pilates fitness video for Dance & Lifetime Fitness
Duration : 0:8:25
Mar
23
Mar
22
There are many different types of abdominal exercises that you can use in order to strengthen and shape a great six pack of abdominal muscles. These exercises range from the basic and well known like the classic abdominal crunches, to leg raises, and multiple weight lifting machines designed to target that specific trouble area of many people’s bodies.
The wide variety of various ab machines out there, and the large variety of different abdominal exercises can be a little bit intimidating to a lot of people who aren’t natural gym rats. Whenever there are so many choices, attempting to figure out which abdominal exercises are best for your goals and your situations can be intimidating. The good news is that there is no “only one way” to get there, which means that a wide variety of abdominal exercises can be effective.
The other good news is that despite all the commercials bombarding you with the claim that you have to buy this machine or that machine, but many of the best abdominal exercises aren’t from machines, but are some of the same good old fashioned exercises that you practiced in gym class.
The three best overall abdominal exercises:
1. Crunches. That’s right, the good old fashioned stomach crunch is still the best exercise for abs and should be the foundation for any serious exercise program focusing on abdominal exercises.
2. Reverse crunches. These are similar to crunches, but emphasize the lower abs over the upper abs. A great balance exercise for regular crunches.
3. Side bends. These are really good to work on the supporting oblique muscles.
Someone who only concentrates on these three exercises will do well in building up their abs. These abdominal exercises should always be the base of any serious workout. With weights and other machines, there are also several other really good exercises that can add some great variety, help you keep interest in your workouts, and also help to build your ideal abs.
Leg raises are another favorite among gym goers. Just set yourself up with good posture on the appropriate machine and lift the legs. The pressure forces your abs to work out and can help really shape up that part of the body. The abdominal bicycle crunch is another very popular exercise that you might see around. For some people this is easy, but for beginners it might take a while to get the coordination down.
If you have a bench to work with, then there’s a whole variety of additional abdominal exercises that you can do, including: side leg raises, front kicks, bench kickbacks, and rear leg scissors. A gym workout for abs combined with Pilates at home can be a great way to get the full effect of each workout and come out with the abdominal muscles that you’ve been dreaming of.
The most important thing is to just keep with whatever abdominal exercises that you are working out your stomach muscles with. Keep at it until you get the results you want, and you’ll be glad that you stayed faithful to those abdominal exercises.
Guido Nussbaum
Mar
22
Being physically fit is crucial to staying alert both mentally and physically. Being fit enables you to keep certain diseases at bay.
Fitness Programs
Fitness programs are the schedules that are set which would allow an individual to infuse exercise into his daily routine. There are various reasons for the creation of a fitness program and the most common are: to lose weight, to gain strength, to lose body fat, for therapy, or simply to stay fit.
Anyone who want to be more fit and stronger should have fitness training. There are different types of fitness training programs and they are:
Cardiovascular training more often referred to as cardio workouts
Strength training
Weight management
Muscle definition fitness programs
Flexibility training
Pre and Post-natal training programs
Injury recovery programs
and Nutrition
All these can be incorporated on a single fitness program that would result into healthier body, improved coordination and strength and resistance to illnesses. Fitness training also increases metabolism, flexibility and improves muscle tone, etc.
Sports-Based Training Programs
There are some types of fitness training programs that are incorporated in sports. Here are some examples: rugby fitness training, football fitness training, soccer fitness training, swimming, golf fitness programs, basketball trainings, boxing fitness trainings and many more. There are also special programs that are made especially for kids.
Fitness Training Centres
A fitness trainer is an individual who has been tasked to design the right type of fitness program. He should be able to cover all aspects of training such as aerobic and anaerobic endurance, strength, flexibility, speed and also agility. Most of these fitness trainers are based on fitness training centres and you can get in touch with them by enrolling in these gyms.
Nowadays, many fitness training centres also have sophisticated exercise equipments to suit all the fitness needs of their customers. They also have medical specialists and therapists who can discuss your fitness program and why it is the best type of program that will address your fitness needs. These fitness gyms can also customize your workout routines and nutrition plan.
