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Why Pilates Exercises Are Good For Men?

Why Pilates Exercises Are Good For Men?

 

Pilates exercises is a comprehensive head-to-toe workout training key physical performance factors such as core strength, balance, flexibility, uniform development, and efficient movement patterns. Pilates exercise is also full-body muscle strengthening exercise that focuses on developing your abs and back muscles and to reduce muscles imbalances. It is one of the best choices for sculpting your entire abdominal area, giving you the "eight pack" that most men ever wanted. However, many people always misidentified it as a women exercise. Pilates exercises may be dominated by women but it was actually founded by a German born gymnast and boxer named Joseph Pilates. He developed The Pilates Exercises Repertoire that works well for both men and women.

 

Pilates exercises build core strength for better sports performance

 

Pilates exercises emphasized on the development of the core muscle groups including the spine, abdominals, hips and lower back. This kind of core training makes Pilates exercises an excellent technique for foundation cross training with other kinds of exercises and sports. Many famous male professional athletes such as Jason Kidd and Tiger Woods have also added Pilates exercises to their training programs to further enhance their strength, flexibility and coordination. Pilates exercise system makes your entire body stronger and more powerful, so that it is easier to engage in other types of sport activities that you are interested in with a strong core.

 

Pilates exercises increase flexibility for wider range of movement

 

Many men can benefit from having greater flexibility. Most men who exercise frequently are strong but their muscles are really tensed, because their hamstrings tend to be very tight and inflexible. Pilates exercises which involve stretching your muscles will increase your range of motion and improve your whole-body fitness by making the tight areas more agile.

 

Pilates exercises may prevent prostate cancer and enhance your sexual life

 

Prostate cancer is one of the problems that men face as they get older. It is believed that the deterioration of the pelvic floor muscles is the major factor contributing to prostate cancer. All Pilates exercises focus on activating and engaging pelvic floor muscles. With regular Pilates exercises that strengthen pelvic floor muscles, the risk of prostate cancer may be reduced

 

For the same reason that Pilates exercises help in the prevention of prostate cancer, stronger pelvic floor has also been shown to enhance a man's sexual function. Strong pelvic floor muscles help to improve bedroom performance immensely and sexual dysfunction may be decreased through Pilates.

 

There are no fitness and age limitations for Pilates exercises

 

We know that you want to be able to continue your exercise routines even as you get older. Unfortunately, many forms of exercise may be too hard on your joints when you become older, hence may no longer be suitable for you. Pilates exercises will be a great exercise for you as you age since it is a low-impact exercise that helps in strengthening your body without harming your joints. Pilates exercises help a great deal in building your back strength and improve your posture. These are the things that will become more important as u age. Do you guys still think that Pilates is a women's exercise? It clearly offers a great variation to existing male workout routines. Try it to believe it!

 

Pilates Side Kick is a great Pilates exercise for males as most men have tight hip flexors and extensors. This Pilates exercise targets abductors, flexors and extensors of the hip and torso stabilizer. Pilates Side Kick exercise aims to increase flexibility of the quads and hamstrings while working the abs and back muscles in stabilization.

 

STARTING POSITION

Begin lying on your side, with pelvis and spine in neutral. Keep legs extended, slightly flex your hips in order to angle your legs forward. Ensure your ankles are dorsiflexed and the top leg lifted, hip height. The bottom arm is straight, palm down with your head resting on it. The top hand is in front of you on the Mat for stability. Ensure scapulae are stabilized.

 

Step 1: INHALE for two counts.

Maintain torso stabilization and flex top hip while reaching your leg forward. Reach a little further on the second count.

 

 

Step 2: EXHALE

Stabilize pelvis and lumbar spine in neutral and extend your hip, reaching the leg back, plantar flexing ankle and gently pointing your toes.

 

Complete 8-10 repetitions.

