Pilates for Over 50s - Absolute beginners [DVD]

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One thing that Pilates holds over cardio and fitness workouts is that it transforms your body, strengthening and shaping it harmoniously, all while working on your focus, balance, and flexibility. The list of health benefits is long with this practice and a topic for another time. Here, let’s focus on the Element DVD, a training video presented by Pilates legendary coach Brooke Siler. Pilates has a wealth of health benefits, but losing a few extra pounds is generally not among them seeing how it is an anaerobic physical exercise. However, the routine in the Element instructional DVD proves the contrary as there are cardio-focused drills blended with mat Pilates practices that are specially aimed toward slenderizing. Thus, the program is intended to provide the basic benefits, including muscle firming, core strengthening, and better elasticity, all while providing the added perk of weight loss. One of the most resounding names in this industry, Ana Caban has a contagious positive energy that she professionally transmits over this video, keeping you motivated and ensuring you won’t ever get bored. To keep up with the drill she provides, all you need is a mat and a positive mindset, and you are good to go. Thus, better keep your Pilates reformer for when you get accustomed to the practice better and have the physical condition to get creative with your workouts; in the meanwhile, this DVD suffices.

It focuses on exercises that help shape your body so that you achieve the swimming suit look you always dreamt of. With the workouts you learn here, you will burn fat as well. Merge the sessions with a proper diet and you will look better than ever in only weeks of regular training.

Instead of offering only one or two specific routines, this Pilates Workout DVD provides users with over 20 routines to select from! It blends in a little bit of yoga into the mix to help improve your flexibility, while Pilates movements help strengthen your core and build muscle. The addition of over 20 routines means that you are less likely to become bored with the same old routines. Even if you are a complete stranger to the movements, there is no need to fret as the coach explains everything in detail each step of the way. Moreover, she details what each exercise targets and what you achieve on a fitness and health level as of performing it so that you get an in-depth look at the health benefits of Pilates. While you are not spared of consulting your physician before you take up the physical exercise to make sure that no health condition is contraindicating that you perform Pilates, chances are slim that you will be denied the workout considering the drills presented in this DVD. It is appropriate for people of all ages, even those who are over 60 and seek a friendly workout. Moreover, there no limitations when it comes to fitness level before commencing either. This Pilates Workout DVD is broken down into three 20-minutes classes. Each class is designed to target a specific muscle group. The Long Lean Waistline program is designed for weight loss and a stronger core, and The Lower Body Lift and Sculpt targets those big muscles groups in your lower body as well as the small and hard to reach muscles. The Total Body program hits- you guessed it- your whole body!

Generally, the total length of these videos ranged from about 20 minutes and ran all the way up to an impressive 75 minutes. If you are someone that had a tendency to get bored easily, we suggest that you select one of the longer versions that provide a lot of variations. Each video offers about a 30-minute workout, give or take a few minutes. The videos in this collection are designed to grow with you as you conquer the movements. The first video gives you a very detailed 3D models to help you perfect the form. The second Pilates DVD is for sculping muscle and burning fat, and the final video is a more advanced course. The Core Strengthening program has a total duration of 10 minutes and provides a more demanding workout with which you strengthen core muscles.

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You have the option of selecting just one video from this Pilates DVD to squeeze into your busy day, or you can mix and match. The ability to mix and match really lets you craft a workout that is crafted for your very specific needs. Plus, each muscle group has two different workouts, so it will never feel repetitive or boring! This doesn’t mean that you have to call in a trainer for home sessions, but rather to acquire and follow the tips provided in a DVD like the ones presented in this ranking. Before we reach the inevitable end, let’s review some of your best options again to refresh your memory and help you make the right choice. Looking for a program that is designed to help you lose weight? If that’s the case, look no farther! This Pilates DVD ups the intensity to really help you shed some extra calories. What we found about this option is that while it ups the intensity quite a bit, it is still a pretty great option for beginners as well. The addition of miscellaneous accessories is another great way to add a higher level of difficulty. We liked Pilates DVDs that added a few extra accessories to help you really dig deep. Tools such as simple dumbells or rings add a layer of resistance. Of course, you can still achieve the same movements without the accessories, they will be just a little easier. Users are quite fond of the instructor in this pilates exercises DVD, and they find that he explains everything really well. The long introduction is wonderful your first time around, but it is not able to be skipped and difficult to fast forward though upon multiple viewings. Users found the video to be rather short, but incredibly challenging.

With 10-minute programs that are split based on the targeted muscle groups to help you maximize results by not repeating the same workout two days in a row, this Lara Hudson instructional DVD is what people with little free on time on their hands need to stay active and fit. The 360-minute length of this instructional set sufficed to convince us of its usefulness for at-home Pilates training. You can advance at your own tempo as you pursue the routines described by the multiple trainers featured. Moreover, it takes you from the starting point as a beginner, all the way through tougher and more complex drills until you reach the advanced level, where it assists you to be creative with your exercises to continue improving on your form.

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Want to stay active and fit but your job and home life take up too much of your time? Then you can find the right solution in performing the 10-minute workouts in this instructional DVD. The programs focus on shaping up the whole body step by step, among the benefits you see after a few weeks of practice including stronger, more defined abs, added flexibility, and less body fat.

This particular Pilates DVD has excellent value for the price because it’s one of the most efficient Pilates workouts out there. Not to mention that it is brought to us by a world renowned Pilates teacher. Plus it works to target every part of your body. Quality Regular pilates practice can help improve posture, muscle tone, balance and joint mobility, as well as relieve stress and tension. Ellen Barrett is the trainer, one of the most prominent figures in the game as she not only teaches Pilates at a professional level but also has experience in dance and Reiki courses. What made her a worldwide Pilates celebrity is her development of the unique barefoot fusion method, her creativity and passion being felt even in the way she explains the exercises and follows through with the drills.Pilates is proven to increase your flexibility by close to 20 percent in just a few short weeks. This is because it involves a lot of stretching and moving your muscles and joints in ways which they aren’t used to moving. Therefore just a few weeks of Pilates can greatly improve your overall flexibility and your range of motion by constantly pushing you to the limit. Builds Long And Lean Muscles But what about beginners, those who are completely uninitiated to Pilates, can they perform the drills correctly from home? The answer is yes! Although, there is one condition – following the instructions provided by a Pilates expert.