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Pilates videos is a method of physical and mental conditioning. It is an exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body without building bulk. It is a series of controlled movements engaging your body and mind.
The New Body! Pilates Toys DVD with Jennifer Kries contains three fast and remarkably effective total body toning sequences that will significantly increase your core stability, balance and overall strength.
The three workouts use three different pieces of fitness equipment: the Pilates Magic Circle, a set of 3 – 5 pound hand weights, and a large stability ball.
Do them when your time is limited, or as a supplement to the Pilates mat workout if you want to supercharge the already challenging Pilates mat workouts you'll find on Jennifer's Pilates DVDs.
The Magic Circle Series: invented by Joseph Pilates in the 1930's, this amazing metal ring sculpts and tones the upper and lower body in a surprisingly gentle yet effective way. You work to your capacity as you tone and strengthen the muscles of your entire body and improve your posture while creating unmatched length and core strength. One of the most convenient ways to increase your overall isometric strength and control, the magic circle is the perfect tool for women for pre and post-natal conditioning and for men as an exceptional cross-training supplement. It travels easily and once you learn this workout, you can perform it anywhere-from your own living room to your hotel room!
The Sculpting Series: using light 3-5 lb. hand weights, tone and sculpt the entire body while improving your posture and strengthening your core. Grow taller as you learn to engage your core and the muscles of the legs to create a strong base so that you can target your arms, shoulders and muscles of the upper back more safely and effectively. Rather than simply isolating specific muscles, you will learn to use your body as an integrated whole.
The PhysioBall Series: hone your balance and coordination skills and increase your core muscle strength and stability. Learn how to literally balance your body, increasing strength in your weaker muscles so that your dominant, over-worked muscles get a chance to stretch and recharge. The physioball is the perfect tool if you suffer from chronic back pain because it offers a soft, yet supportive and welcoming surface. And if you simply want a new way to strengthen your core and stretch your spine and the muscles of your upper back and neck, this is the toy you've been looking for!
Just wait until you're introduced to the creative exercises and the variety of ways you can strengthen and tone your entire body, stimulate your lymphatic system, get your blood flowing and put a bounce in your step!
Dancer, choreographer, yoga devotee, author and Pilates master teacher, Jennifer Kries is an unparalleled innovator in the realm of alternative health and fitness. First to bring Pilates to the masses, her award-winning videos and DVDs, The Method Series, Jennifer Kries’s Pilates Method and Fox/Fit TV’s, The Method Show, revolutionized the fitness community, paving the way for the current wave of enthusiasm for Pilates mind-body exercise.
57 mins. (2011)
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Get ready for baby with Eva Bodnar’s Pilates Pregnancy Workout, a series of five 10-minute workouts to prepare and strengthen the body for the demands of pregnancy, delivery, and baby’s care.
The DVD’s workout sections contain: Whole Body Stretching Warm-up; Core Strengthening Back Workout; Upper Body Toning Workout; Lower Body Strengthening Workout; and the all-important Kegel Workout.
The DVD is beautifully filmed in the relaxing beach scenery of stunning Maui, Hawaii.
Eva Bodnar is a certified fitness instructor, professionally trained dancer, founder of Maui Pilates, and mother of two. Her work is featured in the Maui Pilates DVD series as well as in national and regional publications including Pilates Style magazine, Herbs & Health, and Weight Watchers magazine.
55 mins. (2011)
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Experience self control, focus and patience. Create real balance in your life. Master and control mood swings, overcome personal weaknesses, expand your natural strengths. All this while you tone and sculpt your body, your mind and even your soul.
Kathleen Pagnini is the owner and founder of Pagnini Pilates, LLC located in San Diego, CA. She has been a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor for 30 years instructing clients from all walks of life including single and working moms, corporate executives, teenagers and seniors to professional golfers and athletes.