 

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Pilates Perfect: The Complete Guide to Pilates Exercise at Home $3.95 Improve your posture, increase your flexibility, flatten your abs, and boost your energy with "Pilates Perfect"--The complete guide to Pilates exercise at home. Fitness professional and Pilates instructor Dianne Daniels has combined two cutting-edge exercise methods, Pilates and Feldenkrais, to create a revolutionary workout program that produces real results for people of all fitness levels--from Pilates veterans to those who thought they'd never be able to do a Pilates routine--in just three workouts a week. With Pilates Perfect you will: - Develop a stronger core - Increase your energy levelsBuild longer, leaner muscles - Stand taller with better posture - Improve your flexibility Pilates Perfect is for everyone These exercises that can be done at home--with little or no need to purchase equipment. With its "Power It Up" or "Power It Down" options, every exercise can be customized to your current fitness level. Everyone from beginners to serious exercisers will find a workout that's just right.

The Pilates Workout Journal: An Exercise Diary & Conditioning Guide $4.19 Health and fitness experts agree that keeping track of exercise habits helps to improve performance and motivates a person to continue an exercise regimen. Based on the hugely-popular book that introduced readers to mat-based Pilates, The Pilates Workout Journal will help all readers-from beginners to more advanced Pilates enthusiasts alike-track the progress of their exercise routines. With inspirational quotes and training tips throughout, The Pilates Workout Journal is a practical, motivational tool to help readers get the most out of their Pilates workout.

Pilates Method: Precision Pilates - $12.99 Dancer and fitness trainer Jennifer Kries offers a fun and effective variation on the pilates style of yoga in this exercise video. Pilates Method: Precision Pilates fuses elements of dance, yoga, Pilates, and weight training for an efficient workout routine, beginning with an upper-body regimen, followed with pilates-based exercises, and concluding with dancer's stretches. The program can also be performed with small hand weights for greater impact. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Pilates for Life: Pilates For 50 - $6.99 Noted physical fitness instructor Amy Brown extends her Pilates for Life series of exercise videos with Pilates for 50, the first volume in the line-up focusing exclusively on Pilates workouts for adults age 50-55 and for senior citizens. In this program - built around the needs of novices and intermediates - Brown leads home viewers in a series of Pilates routines aimed at shaping the thighs, back, hips, butt, waist and abs. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Stott Pilates: Armchair Pilates - $12.99 Fitness expert Moira Merrithew hosts this exercise program, leading viewers through a full workout based on the principles of Pilates, combining stretching, strength training, and cardiovascular exercise in order to maximize results. The workout is designed for people with limitations on mobility such as injury or arthritis, and can be performed while in a seated position. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi

Fitness Pilates Intermediate Workout $11.99 Fitness Pilates Intermediate Workout

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Cardio Pilates - $12.99 If you enjoy the relaxing and muscle-toning benefits of pilates but are looking for something with more calorie-burning kick, someone has finally created an exercise system that offers the best of both worlds. Cardio Pilates features certified pilates instructor Ana Cab?n guiding viewers through an exercise routine that combines a cardio-intensive workout with the stretching of pilates, resulting in a satisfying and effective fitness regimen. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Stott Pilates Power Pack - Fitness Circle Lite $36.99 Add extra resistance and variety to your exercise regimen with an energizing workout that will help you increase strength, flexibility and muscle tone while developing greater body awareness. The lightweight construction of the fitness circle Lite makes it ideal for beginners and perfect for home and travel. Inner and outer foam grips provide extra comfort. Includes: 1 Fitness Circle Lite, Fitness Circle Flow DVD and Bonus Easy Start Poster. Diet & Fitness , Yoga & Pilates , Other Yoga & Pilates Accessories , Fitness Circles

Ecowise 31672 Deluxe Pilates and Fitness Mat Olive $53.43 AGM Group / Aeromat Fitness Products specializes in supplying high quality mats and related fitness products to the fitness sporting goods and rehabilitation markets and offers these markets both product innovations and brand name recognition. The AeroMat EcoWise Deluxe pilates Mat is perfect for anyone who loves pilates aerobics or fitness. It has cushioning to keep you comfortable while you move. This pilates accessory is environmentally friendly as well. New closed cell foam material. Environmentally friendly. No Latex PVC and chloride. Extra comfort due to superb cushioning. Easy to carry; lightweight. Body heat retentive. Waterresistant; clean easily with a damp cloth. Excellent for pilates mat exercise aerobics fitness and rehabilitation. Has a ribbed surface on both sides to provide additional traction. Color: Olive. Dimensions: 5/8 x 23 x 72 .

