Pilates

Conversations On Pilates

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  • Posted On August 22, 2008 05:48:31 AM

    i just signed up for my first pilates class. i've never taken yoga or anything else similar to this and i am really excited. how does it rate in terms of exercise though? would you say that its rea... Read More

  • Posted On August 22, 2008 05:57:43 AM

    I did pilates everyday for about 6 months. My abs got a lot stronger but they never looked any different. I stopped doing pilates and started doing a variety of situps/ab exercises from the sticky ... Read More

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  • Posted On July 17, 2008 03:13:57 AM

    I'm thinking of starting to do pilates regularly, and I wanted to hear from someone with experience! Does anyone do pilates? What changes have you noticed in your body? Is it worth starting? Thank... Read More

  • Posted On July 17, 2008 05:58:39 AM

    ...no means an expert, but I started doing pilates several years ago a couple of times week. I didn't really notice any difference in my legs, arms or back, but I did notice that my abs were stron... Read More

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  Anyone know about Pilates?

  
  

  • Posted On July 17, 2008 07:09:23 AM

    ...nk I was just moving too quickly in the pilates routine? I had only done the move like 4-5 times before that. Read More

  • Posted On July 17, 2008 07:19:07 AM

    i love pilates too...it helped my flexibility and strength so much...i never had anything like that happen though...i think i would definitely proceed with caution, especially since you know you ha... Read More

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  • Posted On July 31, 2008 03:24:55 PM

    Does anyone here do pilates? Have you had any results with it? How many times a week do you do? Which tape do you use? Read More

  • Posted On July 31, 2008 07:01:02 PM

    I do MTV Pilates (the purple disc) with Kristen McGee. In the first few months, my body became a lot more toned and I had more energy. However, I've used the same DVD for over a year now, so I'm no... Read More

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  Pilates question

  
  

  • Posted On June 4, 2008 11:31:30 AM

    I do pilates and cardio daily. Considering that pilates is a lot of ab work, I can feel my abs toning up under my extra belly fat. I want to know if doing pilates will aid in me losing the belly fa... Read More

  • Posted On June 4, 2008 12:28:53 PM

    ...tion, but I was wondering if you have a pilates tape or where do you get your pilates workout? I was told to do pilates to get rid of back pain so I am desperately looking for some way to start... Read More

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  Pilates for Athletes

  
  

  • Posted On May 31, 2009 09:46:13 PM

    ...ntly has helped me with my performance, Pilates is definantly a blessing from the Heavenly Father lol. Google it, a lot of athletes use it. Read More

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  Pilates vs. Yoga?

  
  

  • Posted On June 5, 2008 12:04:54 PM

    Pilates is more about the core, and uses many yogic moves. Pilates is a good add-on if you want to strengthen your core, with some other benefits. Overall, a good yoga class will give you more b... Read More

  • Posted On June 5, 2008 01:35:58 PM

    ...th, cardio on a mon,wed and fri and the pilates on a tuesday and yoga on a thursday. That way you get the benefits from it all Read More

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  Pilates DVD?

  
  

  • Posted On August 28, 2008 09:44:27 AM

    Can anyone recommend a good Pilates DVD to me? I want to be challenged, especially in my abs, core, and flexibility. I've done a few Pilates classes but they are way too expensive for me to do on a... Read More

  • Posted On August 28, 2008 10:08:53 AM

    I started taking a mat Pilates class at my gym recently and my instructor recommended anything in the Stott's Pilates line to do at home. So far I have the Functionally Fit (I think that's the nam... Read More

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  • Posted On May 31, 2009 09:46:18 PM

    ...ntly has helped me with my performance, Pilates is definantly a blessing from the Heavenly Father lol. Google it, a lot of athletes use it. Read More

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  Pilates before or after?

  
  

  • Posted On July 22, 2008 08:50:52 AM

    ...and I am looking to further incorporate Pilates into my weekly regimen. My question is whether I should do Pilates before I run and lift weights, or whether I should wait till after? Maybe i... Read More

  • Posted On July 22, 2008 10:43:12 AM

    Well, Joseph Pilates thought that people should start their day with a basic mat (Pilates routine) and then go on to their other activities, whatever they might be. Read More

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  Pilates

  Anyone have a favorite Pilates DVD that they use? I have to rethink my workout for the next couple of weeks and it seems like that would be a great option to get something in! I am planning on head...
  

  • Posted On August 12, 2008 11:47:05 AM

    I am trying Pilates for Dummies tonight after dinner - will let you know how it is tomorrow. I got it from Netflix. Read More

  • Posted On August 13, 2008 07:00:10 AM

    My favorite is the 10 minute pilates dvd. It's actually 60 minutes, but it's broken down in to 6 10 minute segments targeting each muscle group. 1. Arms & Shoulders 2. Abs 3. Buns 4. Stretching 5. ... Read More

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  Pilates?

  Does anyone have experience with pilates? I think I need to firm up my core and back to look my best in my wedding dress, and feel like I always hear great things about pilates results for those ar...
  

