pilates fitness from home

Like to try out some pilates fitness at the comforts of your home? Pilates isn’t as hard as you think. All you need is a Pilates or exercise mat and you are all set to get started. Watch the below Pilates video and learn some stretches and easy Pilates fitness floor workouts.

Pilates fitness is for everyone including pregnant women

Did you know Pilates fitness is also beneficial to improving your body’s flexibility?

Presently, mat Pilates, which does not make use of the reformer is becoming increasingly popular. Pilates fitness is designed to combine your breathing rhythm with your body movements. Certain Pilates fitness exercises combine exercises from ballet with yoga and sports therapy to flatten the abdomen and help you build a sleek, toned appearance. It teaches body awareness, good posture, and easy, graceful movement.

For any age, body type, or fitness level, Pilates fitness provides a safe and effective whole body workout. Whether you are a seasoned fitness enthusiast or a complete beginner in a structured workout program you can still do pilates. It is a very gentle form of exercise however it can be part of a rigorous workout regime also.

Both Pilates fitness and yoga workouts offer exceptional fitness benefits. You can expect a total change in your body from your Pilates workouts with classically trained and fully certified instructors. Posture will improve, stomach and buttocks will become more toned, and legs and arms will be leaner. What I truly love about Pilates fitness is that it is for the young, the old, the sedentary, the athletic, the strong, the weak, the flexible, and the inflexible; basically Pilates is for everyone.

It is for pregnant women, is great for rehabilitation from injury, and is often recommended by doctors, physical therapists and chiropractors. Are you wondering about doing Pilates and pregnancy? Pilates is an excellent form of exercise for a healthy pregnancy. I strongly advice all pregnant women from all walks of life to find a qualified Pilates instructor and begin taking classes six weeks after labor, the results are glorious. One question I get asked all the time by women who are pregnant is: Is Pilates fitness safe? And my response is: If you’re doing it correctly and there’s no medical reason then why not?

is winsor pilates for me?

All of us want the best results from our investment. This principle applies even to health and fitness. So when I signed up for a Pilates fitness class early this year, I was set to get the most our of the Pilates workout.

Well, honestly, I didn’t sign up for my Pilates fitness classes due to weight loss reasons. All I knew was, I needed to improve my breathing patterns (being a sufferer of sinusitis) and I wanted to build and strengthen my back and core muscles

If you are new to Pilates, it is advisable to either purchase a Winsor Pilates or any Pilates fitness DVD/video or sign up for a Pilates fitness class. Though you can buy a book and learn some Pilates workouts, you may not know if you are doing the Pilates workouts correctly.

There are basically two types of Pilates workouts available – the Pilates Mat and the Pilates Reformer. While Pilates Mat refers to exercises and Pilates movements on a floor mat, the Pilates Reformer facilitates the toning and Pilates workouts using a series of exercises on the reformer bench.

Winsor Pilates can be learned via numerous DVDs  and from what I understand, the results from the workouts have been effective. Some have mistakenly think that Winsor Pilates is only for celebrities or for the glam and famous but this is not true at all.

Basically, Winsor Pilates can be practiced by anyone of any body shapes or fitness goals, unless you are very ill or expecting a child. The correct Pilates Fitness movements do not put strain or stress on the joints . Though the series of movements are slow, they help to focus on core muscles and strengthen the small muscle groups too.

Winsor Pilates became very popular among the weight watchers and those who are seeking healthier ways to lose weight. If you are planning to take up Pilates for weight loss reasons, be mindful that a healthy diet is necessary to help with achieving your fitness goals too.

what you need to know about pilates fitness

At the start of this year, I made a goal to learn Pilates. For a long time, I’ve wanted to try out Pilates fitness but never got down to it. Finally, my goal to learn Pilates was realized on the third week of the first month. I can’t tell you how excited I was! If you too would like to explore Pilates Fitness as an option, read on to find out exactly what you are getting yourself into.

First of all, I suggest you go online to find out more about the method of pilates and get familiarized with the exercise concept. You would probably find a few familiar pilates concepts in the web including Winsor Pilates, Stott Pilates and the traditional pilates. Don’t confuse yourself with pilates with yoga – they aren’t the same.

Your pilates research will probably tell you that pilates was founded more than 70 years ago. Pilates helps to improve flexibility while the series of 500 movements were designed to build up the core muscle groups of the abdominals, shoulders, back, and pelvis. What I like about Pilates fitness is that the exercise lead to longer, leaner muscles rather that the shorter, bulky muscles. This is probably why Pilates fitness is a popular exercise among the ladies.

The concept of breathing is also key to Pilates fitness. You will find this being emphasized in every movement and in every Pilates class. While it is not a high intensity workout like aerobics, Pilates focuses on balance which also allows you to work on smaller muscle groups, making the workout very effective.

Find out how you can also include Pilates fitness into your schedule in the next post.

what on earth is winsor pilates?

I’m sure you may be wondering what on earth is Winsor Pilates and how different is it from the traditional Pilates that Joseph Pilates more than 70 years ago. Very briefly, Winsor Pilates is a derivation of the Pilates designed by Mari Winsor.

Mari Winsor is no stranger in the Hollywood and celebrity circle. Owner of two successful Winsor Pilates Fitness studios, Mari Winsor has been featured in countless magazines including Allure, Glamour, InStyle, More, Shape, W, and Woman’s World. Her list of hollywood clients are Drew Barrymore, Daisy Fuentes, Jasmine Guy, Melanie Griffith, Samuel L. Jackson, Jewel, Madonna, Sharon Stone, Patrick Swayze, Marisa Tomei, and Courtney Thorne-Smith and the list goes on!

Upon the release of her first infomercial, Winsor Pilates made its name in the world of fitness and health in a dynamic way. Mari Winsor invented Winsor Pilates for the use of the masses. It makes use of the Pilates method, adapted into a low intensity exercise which as noted earlier can be done by most people, including grannies too. This makes it accessible as well as useful for anyone, even people of poor health, giving the opportunity to improve health without the stricter requirements of other exercise methods.

Having said that, Winsor Pilates method is not designed for pregnant women so care must be taken. During the third trimester, Pilates done lying down should be avoided; this could damage the blood flow to the baby.

Apart from pregnant women and those who are *very ill, Winsor Pilates is for everyone. It provides an exercise regime that is gentle on the joints muscles and bones. After the increased focus on abdominal muscles and all-in-one gyms Winsor is a definitely good addition to harder systems that are abandoned becasue they are too difficult or take too long to make improvements.

(*When in doubt of any exercise or fitness program, please consult your doctor)

let’s step into the world of pilates fitness

So let’s step into the world of pilates fitness! A fitness workout that has attracted millions of people, from Hollywood celebrities to a 60 year old granny.

Firstly, let’s have a brief understanding of pilates fitness. Mention pilates and the name, Joseph Pilates will surface. Known as the ‘father’ of pilates, Joseph Pilates suffered from asthma, rheumatic fever and rickets when he was a young boy. As a result of that, he began his fitness training to gain more physical strength. He was dedicated to study various sorts of exercise to improve his health and wellbeing.

Being a son of  a naturopath and his father, an award winning gymnast, Pilates soon became an expert in human anatomy and became a pro in yoga, skiing, wrestling, and gymnastics. Eventually he developed the Pilates method of exercise and today, the pilates fitness program continues to inspire and improve the lives of many around the world.

Today, there are many Pilates fitness exercise studios, staffed with certified Pilates instructors. Pilates is known to increase muscle tone, improve flexibility, better posture, and even helps to reduce stress. It is no wonder why hollywood celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Cindy Crawford, Madonna, Sharon Stone and Hugh Grant are pilates fitness devotees, to name a few.

But before you think that pilates fitness is a fad and lifestyle exercise program, think again. It is one exercise that can be carried out by most age groups, including pregnant women (always consult your doctor first and only selected pilates movement) and those living in twilight years.

More information and insights on pilates fitness in the next post.

A warm welcome to Winsor Pilates Fitness!

A very warm welcome to Winsor Pilates Fitness! I can’t tell you how excited I am to create this Winsor Pilates and Pilates Fitness site – it’s been a long awaited project.

Feel free to browse through the resources on Winsor Pilates and everything pertaining to pilates fitness. Take some time to watch those valuable Pilates Videos that can bring your learning curve on Pilates training to higher levels.

Sit back, relax and let’s work towards to optimum health together.

From the team at Winsor Pilates Fitness…