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RE: windsor pilates??

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:55:30 GMT

There are two varieties, one with mainly floor-based exercises and the other involving equipment. Both require professional tuition, which can be found at gyms and specialised studios.

Pilates is fantastic for those 80 per cent of Australians that get back pain (click here to find out how exercise can help your back pain) at some stage in their life because it strengthens the body's core, which in turn gives support to the back. If you are pregnant, over 45, have an injury, or heart disease (including high blood pressure), consult your GP before undertaking Pilates classes and notify the instructor about any health issues you may have before the lesson starts.

Even if you're not going to join a Pilates class, but still want to focus on your core strength, don’t worry. You don't necessarily need to join a class to enjoy the benefits Pilates can offer for joint health. If you'd like to try core stability exercises or are looking for new ones, begin with some simple Core Stability Exercises that you can do at home or at work

RE: windsor pilates??

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:54:08 GMT

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The fitness industry is a bit like the ocean, with a constant flow of gimmicks and trends that come and go with the tides. Yet Pilates has withstood the test of time and is one of the more effective ways to keep yourself fit, especially for those looking to prevent back pain.

Pilates is a great way to stay in shape, specifically for the key fitness areas of strength, stability and suppleness (flexibility). The one thing it doesn't give your body is a cardiovascular workout. So, while Pilates won't give you total fitness per se, it does tick a lot of boxes.

Pilates dates back to the early parts of the 20th century, when Joseph Pilates (the son of a gymnast and naturopath) developed his own method of exercise techniques. The principles he devised to help stretch, strengthen and balance the body are said to have helped in the treatment of injured soldiers during World War I.

The focus of Pilates is on using the mind to control the body’s core muscles, essential in providing support for your spine. The Pilates’ method consists of moving slowly through a series of sustained exercises using abdominal control and proper breathing techniques

RE: windsor pilates??

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:48:37 GMT

Hey chrissie, i just read this article and thought interest you

http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/dietandhealth/fitness/836867/pilates-fad-or-forever

Pilates: Fad or Forever
The fitness industry is a bit like the ocean, with a constant flow of gimmicks and trends that come and go with the tides. Yet Pilates has withstood the test of time and is one of the more effective ways to keep yourself fit, especially for those looking to prevent back pain.
Pilates is a great way to stay in shape, specifically for the key fitness areas of strength, stability and suppleness (flexibility). The one thing it doesn't give your body is a cardiovascular workout. So, while Pilates won't give you total fitness per se, it does tick a lot of boxes.

Pilates dates back to the early parts of the 20th century, when Joseph Pilates (the son of a gymnast and naturopath) developed his own method of exercise techniques. The principles he devised to help stretch, strengthen and balance the body are said to have helped in the treatment of injured soldiers during World War I.

The focus of Pilates is on using the mind to control the body’s core muscles, essential in providing support for your spine. The Pilates’ method consists of moving slowly through a series of sustained exercises using abdominal control and proper breathing techniques.

There are two varieties, one with mainly floor-based exercises and the other involving equipment. Both require professional tuition, which can be found at gyms and specialised studios.

RE: windsor pilates??

amyxvengeance — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:06:22 GMT

I've got quite a few different DVD's from this series but my favourite by far is the good old 20 minute work out. If you're just starting I suggest starting with that. You will be sore the next day (it hurt like hell going from sitting to standing) but after a couple sessions it's all good. You might not notice toning up or anything else for a while but you will notice that you're more flexible.

Good luck with it all.

RE: windsor pilates??

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:34:46 GMT

Hey chrissie, this is a pic of just the ring, you can buy it seperatly if you can pick up the dvds off ebay or other aucton sites (which you can for next to nix)

http://www.crazysales.com.au/35cm-yoga-pilates-exercise-tension-ring-with-sculpted-handles-blue_p6817.html

RE: windsor pilates??

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:43:11 GMT

hey chrissie, its not a workout like aerobics, its very controlled, unless you do the aerobic cross pilates dvds :) if your not sure, perhaps go to your local library or dvd store and hire out the dvds for week or so, and see how you feel. YOu might not get windsor pilates but you should be able to get some of the other pilates which could be based on the same teachings :)

RE: windsor pilates??

DolphinDream — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:39:46 GMT

I have often though of having a go at Pilates but am worried that i may hurt myself or it will be too difficult. I have heard that it is supposed to be really good for core strength, and muscle building. I have even heard that sometimes footballers use it so it must be good, I will have to have a go and find out, i think starting slowly with a couple of exercises at a time is the way to go.

cheers

RE: windsor pilates??

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:05:07 GMT

no, its not really essential, but it does help to keep your arms and legs where they should be, i cannot see why a kids beachball couldnt be used insead - it just makes you concentrate more on working more then one area - if you havent got one though you will be able to do it without -- just improvise :)

RE: windsor pilates??

marzipan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:08:44 GMT

Hey MM do you really need the ring? I've got the 20 min one and am yet to do it - is the ring essential?

RE: windsor pilates??

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:19:10 GMT

i have one of the winsor pilates dvds its the 20min workout i think, its the one with the ring, im waiting for my girlfriends to get sick of the others, and then i will get them :)

its really really good

RE: windsor pilates??

Download — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:13:11 GMT

I did Windsor Pilates a couple of years ago. I only did the 20 minute work out but it was great. It didn't take long, but I felt like I'd done a lot at the end of the 20 minutes. I actually downloaded it again just recently so I'm going to start doing it again as a part of my daily exercise routine to strengthen up my muscles and improve my posture.

I didn't loose any weight doing it last time (even though it claims that you will loose heaps) but I DID tone up a bit.

RE: windsor pilates??

Belinda83 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:42:45 GMT

I've had it for a few years, the time I used it it was pretty good... didn't use it for too long though, fell off the wagon.. going to get back on the horse tomorrow!

windsor pilates??

wagurl — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:20:25 GMT

Hey :) Just wondering if anyone on here has tried windsor pilates while on the programme? My sister uses it quite frequently and she told me they had a special on the website so I have ordered myself a package. Just wondering if anyone else has tried it and how they found it?