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Learn Two Pelvic Floor Exercises
Learn two pelvic floor exercises from renowned Pilates instructor Marie Monahan.
Pilates Step Barrel Workout
Learn an intermediate Pilates step barrel workout from master teacher Rael Isacowitz. Many of these exercises are based on Pilates mat exercises and can be adapted to the foam body roller as well.
Pilates Side Kick Series
The Pilates Side Kick exercises strengthen and tone the hips and legs, as well as develop core strength by challenging the abdominals to stabilize the movement.
Pilates Side Kicks - Side Scissors
Get Free Instructions for the Pilates Mat Exercise Side Scissors.
2012 Readers' Choice Awards for Best in Pilates
Here we announce the winners for the 2012 Readers Choice Awards for best Pilates DVDs, books, best Pilates chairs, and reformers for home as well as best Pilates ab exercise.
7 Yoga Poses for Your Pilates Workout
Practicing yoga and Pilates can teach you more about each one. Learn a set of yoga poses that can enhance your Pilates workouts.
Benefits of Pilates in Everyday Life - with Photos
Look at this photo lesson showing the benefits of Pilates exercises for everyday life. See how Pilates improves everyday moves like walking, driving, even reaching for objects.
The Pilates Roll Up Exercise Instructions in Detail
Learn Pilates Roll Up. Get detailed exercise instructions, with pictures, for roll up. This exercise is a great challenge for the abdominal muscles and is well known as a foundation exercise for the Pilates flat abs effect.
Pilates Exercises for a Ski Workout
Learn Pilates exercises for your ski workout. Improve flexibility, tone and balance with these these ski exercises.
Frog with Exercise Band
This version of frog legs is an all-over workout where the exercise band provides the kind of resistance the reformer usually provides for legwork. Adding the upper body, we work the arms and shoulders as well as the abdominals and legs.
Pilates Quick Workout 1
Use this series of free Pilates mat exercises anytime you want a quick workout. It includes a warm up, exercises that tone the abdominals, back, arms, legs and butt, as well as some stretching.
Tip to Toe Pilates Workout with 10 Beginner Exercises
These 10 Pilates exercises make a tip to toe Pilates workout for beginners, teaching you exercises that give you flat abs, toned thighs and butt, and increased overall flexibility and strength.
Readers' Choice Winners: Best Pilates DVD, Reformer, Workout Clothes
Find out who the winners were for best Pilates DVDs, reformers, and workout clothes in the 2011 Readers' Choice Awards at About.com.
Best Pilates DVD - About.com Readers' Choice Awards 2011
Find out who the finalists are for Best Pilates DVD in the About.com Readers' Choice Awards 2011.
Photo Reference for Beginner Pilates Reformer Workout
This is a reference guide for a complete beginner Pilates reformer workout. See photos and get notes for the level 1 Pilates reformer exercises.
The Anatomy of a Pilates Reformer
Springs, straps, gears and pulleys - the Pilates reformer can be an intimidating looking machine! Actually, the reformer is a very elegant piece of resistance exercise equipment, designed to build strength and flexibility. Here is an introduction to the parts of the reformer and their functions.
Meet Your Abs, the Abdominal Muscles
Abs are abdominal muscles. Get to know the muscles of an abs workout. Find out what the abdominals do and what makes great 6 pack abs or ripped abs.
The Top Finalists for Best Brand of Workout Clothes
Find out who the winner and finalists were for Best Workout Clothes in the About.com Readers' Choice Awards 2011.
Side-Lying Leg Press with Pilates Magic Circle
Side-Lying leg press is a Pilates magic circle exercise that is an excellent thigh exercise with a special emphasis on the inner thighs. It will also tone your glutes, abs and back.
How NOT To Do a Pilates Push Up
Pilates push up is different than regular push ups. Take a look of what not to do in your Pilates push up exercise with this example of a Pilates move done wrong.
Level 2 Strength and Stretch Series
If you are ready for an intermediate level Pilates challenge, this Pilates mat routine will provide a good over-all workout. This routine includes abdominal exercises for core strength as well as exercises for the legs, hips, and back.
Side Bend and Stretch
Side stretch is one of the classical Pilates exercises. This is side bending exercise that makes you work your arms, shoulders, core and inner thighs as well.
Best Pilates Reformer - 2011 Readers' Choice Awards
Find out who the finalists for best Pilates reformer are in the 2011 Pilates Readers' Choice Awards.
Learn the Constructive Rest Position - a Relaxation Technique
As relaxation techniques go, constructive rest is one of the best places to start. Learn the constructive rest position.
Pilates Flat Abdominals Series
One of the benefits of Pilates is that doing the exercises correctly produces not just great core strength, but flat abs, too. Include this series of free Pilates abdominal exercises in your workout routine and find out why Pilates offers the best ab exercises and core strength builders.