The Pelvic Core: More Exercise for a Pain-Free Life
Take your body to the next level with Volume 2 of the Pilates Therapeutics® Core Series from Dr. Suzanne Martin, PT, DPT. Bring detailed explanations and expert Pilates guidance into your home. Learn the form and precision of the Pilates Method, where the details make the difference. Guides you step-by-step in real time. Maximizes lower body health and strength necessary for a pain-free life. No special equipment needed. (90 min)

The Upper Core: Living a Pain-Free Life
Improve your body's Core Strength with Volume 1 of the Pilates Therapeutics® Core Series from Dr. Suzanne Martin, PT, DPT. If you have or are concerned about Repetitive Stress Injuries and other overuse injuries in your upper body and arms, improving your Core Strength can be of tremendous benefit to you. Designed especially for computer users and anyone concerned about arm and hand overuse, these exercises combine the best in current research and the proven effectiveness of Pilates. Simple and easy to follow DVD. No special equipment required. Start living a pain-free life. (75 min)

Pilates on the Go
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For optimal fitness at home or while traveling, this is the perfect portable workout kit! Maria Leone, owner of Bodyline Studios in Beverly Hills, shows you how to tone your body, improve your posture, increase flexibility, and strengthen your back and abdominal muscles in a challenging total-body workout. The exercise video features the Pilates mat repertoire with modifications for beginners, plus modified Pilates exercises using the resistance band and an upper body series using resistance tubing. Kit includes DVD or VHS video (53 minutes), resistance band and resistance tubing, packaged with a fold-up mat that doubles as a carrying case.

Pilates 101 and Sports Specific
For serious athletes interested in a Pilates routine to improve their performance. Karin de Benedetti, an athletic trainer, uses animated anatomy to illustrate the effects of Pilates, teaches 20 exercises, and provides a reminder menu to enable users to define their own program. First routine is for rotational sports, including golf, tennis, and gymnastics. Second routine is for linear sports, including hiking, running, and cycling. (Time varies according to selected routine.)

Pilates for Men
Pilates is the best workout for guys interested in gaining an edge - that extra burst downfield, the quicker at-bat, the devastating jump shot. Focus on your core, the band of muscles around the center of your body, and quickly notice better balance, alignment, muscle tone, and a noticeable decrease in injury. 26 exercises with variations for beginners and advanced athletes. (26 min)

New York Pilates
The most efficient and effective Pilates Matwork program available! For years, Pilates was exclusively practiced in New York City at Joseph Pilates' original studio. Now, his authentic system of Matwork exercises are presented by Certified Pilates Instructor Jonathan Urla for everyone. Practice at home for amazing results! (45-60 min)

Yogilates
Yogilates teaches you to integrate the techniques of Pilates and hatha yoga for complete and enjoyable mind/body workouts. Join thousands of practitioners in what Yoga Journal says is a "... accessible, effective, interesting, and fun workout." Three levels from beginner to advanced. (45-60 min)

Total Pilates with Rael Isacowitz
Rael Isacowitz, founder of Body Arts and Sciences International, brings more the 25 years of experience as a Pilates master to this inspiring mat series. Rael's superb instruction is shown in detail, making it easy to understand and follow the correct form that makes the workout so effective. Rael System 17 is a 25-minute workout that teaches fundamental principles and 17 exercises for beginners and intermediates (total length: 44 minutes). Rael System 27 adds 10 exercises to the prior workout for a challenging, 47-minute program for advanced levels (total length: 55 minutes). Recorded in high-definition video.

