levels of flexibility and mobility. The exercises on the DVD are mostly stretches that will strengthen and lengthen your muscles. This routine will enhance elasticity and overall mobility while creating a strong, supple body.The DVD promises to be fun and easy-to-follow and is designed for beginner and intermediate levels.
Pilates for Beginners
If you are new to Pilates, the "Pilates for Beginners" deluxe DVD edition with Jillian Hessel explains the complexities of Pilates, making it accessible to anyone who wishes to benefit from the flexibility and toning that Pilates offers. This 2 hour 15 minute DVD shows three versions of each exercise, including a modified version for those with limited strength and flexibility, a beginner's version and the classic Pilates version. The DVD includes mat workouts, live tutorials on B.E.A.M. fundamentals, an in-depth interview with Jillian Hessel and chaptered workouts
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