Stott Pilates: Power Paced Fitness Circle - $14.99 The Stott Pilates method is a trademarked update of the system of low-impact mind-body exercises developed by German-born physical trainer Joseph H. Pilates (1880-1967). The Stott "Fitness Circle Exerciser" is a rubber-padded spring-steel ring, a piece of exercise equipment required for doing the routines shown in this video. Led by Moira Stott-Merrithew, and demonstrated by exercisers, this program builds on techniques demonstrated in the video Stott Pilates: Fitness Circle Workout. It provides a more intense Fitness Circle workout, and includes a warm-up and cool down. The original Pilates system (pronounced puh-LAH-teez or pi-LAH-tis) attracted a number of famous disciples early on, including dance immortals Martha Graham and George Balanchine. However, it wasn't until the 1990s that its popularity increased exponentially. Pilates exercises resemble yoga and dance, emphasizing stretching, precision movements and postures, and focused breathing, but unlike yoga, much of the work is performed on exercise devices. The Stott method also uses equipment, but claims to incorporate a more modern understanding of body mechanics. Developed by Moira Stott-Merrithew, a former professional dancer, the Stott system is intended to promote strength and flexibility without adding bulk. The Fitness Circle and this workout are designed for those who exercise at home. Less bulky and cheaper than the Reformer, the Fitness Circle promotes similar conditioning. ~ Steve Blackburn, Rovi

The Pilates Body $33.01 In this fitness plan, New York City celebrity trainer Brooke Siler introduces readers to the Pilates method, an exercise program that was developed by Joseph H. Pilates during the 1920s to maximize strength in the abdominal muscles while conditioning the rest of the body. In addition to offering advice about proper form, Siler shows readers with chronic back or joint pain how to modify exercises to prevent injury. Over 60 exercises, which progress from basic to advanced levels, are illustrated with step-by-step photographs and imaginative graphics. The lack of required equipment--readers only need to purchase an exercise mat--makes the Pilates method ideal for stay-at-home and on-the-road fitness aficionados.

Pilates for Dummies $18.41 Once the secret fitness weapon of professional dancers, athletes, and movie stars, Pilates is sweeping the country with a vengeance. And if even half of what its many fans claim is true, then it's easy to see why. Combining elements of yoga, dance, gymnastics, and boxing, along with many original movements, Pilates exercises build muscle tone, improve flexibility and balance, lengthen the spine, increase body awareness, and repair past injuries. Most people who've done it, even for a short time, say they feel stronger and more energized, centered and physically confident than ever before. They also like having the flat tummies, tight buns, and long lean thighs of a dancer. "Pilates For Dummies" lets you get on board with the Pilates method, without the high cost of private instruction. Packed with step-by-step exercises, photos, and illustrations, it helps you develop your own Pilates fitness program to do at home or in the gym. Top Pilates trainer Ellie Herman shows you how to use eight basic Pi lates principles to get the most out of your mat-based routines and: Look and feel better than ever Get stronger, more flexible, in control and less prone to injury Target and tone problem areas Get movie star abs, buns, thighs and arms Repair chronic stress and sports injuries Calmly, clearly, and with quirky good humor, Ellie explores the origins and basic philosophy of the Pilates method, and helps you set realistic fitness goals and custom-tailor a program. She also covers: Basic, intermediate, and advanced mat exercises Using Pilates exercise equipment and accessories Targeting specific areas including the stomach, back, thighs, and chest Pilates for the pregnant and recently pregnant body Using Pilates to heal injuries, reform posture Ten simple ways to incorporate Pilates into your everyday life Combining Pilates with other forms of exercise, including yoga, swimming, aerobics, and more Why let the rich and famous have all the fun? Your complete, friendly, step-by-step guide, "Pilates For Dummies" shows how Pilates can offer a fitness program for the rest of us.

Standing Pilates $18.95 Perform Pilates postures just about anywhere-- and get faster results! Joseph Pilates's revolutionary methods of strengthening, toning, and even lengthening the body have become hugely popular all around the world. Now, in Standing Pilates, celebrated Pilates expert Joan Breibart takes Pilates off the floor, showing you step by step how to perform classic postures while standing or sitting. Breibart, the creator of the first Pilates exercise video, has transformed traditional Pilates floor exercises into a new workout that frees you to perform postures any time, anywhere, without mats, balls, or workout gear. This groundbreaking new method uses your own body weight to help you achieve faster, longer-lasting results. You get clear instruction on how to increase your focus, develop proper form, and strengthen and tone your body more easily and efficiently. Plus, Breibart gives you valuable tips on improving your technique, making modifications to the postures, and varying each exercise to take things up a notch. No matter your current fitness level, Standing Pilates is the revolutionary new way to reshape your body and reach your fitness goals in less time. This exciting new book: * Features black-and-white photographs throughout that fully illustrate each exercise * Explains how to exercise smarter to get the body you want * Provides fundamentals and foundations for retraining your brain to move your body correctly to improve your balance and form * Presents testimonials from fitness professionals on the benefits of Standing Pilates * Includes up-to-date contact lists for certified Pilates instructors, those also certified in Standing Pilates, and Pilates Certifying Studios

Pilates Powerhouse $39 In this fitness plan, Los Angeles celebrity trainer Mari Winsor introduces readers to the Pilates method, an exercise program that was originally developed by Joseph H. Pilates during the 1920s. These exercises focus on the abdominal muscles, and are designed to maximize abdomen and back strength while conditioning the rest of the body. Each exercise is illustrated with step-by-step photographs. In addition to helping bodies become lean and strong, this program may improve posture, circulation and flexibility.

Pilates on the Ball $34.71 A unique and exciting synthesis of two highly acclaimed fitness techniques: Pilates Method and the Swiss exercise ball.* Non-impact Pilates exercises on the ball can be adapted for all levels of ability, from fitness trainers and weekend athletes to those healing from injury or chronic back pain.* Shows how to practice Pilates techniques without expensive equipment.* Profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs for maximal learning.The Pilates Method of body conditioning is a highly effective workout technique that strengthens the body while engaging the mind. Developed in the early twentieth century by accomplished boxer and gymnast Joseph Pilates, the Pilates Method aligns the body; builds long, lean muscles; and develops core abdominal strength. Many lifestyle and fitness magazines have named Pilates the hottest workout of the decade.In a first-of-its-kind fusion, Pilates on the Ball merges the principles and exercises of the highly effective Pilates Method of body conditioning with the unique functions of the exercise ball, used by Olympic coaches, dancers, and athletes to fine-tune body awareness and enhance physical performance. The ball magnifies the benefits of the carefully developed and refined Pilates Method. Because maintaining balance on the ball recruits the deep, stabilizing muscles of the spine, the postural muscles are strengthened. The ball intensifies athletic performance by increasing resistance and heightening awareness of how the body moves in space. Chapters detail the Pilates principles step by step, with successive movements to challenge all levels of ability and watch points for careful evaluation of your form. Intense enough to engage seasoned athletes yet accessible enough to use as an everyday exercise routine or to alleviate chronic pain, Pilates on the Ball builds strong bodies and engaged minds.

Pilates for Beginners $3.95 An easy-to-follow, stand-up guide to 30 of the most popular Pilates exercises, each designed to streamline and tone your body. There is no need to use Pilates equipment, and the program is suitable for all levels of fitness.Stand "Pilates for Beginners" at eye level or beside your exercise matTurn to the beginning of the workout and follow the colorful step-by-step photographs and clearly captioned textFlip the page to begin the next exercise in the programAdjust the level of difficulty by following the guidelines providedIncludes practical health advice, cautions, and suggestions for modifying the exercises to ensure complete safety

65cm Yoga Fitness and Pilates Exercise Ball with Foot Pump Red $20 Made of extra thick anti-burst materialTextured, slip-free surfaceInflates quickly and easily with the tie-in pumpImproves alignment, stability, strength, and flexibilityGreat to be used in clinic, training room, gyms and homeVersatile prop used in a wide array of Pilates routinesIncludes: 1piece yoga ball and 1piece foot pumpWeight: 844gDimension: 650mm

65cm Yoga Fitness and Pilates Exercise Ball with Foot Pump Silver $23.3 Made of extra thick anti-burst materialTextured, slip-free surfaceInflates quickly and easily with the tie-in pumpImproves alignment, stability, strength, and flexibilityGreat to be used in clinic, training room, gyms and homeVersatile prop used in a wide array of Pilates routinesIncludes: 1piece yoga ball and 1piece foot pumpWeight: 1055gDimension: 650mm

Yoga / Pilates Exercise Mat from TKO Sports $24.95 24� x 68�Sticky matProvides cushion and tractionPerfect for yoga, pilates and other fitness classesDurable and lightweightRolls up for easy storageEasy to maintain and clean

Jennifer Gianni's Fusion Pilates: Exercise with Baby - $12.99 For those who thought that getting back in shape after giving birth was impossible, Pilates expert Jennifer Gianni offers a workout that will strengthen both your bond and your body. With little time to devote to an exercise routine and the constant demands of motherhood making healthy eating somewhat difficult, it's hard to get your old body back to its former glory. Thankfully, mother of two and experienced Pilates instructor Gianni has had over seventeen years of experience in physical fitness, and found a great way to bounce back after recovering from the birth process, and now she's ready to share her unique methods with other busy mothers. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Pilates For Dummies $21.99 Once the secret fitness weapon of professional dancers, athletes, and movie stars, Pilates is sweeping the country with a vengeance. And if even half of what its many fans claim is true, then it’s easy to see why. Combining elements of yoga, dance, gymnastics, and boxing, along with many original movements, Pilates exercises build muscle tone, improve flexibility and balance, lengthen the spine, increase body awareness, and repair past injuries. Most people who’ve done it, even for a short time, say they feel stronger and more energized, centered and physically confident than ever before. They also like having the flat tummies, tight buns, and long lean thighs of a dancer. Pilates For Dummies lets you get on board with the Pilates method , without the high cost of private instruction. Packed with step-by-step exercises, photos, and illustrations, it helps you develop your own Pilates fitness program to do at home or in the gym. Top Pilates trainer Ellie Herman shows you how to use eight basic Pi lates principles to get the most out of your mat-based routines and: Look and feel better than ever Get stronger, more flexible, in control and less prone to injury Target and tone problem areas Get movie star abs, buns, thighs and arms Repair chronic stress and sports injuries Calmly, clearly, and with quirky good humor, Ellie explores the origins and basic philosophy of the Pilates method, and helps you set realistic fitness goals and custom-tailor a program. She also covers: Basic, intermediate , and advanced mat exercises Using Pilates exercise equipment and accessories Targeting specific areas including the stomach, back, thighs, and chest Pilates for the pregnant and recently pregnant body Using Pilates to heal injuries, reform posture Ten simple ways to incorporate Pilates into your everyday life Combining Pilates with other forms of exercise, including yoga, swimming, aerobics, and more Why let the rich and famous have all the fun? Your complete, friendly, step-by-step guide, Pilates For Dummies shows how Pilates can offer a fitness program for the rest of us.

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Stott Pilates: Armchair Pilates Plus - $12.99 Fitness expert Moira Merrithew hosts this exercise program, leading viewers through a full workout based on the principles of Pilates, combining stretching, strength training, and cardiovascular exercise in order to maximize results. The workout is designed for people with limitations on mobility such as injury or arthritis, and can be performed while in a seated position, while incorporating the integrated use of a Flex-Band. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi

Stamina Pilates Box & Pole $116.99 The Pilates Box and Pole accessories compliment and enhance the exercise methods created by Joseph Pilates. Used in conjunction with your Pilates Performer, Pilates Premier, or Pilates Pro reformer, the Box and Pole helps in supporting and stabilizing your entire body and increasing your sense of poise and control. By adding elevation to your pilates workouts, the durable, padded pilates box allows you to involve more complex combinations of muscles, bringing you greater flexibility and range of motion. The extendable pilates pole assists in standing exercises, allowing you to concentrate on single-leg exercises without loss of balance. The included workout video gives complete instructions on how to use the Pilates Box and Pole. Box and Pole included Instructional Video included Diet & Fitness , Yoga & Pilates , Kits , Yoga & Pilates Kits

Pilates at Home: A Balance, Shape, Strength and Fitness Program $3.95 First popularized in the 1920s and adopted by dance greats George Balanchine and Martha Graham, the Pilates technique is gaining worldwide recognition as an effective holistic exercise system. It combines elements of yoga and classical dance with principles of concentration and exercise that increase body awareness, release tension, and realign the body. The program is particularly popular with people who are moving away from the "no pain, no gain" mentality of the workout gym and seeking alternative methods of fitness. Pilates at Home offers readers a clear explanation of this conditioning system. Color photographs show users how to coordinate body, mind, and spirit by working with the body's muscles -- not on or against them. Sections on posture, breathing, warm-up exercises, and the use of weights can be easily applied to everyday life.

Stamina Pilates Magic Circle $26.99 This professional grade Magic Circle can be used alone as demonstrated in the accompanying video or added to your pilates reformer workout. This Magic Circle features form molded grips to fit comfortably against your body with a nonporous, molded padding that resists moisture. The Pilates Magic Circle was created by Joseph Pilates to be a versatile exercise aid you can use anywhere. The soft rubber ring provides resistance for faster, more targeted toning, improving muscle strength throughout the body...especially in problem areas like the inner and outer thighs, upper arms, and chest. The comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructional video demonstrates how the Pilates progressive fitness system, can help you sculpt and reshape your body the Pilates way! Pilates Magic Circle included 14.75" diameter Professional grade, nonporous, molded padding Instructional Video included Diet & Fitness , Yoga & Pilates , Other Yoga & Pilates Accessories , Fitness Circles

Natural Fitness 300Lb - Burst Resistant Exercise Ball $17.49 Green your workout and improve core strength and balance with Natural Fitness Burst Resistant Exercise Balls. They provide a firm, comfortable surface for a wide variety of activities. Burst resistant up to 300 lbs, these balls are designed for use with most exercise regimens. Our non-toxic/phthalate-free material is safer for the user and the environment. Total Body Exercise Ball Workout DVD included. Latex Free. Includes: (1) Burst Resistant Exercise Ball (1) Workout DVD (1) Exercise Instruction Chart (1) Fast Pump (2) Inflation Plugs (1) Plug Remover Diet & Fitness , Yoga & Pilates , Exercise Balls , Stability Balls