Kathleen believes that exercise is only one way to enhance one's well being. All of us have behaviours that cloud the mind and lower our spirits and have to be controlled. Her Pilates techniques will help balance behaviours as we improve the physical shape of our bodies and demonstrate her "FIVE" secrets that will optimize the way you move using breathing, focus, precision and control.
48 mins. (2010)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; more)
DVD 1 of The Pilates Sports Center "Pilates for Men: 10-20-30 Challenge” three DVD series. This series puts to the ultimate test the training philosophy of Joseph Pilates, who believed that if you follow his program, in 10 sessions you’ll feel a difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see a difference and in 30 sessions you’ll have a whole new body!
The program was developed by men, for men, and is a series of variations on traditional Pilates work. You are about to try something you’ve never seen before and are going to see fantastic improvement in your posture, flexibility, strength and control.
DVD 1 – Challenge Mat Workout: This workout focuses on implementing variations to traditional Pilates mat work. The focus is on core strengthening, stamina and increasing flexibility. It will get your heart pumping and your muscles firing.
Bonus Features: Safety Tips, Beginner and Advanced Options, Version 1 (includes verbal cues), Version 2 (music only).
Pilates for Men 2 DVD and Pilates for Men 3 DVD sold separately.
45 mins. (2011)
DVD - All Region
DVD 2 of The Pilates Sports Center "Pilates for Men: 10-20-30 Challenge” three DVD series. This series puts to the ultimate test the training philosophy of Joseph Pilates, who believed that if you follow his program, in 10 sessions you’ll feel a difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see a difference and in 30 sessions you’ll have a whole new body!
The program was developed by men, for men, and is a series of variations on traditional Pilates work. You are about to try something you’ve never seen before and are going to see fantastic improvement in your posture, flexibility, strength and control.
DVD 2 – The Band Workout: This workout concentrates on resistance work in ways you have likely never seen before. If you never thought that a simple elastic band could ever do much in the world of fitness, then think again.
Bonus Features: Safety Tips, Beginner & Advanced Options, Version 1 (includes verbal cues), Version 2 (music only).
Pilates for Men 1 DVD and Pilates for Men 3 DVD sold separately.
45 mins. (2011)
DVD - All Region
DVD 3 of The Pilates Sports Center "Pilates for Men: 10-20-30 Challenge” three DVD series. This series puts to the ultimate test the training philosophy of Joseph Pilates, who believed that if you follow his program, in 10 sessions you’ll feel a difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see a difference and in 30 sessions you’ll have a whole new body!
The program was developed by men, for men, and is a series of variations on traditional Pilates work. You are about to try something you’ve never seen before and are going to see fantastic improvement in your posture, flexibility, strength and control.
DVD 3 – The Ball Workout: We will take all of the principles you have learned in the prior DVDs and now incorporate a fitness ball. This small, seemingly simple ball will take your pilates workout to an entirely new level.
Bonus Features: Safety Tips, Beginner and Advanced Options, Version 1 (includes verbal cues), Version 2 (music only).
Pilates for Men 1 DVD and Pilates for Men 2 DVD sold separately.
45 mins. (2011)
DVD - All Region
Chair Pilates offers two seated workout routines for people looking to recondition their body. Perfect for the beginning exerciser who wants to become more active.
Fitness specialist Susan Tuttle inspires you through two safe and fun workouts designed to make you stronger, more flexible and better coordinated!
Workout 1 wakes up the entire body. You will build muscle strength, increase your range of motion and improve your coordination.
Workout 2 boosts the intensity by targeting muscles in the upper body, core and lower body. Begin sculpting arms, toning legs and firming your abdominal area. Feel stronger and more flexible. Susan’s buoyant energy and positive attitude will motivate you from beginning to end.
63 mins. (2009)
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Enjoy two fun and effective “upright” Pilates workouts! Led by fitness specialist Susan Tuttle, each 30-minute workout is perfect for an active older adult or for anyone who prefers keeping their workout off the floor. Reap the generous benefits of Pilates while standing on your own two feet!
