Complete Pilates

Side-Lying Quadricep Stretch with Sissel Body Toning Bar.

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:52:53 -0800

Begin by lying on your side. Slightly bend the bottom leg for stability. Now bend the top leg until the knee is directly under the hip. Tuck the tailbone under and rest the Sissel Body Toning Bar on the top foot to deepen the stretch. Hold for 45 seconds toa minute.

Pilates Vacation in Costa Rica by Organic Pilates

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:48:53 -0800

Work out every day doing Pilates mat exercises in a structured, supportive environment while enjoying the amenities of a world renowned eco-spa!

Pura Vida Spa, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica, is a choice wellness destination outside of the United States. Conveniently located 20 minutes from the San Jose Airport, the spa is an oasis of beauty and tranquility, with home-like intimacy. Seven nights comfortable accommodations, three healthful, freshly prepared meals and Pilates classes are included in your registration fee. Also included are airport transfers to and from San Jose International Airport, use of swimming pool and hot tub, Salsa dance class, on site yoga classes, and use of meditation room. Participants have the option of adding additional experiences including spa treatments and eco adventure tours.

5 Facts for Weight Loss Newbies

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:03:18 -0800

1. Your weight affects you in many ways other than your appearance:
Your overall quality of life;
self-esteem;
health risks;
depression;
and physical abilities are also influenced.

2. Think of all the positive changes you can experience by losing weight.

3. You will need to see your doctor for a physical if you haven't had one recently and you really should get her approval before starting a weight loss regime.

Finetune Pilates Studio

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:00:50 -0800

Finetune Pilates Studio, is a collective of highly qualified, caring and creative instructors specializing in one-on-one training in the Pilates method. Over the past 9 years they have guided students to increase strength & flexibility, improve posture & body awareness, and enhance self-confidence & vitality - to expand their capacity to go about their daily lives with ease and enjoyment.

Finetune Pilates Studio is located on Atlantic Avenue in the heart of historic Brownstone Brooklyn. Their intimate studio, with its trickling fountain, hand crafted equipment, and warm colors, provides a tranquil atmosphere that encourages you to let go of your daily stress, focus on yourself, and achieve your health and fitness goals.

The Complete Book of Pilates for Men

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 12:02:49 -0800

The Complete Book of Pilates for Men

For athletes, working stiffs, and men recovering from injuries, Lyon offers the first comprehensive exercise program of its kind. He walks you through forty "traditional mat" exercises and more than sixty "reformer on the mat" exercises -- each one brilliantly illustrated -- in an inspiring self-guided program that adapts to all experience levels and requires nothing more than floor space, an exercise mat, and the desire to look and feel your best. Using the Pilates method of engaging the strongest parts of the body, or the "powerhouse" (Joseph Pilates's term for the abdominals, hips, lower back muscles, and buttocks), and integrating all other body parts from this core, Lyon's program targets trouble spots for men and helps them achieve strong, lean, masculine physiques.

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Side Crunch on Sissel Exercise Ball with Sissel Body Toning Bar

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:58:33 -0800

Rest the mid-back on the Sissel Exercise Ball with the Sissel Body Toning Bar resting on the upper shoulders while crossing the arms to secure the bar. Tuck the chin in and place the tongue on the roof of the mouth to engage the deep neck flexors. Exhale and slowly twist into an oblique crunch engaging the movement from the abdominals. Hold for 2 seconds and alternate sides. Repeat 20 to 26 times

Studies Examine Calories Burned With Yoga, Pilates

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 09:17:18 -0800

After enjoying a few Memorial Day cookouts, you might be ready to burn off a few – or a few hundred – calories.

Yoga and Pilates are two of the hottest fitness trends, but how many calories will you burn off if you spend time doing the downward dog? Maybe not as many as you think. More than 11 million Americans practice yoga. It can improve flexibility and balance. Pilates conditions muscles and strengthens core stability. So it's a real calorie-burner, right? "No, it's not unless you're working at a really high intensity, and that's not what Pilates is about," said Pilates fan Kristie Spalding.

Momentum Pilates & Movement Studio ~ Seattle

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 09:15:21 -0800

Momentum Pilates & Movement Studio is a fully equipped Pilates studio with incredible instructors!

418 First Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119 info@SeattleMomentumPilates.com 206-282-2775

Stamina Aero Pilates

Mon, 22 May 2006 13:02:07 -0800

The Stamina® Products Aero Pilates® features a Cardio Jump Board to provide a non-impact, fat burning cardiovascular workout. By simply lying on your back and rebounding off the Cardio Jump Board you on your way to achieving your weight loss goals. The Aero Pilates also is elevated for easy mounting and dismounting. The ultra-smooth rollers bear the weight of the sliding carriage as you move back and forth for a low-impact workout.

