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If you are planning on learning Pilates at home, you may consider buying Pilates video from the video shops in your place. However, picking the right one may be challenging for you. This article intends to help or guide you in choosing the best Pilates video for you.

#1 Thing to Consider: the pace of the workout.

Pilates is an effective physical fitness system because of its precise movements and proper breathing cycle. Therefore, fast-paced routines are not encouraged as it may not be very efficient.

#2 Thing to Consider: the difficulty of the routines.

Difficult routines are not for beginners. If you are new to Pilates, you have to learn the basic movements first that includes the proper breathing and the strengthening of the core muscles.

#3 Thing to Consider: clear instructions.

Pilates videos are supposed to be instructional videos on how Pilates workout is executed. If a video does not have clear instructions on the breathing and the proper coordination of the body, then it is not a good video. As mentioned earlier, the breathing cycle or cue is very vital in maximizing the benefits of Pilates. Instructions on the do's and the don'ts in Pilates workout is also important. This helps avoid injury or accident while doing the workout.

#4 Thing to Consider: the goals or the benefits of the exercise.

If you have certain goals in doing Pilates like flattening the abs, firming the thighs and the arms etc., make sure that the video is for that goal otherwise you will be wasting your resources.

#5 Thing to Consider: the muscle groups targeted in the workout.

This is a case to case basis. Beginners are advised to strengthen the muscles around the torso before engaging other muscle groups. So if you are a beginner, do not try Pilates videos yet that have complicated stunts. Also, there are now some Pilates video - especially the new ones that include modified workouts that target several muscle groups already but not necessarily complicated to perform.

#6 Thing to Consider: popular Pilates video.

There are 7 videos you can look for in the shop or even online - the Pilates Method led by Jennifer Kries; the Stott Pilates - Advanced Matwork by Moira Stotts; the Core Essentials by Karen Voight; the Pilates for Every Body by Denise Austin; the Yogilates; the Kathy Smith Pilates for Abs; and the Pilates for Dummies.

Finding the right Pilates video that works best for you is working smarter rather than harder.

Things to Consider when Buying Pilates Video

By: Kriz Cruzado




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