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06-09-2008, 04:52 PM
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Stronger Than Yesterday
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 135
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a good pilates video?
Hello!
I'm not sure if this is the place to ask, but I'm looking for a good pilates video. I've never tried pilates, so something for beginners may be best.
Any suggestions would be great!
Thanks
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06-09-2008, 05:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 538
S/C/G: 315/156/135
Height: 5'7"
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I have the Windsor Pilates set and I love it. Perfect for any fitness level.
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06-09-2008, 05:22 PM
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One pound at a time!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: The Great Northwest
Posts: 728
S/C/G: 264/239/199
Height: 5'6"
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Check your local libraries to see if they have any. It's great to try them out before you buy!
I have done Windsor pilates too!
Last edited by bethbeth; 06-09-2008 at 05:23 PM.
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06-09-2008, 05:35 PM
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The Radiant One
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,751
S/C/G: 250/142/135
Height: 5'2"
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Pilates for Dummies is a great starter dvd.
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06-09-2008, 06:04 PM
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Jig, Don't Jog
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Lynnwood, WA
Posts: 273
S/C/G: 185.2/154.6/135
Height: 5'5"
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I completely agree with Fiberlover-- Pilates for Dummies is a fantastic way to start! There is a "beginner" level and an advanced level-- the only thing that was kind of woinky about going to the Advanced stuff was that she threw in some new movements without warning you about them in the "Beginner" level-- but if you watch the DVD before you do it (like they say you're supposed to, even though I'm guilty of not!), then it's not that bad It's surprising how much you're able to do!!! (and how hard the easy stuff looks!)
Have fun!
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06-09-2008, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: South east
Posts: 974
S/C/G: Slow but steady
Height: 5' 11"
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I second Winsor pilates.
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06-09-2008, 08:41 PM
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Maintaining :)
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4,751
S/C/G: 215/117/120
Height: 5'4"
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I like 10 minute solutions "Slim & Sculpt Pilates". It uses a stretchie band which I really like. I had never done pilates when I started using it at about 190 lbs.
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06-10-2008, 09:39 AM
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Stronger Than Yesterday
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 135
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thanks so much everyone! good idea about the library, bethbeth. i never thought of that!
did any of you enjoy doing it? see results? i can't wait to try it!
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06-10-2008, 02:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Indiana
Posts: 6,411
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Height: 5'7"
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I always liked Denise Austin's Pilates Matwork dvd...the first workout on it the most. It requires no band, or any other Pilates prop. It has the basics-roll ups, the hundred, leg circles, scissors, and many of the basic matwork Pilates moves.
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06-10-2008, 04:19 PM
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The Radiant One
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,751
S/C/G: 250/142/135
Height: 5'2"
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You will definitely feel the results after the first session. Your abs will be sore. Don't worry if you can't do the full positions or reps at first, you will build strength very quickly.
If you have netflix - they also have tons of exercise videos, including pilates that you can try out!
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06-10-2008, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Kansas
Posts: 897
Height: 5'4"
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Well, these aren't pure pilates workouts, but they incorporate pilates into a lot of the moves---anything by Ellen Barrett. I think she's a great instructor.
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06-12-2008, 01:12 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 31
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Winsor pilates is GREAT and you can use them for FREE by veohTV. I have some from her and found some there that I was going to buy now I do not have to
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06-12-2008, 06:13 PM
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*Courtney Rae*
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 766
S/C/G: 245/217/160
Height: 5'5
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I absolutley love Windosr pilates. Mari is my favorite to go along with. Her she shows modified moves if you are a beginner and how to make the moves harder if you are advanced. Great investment IMO
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06-14-2008, 09:13 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 8
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I use a Crunch Pilates DVD I got from a friend and I really love it. There's a 10 minute full body workout and then special segments for the belly, buns, and thighs. I love it
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06-21-2008, 05:45 PM
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Peach
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 94
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I'm with anglzgirl; Crunch pilates is very good. (ellen barret is awesome at explaining).
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