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Latest blog posts from ThinkPilates
How to Find a Pilates Studio or Instructor
Need some pilates in person, and fast? Whether you’re taking the plunge into pilates as a beginner, or are experienced and have just moved to a new city, or you’re vacationing in a different city and want to drop by the local pilates class - it can be a challenge to find a studio. And even... Read more...
Published 4 weeks ago
The Turned Off Beginner
You know what to wear, you bought your mat, you went to your first few classes and you… are bored? In my experience with the pilates method, both as a teacher and a student, I have seen and taught students who are so interested in pilates that they want to jump right into the intermediate or... Read more...
Published a month ago
Pilates Attire and Clothing
While yoga, dance, and other forms of exercise claim a name to certain types of clothing (ex. yoga pants), pilates students are sometimes left in the dark when it comes to finessing their pilates wardrobe. Allow me to help. First Timer in the Studio? The critical ideas are comfort for you, and... Read more...
Published 7 months ago
The Best Pilates DVD/Videos Reviewed - Top 3
Pilates videos are in high demand right now - I’ve seen them everywhere from the grocery checkout to fitness specialty stores. Videos are a great way to supplement pilates training on your own as well as an excellent stocking stuffer (or Hanuka, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s gift.) Since most of... Read more...
Published 9 months ago
Crunch - Hit the Spot Pilates with Ellen Barrett
This workout in three sections of “Belly, Thighs, and Butt” is too slow for the content in the video. Even too slow for a beginner, as Barret routinely gets us into a pilates position which we hold while she endlessly talks. Going over the how-to of creating an imprinted pelvis gets her a... Read more...
Published 9 months ago
Rapid Results Pilates - 10 Minute Solutions
The Rapid Results Pilates video is comprised of 5 sections: Super toned buns and thighs Arms and shoulder shaper Waist slimmer Total body blast Slim and sleek stretch Seeming like an aerobics video performed horizontally on a mat, there was no talk of pilates principles or breathing. A few... Read more...
Published 9 months ago
Denise Austin: Hit the Spot Pilates
Denise Austin’s Hit the Spot Pilates video is divided into 8 different categories: Core Abs and Waistline Power Abs Hips Thighs Buns Pilates Challenge: this is dance/yoga If as much focus and effort went into her teaching as did her multiple set designs she would have a stellar pilates video.... Read more...
Published 9 months ago
Jennifer Kries Pilates Method - Perfect Mix
This 60 minute workout has four parts: A pilates section A dance inspired section with weights The same dance inspired section with the audio swapped for music AM/PM Yoga inspired rejuvenation Though this disc has a fun dance section - it should be noted that it is not strictly a pilates video.... Read more...
Published 9 months ago
Hilary Burnett’s Intermediate Pilates
Though Hilary Burnett’s pilates video kept me moving at a constant tempo there was too much time spent on breathing and not enough on warm-up. I would have traded some of the breathing for more warm-up, instead of jumping right into the hundred. And though Burnett’s descriptive visuals were... Read more...
Published 9 months ago
Classical Pilates Technique with Peter Fiasca
This video uses the Classical style of Pilates - similar to the way Joseph Pilates (the founder of the Pilates Method) used to teach. Though this DVD includes a basic workout, an intermediate workout, and an advanced workout I would not recommend using it as your weekly practice video. The basic... Read more...
Published 9 months ago
Total Body Pilates - Karen Voight
Let’s start with the good points: Karen Voight’s Total Body Pilates DVD is well organized and easy to navigate. There is a beginning section which breaks down what each section of the DVD does - this part even has demos! She even specifies which kinds of equipment (thicker mats for spine... Read more...
Published 9 months ago
Stott Pilates The Secret to Weight Loss
Though I am an avid fan of the Stott Pilates videos for their clear and well structured workouts that produce results, I was disappointed in this video. This DVD is comprised of two main sections: a cardio section and a pilates section that follows. The cardio section involves an action called... Read more...
Published 9 months ago
