subject: Pilates Video [print this page] To pick the right and best Pilates video, you have to consider some important factors that are vital in making your Pilates experience worthwhile and beneficial. If reading reviews about certain type of Pilates video is not enough, you may buy, borrow, or rent some that will help you assess which video is good for you.
In your assessment, consider the pace of the workout. Pilates is an effective exercise because of its precise movements and proper breathing cuing; hence a fast-paced exercise may not be very efficient. Second, see how difficult and compelling the workouts are. Difficult routines are not for beginners. If you are new to Pilates, consider learning the basic movements to practice proper breathing and strengthen the core muscles. Third, a good Pilates video must have proper instruction as to when is the right time to breathe in and out. As mentioned earlier, the breathing cuing is very essential in maximizing the benefits of Pilates. Fourth, the video must have the do's and don'ts for each exercise routine to avoid injury or accident while doing the workout. Fifth, when you buy or continue using a video, then you must know the goals for each exercise. This, leads to the sixth factor, which is knowing the benefits of this particular Pilates exercise you are learning. Lastly, assess which particular muscles are being targeted by the exercise. Some Pilates video - especially the new ones include modified workouts that targets several muscle groups already.
To help you start your online search for Pilates video reviews, here are 7 videos you can look for - the Pilates Method led by Jennifer Kries; the Stott Pilates - Advanced Matwork by Moira Stotts; the Core Essentials by Karen Voight; the Pilates for Every Body by Denise Austin; the Yogilates; the Kathy Smith Pilates for Abs; and the Pilates for Dummies.
