November 2008

How Pilates Benefits The Body And The Mind

by Judy Smith on November 30, 2008

Not only is Pilates good for the body but it is also beneficial for the mind and soul. By putting the focus on breathing and concentrating on muscle groups you are able to reduce stress. Many people with chronic illness have high levels of stress and get very little exercise. Pilates can help you with both.

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Product Description Thicker than a yoga mat to protect the spine, our ribbed foam Pilates Express Mat has integrated straps and easy touch fasteners. Details: This top of the line mat is designed especially for pilates exercises Extra thick to protect the spine Integrated velcro straps allow you to just roll and go Provides optimal [...]

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The Complete Book of Pilates for Men

by Carol on November 26, 2008

The Complete Book of Pilates for Men The Lifetime Plan for Strength Power and Peak Performance A comprehensive, take-anywhere exercise program designed to improve men’s strength, flexibility, balance, and posture Have years of office work wreaked havoc on your posture? Could your tennis or golf game use a boost? Do you appear or feel older [...]

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Pilates Body in Motion

by Carol on November 20, 2008

Pilates Body in Motion The most authoritative, step-by-step guide to Pilates available on the market. Popular for decades with dancers, athletes, and celebrities, the Pilates Method is the perfect equipment-free workout for a stronger, leaner, fitter body. With great emphasis on precision and awareness, not only is Pilates great for the body, but for the [...]

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Pilates for the Dressage Rider

by Carol on November 5, 2008

Product Description Here’s the eagerly awaited companion DVD to the bestselling book Pilates for the Dressage Rider. As did the book, this DVD helps dressage riders develop the core strength, good posture and muscle flexibility integral to success in the saddle using Pilates exercises. Janice Dulak has compiled a program specially designed for the dressage [...]

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Product Description The Pilates craze has swept the nation, and everyone from celebrities to college students to homemakers are in on it.They know that Pilates can grant tremendous fitness benefits, that it can stretch and tone and strengthen, and that the exercises are fun to do.But most people aren’t aware that Pilates stretches can relieve [...]

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Abs on the Ball A Pilates Approach to Building Superb Abdominals Innovative abdominal exercises to help tone the abdomen, improve posture, and build a strong back using the Swiss exercise ball. Offers a 10-minute and 20-minute workout for all levels of fitness. Shows how the mobility of the ball targets underutilized muscles. Shows how traditional [...]

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