Each workout will help you to create a sleeker, stronger body. Your workout begins with movements to get the blood flowing to your muscles. Then you will strengthen and sculpt from a standing position with the assistance of your chair. Following each workout is a relaxing muscle stretch from a seated position on your chair.
Workout 1 is designed to improve functional capabilities and movement. Creative, fun movements will strengthen your core muscles.
Workout 2 further improves your body composition and increases your development of balance and core strength. Looking for sculpted arms? Toned Legs? Firm Abs? Then these workouts are for you!
63 mins. (2009)
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For those working moms who have very little time for themselves, renowned Pilates instructor, Lynne Robinson has developed this unique program of five mini workouts from which you can pick and mix your own routines.
By investing a few minutes of your time each day, you can look forward to seeing dramatic changes in your shape, flexibility and strength. There is no faster, safer way to a new body!
Each Pilates workout has a different focus. You can choose which part of the body you wish to target or maybe you just feel like stretching out. If you have a little more time, you can put two or three workouts together.
Lynne Robinson, the world’s top-selling Pilates instructor whose books and videos are sold in over 30 countries, and Pat Cash, former Wimbledon tennis champion and long-standing Pilates fan, will guide you through the exercises and take you step by step through the basics of Pilates.
90 mins. (2009)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; more)
Burn more calories and tone up all over with this unique program that is both easy to follow and challenging. You’ll target every part of your body - especially your abs, hips, butt and thighs - in this invigorating Pilates routine. Not only will you develop firm, sexy muscles, you’ll also boost your calorie burn. Burn calories and firm up from head to toe.
30-Minute Body Toning: Take your sculpting results up a notch! Taught by Pilates instructor Lizbeth Garcia, this workout increases the intensity and calorie burn by keeping the pace quick. You won’t sacrifice any toning benefits, and the motivating results will ensure you’ll never look at Pilates the same way again.
BONUS 12-Minute Body Blitz: Target every part of your body in just 12 minutes with this SHAPE strength-training plan featuring Tracy York. You’ll hit all your major trouble zones and chisel well-defined muscles from head-to-toe.
About your fitness expert: Lizbeth Garcia is a certified Pilates instructor and fitness professional accredited by AFAA. She has been a life-long dancer and choreographer, and led multiple fitness and Pilates DVDs.
About SHAPE magazine: Since 1981, SHAPE magazine has guided and motivated women to live their healthiest, most active lives by delivering consistently accurate and highly-researched editorial content. This program targets all fitness levels with modifications for beginners and more experienced exercisers.
Two sets of weights (lighter and heavier) are recommended.
42 mins. (2010)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; more)
Pilates is ideal for creating strong healthy bodies that are slim, flexible, and lean.
Filmed on a beautiful location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this dynamic workout includes both standard mat exercises and apparatus mat exercises.
The apparatus exercises, which are usually done in a Pilates studio on a reformer, enhance the routine and give you a taste of the studio experience in your own home - without purchasing any expensive equipment. This specially designed combination of the two types of Pilates provides you with a very complete workout that will slim, tone, and firm your whole body.
About the Instructor: Kara Wily has taught the Pilates method for over 15 years. Formerly a professional dancer, Kara was trained as a teacher by Joseph Pilates’ own protégée, Romana Kryzanowska. Pilates changed Kara’s body and her life. She went on to direct the Pilates Program at the Performing Arts School in Vienna.
Now, as owner of the Kara Wily Pilates Studio in Los Angeles, her list of clientele includes famed actors, television personalities, models, and producers.
Element is proud to support the Arbor Day Foundation. For every four Element DVDs purchased, a tree will be planted (up to 20,000 trees annually). In addition to generating oxygen, trees provide air pollution control and decrease atmospheric carbon dioxide levels thereby reducing global warming.
