Pilates Exercise DVDs - Romana's Pilates, Pilates for Pregnancy

Everything you need to prepare for a healthy pregnancy. Enjoy a healthy pregnancy or get back into shape after pregnancy, safely and effectively. And it doesn't matter if you have never done Pilates before, this program is suitable for all students, but don't take our word for it - read what the health professionals say! With a warm up, two different workouts and a section on post birth exercises, you can create a stronger body and support it to cope with the physical changes of pregnancy by developing safe posture and movement. Lindsey also teaches you how to regain deep muscle tone and flatten your tummy after having your baby. 82 mins. (2004) DVD-All-Region.

This Pilates exercise DVD includes three pilates programs demonstrated by real moms offer all you'll need for years, including safe exercises for 0-6 weeks post birth and two further programs that progressively build you up to more challenging moves. Multiple levels taught with careful and sensible modifications. Learn about recovery from caesarean section plus pelvic floor and abdominal muscle re-education. The importance of how to lift and carry your baby safely is also explained by physical therapist Ann Johnson (ACPWH). In addition, Amanda Latchmore guides you through two yoga sections, both breathing techniques and a relaxation to soothe, restore and inspire to use in everyday life to balance your emotions. 150 mins. (2005) DVD-All-Region.

Pilates for Dancers is designed for anyone and everyone who would like to attain the dancer's body. Pilates for Dancers was born of the idea that the dancer’s body and physique is beautiful, graceful, and lithe. At the same time, it is an attainable beauty, given the proper exercise routine and discipline. This pilates DVD has a great, limbering warm up routine, followed by over 20 explicitly broken down, step-by-step, instructions that anyone (yes, even you) can follow. This DVD progresses in stages so that even absolute beginners will have no problem getting a complete and invigorating workout. Geared towards beginners and intermediates, a lot of time is spent on explanation and proper repetition, so you get the most out of your workout. Multiple angles make sure you don’t miss any of the important alignment, or subtle movements Pilates can get us into. A great DVD and a chance for you to experience a dancer’s workout! 100 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

Certified Pilates Instructor and corporate life coach Lindsey Jackson addresses men's differing needs for strength and flexibility with this tailored DVD. Now used by many professional sports teams, runners, golfers, surfers, cyclists and horse riders, men are recognizing the need for more than just brute force or speed! Men with sedentary jobs will benefit from moving their body fully and avoid postural problems by improving their core strength. Lindsey teaches two men at different levels. This DVD is ideal for those new to Pilates as well as those ready to kick it up a notch. 85 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.

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Everything you need: professional instruction, premium quality equipment, and endless inspiration. The Total Body Challenge Pilates Kit includes: DVD with three 20 minute workouts; resistance band; neck support pillow; and Pilates mat. By adding the resistance band to your Pilates practice, you’ll isolate specific muscle groups to tone and sculpt more efficiently and more quickly. The 60 minute DVD features three 20 minute programs: upper body, lower body and abs.

You can do each workout separately, or all together for a 60 minute Total Body Challenge. You’ll develop your shoulders, biceps, triceps, abs, hips, thighs and buttocks. Your entire body is targeted. The unique and comfortable neck support pillow is incorporated throughout the program to help with positioning. Total Body Challenge: Pilates will enhance your Pilates practice and help you achieve amazing results. About Linda Farrell: One of New York City’s most respected Pilates instructors, Linda Farrell has trained serious athletes and countless celebrities. With 13 years of teaching experience and top certification, Linda’s expertise is in constant demand. She is using her expertise to educate and train new Pilates instructors. Linda has made appearances on The Regis and Kathy Lee Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and has been featured in USA Today, Elle, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Vogue and Shape. 60 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1.

The Best Workouts Ever….A collection of the Industry’s top fitness videos brought to you by Inspired Wellness. This new & exciting workout series contains specially selected workouts focusing on different parts of your body. You can mix & match the workouts to create a routine that best fits your time & the zone you want to target! Method Pilates Fusion: (Beginner) This program uses a blend of Ballet and Pilates to shape, tone and define your entire body. The beginner workout can also be a great warm-up section for the intermediate and advanced exerciser. QuickFix Pilates: (Intermediate) You will focus on reshaping the legs and glutes using the classic Pilates sideline series. A challenging workout for the experienced exerciser and first-time user. Method 20/20 Perfect Pilates: (Intermediate) Brings you a refreshing blend of movements, stretching and breathing exercises that will bolster your body's vital structure, and provide you with a long lean body. A challenging workout for the experienced exerciser and first-time user. Method Target Specifics Plus: (Advanced) This total body workout is based on the postures and techniques of Yoga and Pilates. You will focus on strengthening and toning your arms, shoulders and upper back through each challenging movement. Quickfix Pilates Abs: (Advanced) This workout emphasizes the practice of Pilates to lengthen and strengthen your body and develop a firmer, tighter stomach. 81 mins. (2007) DVD-All-Region.

With Peel Off the Pounds Pilates, fitness expert Kathy Smith delivers a workout system that kicks the fat-burning power of Pilates into high gear. Kathy's fat-burning workout, combined with her upper-body and lower-body toning routines, work together to reshape your arms, abs, hips and thighs while maximizing your weight-loss potential to reveal a leaner, stronger, healthier body - a Pilates body! DVD Includes: Warm-Up (5 Minutes) - Prepare for an incredible workout by increasing body awareness through isolations and stretches. Fat-Burning Workout (20 Minutes) - Blast calories and challenge your core with this dance-inspired, total-body cardio workout infused with the principles of Pilates. Upper Body and Core Pilates Mat Workout (10 Minutes) - Use light weights to sculpt and strengthen your arms, shoulders, back and core with Kathy's favorite upper-body Pilates moves. Lower Body and Core Pilates Mat Workout (10 Minutes) - Strengthen and lengthen a lean lower body with a series of core-focused hip, bun and thigh trimmers. Cool-Down (5 Minutes) - Finish with relaxing stretches that concentrate on flexibility and alignment. 50 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1.

Get a strong, long and lean Pilates body by practicing with award-winning instructor Ana Cabán. The Pilates Core Challenge strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, flexibility and balance, and creates a sleek, firm and strong body. Each movement targets the core muscles of the body, including the abs, lower back, hips and buttocks. By focusing on your core muscles, you build lean muscle that burns calories more efficiently. Certified instructor Ana Cabán provides clear, detailed instruction to help you achieve proper form, control and breath as you move through classic Pilates exercises including the Hundreds, Roll-up, Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch and Scissors. Discover the practice that athletes, dancers, celebrities and others rave about. With Pilates Core Challenge and Ana Cabán, you’ll have a firm, lean and strong Pilates body and a strong foundation for good health. Ana Cabán is a certified Pilates instructor who studied at The Pilates Studio of New York City under the tutelage of Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska. Ana is an award-winning instructor that has been featured in many media outlets, including CBS News, Weight Watchers Magazine, Pilates Style, Los Angeles Daily News and Miami Herald. Bonus Features: 30- and 60-minute program options; Pilates Pose Guide; and meet Ana Caban. 60 mins. (2007) DVD-All-Region.

From the creators of the original 08 Min Abs comes three invigorating new Pilates workouts for Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. Between careers, families and other responsibilities, who has time to spend hours at the gym? The :08 Min. workout series is the perfect solution for fitness buffs who want to squeeze a workout into their busy lives. This core workout hits all the major muscle groups -- arms, legs, abdominals and buns -- with targeted sequences of exercises that quickly deliver a sweat-inducing routine guaranteed to strengthen and tone. 30 mins. (2007) DVD-Region 1.

Get the most for your effort with this winning combination of calorie-burning and total-body-toning Pilates workout. Firm Up from Head to Toe is the Pilates workout that will take your body shaping results up a notch. This unique program is a flowing, easy-to-follow yet challenging workout based on the Pilates principles of breath and purposeful movement. You'll target every part of your body - especially your abs, hips, butt and thighs. This 30-minute routine will not only help you develop firm, sexy muscles, it will also boost your heart rate and your calorie burn - something you don't always get from traditional Pilates. Led by certified Pilates instructor Lizbeth Garcia, Firm Up from Head to Toe is an exhilarating, invigorating workout. Even if you're new to Pilates, you can easily master the routine, so kick off your shoes and hit the mat. SHAPE's mission is to help you shape your best body and your best life! With every purchase of this DVD, Shape will donate $1.00 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, whose single mission is to beat breast cancer in our lifetime. For all fitness levels. A mat or rug and bare feet are highly recommended. Bonus: 12-minute total-body blitz and Pilates tip booklet included. 42 mins. (2006) DVD-All-Region.