  • Posted On September 9, 2008 07:14:03 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE pilates!! Although I'm currently not taking any pilates classes I do think they are a wonderful alternative to weights for women who want to tone up and not bulk up. The key with the... Read More

  • Posted On September 9, 2008 09:59:17 AM

    I'm the opposite - I HATE pilates! I've tried it three or four times and at different gyms. It's a lot of time spent on your back and side which is uncomfortable for me. I really feel like I've ... Read More

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  Pilates

  Anyone of you ladies tried pilates??? How is it? As in results??
  

  • Posted On March 1, 2009 11:02:18 AM

    I loved Pilates class when I had a good instructor.  She had a couple years of Pilates training and took care of her students (starting with the right moves, reminding to l... Read More

  • Posted On March 1, 2009 08:25:19 PM

    I LOVE pilates. I would highly recommend getting a few private sessions if you can afford it (4 or 5 should be good) so that you can make sure you've got the right form. I felt very toned and supe... Read More

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  New to Pilates

  ... a few years ago when someone mentioned Pilates to me, I didn't have a positive reaction. Now, I wonder why. I tried it yesterday and LOVE it. I can't wait to get up and do it. Of course, as...
  

  • Posted On October 9, 2009 01:13:31 PM

    ...d finds out how wonderful the Pilates method really is. It's not mysterious, it just feels good and it works for good reasons. If you're still around, I hope you'll pop back in th... Read More

  • Posted On October 9, 2009 01:13:31 PM

    ...d finds out how wonderful the Pilates method really is. It's not mysterious, it just feels good and it works for good reasons. If you're still around, I hope you'll pop back in th... Read More

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  pilates

  ...y i am going to a friends house to do a pilates video. i've never done pilates before, it always seemed kinda boring to me. so ladies, do you love it or hate it? whats your favorite exercise? ...
  

  • Posted On November 19, 2007 01:26:15 PM

    I LOVE Pilates! You can do a really kick-butt workout, and still be able to get out of bed tomorrow morning!! Definitely my fave! Read More

  • Posted On November 19, 2007 07:44:53 PM

    I'm not a pilates girl :P I tried once before I lost most of my weight... but even when I tried it when I was smaller than I am now it was too hard for me. I'm a yoga girl. It just feels easier ... Read More

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  Pilates anyone?

  ...ut to try this oh so named mary windsor pilates stuf tapes..hehe and I got my HRM watch on, lets see what they have!
  

  • Posted On September 24, 2008 10:40:37 AM

    ...w how it is. I've been wanting to buy a pilates dvd but there are so many choices. I'm with Shawna on the equipment, I do not want to buy any. I'd buy a dvd if it comes with that band, maybe. Read More

  • Posted On September 24, 2008 01:15:48 PM

    I take a pilates class that is brutal so therefore awesome! And Hour of total toning that is always working your abs. OK! Todd my instructor is a mean mean ballet task master. But I do have m... Read More

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  Pilates

  ...Posing Torture So I went to my first Pilates class yesterday. Holy cow that stuff is hard, and not fun. :( Although the girls are cute so i'll be back weekly. :) I really would like to hav...
  

  • Posted On January 30, 2008 08:53:51 AM

    Haha, you made me laugh! It's like the guy in Game Plan, a tough football player who ends up participating in ballet. Every sport uses different muscles! Good for you!!! Read More

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  Pilates

  ...he evening. For my abs I did the basic Pilates routine. As I was doing it, I really didn't feel like it was working, until I got up. My stomache is still tight and that was around 7pm! Pil...
  

  • Posted On July 28, 2008 08:59:24 AM

    ...eat workout BR! I should do one day of Pilates this week! Thanks for the comment, but I have a new goal I'm trying to meet by Sat...wish me luck! Read More

  • Posted On July 28, 2008 08:59:24 AM

    ...eat workout BR! I should do one day of Pilates this week! Thanks for the comment, but I have a new goal I'm trying to meet by Sat...wish me luck! Read More

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  New to Pilates - saying Hi

  I took a pilates class many many years ago with a friend and loved it. I just joined a gym that offers classes two nights a week and am going to my first class tonight. From what I remeber it was q...
  

  • Posted On October 9, 2009 01:36:59 PM

    How did it go? Gym classes can be tricky, depending on the instructor and the way the gym runs the classes. Is this a beginning level class or can anyone join? How did hubby do? Did you stick with ... Read More

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  pilates

  ... anyone have any suggestions for a good pilates video? I want to try it, but I want to sweat...let me know. Thanks!
  

  • Posted On June 23, 2008 03:28:53 PM

    Winsor pilates! She'll kick your butt! Make sure it's not the cardio blast dancing crap though cause that's not real pilates, but yeah she's good! Read More

  • Posted On June 23, 2008 05:59:51 PM

    I second tineybeany Mary...from windsor pilates, good stuff :P ehhe Read More

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