The Guide to Pilates DVDs
Pilates is a popular physical workout system that was developed by Joseph Pilates during the First World War; thus the name. The primary purpose of Pilates was to help rehabilitate the war veterans who were returning to Germany at that time. Pilates is a holistic exercise system that helps strengthen all muscle groups; improves a person’s ability to concentration; and helps regain proper body alignment. Although Pilates can be best learnt in the gym and other fitness center, it can also be learnt at home using Pilates DVDs.
There are tons of Pilates routines that can be mastered. In fact, depending on the goal of doing Pilates, any person may buy Pilates DVD for certain workout routines intended for special needs like flattening the abs, strengthening the torso, firming the muscles in the arms and legs, etc. But while Pilates DVDs can be readily purchased in video shops, picking the right ones may be challenging.
What is the right Pilates DVD? When buying DVDs, a person should consider 7 factors to ensure a satisfying and beneficial effect of house-based Pilates workout. The 1st factor is the speed or the pace of the workout. Very fast routines are not recommended as Pilates relies much on the breathing and body coordination factor. Second the difficulty of the routines; although this is a case to case basis. For beginners, challenging routines are not encouraged during the first month of doing Pilates workout for sustainability purposes. Veterans however, may continue with the hard routines. The 3rd factor to consider is the clarity of instructions given. This specifically pertains to how and when the right breathing cycle begins and ends. The breathing cuing is very important in maximizing the benefits of Pilates. The 4th one is the safety guidelines in doing Pilates exercise. Fifth, the goal of the exercise. The 6th one is the benefit a person may get from any particular Pilates workout. And the last but not the least is the focus or the groups of muscles targeted in the exercise.
Pilates DVDs can be bought in different shops. It is also available online through different online shopping store like the Amazon.com that sells the top 20 Pilates DVDs. The most popular DVDs include Pilates for Weight Loss; Pilates for Beginners; 10-Minute Pilates with Rapid Result; Crunch for Slimming Down; Pilates Abs Workout; and many more. Asking the right person may also help in giving recommendations on the right Pilates DVDs needed for fitness.
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08 Minute Pilates Basic Intermediate Advanced Exercise Dvd Abs $0.99 |
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Kathy Smith Pilates for Abs Workout DVD Fitness $5.95 |
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Maui Pilates – Abs Made Easy (DVD, 2007) $0.99 |
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Stott Pilates the Secret to Flat Abs with Moira (DVD, 2003) $4.99 |
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Caribbean Workout 2 Pack – Abs Buns Thighs Core Pilates DVD 2-Disc Set NEW $9.89 |
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The Method – Pilates Target Specifics: Abs, Arms, Hips, Thighs [VHS] Jennifer Kr $5.16 |
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Hilary Burnett’s Pilates Advanced Workout DVD Mat Fitness Exercise Core Abs $7.95 |
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Hilary Burnett’s Pilates Intermediate Workout DVD Fitness Exercise Core Abs $7.95 |
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The Method- Pilates Target Specifics: Abs, Arms, Hips, Thighs + Dance to Fitness $4.99 |
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Abs on the Ball: A Pilates Approach to Building Superb Abdominals, Colleen Craig $4.25 |
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Pilates Abs Workout (DVD, 2004) $4.99 |
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Resistance Exercise Fitness Tension Bands Set Abs Yoga Pilates Gym Workout $15.99 |
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Fitness by Cathe Burst Resistant Body Ball pilates work out abs altus core dvd $7.99 |
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Caribbean Workout – Abs, Buns & Thigh/Core Pilates NEW(DVD, 2006, 2-Disc Set)New $5.99 |
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26 VHS Tapes Exercise Little Austin Simmons Pilates Abs $31.66 |
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Pilates Abs Workout (DVD, 2004) $5.95 |
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MARI WINSOR**FLAT ABS PILATES**DVD $9.95 |
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Resistance Exercise Fitness Tension Bands Set Abs Yoga Pilates Gym Workout $15.99 |
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Winsor Pilates 2 dvd LOT ~Power Sculpting with Resistance + ABS, watched only 1x $4.99 |
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STOTT PILATES the secret to flat abs with moira DVD $5.19 |
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:08 Minute Pilates Abs Workout DVD NEW Body Weight Loss $9.99 |
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QuickFix – Pilates Abs Workout (DVD, 2002) $13.99 |
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2 Workout DVD’s Abs Buns Thighs & Core Pilates The Ultimate Body Workout $7.99 |
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Kathy Smith – Pilates for Abs (DVD, 2002) WORLDWIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE! $4.93 |
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EVA BONDAR: MAUI PILATES – ABS MADE EASY [DVD NEW] $11.68 |
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Gaiam Total Body Challenge Pilates Kit Total Body Sculpt Abs – Arms – Legs EXC!! $24.95 |
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Pilates For Life – 20 Minute Pilates Abs & Butt (DVD, 2006) $7.14 |
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5 foot 1.5m medium green REP Band Latex Free stretch pilates physio strength abs $4.25 |
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abs of steel, mari winsor pilates, 5 day fit yoga, car. electra. aer. striptease $0.99 |
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MARI WINSOR’S FLAT ABS PILATES [DVD NEW] $12.54 |
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Denise Austin – Hips Thighs & Buttocks [VHS] $14.98 … |
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Pilates Abs $1.99 … |
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