Pilates exercises are very much directed toward developing core strength, flexibility and efficient movement habits that translate into daily life. One of the best things about the Pilates method is that it works so well for a wide range of people. Athletes and dancers love it, as do seniors, women rebounding from pregnancy, and people who are at various stages of physical rehabilitation. All exercises are developed with modifications that can make a workout safe and challenging for a person at any level. Pilates exercises do not have to include a lot of repetitions to work out your body. Instead, doing each exercise fully, with precision, can yield significant results in a shorter time than a lot of high-repetition, drawn-out routines.

Pilates
yilise lin | Apr 26 2012

15 min

Mat Pilates - III

Part three of this four part series is primarily a standing pilates class. Yilise makes use of an exercise band and set of dumbbells to provide unique resistance during this lower body intensive class.

Pilates
yilise lin | Apr 26 2012

30 min

Mat Pilates - IV

Yilise brings us a more uptempo mat pilates session as she changes pace from the first three classes in this series. This short but sweet class is designed to maximize muscle fatigue in the shortest amount of time possible. Yilise makes use of a resistance band in this class to challenge your muscles in a manner untraditional to mat pilates.

Pilates
yilise lin | Apr 26 2012

48 min

Mat Pilates - Core Burn Out

Yilise brings her unique style to this class which aims to completely torch your core. While working the core is a huge fundamental of pilates, this class goes above and beyond, to help you achieve that sexy six-pack. Follow along with Yilise in this 50 minute lesson and start tightening up your midsection in no time!

Pilates
lucy garcia | Apr 18 2012

44 min

Mat Pilates with a Ring - Level II/III

An intermediate to advanced mat pilates class making use of an exercise ring. The ring provides resistance thereby increasing the difficulty of some of these mat pilates movements. This class can also be taken without an exercise ring and still provides an excellent workout.

Pilates
lucy garcia | Apr 17 2012

44 min

Mat Pilates with Exercise Balls - Level II/III

Advanced mat pilates class making use of small weighted exercise balls. Moves flow seamlessly as Lucy guides us through a series that tests the core and lower body in particular. Feel free to run through this routine without the exercise balls if you aren't quite ready for this challenge.

Pilates
lisa birman | Apr 17 2012

22 min

Mat Pilates - Lower Body Strengthen and Tone

This pilates class focuses on developing and toning the muscles in the lower body. Using a variety of moves and static holds, Lisa hits the major muscles in each leg, as well as some hard to find muscles to give your legs and butt a firm and tight appearance.

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