Denise Austin: Hit the Spot Pilates

Many of the stretches I used to do on the floor, I now do on a Pilates Reformer. I bought a Stamina 4500 for $250 on Amazon.com. It’s a great machine. It makes these stretching exercises fun, and more effective. In this video I demonstrate some of the exercises I do specifically to eliminate lower back pain. I use this machine for other exercises as well, but the ones I demo on this video are the most important for my low back. The 10 videos in this series will give you a complete overview of how, in 6 months, I eliminated the intense back pain that I lived with for 8 years. I purchased several inexpensive pieces of equipment, such as this Pilates Reformer, to make my exercise routine fun and effective, but they aren’t necessary. What is necessary is your commitment to a daily exercise routine.

Product DescriptionThe Beginning Mat Routine focuses on abdominal and lower-back strength, correct alignment, proper breathing, muscle lengthening and balance.

Included on this poster:

- An explanation of the six main principles of Pilates Matwork – A brief history of Joseph Pilates and the development of the Pilates Exercises. – Beautifully colored illustrations depicting proper execution of each exercise.

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Pilates Poster – Beginning Mat Routine

• Pilates body sculpting kit with DVD and 6-inch sculpting ball
• Certified Pilates instructor Ana Caban leads 33-minute DVD
• Helps viewer flatten abs, tone hips, lift butt, and firm thighs
• DVD illustrates correct form for using the ball to improve core
• Enhances use of lower abdominal muscles; imported

Product DescriptionCertified Pilates instructor Ana Caban shows you how to use the 6″ PVC sculpting ball to quickly and effectively tone your hips, lift your butt, firm your thighs and flatten your abs, including those hard-to-isolate lower abdominal muscles. This Pilates Body Sculpting Workout Kit from Gaiam® includes a 33-minute workout DVD to illustrate correct form for using the ball.Amazon.com Product DescriptionAn excellent addition to any Pilates workout, this uniqu… More >>

Gaiam Pilates Body Sculpting Workout Kit: Pilates Ball & DVD

Product DescriptionFind your balance. With a strong stomach and a strong back. A combination of yoga and pilates exercises. Yoga brings balance to your life and Pilates strengthens the area around your stomach and back, muscles that give you a stronger body and better posture. Using the balance ball to help you, exercise becomes more varied, more fun and more effective. The balance ball enables movements to be isolated and “work” in the right place. Movements are also gent… More >>

Pilates balance ball by Annette Lefterow

• Winner 2011 Best Pilates DVD from About.com/Readers Choice Award
• Kick Abs Pilates is an Advanced and Complete 42 minute workout.

Product DescriptionChallenge yourself with our Kick Abs Pilates workout. Intermediate and advanced students looking to take your game up a notch will appreciate this intense, powerful workout.

This advanced Mat workout includes exercises to dramatically improve core, arm, leg and buttock strength.

The workout is followed by a stretching section with a foam roller to relax your muscles.

Created by Virginia Nicholas, M.A.,R.N.
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Kick Abs Pilates Workout DVD

• In this instructional video aimed at beginners and intermediates, Pilates expert Liz Gillies offers an innovative workout specifically designed to promote weight loss and increase energy while improving core balance and coordination. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR Age: 741952617495 UPC: 741952617495 Manufacturer No: KOC-DV-6174

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Liz Gillies Core Fitness – Progressive Pilates for Weight Loss

CORE Therapy & Pilates offers a unique and eclectic approach to Physical Therapy and Fitness. Cheryl Dunn, Certified Pilates & GYROTONIC(R) Instructor, Pilates Educator and GYROTONIC(R) pre-trainer, teaches release work and initial core stabilization exercises to help improve low back pain. At CORE Therapy & Pilates, we offer private or group Pilates or GYROTONIC(R) sessions as well as a holistic approach to Physical Therapy combining Manual Therapy (Myofascial Release, Cranial-Sacral, Joint Mobilization, Muscle Energy), with Pilates and GYROTONIC(R) based rehab. CORE accepts most PPO’s for PT. Go to www.TherapyAndPilates.com www.facebook.com/TherapyAndPilates www.twitter.com/TherapyPilates