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violette
03-10-2009, 11:08 AM
Can anyone suggest a very good intermediate pilates DVD? My core is very strong but I would like to try something different. I need to work out on my back and core and my friends at the gym who take pilates swear by it. I don't have time to go to classes so I want to do the DVD. I'm also doing Coach Evil Troy Spinervals and love it. I'm training for a Duathlon.
tulip
03-18-2009, 03:47 PM
I can't help you with the DVD, as I took classes for several years and now do Pilates on my own. But I'd be interested in a DVD recommendation, too.

Do you really not have time for one Pilates class per week, instead of going to the gym, for example? I think it's really important to work with a good instructor, because if you do Pilates incorrectly, you can hurt yourself.
Zen
03-18-2009, 04:28 PM
Check your local library.
Blueberry
03-18-2009, 04:52 PM
Netflix has some too (now, if only they'd get Spinervals...)
southjerseygirl
03-24-2009, 02:02 PM
I like Winsor Pilates (of infomercial fame!!). The beginner workouts are a little too basic, but the longer advanced workouts are more of a challenge. Look for some of the older ones that don't require additional gadgets (resistance band, sculpting circle, etc.).
endurancerider
04-10-2009, 04:49 PM
I can't help you with the DVD, as I took classes for several years and now do Pilates on my own. But I'd be interested in a DVD recommendation, too.


So you're a fan? Did you think Pilates helped with cycling? I've been thinking about trying it for my off days.
OakLeaf
04-10-2009, 05:36 PM
I like the Stott Pilates videos. But I agree that it's important to start with a good instructor before moving to a home practice. (And get periodic tune-ups with a good instructor as well.)
NbyNW
04-10-2009, 07:03 PM
A friend of mine recently mentioned that she got Classical Pilates Technique - The complete mat workout series:

http://www.amazon.com/Classical-Pilates-Technique-Complete-Intermediate/dp/B000069YWP/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1239149891&sr=1-7

She sounds pretty happy with the difficulty level, and she is someone who I know is pretty consistently up on the latest training and fitness theory.