You'll Love the Pilates Workout System

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Pilates Can Change Your Body

If you're looking for a good workout that helps you tone and strengthen your body, Pilates is one of my favorite choices. The Pilates workout system! was created over 100 years ago by Joseph Pilates and has been used by dancers, for rehabilitation, for fitness, etc ever since that time. I first discovered it about ten years ago and it still is one of my favorite forms of exercise.

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Pilates and New Year's Weight Loss

My New Year's Goal is to do Pilates every day for at least 15 min. before bed and to power walk each day so that I can drop some extra weight. :-)

Pilates Workout Tips - Pilates for Fitness 

After years of doing Pilates, I have come up with some tips that will help you get the most out of your workouts.
  • Take a class. If you are just getting started you might want to consider taking a class. Then, you can do the routines at home once you get the hang of it.Make sure the instructor has excellent credentials and is certified in Pilates.
  • Learn from a DVD. You can also learn Pilates from a DVD. Choose a Pilates workout system that fits your experience level.
  • Remember to breathe. Pilates is more than just the movements. It's about your breathing to. Remember to breathe properly so you can get the best results possible.

Pilates for Beginners 

Just getting started? Try these Pilates for Beginners resources.

Element: Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners

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Pilates for Beginners

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Pilates for Beginners

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Gaiam Yoga For Beginners Kit

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Pilates for Beginners [VHS]

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Why I Love Pilates Exercise 

I've been a fan of Pilates for the past 14 years or so and it has become a consistent part of my fitness routine. Here's why I love it.
  • Tone your core. For me, it's hard to get really defined abs. When I do Pilates I notice a huge difference.
  • Builds muscle all over. It doesn't just build muscle and strength in the core. It does it all over!
  • Aids weight loss. Though Pilates workouts don't burn a lot of calories, they do help build muscle which helps encourage long term weight loss.
  • Adds flexibility. Flexibility is what helps encourage mobility, especially as we age. After a Pilates workout I notice that my back in particular is nice and flexible and the tense spots are greatly reduced.

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Pilates Equipment 

Stamina Pilates Magic Circle with Workout DVD

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Stamina Pilates Magic Circle

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Everlast for Her Pilates Twist Board with Resistance Tubing

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Stott Pilates Pilates on the Stability Ball DVD (Set of 2)

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Gaiam Pilates Body Sculpting Workout Kit: Pilates Ball & DVD

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