Which Pilates tape should I get?

[MickeysMommy]

I am thinking about starting pilates and was wondering if any of you could give me some info?

I know there are Winsor Pilates and Crunch and so on...but what do you all recommend?

Thanks.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I LOVE! my Winsor Pilates DVDs and would highly recommend this. It shows people performing at different levels so that way you can see what to aspire to, yet not feel bad if you cannot do it all at once. This method does work. When I am in the habit of using them, I feel and notice a difference in my body.
Good luck making your choice.

 

[Christine]

I use Crunch Pilates for the cardio workout. I'm not aware that Crunch offers any "traditional" Pilates, so if you're looking for that, Crunch is probably not for you.

Crunch tapes use something called "standing Pilates" moves. It's a real workout but not traditional Pilates.

 

[ohMom]

i'll throw in another to consider -- i have Quick Fix Yoga/Pilates and LOVE it -- it's one of the few workout DVDs I have used for more than a year before tiring of it. i clicked on this thread b/c I may get another pilates to mix things up a bit now - but my quick fix is 10 min blocks - 4 each of pilates and yoga - that you can mix and play up to 3 of your choice, or run the yoga segments or pilates segments at once. The pilates blocks are abs, legs, whole body and advanced abs. I can tell a difference like Lily said when I do pilates twice a week consisently and it's very relaxing at the same time if that makes sense.

have you tried your library to see if they have any you can try before you buy?

 

[MickeysMommy]

I haven't tried the library but thanks for that suggestion. I know a lot of people have really sculpted their bodies using pilates so I thought I might try it. Keep the suggestions coming...