38 mins. (2009)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; more)
Although the fitness benefits of Pilates are well established, the discipline can seem mysterious to those who have never tried it.
Designed with the beginner in mind, this program fulfills a strong demand for introductory level Pilates programs. With two 10-minute and two 20-minute workouts to choose from, you can start slowly and progress at your own speed.
A bonus booklet and tutorial segment provide helpful information for those new to Pilates, and take-along cards with extra moves allow for exercise on the go.
Straightforward and effective, it’s ideal for beginners and those wishing to refine their practice.
60 mins. (2009)124 mins. (2009)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; more)
Pilates Power Ball Sculpt uses the most effective body sculpting Pilates moves to give you amazing results within ten workouts.
Engage your entire body with this gentle, flowing, yet challenging routine that targets your waist, lower abs, legs, and butt. The optional Power Ball will help you focus on working slower and harder to achieve a beautiful dancer-like physique.
DVD includes three shorter options: Lower Abs and Butt Express (15 min), Pilates Style Power Sculpt (15 min), and Recovery Stretch (5 min).
Recommended equipment: a mat or carpeted surface; and a 4 pound Power Ball is recommended but not absolutely necessary.
50 mins. (2009)
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Flatten your abs and get lean with this complete system. This DVD includes five unique Pilates workouts for a daily challenge and expert advice from certified instructors.
An effective selection of five Pilates workouts that will strengthen and lengthen every muscle of your body, accessible to all fitness levels and featuring top-notch Pilates talent, Ana Cabán and Jillian Hessel.
Easy Pilates with Ana Cabán (13 mins): Shows you the step-by-step fundamentals of Pilates and helps you master them at your own pace.
Maintenance Pilates for Weight Loss with Ana Cabán (29 mins): A high-intensity program designed to sustain weight loss success by elevating the heart rate for longer periods to burn more calories.
Cardio Pilates with Ana Cabán (30 mins): Invigorating fusion of classic Pilates movements and fat-burning cardio exercises.
AM Pilates with Jillian Hessel (25 mins): Award-winning program that helps you get moving in the morning with a set of invigorating Pilates mat exercises.
PM Pilates with Ana Cabán (27 mins): Evening workout designed to unwind tense muscles and soothe the nervous system after a stressful work day.
Props Recommended: Pilates mat.
Get to know Jilian Hessel and Ana Caban: Jillian Hessel was a professional dancer who turned to Pilates after a back injury 20 years ago. She immediately saw the benefits and began apprenticing then later taught Pilates. She is a master Pilates trainer and certified fitness instructor through ACSM & ACE. Award-winning, certified Pilates instructor, Ana Cabán is a professional dancer who turned to Pilates for empowerment and injury rehabilitation. Ana and her videos have been featured in The CBS News, Weight Watchers Magazine, The Los Angeles Daily News & The Miami Herald.
124 mins. (2009)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; more)
Get a slimmer, sculpted body in just minutes a day. This DVD includes a 25 minute express workout and a 55 minute in-depth classic mat workout.
The elegant art of Pilates: Lengthen and tone from head to toe with two dynamic Pilates mat workouts. Mari Winsor brings her unique and elegant style to these sessions to help you achieve that lean, sculpted Pilates body. Winsor’s detailed instructions make these programs easy to follow no matter your skill level. Modified positioning is included throughout for beginners. Unroll your mat, take off your shoes and treat your body to a total transformation.
Get to know Mari Winsor: Los Angeles-based fitness expert Mari Winsor is the most celebrated name in Pilates. A former professional dancer, certified by Romana Kryzanowska, Mari has co-authored three fitness books: The Pilates Powerhouse, The Pilates Pregnancy and The Pilates Workout Journal. She has been featured on Oprah and in Allure, Fitness, Glamour, InStyle, More and Shape magazines.
80 mins. (2009)
DVD - Region 1 (Canada, United States; U.S. territories; more)
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