Anyone out there still doing pilates?

[Guapa1]

Anyone? :confused:

If so, you up for a challenge until Christmas? Depending on what tapes you have, just 20 minutes everyday. ;)

[Keen]

Anyone? :confused:

If so, you up for a challenge until Christmas? Depending on what tapes you have, just 20 minutes everyday. ;)

I just started last week. I'm up for a challenge. I need the motivation.

[HoneyDew]

I do Pilates and I will always do it. :D

Everyday is a bit much for me though. I do it Monday, Wednesday and Saturday (Sunday is hardcore cardio day) and I look forward to my days off. :)

[Keen]

I do Pilates and I will always do it. :D

Everyday is a bit much for me though. I do it Monday, Wednesday and Saturday (Sunday is hardcore cardio day) and I look forward to my days off. :)

So you only do cardio once a week?

[HoneyDew]

So you only do cardio once a week?

yep. I am a single mom (12 year old son), I work full time, school part-time and I need to spend a little time with my honey to keep me through the week. Not to mention my hair care, time. :D I just don't have time for more than that.

But, really, I used to do more cardio. I bulk up kinda fast so I cut it out. Doing cardio once a week plus pilates while watching what I eat and staying otherwise active keeps me in order. But, because of that I have NO room for cheating on my eating habits. Around PMS time when the munchies are uncontrollable, I will add more cardio in for good measure.

[Babygurl]

Im up for it...Ive been doing Pilates for a month now and the results have been amazing. Im in!

[JLove74]

I'm up for the challenge too. Just this past week, I've really started getting back on track and a friend gave me the Windsor Pilates DVD w/resistance bands.....:)

[HoneyDew]

Guys the Windsor Pilates with the circle is GREAT!

[Guapa1]

Great, shall we set a day? Or have we all started already?
I did the pilates powerhouse AM workout this morning, and I feel great. I've decided to do that one when I'm at home, and winsor pilates when I'm in hotels.

I too don't do a lot of cardio because I get bulky really fast.

[Sweet C]

What results have you seen with Pilates?

[blackhair]

I am in.. I will never stop doing Pilates...

SweetC: The results are just amazing. Often, people say that spot reduction is not possible through any exercice but this is not true for ME.

I have a pear shaper very pronounced. I wear size 6-8 for tops and bottom......14 and up.

So the more I diet the more my face and torso are skinnier but the bottom does not move. So Years ago I was introduced to pilates. In one month (doing it everyday for 20-25 minutes depending on the dvd) I was sooo toned. I slimmed down incredible. I lost inches and i think and even become taller????

I do Power step and other aerobic class almost everyday but really PIlates is my thing. I swear by it.

Let's start the challenge. I have winsor pilates: bun and tighs, abs, 20 minutes workout and accelerate workout. I will alternate. I also rented crunch pilates from Netflix and it is very good.
Now I should stop.. weeeew.

[dodie]

I am in.. I will never stop doing Pilates...

SweetC: The results are just amazing. Often, people say that spot reduction is not possible through any exercice but this is not true for ME.

I have a pear shaper very pronounced. I wear size 6-8 for tops and bottom......14 and up.

So the more I diet the more my face and torso are skinnier but the bottom does not move. So Years ago I was introduced to pilates. In one month (doing it everyday for 20-25 minutes depending on the dvd) I was sooo toned. I slimmed down incredible. I lost inches and i think and even become taller????

I do Power step and other aerobic class almost everyday but really PIlates is my thing. I swear by it.

Let's start the challenge. I have winsor pilates: bun and tighs, abs, 20 minutes workout and accelerate workout. I will alternate. I also rented crunch pilates from Netflix and it is very good.
Now I should stop.. weeeew.

Can you please recommend a good DVD that is about 30 minutes of pilates for someone who is just starting out doing pilates.

[HoneyDew]

What results have you seen with Pilates?

It keeps me toned w/o the bulk. It also give me better flexibilty which helps with other workouts.

[Guapa1]

YAY! The challenge is on.
I'm going to aim for everyday, as I really would like to see my results quickly, and the stretching is really helping my back problems right now. I have winsor 20 minutes, buns and thighs, accelerated body sculpting and I also have pilates powerhouse AM. I've been reading good reviews for the classic pilates technique dvd too, and will be adding it to my library when I can.

[lshevonne]

I'm in...
I'll start today as well. Sunday will be my day off.

[blackhair]

Kia: I would say winsor pilates or the Crunch: Pick Your Spot Pilates.
I mean every dvd will do. Just start slow. Do not hurt yourself. I am sure other members will recommend other good picks.

But if you want to work your lower body I highly recommend winsor pilates:
bun and tighs
abs
and 20 minute workout

Do it faithfully for a month and you will see result. They say 2 or 3 times a week but I would do 5-6 times.

And yes I swear I do not work for Marie winsor Pilates.....(AHHA)

[comike]

Im up for it...Ive been doing Pilates for a month now and the results have been amazing. Im in!

What type of Pilates are you doing? a particular video/DVD or a class?

[desperateval]

I've been doing Winsor Pilates off/on for several years. I take sculp class 3 times a week but I swear pilates is the majic. Whenever I get ready to go out of town or on vacation, I start back my 20 mininute pilates tape. I have other tapes but I prefer the Winsor pilates for some reason. I think because it was the tape I was using when I went to visit my weight critical family and they were all astounded on how slim I looked. I didn't bother telling them I weighed the same as before.:)

[chocolat79]

I want to do the challenge too! I used to go to mat classes when I was in northern VA, but I've stopped. But I love it! I'm in!! I'll start today!

[Keen]

I'm in. I think I can commit to 4 days. I will shoot for 5 though.