All on Your Own
If you are the type who would rather work it all out on your own, there are ways to lose unwanted weight without having to deal with a fitness trainer. Here are some tips:
You can choose to purchase exercise equipments and have them installed in your home. This means that you could exercise in the privacy of your own living room and at any time you want.
You can choose to buy some exercise videos that you can play over and over again. The latest craze such as Pilates, Taebo, kickboxing, and many more can be bought in video formats and you can do all the kicking, punching and crunching inside your own room. If you aren’t into videos, you can also purchase books and manuals on fitness programs.
Whether you choose to have a personal trainer, to work out in fitness gyms, or to just stay at home and sweat it out in the privacy of your home, the goals are all the same-and that is to achieve a leaner and healthier you.
Benedict Smythe
Mar
22
We stumbled across this Pilates video clip on YouTube recently and had to find out the story behind it. It’s clean, crisp and professional—and an exciting example of what’s possible with Pilates. The fast-motion Wunda Chair sequence is especially amazing. It was produced by Louise Taube, a Polestar- and STOTT Pilates-trained studio owner in Melbourne, Australia. We interviewed her via email to get more information about the video.
PP: Why did you make this video?
Louise: For a number of reasons… I wanted to draw attention to myself and my website www.louisetaube.com, and also to show the world how fun Pilates is and just how many exercises are possible on the equipment.
I used to make dance films, and I really wanted to show the equipment dancing and to bring a fresh perspective to the exercises.
I guess I am interested in reaching as many people as possible with Pilates – it has changed my life and I really want to tell the world about it!
PP: How are you using the video?
Louise: Making the clip was a dare for myself, and also a jumping board for one of my dreams of making Pilates DVDs and selling them to the world.
I guess I wanted to see responses to it and to generate courage for the next step of making a DVD. And now my first DVD is in production and will be available at www.louisetaube.com.
PP: What has the reaction been to it?
Louise: My clients were impressed and have become more loyal. Some were awestruck. I have a few new clients from it and interest from people outside of Australia who would like to do Pilates with me but are a bit too far away!
If you would like to learn more about <a href=”http://www.pilates-pro.com/”>Pilates instructors</a> and the Pilates industry then visit our website at www.Pilates-Pro.com
Amy Leibrock
http://www.articlesbase.com/yoga-articles/pilates-in-australia-717248.html
pilates gomas
Mar
20
Pilates helps develop strength, flexibility, endurance and posture, without building bulk or stressing your joints. The perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, athletic training or rehabilitation.
Duration : 0:0:53
Mar
20
Learn about how to do the rollup pilates exercises with expert pilates workout tips in this free fitness video on pilates mat exercises.
Expert: Constance Borho
Bio: Connie Borho has over 20 years varied experience in the health and wellness, and the Balance Pilates and Yoga Center in Bradenton, Florida.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:1:44
Mar
18
Pilates Instructional Video, how to rolling ball, abdominal 5 series, spine stretch. This is an intense set of deep ab work. Enjoy this instructional fitness Pilates Video! Get your core exercise, try it out.
Why?
•To get fabulous sexy abs!
•To cement proper technique in muscle memory, isolate and focus awareness to deeper belly muscles, support and protect low back spine from compression
• Only 5-10 minutes!
•Once per day, every day or at least 3-5 days a week
Duration : 0:2:55
Mar
18
A Pilates ball can be used to do a number of exercises, such as the plank, the abdominal curl and the Superman. Strengthen muscles of the abdomen and back with help from a Pilates specialist in this free video for moms on Pilates ball exercises.
Expert: Ann Arnoult
Contact: www.pilaatesstudio.com
Bio: Ann Arnoult was the director of the Pilates program at Ballet Austin for 10 years. She now owns and operates Pilates Studio in Austin, Texas.
Duration : 0:3:45
Mar
15
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Duration : 0:1:27