Combining Pilates & Yoga for Balance
All the benefits of Pilates and Yoga in one invigorating workout! Tom McCook from Center of Balance begins with Pilates to develop core strength and spinal flexibility, then moves into Yoga to link the power of the breath to the body. Tom explains essential principles of breathing and neutral spine, then moves into a flowing, 45-minute workout, where he teaches more than 40 Pilates and Yoga exercises. Easier variations are shown for the more advanced exercises. Recommended for intermediate to advanced students.(56 min)

Lolita Shares Her Pilates
In 1967, Lolita San Miguel became one of just two people in the world to be personally certified by Joseph Pilates. Today, at age 70, Lolita is strong, flexible and vibrant - a testimony to the benefits of Pilates! She shares her 40+ years of teaching experience in this lively, informative mat video and workout. Lolita recounts her early training with Carola Trier and the history of Pilates, then gives an excellent explanation of Pilates principles and cues. Then, she teaches 24 mat exercises in detail and leads a 45-minute group mat workout. A must for every teacher and Pilates enthusiast! (122 min)

Polestar Beginning Mat Workout
Alice Becker Denovaro, a Polestar Master Educator from Brazil, leads you through a gentle beginning mat class to lengthen, strengthen and tone your body. The class introduces the six Polestar Pilates principles: concentration, breathing, alignment, coordination, centering and balance. Depending on your level of fitness, you can follow Alice's exercises, or the easier or more difficult variations demonstrated. (60 min)

Polestar Intermediate Mat Workout
Alice Becker Denovaro continues the Polestar mat series with an inspired Pilates-evolved workout for intermediates. Follow Alice as she guides you through a highly focused mind-body workout to strengthen, tone, align and stretch. You'll learn to relax your body and breathe deeply while concentrating on the quality and accuracy of your movement. Polestar's Pilates-evolved system combines the principles of Pilates with techniques from other mind-body disciplines to create a unique and powerful conditioning program. (54 min)

PowerHouse Institute Pilates Mat Program
Join Christine Ruby of The PowerHouse Institute for a high-powered mat workout featuring 22 classic Pilates mat exercises. You'll learn the essentials of breathing, form and alignment as you strenghten, tone and stretch your body. At the end of the workout, Christine and Marci Clark teach a special 15-minute segment of detailed instruction on each exercise. Home exercisers will learn how to perform each exercise precisely, while fitness instructors will learn teaching and cueing tips. (61 min)

Ron Fletcher Pilates Matwork, Levels 1 & 2
Master Teacher Ron Fletcher began his studies with Joe and Clara Pilates in 1946. In 1970, he opened a studio in Beverly Hills, attracting a celebrity clientele and establishing Pilates on the West Coast. Today, the Ron Fletcher Program is one of the most respected Pilates certification programs in the world. Ron talks about his experience learning from Joe Pilates, why matwork is the foundation of the Pilates system, and more. You will learn the Seven Cues of Standing and Centering - essential principles for teaching and performing the work. The 22-minute Level 1 program teaches 12 mat exercises, integrating precise, flowing movement with percussive breathing. Level 2 adds 13 exercises for a 30-minute intermediate workout. Total length: 75 minutes. Ron Fletcher Pilates Matwork, Levels 1 & 2 DVD NTSC (all regions).

Balanced Body Pilates Mat Program
Elizabeth Larkam teaches the Balanced Body Pilates versions of 20 mat exercises originally created by Joseph Pilates. Practiced correctly, these mat exercises are a powerful conditioning program for the entire body. On each exercise, substantial time is devoted to correct breathing, alignment and form. This program promotes functional strength of all the abdominal muscles along with the muscles of the back, resulting in strength and control that enhance your daily activities, sports and recreation. Note: this is not a "do-along" video, but rather a precise and detailed demonstration of Pilates exercises that will allow you to construct your own workouts (90 minutes). Buy the DVD alone, or with a floor mat.

The Osteoporosis Exercise Program: Building Better Bones
Presented by Sherri, Betz, PT
This is the companion DVD to the book of the same name. Physical Therapist Sherri Betz shows you how to incorporate safe Pilates mat exercises into your bone-building program. The Pilates exercises in this video will help you build bone density of the spine and hip, improve posture and balance, and increase flexibility and mobility. You will also learn how to avoid movements that increase the risk of fracture. (60 min)

If you have difficulty getting onto the floor, see our DVD with seated and standing exercises.