Pilates Upper Body Strength

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PILATES: CIRCUIT Training – Upper Body

The Oxycise! System 3 VHS Video Set: Introduction, Abs & Upper Body, Buns & Thighs (Use the Power of Oxygen to Unlock Your Body’s Natural Ability to Burn Fat) $99.00 The Oxycise! System is an exciting new development in the field of weight loss and health. University studies show Oxycise! burns calories at a dramatically higher rate than conventional exercises. Using the amazing power of oxygen you will unlock your body’s natural ability to burn fat, reshape your body and reduce stress while you enjoy increased energy and vitality. Lose pounds, reshape your …

10 Minute Solution – Target Toning for Beginners $2.21 Haven’t worked out in a while? Get back into the swing–and stretch, tighten, and tone of things–with five easy and effective toning regimens. 53 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English….

EMPOWER Portable Pilates Studio $18.74 Empower Portable Pilates Studio This Portable Pilates Studio lets you perform reformer-style Pilates movements without heavy equipment in your home. Lightweight and portable, the bar disassembles for easy storage. Includes follow along workout DVD with bonus upper body strength workout.

The Core Strength: Pilates for Triathletes (DVD) $39.99 With June Quick, Certified Pilates Instructor, licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and Stanford University Swimming consultant and featuring Barb Lindquist, #1 Ranked Triathlete and 2004 OlympianIn this excellent Pilates program (Quick affectionately refers to as “Triathalates”), June Quick shares her unique on-land program for multi-sport athletes that uniquely intertwines Pilates exercises to strengthen the core and shoulder girdle, yoga exercises to increase flexibility and lung capacity, and stretching exercises to accommodate the use of the extremities while maintaining posture, line, and balance of the core. The goal of the program is to assist a multi-sport athlete in achieving and maintaining proper posture, line, and balance while running, biking, and swimming. Quick begins this video with a brief anatomy review of the body core and shoulder muscle areas that the program targets: areas crucial to multi-sport athletes. She then proceeds with three specific 20-minute follow-along workouts: 1) Upper core, 2) Middle core, and 3) Lower core. In each workout, Quick leads World-renowned triathlete Barb Lindquist through an “area specific” workout on a “long roll” (foam roller). To facilitate those wanting to work without a foam roll, Quick simultaneously coaches a second demonstrator on a traditional Pilates mat. Each workout also incorporates valuable “prehab” exercises to help prevent the most common multi-sport injuries! As a bonus, Quick offers tips for maintaining proper posture, line, and balance for running, biking, and swimming. 97 minutes. 2005.

Pilates $13.25 Different forms of exercise and bodywork that relieve tension, increase strength, improve balance, and heighten awareness of the physical body and its well-being are presented in each volume …

Easy Exercises with Sunshine DVD, Pilates Strength and Stretching $17.99 This fitness DVD is great for seniors suffering from osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis or Alzheimer’s, and perfect for residential groups, physical therapy and rehab. Designed specifically for anyone who is a senior citizen, elderly, overweight or a patient rehabilitating from an injury or illness. The pace is slow and relaxed and the exercises can be done any time, anywhere, while sitting or standing. The Pilates and stretching exercises will increase strength and endurance. Plus they’re great therapy for improving joint mobility, flexibility and strength. Part 1 features a Warm Up Session, followed by upper body exercises done sitting or standing. Part 2 features Lower Body Exercises for lower back and hips followed by cool down with stretching and breathing. This fun low-impact exercise DVD also has a relaxation segment with soothing music. Running time: 35 minutes.Sunshine is ACE-certified Personal Trainer for AARP Members by The American Council on Exercise.

Stamina Pilates Magic Circle $34.95 This Magic Circle features form molded grips to fit comfortably against your body with a nonporous, molded padding that resists moisture. The Pilates Magic Circle was created by Joseph Pilates to be a versatile exercise aid you can use anywhere. The soft rubber ring provides resistance for faster, more targeted toning, improving muscle strength throughout the body…especially in problem areas like the inner and outer thighs, upper arms, and chest. DVD not included.

Pilates Method: Precision Pilates - $12.99 Dancer and fitness trainer Jennifer Kries offers a fun and effective variation on the pilates style of yoga in this exercise video. Pilates Method: Precision Pilates fuses elements of dance, yoga, Pilates, and weight training for an efficient workout routine, beginning with an upper-body regimen, followed with pilates-based exercises, and concluding with dancer’s stretches. The program can also be performed with small hand weights for greater impact. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi