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The art of pilates aerobics can change your body and life forever. According to Pilates.com "Pilates is one of the fastest growing forms of exercise in the world. In the U.S., Pilates participants have grown in number from 1.7 million in 2000 to 10.6 million in 2006 – more than 600% growth in just six years! And it continues to spread around the world."

Pilates dramatically changes the way your body looks, feels and moves as a whole. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and a flat abdomen. It is a way to look like a ballet dancer not a body builder. This is the body most woman desire.

Pilates was developed in Germany in the early 20th century. It is centered around the method of using the mind to control muscles. It depends on developing breathing, centering, concentration, control, precision, flow, and flexibility.

By awakening the cells in the body. The blood flow can carry away all of the toxins relating to fatigue. One of the most amazing exercises to not only look great but to feel awake and new as well.

With new technologies you can get a great pilates dvd for your home and not spend thousands of dollars on a gym membership just to see your body change. And don't think you have to spend a fortune on a great pilates exercise video. You can get and entire beginner to advanced pilates series for only $30.00.

Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Madonna, Sharon Stone, Cindy Crawford, and Kim Catrall owe their amazing bodies to the art of Pilates. And where did Tina Turner get those amazing legs? That's right, Pilates!

So what are you waiting for. You don't have to spend more than 30.00 bucks to get that body you have always wanted. Pilates at home is all you need to do.

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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

Pilates $24.21 Strengthen, lengthen, and sculpt your muscles with the full range of Pilates exercises. In Pilates, world-renowned Pilates expert Rael Isacowitz shows you the same repertoire that he has used to train 10 Olympians, including U.S. figure skater Sasha Cohen and diver Wendy Williams, as well as an elite group of professional instructors who work with celebrities and athletes around the world.Starting with the foundation for all the exercises, Pilates presents an in-depth treatment of mat work, including photo illustrations and detailed breathing instruction to help you perform the movements correctly. A unique set of challenging exercise sequences allows the movements to flow in one continuous motion.The complete repertoire includes a customized grouping of exercises in blocks that progress from the fundamental level through the intermediate and advanced levels to challenge you at all stages of Pilates development.With 210 exercises in all, Pilates is the most comprehensive guide available on the Pilates method. A contemporary approach to the work of Joseph Pilates, this is the one book you need in order to improve posture, muscle tone, core strength, and flexibility.

Pilates Exercise Ball and Pump $9.99 The exercise ball is perfect for balance and resistance training spinal stabilization and core strengthening. Helps improve balance and coordination. Includes pilates ball h

Pilates Powerhouse Collection [3 Discs] - $24.99 Includes:Energy Boost Pilates (2003) Cardio Pilates (2003) Easy Pilates (2003) Energy Boost Pilates Energy Boost Pilates from Living Arts, a company that specializes in Yoga and Pilates videos, features a series of stretches and maneuvers designed to help the viewer achieve greater levels of stamina and vigor. ~ Perry Seibert, 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 Easy Pilates Joseph Pilates' yoga-inspired exercise system has become one of the world's most popular ways to work out, but it isn't always easy for beginners to get started. This video, featuring certified pilates instructor Ana Cab?n, is designed for novices who want an effective introduction to the pilates techniques. Easy Pilates is designed to allow novices to advance at their own pace and show beginners how to identify key muscle groups, focus both mind and body for greater effectiveness, how to warm up before a workout and cool down afterward, and work your way into the most effective pilates movements. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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.

Pilates Exercise Ball and Pump - Blue $9.99 The exercise ball is perfect for balance and resistance training spinal stabilization and core strengthening. Helps improve balance and coordination. Includes pilates ball h

PILATES (DVD) $7.69 Exercise following the Pilates method. Artist: GOYA,ELEONORA. Run Time: 51

PILATES FOR LIFE:PILATES ON THE BALL BY PILATES FOR LIFE (DVD) $12.99 Demonstrates Pilates techniques using an exercise ball, including two levels of instruction. Artist: PILATES FOR LIFE Genre: How To Pilates Rating: NR Release Date: 10JAN2006

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 Weight Loss Workout For Dummies (DVD) $5.93 The makers of the 'Dummy' instructional books and videos have struck again, this time with a beginner's guide to Pilates. The gist of the Pilates workout is to engage what is known as the powerhouse (the stomach and other core muscles of the body) to gain strength and, in the process, shed extra pounds. A specific method of breathing (through the nose only) is also employed during key moments of the movements. The method of building strength that was first developed by German athlete Joseph Pilates has become a close second to yoga in popularity. Pilates originally invented spring tension machines that use straps for the feet and supports for the back. This 'Pilates For Dummies' program provides mat work, or moves that can be executed on the floor. This makes for an easy, at-home introduction to an exercise regime that is said to create the long, lean dancer's body. Running Time: 85 min

Pilates for Life: Pilates on the Ball - $6.99 Certified physical fitness expert Amy Brown hosts Pilates on the Ball, a volume in her successful Pilates for Life series of home workout videos. Per the original intention and principles of program founder Joseph Pilates, this volume in the series emphasizes shaping areas of the body with an apparatus - in this case, a large rubber ball. Brown invites at-home participants to join her in a number of routines with the ball that hone and define the hips, abs, butt, thighs, waist, and back . ~ 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

