Pilates DVDs

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The exercise and flexibility improving regiment known as Pilates has stormed the world. In the United States alone there is speculation that 11 million people use Pilates with over 14,000 instructors. The emphasis of Pilates is on the core. The abs, the gluteus, the lower back all should be exercised with this workout regimen. Overall, there is am emphasis on flexibility and for that reason it is a common rehabilitation mechanism as well as a slimming measure since the only weight you carry is your own body weight. It should come as not surprise that several of the leading marketed instructors have made their own Pilates DVDs which are commonly available online.

The layout of theses DVDs commonly follows the flow of a good Pilates session. Start with the simples, planks and bridges. Do sets of them to get the heart rate up and warm up the muscles. Then the complications ensue. Use only one leg or arm for the given workout while maintaining the bridge. Place an exercise ball beneath your feet for heightened effort during the side planks, and a full exercise ball under your arms for stomach-down planks.

The assistance of the DVDs is that they allow you to pace yourself and have a coach in the room instructing you on what steps to take within the comfort of your own home. Pilates DVDs are usually sold in accord with some marginal resistance equipment and potentially a membership to a club or online organization with the hope that you will continue your membership beyond the introductory period.

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