PILATES
#241773 - 01/26/06 11:41 AM
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My regular doctor has suggested that I try Pilates to try and help my very large spare tyre which has occurred courtesy of the Menopause and now Diabetes. She said that it is quite difficult to trim up that area but suggested Pilates. I was wondering if any of you fit ladies could recommend an appropriate video or dvd? 
Thank you.
Judith
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Re: PILATES
#241790 - 01/26/06 12:32 PM
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Stephie
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Loc: Vancouver, Canada
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Hi there!
A lot of people really enjoy pilates, so I think it is definitely a good idea to try and see how you get on with it. I will say that althought pilates is good for strengthening your core, and toning up some of the parts of your body a lot of people recommend that if you are trying to lose some body fat you have to incorporate cardio into your workout, so any walking, running, biking, etc that you can add will really help.
As for DVDs, some girls I know have the Windsor Pilates series (It is a set of DVDs... I think the kit you get comes with a mat, or some other stuff, not sure though.) and they think they are pretty good. An exercise DVD series that I really like is the "for dummies" series. I have 2 (not pilates) that are REALLY good. They explain a lot, and take you through things so it is a really good way to learn. I know they have pilates for dummies, so I'd check that one out too.
Other people might have some other ideas about pilates DVDs so hopefully you can check out a few different ones.
Another good idea if it's possible is to try and attend a floor pilates class at a local gym or community centre or something. Then you can make sure you are getting proper instruction before you take on doing too much by yourself at home. This way, you can make sure you are doing it in a way to get the best results and without causing yourself any injuries.
Good luck, let us know how it goes! We always like to hear what people like/don't like!
Cheers!
--Steph
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I do pilates once or twice a week and I really like it. I don't have a dvd to recommend since I go to a free class offered at my school but hopefully someone else will have something to recommend!
Everything Steph said is right though. Yes, pilates is GREAT for the abs. It's a really great core workout in general. But pilates could give you the hardest abs and you'd never be able to see it (under what you call your "spare tire") if you don't watch what you eat and incorporate a little (or a lot of) cardio in there as well... or just being active in general. (Take the stairs, park further away, etc...)
Good luck! 
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Thanks for your reply Stephie.
I do have a treadmill on which I am building up my walking and I also have lower back problems which I think is why my doctor suggested Pilates.
Also like many other sufferers of ibs.d getting out to somewhere for a specific time is very difficult for me so I thought that if I get a video I have no excuse!! As I am unable to work due to ill-health, I do have the time to do things, just not enough motivation! I am still struggling trying to come to terms with the Diabetes (only diagnosed last Sept.)- because I cannot eat hardly any fruit/veg due to the ibs it gives me more difficulties trying to eat for the diabetes!!
Anyway, thanks again for your input.
Judith
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