Pilates Tone & Burn Collection - $14.99 Includes:Pilates Conditioning for Weight Loss (2001) Cardio Pilates (2003) Maintenance Pilates for Weight Loss (2005) Pilates Conditioning for Weight Loss One of the goals set by many people in industrialized society is to achieve a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. A popular exercise regimen in reaching a state of health has become the Pilates exercise program. Founder Joseph Pilates looked to the ancient practice of yoga for inspiration in developing techniques for strengthening and molding the body. His techniques of stretching and breath control produce remarkable results in weight loss and body sculpturing when coupled with a sensible diet. Certified Pilates instructor Suzanne Deason leads her students on the right track to a healthy and slim physique in this energetic and energizing Pilates program. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi Cardio Pilates If you enjoy the relaxing and muscle-toning benefits of pilates but are looking for something with more calorie-burning kick, someone has finally created an exercise system that offers the best of both worlds. Cardio Pilates features certified pilates instructor Ana Cab?n guiding viewers through an exercise routine that combines a cardio-intensive workout with the stretching of pilates, resulting in a satisfying and effective fitness regimen. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi Maintenance Pilates for Weight Loss Certified fitness trainer Ana Cabin hosts a series of at-home exercise routines in Maintenance Pilates for Weight Loss. As an extension of the groundbreaking original regimen designed and developed by visionary Joseph Pilates at the dawn of the twentieth century - which focused on tightening and honing one's abdominal core - Pilates for Weight Loss expands Pilates' principles to condition the entire body, with a series of simple calisthenic movements that increase one's heart rate, elevate the body's metabolic rate and thus rapidly accelerate calorie burning and weight loss. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Pilates on the Ball: The World's Most Popular Workout Using the Exercise Ball $3.95 A unique and exciting synthesis of two highly acclaimed fitness techniques: Pilates Method and the Swiss exercise ball. - Non-impact Pilates exercises on the ball can be adapted for all levels of ability, from fitness trainers and weekend athletes to those healing from injury or chronic back pain. - Shows how to practice Pilates techniques without expensive equipment. - Profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs for maximal learning. The Pilates Method of body conditioning is a highly effective workout technique that strengthens the body while engaging the mind. Developed in the early twentieth century by accomplished boxer and gymnast Joseph Pilates, the Pilates Method aligns the body; builds long, lean muscles; and develops core abdominal strength. Many lifestyle and fitness magazines have named Pilates the hottest workout of the decade. In a first-of-its-kind fusion, "Pilates on the Ball" merges the principles and exercises of the highly effective Pilates Method of body conditioning with the unique functions of the exercise ball, used by Olympic coaches, dancers, and athletes to fine-tune body awareness and enhance physical performance. The ball magnifies the benefits of the carefully developed and refined Pilates Method. Because maintaining balance on the ball recruits the deep, stabilizing muscles of the spine, the postural muscles are strengthened. The ball intensifies athletic performance by increasing resistance and heightening awareness of how the body moves in space. Chapters detail the Pilates principles step by step, with successive movements to challenge all levels of ability and "watch points" for careful evaluation of your form. Intense enough to engage seasoned athletes yet accessible enough to use as an everyday exercise routine or to alleviate chronic pain, "Pilates on the Ball" builds strong bodies and engaged minds.

Maintenance Pilates for Weight Loss - $12.99 Certified fitness trainer Ana Cabin hosts a series of at-home exercise routines in Maintenance Pilates for Weight Loss. As an extension of the groundbreaking original regimen designed and developed by visionary Joseph Pilates at the dawn of the twentieth century - which focused on tightening and honing one's abdominal core - Pilates for Weight Loss expands Pilates' principles to condition the entire body, with a series of simple calisthenic movements that increase one's heart rate, elevate the body's metabolic rate and thus rapidly accelerate calorie burning and weight loss. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Ecowise 31676 56 in. Deluxe Pilates and Fitness Mat Ocean Blue $50.83 AGM Group / Aeromat Fitness Products specializes in supplying high quality mats and related fitness products to the fitness sporting goods and rehabilitation markets and offers these markets both product innovations and brand name recognition. The AeroMat EcoWise Deluxe pilates Mat is perfect for anyone who loves pilates aerobics or fitness. It has cushioning to keep you comfortable while you move. This pilates accessory is environmentally friendly as well. New closed cell foam material. Environmentally friendly. No Latex PVC and chloride. Extra comfort due to superb cushioning. Easy to carry; lightweight. Body heat retentive. Waterresistant; clean easily with a damp cloth. Excellent for pilates mat exercise aerobics fitness and rehabilitation. Has a Ribbed surface on both sides to provide additional traction. Color: Ocean blue. Dimensions: 3/4 x 23 x 56 .

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