Pilates DVDs
Whether you are just starting out as a raw beginner of Pilates or you consider yourself very experienced, you can easily locate pilates Dvds which will allow you to perform Pilates exercise, at your chosen level, in the privacy of your home.
DVDs are similar to the older style VHS tapes, and most people probably have a dvd player. You can even watch your pilates dvd through many of the modern computers and laptops.
There are numerous Pilates DVDs available. Some of them will have more focus on using pilates to help with weight loss, while others will focus more on toning specific areas of the body such as legs, buttocks, or arms. Many of the Pilates DVDs will also include instructions on pilates exercises through the use of a mat, exercise ball or foam roller. A few are instructional dvd’s for those who have purchased Pilates exercise equipment, and are sometimes specific to the equipment.
Pilates Dvds will generally last for around 30- to 60-minutes, and are instructional videos offering full step-by-step instructions. Moira Stott-Merrithew is an international Pilates expert and has produced over 30 pilates dvds on pilates exercise. Her pilates dvds are some of the most popular Pilates DVDs. Each of the Pilates dvds offers a unique combination of aerobic conditioning exercises together with pilates, and they are fun and easy to follow.
A great benefit of using pilates dvds at home is that the only tools you will generally need are an exercise mat and supportive shoes, or pilates toe socks. See a sample range of pilates mats and socks here
Peter Fiasco, the founder of Classical Pilites, Inc in Southern California has developed another very popular collection of Pilates DVDs. He, himself,is a certified Pilates instructor who studied under Pilates master, Romana Kryzanowska. Peter Fiasca’s awared winner series of six pilates Dvd’s have been features on the popular home shopping show, QVC. He has earned two masters degrees and a Ph.D in psychology. His Pilates DVDs will tend to focus on total body conditioning.
Dr. Suzanne Martin, PT, DPT, has developed a Pilates DVD for people with back problems. Her Pilates DVD focuses on proper body mechanics and postural strengthening. She also include facts about the spine and scoliosis management. In her Pilates DVD she demonstrates how to conduct a Scoliometer screen to judge joint flexibility.
Pilates DVDs offer an affordable solution for those who prefer to learn or practice Pilates exercise in the privacy of their home. These instructional videos offer individuals the luxury of having a private teacher without the cost. View some of the many pilates dvd’s that are available here
