The Mari Winsor Pilates for Pink Core Challenge

DRAMATICALLY TRANSFORM YOUR BODY with The Mari Winsor Pilates for Pink Core Challenge.These four 10-minute segments will help you achieve the leaner, stronger body you want. The segments can be done in any order, so you can customize a fun workout that s perfect for you.

SCULPT & SHAPE ARMS AND SHOULDERS
Shape, sculpt and strengthen your arms and shoulders with this upper body workout. You ll develop increased flexibility and amazing definition, with the added bonus of a flatter tummy.

ABS SHAPER
With a variety of stretches, twists, and smooth breathing, you ll engage the core providing better posture and trim, slim, flatter abs.

TRIM & TONE HIPS AND THIGHS
By using your own body to provide resistance, this workout deeply conditions your lower body, shapes your butt and strengthens your core. You will see body-slimming results in your butt, hips and thighs.

BELLY-BLASTING TONER Get ready to blast away belly fat with this fun core workout that will help burn calories and leave you well on your way to firm, flatter, stronger abs!

Achieving The Pilates Body – Part Two

Couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Achieving The Pilates Body, here is the continuing post on how you can achieve this dream. Pilates is a continuing educational process. There is always something new to learn in every Pilates session and this makes the entire workout very exciting and inspiring.

Whether you decide to learn from your own home or get some instruction, keep your mind tuned to these three tips.

First, pay attention to correct form for every move that you learn. While form is always important in exercise, it is critical with this form. The long, lean muscles that Pilates is famous for creating depend on you working the right muscles in the right way.

If you are learning through a Pilates video or DVD then it is a good idea to watch it through at least once before you start. This will prevent you from straining to see the screen to check your form. If you are taking a class, then your instructor should keep an eye out to ensure you get proper form on each move.

Second, consistency is very important. You cannot do this type of exercise every once in awhile and get the body you desire. It takes consistent work to form a great body. Don’t expect results overnight, but give it all your effort at least three to four times a week and you will definitely start to see changes.

Third, progress is extremely important. The longer you do the same movements or the same combinations, the easier it will be for your body to perform them. This means your body will be more efficient and burn less calories while doing it, which ultimately means less change for you.

To prevent this from happening, change things up from time to time. If you are taking a class, try to attend a few sessions by a different instructor or look for more advanced sessions. If you are working with a DVD, then you should start attempting the harder move variations as soon as possible. You should also try to find new DVDs to get a variety.

Achieving the Pilates body of your dreams is entirely possible if you give it all your effort and pay attention to these three tips. For faster results, try to mix in as much cardio as possible and change your eating habits.

Achieving The Pilates Body – Part One

If you really want to make a hot Pilates body your reality rather than your dream, there are some very important steps that you must take to get there. Remember, nothing good ever comes for free!

First of all, there are quite a few ways to learn Pilates. If money and time are of issue you can purchase Pilates Video and DVDs and start learning the moves in your own home. This is a great idea for anyone who is overweight or otherwise very uncomfortable walking into a class with other people.

Pilates videos and DVDs will include versions of the exercises that can be done without equipment, but you can now also purchase real Pilates equipment that is compact enough to fit into your home. If you can afford to go this route it is the best way to get maximum results from home. But before you can purchase any Pilates equipment especially the reformer or the more expensive machines, it’s best to get some private Pilates training with a certified instructor. It’s no point buying a Pilates machine and realizing that you don’t even know how to use it.

If you live close to a Pilates studio then signing up for classes will definitely bring the results you want. This way allows you to gain the knowledge from skilled instructors who will ensure that you are meeting all three of the steps presented in the next post. There are also various types of Pilates fitness styles available and you may want to join one to experience more.

A local gym may also have classes and they may be cheaper than going through an actual studio. Next post, we’ll talk about the critical steps to acheiving a Pilates Body – Stay tuned!