Exercise Equipment FAQs

Jack Harmon asked:


With Winsor Pilates being one of the top fitness programs worldwide, its reviews have been excellent.

Most experts believe it will be a long time until another breakthrough comes through the fitness industry that changes the industry so dramatically.

Since Winsor Pilates reviews have been so excellent it has attracted a substantial amount of clients including top Hollywood stars and it has created a whole market of books, videos, DVDs which show different versions of the training methods.

The core of this article will focus on a review of Winsor Pilates contrasting the popular conditioning, shaping and body workout method.

As with any fitness program, there is positive and negatives and this article will attempt explain both the positive and negatives of Pilates, which I have found in a review of the method.

Many of the Winsor Pilates reviews I found were highly positive. However, on rare occasions in my research I have found some negative reviews as well.

Positive Winsor Pilates Reviews

Many of the people who I found that did a positive Winsor Pilates review provided informational proof that the Pilates methods really worked for them.

Many of these people blogged about it and included photos and testimonials that the Pilates training helped them lose weight become more fit and healthier.

In addition, in many of the positive reviews people would state the challenges they faced and how much fun it was to overcome those challenges with Pilates. Most of the people would end their positive review with the declaration that Pilates changed their life.

In the positive reviews of winsor pilates the most talked about spots of improvements were the tights, back, abs and legs. All of these areas were normally mentioned but most people claimed Pilates provides a total body workout.

Some positive Winsor Pilates reviews also made the claim that Pilates was much deeper than just physical. It was also psychological provide them with a sound mind that allowed for greater concentration.

Negative Winsor Pilates Reviews

Why they were much harder to find, there were some negative reviews on Winsor Pilates. Some of these reviews focused on the fact that purchasing Pilates equipment can be an expensive endeavor.

In addition most negative Winsor Pilates reviews also talked about how you needed to purchase a DVD or Video or take personal training to really learn the method. These people seemed unhappy that they could just not learn it by reading.

Lastly, a few of the negative reviews sighted that it takes time to learn the Pilates methods and they were looking for a quick fix to loose weight, which Pilates did not provide.

In the end even the negative reviews seem to end on a positive note that they believed that Pilates worked, but they just had a false expectation.

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Tony Thomas asked:


Exercise is important for a number of reasons. It provides cardiovascular health which keeps the body looking and feeling younger. Exercise helps improve immunity and keep disease at bay. Pilates’ workouts are a part of that exercise equation.

What is Pilates? Many people think that it is just a dainty workout for people who are already in shape. These people believe it involves stretching, bending and eating celery to maintain the body, but don’t believe it has anything to do with fitness. For those who think along those lines, you might actually be surprised by the truth behind Pilates.

Pilates is a workout developed by Joseph Pilates that uses the idea of contrology. It balances the body through a series of controlled movements designed to stretch and build muscles in the body.

Anyone can do Pilates. The moves sound intimidating like the downward facing dog, but it isn’t sinister skinny people speak I promise. Your body might need a bit of time to adjust to the positions in the beginning, but that’s usually the case with any exercise routine. Those who have taken up the Pilates workout have come to love it and swear by its results.

The way Pilates was developed involved using a series of ropes and pulleys. More modern Pilates styles like the Windsor Pilates workout program don’t use such a contraption, but a mat and other small pieces of equipment to bring the amazing results some people have experienced.

The main target of Pilates is the core. Our core is the center of our body. It supports the rest of our body and resists injuries that are a result of poor muscle development in the core which includes the abdominals and the back muscles.

Pilates’ workouts keep the core muscles in mind through every movement and routine. As you work, you’ll see your stomach become shapely and defined. You can even get a six pack if you want it from the help of a workout like this. Building muscle through Pilates burns fat when combined with a decent eating plan.

Pilates has six principles that are built into the workout routines: breath, concentration, control, centering, flow, and precision. The entire body is connected and by working all of the muscle groups, the body becomes a lean machine that can handle anything.

Pilates’ classes can be taken at a gym, a private studio, or through a DVD series of workouts if you exercise at home or are limited on time. With Pilates, you won’t be running around or lifting heavy weights, but your body will get a deep workout that will change its shape. Pilates works well for people who can’t handle vigorous exercise.

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Susannah Marchese asked:


Pilates rehabilitation is often seen in physical therapists offices because it is known to strengthen the body, improve posture, flexibility and balance. The rehab Pilates we do with our clients compliments and enhances what they are doing in rehab therapy.

Joseph Pilates, the creator of this exercise, was a nurse in the German army during World War One. It was there that he developed a method of strengthening the muscles of the wounded soldiers he was assigned to.

He attached weighted springs to their beds and the first Pilates equipment was created. Interestingly, the soldiers who were given the exercises by him healed and recovered faster than the soldiers who did nothing. He was way ahead of his time. To Joe, rehabilitation meant getting creative with what you had.

Pilates rehab works for many reasons. The attention paid to good form is a perfect way for an injured client to gain strength in the weak and injured muscles. Pilates is gentle on the joints and won’t over-stress an already stressed body. It also strengthens the smaller muscle groups that support joints and bony structures, and it builds an awareness to balance, chronically weak and imbalanced muscles gain equal strength.

Pilates as rehabilitation is preventative medicine. Keep yourself strong today and avoid injuries tomorrow. Remaining injury-free is an important benefit as we age.

Rehab Pilates develops flexibility in joints and helps to keep them “oiled up” by gently moving the joints through their ranges of motion. This is particularly important for arthritis sufferers. Keeping a full or near full range of motion in the joints is immensely important to all people, but to arthritis sufferers in particular.

It is important to note that most instructors are not trained nor qualified to make a diagnosis for injured clients. Their job is to work in conjunction with physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, or anyone in the medical profession who is making a diagnosis on a client. Our job is to teach plain and simple. The method in itself is rehabilitative and therapeutic.

Most people, no matter their age or level of fitness, can benefit from this exercise routine. We all have weak links in our muscular skeletal makeup. A Pilates exercise routine is an option to balance out our weaknesses and get us, and keep us, on our feet.

Susannah Marchese is a certified Pilates fitness instructor and a senior contributing writer to http://www.everything-about-pilates.com/pilates-rehabilitation.html

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