Pilates for Beginners - $12.99 Body + Soul: Pilates for Beginners offers an introduction to the exercise principles created by Joseph Pilates. The disc contains a variety of starting poses designed to lead the viewer slowly and easily into this discipline. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Portable Pilates - Book and CD Set: Mat Class at the Pilates Center of New York $20.78 Pilates is probably the most sophisticated and sought after form of exercise today. Since the 1920's it has been used to strengthen and stretch the bodies of professional dancers and athletes alike. Now, after 75 years, Pilates has become mainstream, finding its way into people's homes through dozens of how-to books and videos. Yet, these instructional materials are incomplete. This CD provides the missing ingredient. It allows you to take an actual mat class under the direction and motivating voice of an experienced instructor with no equipment, no pages to turn and no TV required. "Portable Pilates" is a 45-minute mat class as taught at Alycea Ungaro's Real Pilates in New York City. Owner and certified instructor Ungaro conducts the class in clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Original music and creative sound effects provide the student with the necessary cues, tempo, and dynamic for each exercise. This item is intended for those with prior Pilates experience.

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

Pilates Prenatal $11.03 Pilates Pre-Natal Program includes exercises for those who wish to gain or maintain healthy fitness levels during pregnancy. This instructional DVD is taught by Allan Menezes, Australia's foremost Pilates practitioner who introduced the Pilates Method to his country in 1986. He has created a series of videos with a unique approach based on his bestselling book The Complete Guide to the Pilates Method and the original teachings of Josephe H. Pilates.

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Pilates Principles $10.91 Pilates Principles contains essential principles of the Pilates Method to assist you in obtaining the most from your exercise program or simply to improve your posture taught by Allan Menezes, Australia's foremost Pilates practitioner. Pilates Principles will help you to strengthen and control abdominal muscles, improve posture, and learn new breathing techniques.

Easy Pilates - $12.99 Joseph Pilates' yoga-inspired exercise system has become one of the world's most popular ways to work out, but it isn't always easy for beginners to get started. This video, featuring certified pilates instructor Ana Cab?n, is designed for novices who want an effective introduction to the pilates techniques. Easy Pilates is designed to allow novices to advance at their own pace and show beginners how to identify key muscle groups, focus both mind and body for greater effectiveness, how to warm up before a workout and cool down afterward, and work your way into the most effective pilates movements. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Exercise Balls for Dummies $21.47 If you want to shape up or lose weight, get on the ball It's inexpensive. It's something you can do at home. It's effective However, unless you have a personal trainer, using the exercise ball correctly to get maximum results can be tricky. That's where "Exercise Balls For Dummies" comes in. You'll discover how to turn an ordinary workout into a super workout that builds strength, increases flexibility, and sculpts a great-looking body. The book includes: Step-by-step details on using exercise balls in your regular workout program Tips on selecting and maintaining equipment Illustrated exercises covering a complete muscle workout: shoulders and upper back; biceps, triceps, and forearms; chest abdominals and lower back; legs and hips: flexibility in general Specific applications for Pilates, weight training, stretching, and aerobic exercise Mat workout routines Admitted couch potatoes can start at the beginning; fitness fanatics can jump right in and integrate the exercise ball into their routines. "Exercise Balls For Dummies" was written by LaReine Chabut, a fitness model, actress, and writer who owns a women's workout spa and stars in workout videos. Of course, she makes it look easy

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 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.

The Anatomy of Pilates $25.45 Created by Joseph Pilates during the early 20th century, Pilates is used by millions today to improve their physical and mental well-being. Much of its appeal lies in its simple, low-impact approach, which is ideal for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and general physical health. Based on a series of precise movements and the employment of equipment such as rubber balls and exercise bands, Pilates emphasizes concentration, control, alignment, core stability, and proper breathing. "The Anatomy of Pilates "shows what actually happens to the body's muscles and joints during Pilates exercises. Each two-page spread features detailed anatomical illustrations of an exercise (with muscle actions highlighted in red), a detailed description of the exercise and its objectives, the particular breathing pattern to be used, a list of the specific muscles being worked, visualization techniques, complementary exercises, and more. "The Anatomy of Pilates "is an accessible, authoritative guide for current and prospective teachers of Pilates, practitioners at all skill levels, physical therapists, and other health professionals.

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

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 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.

Bayview GUPCPMWSDVD Classical Pilates Technique Complete Mat Workout Series $29.67 Classical Pilates technique videos feature two of the most renowned Pilates professionals in the world master instructor Bob Liekens and commentator Alycea Ungaro who uphold the tradition and high ideals of Joseph Pilates original New York City Studio which began during the 1920s. This DVD serves to preserve the original classical method in the face of current challenges. Each exercise is performed flawlessly in realtime and in correct sequence. If you already have a foundation in the principles of this exercise method then this is the DVD to buy to further your ability. It s not watered down slowed down or commercialized; it s just Pilates the way Joseph Pilates created it.While there s nothing flashy about this DVD it is an invaluable tool (and the best) for those who are interested in more than the latest fad. Winner of the COMMUNICATOR AWARDS 2003 AWARD OF DISTINCTION As a winner of this award Classical Pilates Inc. joins an exclusive list of video professionals who are recognized as the best within the industry. Rating: NR

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