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Pilates?
| Tue, 10-14-2003 - 2:48pm |
Does anyone use Pilates type exercise? I have heard of it but I don't really know anything about it. Could someone explain it to me. Thinking of looking into and trying it.
Thanks
Thanks
Carolynn

Anyway, Carolynn, I'm sure Rhonda will fill you in on the benefits of Pilates. I've heard it's good for toning, strengthening and "elongating" the body. I felt very relaxed after I did my old dvd - will have to replace that ASAP.
Kat
My two favorite videos are "The Authentic Pilates (TM) Complete Pilates Mat Workout" (at the store at www.pilates-studio.com) taught by Joseph Pilates' protege, Romana Kryzanowska, and "The Classical Pilates Mat Workout" (at www.classicalpilates.net). The first one is explained very thoroughly and moves a little more slowly for beginners. Both have beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts in one, so they are a good value too. My two favorite books (for more background and detailed info.) are "Pilates Body in Motion" by Alycea Ungaro and "The Pilates Body" by Brooke Siler.
Hope this helps.
Rhonda
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Yes, you helped, I will check out the pilates-studio web site and will try one of the videos you mentioned.
Carolynn