Someone pls tell me about the pilates
exercises. I've heard a lot about
them..And am desperate to know the details
and technique. Pls help!
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mshanson
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Nov 2004 Posts: 102 Location: California
Posted: 07-02-05 00:28am
It's a system based on yoga stretching
& strengthening poses, but with lots
of equipment (balls, straps, blocks). It
was developed by joseph pilates as a form
of therapy for injured bodies.
There are tons of videos, books, &
classes available. Just check out the
internet or any local bookstore.
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LauraUSA
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 1
Posted: 07-16-05 12:30pm
The only way to learn pilates is by taking
a class with a good, certified instructor.
I've tried the winsor pilates tapes, well,
nice workout, but after my first couple of
classes in holland, I realised that
there's much moreto pilates than mari
winsor teaches you...
I am in a pilates class here in the states
now, and this teacher has different
techniques.
However, you really need a certified
teacher to be doing it right and to get
the most benefits.
In my personal training assesment, I
scored excellent on flexibility, and
thanks to the pilates, my core is in great
shape, too.
Good luck!
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Happiness03
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 333
Posted: 07-23-05 17:52pm
I purchased the pilates dvd and I liked it
at first, but I just wasn't very
disciplined with it! I would suggest
having a friend do it with you that way
you guys can rely on one anther. You only
have to do it 3 times a week, but like I
said I am not very faithful to it!
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fatcatdogbog
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 2
Posted: 08-03-05 22:42pm
I would be very careful with the windsor
pilates. I am a certified personal
trainer and have several of mari windsors
tapes and I am shocked at some of the
exercises she does that clearly compromise
the back. She has one strength training
video out that uses hand weights during
abdominal and leg work, which is done way
to fast and isnt going to accomplish much
accept yanking something in your back.
Im sure there are some good classes out
there, but check them out carefully.