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Diet Pill Varieties

Thu, 18 May 2006 10:28:19 -0800

Diet drugs are available in several different forms, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements. Prescription drugs such as Meridia and Xenical are only available with a doctor's prescription. They are carefully regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, and their use is closely monitored by the prescribing doctor.

Over-the-counter drugs are available without a doctor's prescription, right in your local drugstore or supermarket, and are also regulated by the FDA. According to AnneCollins.com, "Products considered by FDA to be over-the-counter weight control drugs [as opposed to dietary supplements] are primarily those containing the active ingredient phenylpropanolamine (PPA)." In 2000, the FDA requested that drug manufacturers voluntary reformulate PPA-containing products in the wake of evidence that phenylpropanolamine can increase the risk of stroke, so there are few diet drugs on the market that still contain this ingredient. OTC drugs also fall under the jurisdiction of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.

Seated Single-Leg Hamstring Stretch with Body Toning Bar.

Mon, 15 May 2006 09:30:14 -0800

Start by sitting on the floor with one leg straight and the other leg bent and the sole of the foot resting on the inner thigh. Place the Sissel Body Toning Bar on the shoulders and cross the hands over-top to secure the bar. Slowly bend forward from the hips. Keep the hips and shoulders square and don't round the upper spine. Hold for 45 seconds to a minute.

Why Diets Don't Work

Mon, 15 May 2006 09:28:29 -0800

Many Americans view a healthy lifestyle as something difficult to attain--and something that's not much fun. Traditional diets have taught us that to lose weight, we must count calories, keep track of everything we eat, and deprive ourselves by limiting the amount--and kinds--of foods we eat. Diets tell us exactly what and how much food to eat, regardless of our preferences and individual relationships with hunger and satiety. Dieting can help us lose weight (fat, muscle, and water) in the short term but is so unnatural and so unrealistic that it can never become a lifestyle that we can live with, let alone enjoy!

While very few diets teach healthy low-fat shopping, cooking, and dining-out strategies, many offer unrealistic recommendations and encourage health-threatening restrictions. Even more important, diets don't teach us the safest, most effective ways to exercise; they don't teach us how to deal with our cravings and our desires, or how to attend to our feelings of hunger and fullness. Eventually, we become tired of the complexity, the hunger, the lack of flavor, the lack of flexibility, the lack of energy, and the feeling of deprivation. We quit our diets and gain back the weight we've lost; sometimes we gain even more!

Pilates Certification Center

Mon, 15 May 2006 09:22:11 -0800

Pilates Certification Center is nationally and internationally know, with locations in Cary, NC, Destin, Florida, and Richmond Virginia. As Pilates is swiftly becoming the favored fitness activity of men and women throughout the country. Dancers, athletes, Hollywood celebs—and your doctor, best friend and next door neighbor—are all coming to Pilates because of the results: strength without bulk, supported posture, increased ease of movement… and more! Pilates instructors are in high (and increasing) demand, and command among the highest fees for group classes in the fitness field. Learning and teaching Pilates also gives you the chance to help other people of all ages and ability levels as they discover the benefits of having mind and body working together in harmony. Join us and learn the skills you need to enter this exciting and healthy field!

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Crunch - Fat Burning Pilates

Mon, 08 May 2006 12:48:38 -0800

Calorie burning cardio plus Pilates-based toning," promises this 40-minute Crunch program, which combines Pilates-influenced standing and mat exercises. In the cardio section, instructor Ellen Barrett uses Pilates terminology (e.g. "standing imprint") as she adapts Pilates moves to rather repetitious standing exercises--mostly squats and leg lift variations--which work the core muscles of the abdominals and back as well as legs, thighs, and buttocks. The moves are sometimes slow and rarely "travel," so your heart rate might not stay elevated, although your lower body and core muscles will get a good workout. The toning section consists of Pilates mat exercises which work abs, back, thighs, and buttocks. One exerciser demonstrates easier modifications. The background music is dominated by a lively drummer who keeps the workout upbeat and enthusiastic.

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Kneeling Shoulder Stretch with Body Toning Bar

Tue, 02 May 2006 09:41:12 -0800

Begin by kneeling on a mat, grip onto the Sissel Body Toning Bar with both hands and sit back into the stretch. Keep the arms straight and hold for 45 seconds to a minute.