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Pilates Instruction Resources

Below are top resources on SparkPeople for Pilates Instruction.

VIDEO: 10-Minute Pilates Hips & Thighs Workout

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VIDEO: 12-Minute Pilates Abs Workout

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VIDEO: 10-Minute Crunchless Core Workout

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9 Myths & Misconceptions about Pilates

When I tell people that I'm a master Pilates trainer, I get a lot of interesting reactions. People who practice and love Pilates are quick to ask their burning questions or express their envy at my "dream" job. But many people who are l...  Read more

A Skeptic's Guide to Pilates

As a fitness instructor, I get a lot of questions about Pilates, from what it is to how it benefits the body. I too was skeptical about how this "gentle" form of exercise—which, to me, looked a lot like lying on the floor—could...  Read more

pilates?
Updated 5/4/2013 6:43:10 PM

Can anyone recommend a good easy beginner's pilates DVD? Thanks! Have a great day -- go after your goals! ...  Read more

Pregnancy Pilates DVD?
Updated 5/15/2013 5:16:40 PM

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good pilates DVD for pregnancy. I'd ideally like something I can use through all 3 trimesters, and something that isn't for complete beginners (and thus super easy) so I can get a good workout. I tried a...  Read more

Pregnancy Pilates DVD?
Updated 4/24/2013 12:38:13 PM

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good pilates DVD for pregnancy. I'd ideally like something I can use through all 3 trimesters, and something that isn't for complete beginners (and thus super easy) so I can get a good workout. I tried...  Read more

Paulette's Pilates PAIN....
Updated 4/25/2013 2:32:58 PM

Why does Pilates make you hurt so much the next day? They are only simple little movements. I could do a major work out in the gym and still not be as sore as I am when I do Pilates. Any thoughts??...  Read more

Spark Page instructions for new member?
Updated 4/9/2013 9:49:09 AM

One of my new team members has asked how to go about getting a spark page -- and although I've searched the new member tutorials, the FAQs, and message boards, I haven't been able to find any instructions for that. And I can't actually remember what...  Read more

Intentar nuevos ejercicios

Intentar nuevos tipos de ejerciciosTae-BoKempoPilatesPilates w/ ballpylometricsZumbaP90X Hay que variar!!...  Read more

keeping at it no matter what

rebouding and pilates and water aerobics...  Read more

Sparkling Belly Dancers

Welcome to the Shimmy Zone! Dancing newbies, seasoned performers, cabaret, tribal, video, live instruction - dancing for our lives and getting healthy with a brilliant sparkle!...  Read more

Rave Review: Quick Sculpt Pilates DVD with Toning Ball

I like to do Pilates twice a week. That's the minimum amount of core training I need to keep my persistent back problems at bay and to feel centered and limber. Fortunately for me, I've been teaching two mat classes for the past several years...  Read more

3 DVD Reviews in 1: The 'Keeping Fit' Series

I've been really bad. You see, there's this new DVD—actually set of DVDs—that I tried months ago and loved. I mean L-O-V-E-D. And even though I continue to work out with these DVDs and still enjoy them, I haven't shared them w...  Read more