Pilates DVDs

For those just getting into Pilates, or those looking to do a Pilates workout at home for less money than going to a class, Pilates DVDs are an excellent option. Since they are so affordable (usually the same cost as attending one class), a Pilates DVD to practice with at home is a sensible option.

Killer Core Strength

The benefits of Pilates are many; most people do Pilates to strengthen and tone muscles, especially the 'core'. Pilates puts an emphasis on the importance of core strength because your midsection (abs, back and sides) are where your body needs the most support. Exercising with Pilates kits and Pilates DVDs at home can give you just as much core strength as attending a class.

• Beginner Pilates with Maggie Rhoades: Beginner Pilates DVD from 2006 which features routines of different lengths so that you can get in a quick Pilates workout even if you only have 10 minutes.
• Pilates Beginning Workout with Ana Caban: A beginners' DVD that focuses on Pilates exercises done on the mat. This workout allows you to begin Pilates practice with an absolute minimal investment in equipment.
• Pilates Workout for Dummies with Michelle Dozois: A good option for beginners with all the exercises and philosophy behind it clearly explained.

• Pilates Intermediate Mat Workout with Ana Caban: Once you've mastered her beginning workout, this DVD is a great way to kick things up a notch and tone your body even further.
• Intermediate Matwork, Stott Pilates with Moira Merrithew: An intermediate, mat-based Pilates workout; this one is a little expensive as DVDs go, but it's a long DVD (2.5 hours) with lots of options.

• Advanced 'More than Mat' Pilates with Sara Picot & Kristine Bishop: Designed for those experienced with Pilates, this Pilates DVD takes exercises created for Pilates machines and adapts them for working out on the mat. For advanced practice, this DVD brings you a step closer to the original form of Pilates, without having to access or purchase the equipment.
• Advanced New York Style Pilates with Jonathan Urla & Caitie McCarthy: A fast-moving DVD for a great Pilates workout
• Advanced Pilates with Kathi Casey: Another quick workout, this advanced routine packs a lot of Pilates into 30 minutes. Ideal for the advanced student who knows how and why to do each exercise, and just needs a routine to follow.

• Pilates Weight Loss with Karen Garcia: Pilates DVD from 2004 that features workouts of different lengths that are sorted based on the different goals of each workout. There are more than just weight-loss Pilates routines on this one, so the versatility makes it a great buy.
• Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners with Brooke Siler: Shorter DVD (50 minutes) that is perfect for beginners looking to lose some weight through taking up Pilates
• Crunch Super Slim Down with Ellen Barrett: Crunch videos almost always have a high user rating, this one included. This video is a yoga/Pilates blend aimed to burn fat and tone muscles. As with all Crunch workouts, it's always an enjoyable home workout.
• Maintenance Pilates for Weight Loss with Ana Caban: Burn fat and shed pounds without hitting the treadmill or lifting a single weight.

• 10 Minute Solution Results Pilates with Lara Hudson: Short 2006 DVD (50 minutes) that is geared towards getting the most effective workout in the least amount of time
• Pilates Complete Sculpt & Tone with Meghan White: Tone your body with Pilates exercises designed to sculpt your muscles for a long, lean, beautiful body.

In addition to all the Pilates DVDs on the market, don't forget that you can find free Pilates exercises online as well. For beginners, it is sometimes more helpful to see someone demonstrate the exercise in motion instead of just seeing a picture of one part of the exercise, which is what makes Pilates DVDs a great choice for beginners.

• Pictures of People Exercising
• Women Fitness Models
• Male Fitness Model

• Breast Lifting Exercise
• Contour Abs
• Naked Exercise
• Naked Pilates
• Hula Hoop Exercises

• Aerobic Fitness Pilates
• Benefits of Pilates
• Joint Pain and Pilates
• Naked Pilates
• Pilates Mat