Body Target Pilates -- opinions
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Kit,
Thanks for your sharing. I am going to order Kathy Smith's New Yoga series (Basic/New Yoga/Challenge).
I also saw they sale Kathy S. "Ultimate Pilate (Abs/Lower Body). Is it good? How does it compared to Windsor's? I have some windsor's pilate. Somehow, I just can not get into it. It is not difficult level. It's just seems that she talked so much. Or maybe I just need to adjust to her style?
Thanks
Wantfit
Thanks for your sharing. I am going to order Kathy Smith's New Yoga series (Basic/New Yoga/Challenge).
I also saw they sale Kathy S. "Ultimate Pilate (Abs/Lower Body). Is it good? How does it compared to Windsor's? I have some windsor's pilate. Somehow, I just can not get into it. It is not difficult level. It's just seems that she talked so much. Or maybe I just need to adjust to her style?
Thanks
Wantfit
Wantfit,
Kathy S. Pilates are more of a basic in nature, there are some harder moves. But she does talk a lot in these, basically telling you your form etc, and what to watch out for. This is good when your first doing Pilates, but once you do them a few times, you'll be going into position before Kathy does. I actually like Windsors a bit better do to more of a variety. But the talking level is about the same between Windsor and Kathy. So if they are a really good deal, you may pick them up for a little bit extra education, if not just get the Yoga.
Kit
Kathy S. Pilates are more of a basic in nature, there are some harder moves. But she does talk a lot in these, basically telling you your form etc, and what to watch out for. This is good when your first doing Pilates, but once you do them a few times, you'll be going into position before Kathy does. I actually like Windsors a bit better do to more of a variety. But the talking level is about the same between Windsor and Kathy. So if they are a really good deal, you may pick them up for a little bit extra education, if not just get the Yoga.
Kit
I actually did a few one on one pilates sessions with a personal trainer (but it cost me $60 per session, not $70). She told me reformer pilates were for the less advanced clients. She said the machines provided stability for those whose core wasn't strong enough to do them without support, and who were still learning the correct range of motion & ways to move.
The one thing I've had the most trouble with--with pilates and yoga--is the breathing, b/c it's the exact opposite of how you breathe in weightlifting. i.e. when you lift you exhale when you contract your muscle, but in yoga/pilates you inhale when you contract. After weightlifting for 16+ years it's been difficult breaking the habit.
IA about Kathy Smith--her pilates workouts are very basic & somewhat boring. I've given mine away to some beginners, people in their 50s who are looking to get into better shape but are probably not up for weightlifting. My favorite home pilates instructor so far is Kristen McGee--her workouts take basic pilates moves & get really creative with them--they're a lot of fun & you definitely feel it in your core the next day. Moira Stott & Rael are also very good.
And as far as SITC is concerned--I live in the NYC metro area, I'm a single woman in my late 30s, I do OK but I'm far from wealthy, & I feel like it was a pretty accurate reflection of my lifestyle. How lucky am I? ;-) The show where Carrie was trying to buy her apt. & had only $800 in her checking account & nothing in her savings, & she kept wondering where all her money went, & then she realized it was in her closet in the form of shoes.......well, I could so relate to that!
The one thing I've had the most trouble with--with pilates and yoga--is the breathing, b/c it's the exact opposite of how you breathe in weightlifting. i.e. when you lift you exhale when you contract your muscle, but in yoga/pilates you inhale when you contract. After weightlifting for 16+ years it's been difficult breaking the habit.
IA about Kathy Smith--her pilates workouts are very basic & somewhat boring. I've given mine away to some beginners, people in their 50s who are looking to get into better shape but are probably not up for weightlifting. My favorite home pilates instructor so far is Kristen McGee--her workouts take basic pilates moves & get really creative with them--they're a lot of fun & you definitely feel it in your core the next day. Moira Stott & Rael are also very good.
And as far as SITC is concerned--I live in the NYC metro area, I'm a single woman in my late 30s, I do OK but I'm far from wealthy, & I feel like it was a pretty accurate reflection of my lifestyle. How lucky am I? ;-) The show where Carrie was trying to buy her apt. & had only $800 in her checking account & nothing in her savings, & she kept wondering where all her money went, & then she realized it was in her closet in the form of shoes.......well, I could so relate to that!
WantFit
Cathlete
Thanks, Laura. I am going to check out those instructors dvds.
I totally can related what you said about SITC. I lived in upper east for about 5 years, most in my early 30s. NYC is a wonderful city. Though I have not been all cities in the world, but I definitely think Manhattan is the best city of the world. I told my husband if my kids are smart enough, I definitely will send them to NYC collegues. If you can survive the city, you can survive anywhere. Of course, my husband never like my idear. He insisted to sell my apartment right after 9/11. He is not city person. He is very typical midwester. Oops, not meant to offense any midwest ladies. It is just my husband. My husband wants all our kids go to school in our town and live in
our town. Well, let's see what the kids choices when they grow up.
WantFit
I totally can related what you said about SITC. I lived in upper east for about 5 years, most in my early 30s. NYC is a wonderful city. Though I have not been all cities in the world, but I definitely think Manhattan is the best city of the world. I told my husband if my kids are smart enough, I definitely will send them to NYC collegues. If you can survive the city, you can survive anywhere. Of course, my husband never like my idear. He insisted to sell my apartment right after 9/11. He is not city person. He is very typical midwester. Oops, not meant to offense any midwest ladies. It is just my husband. My husband wants all our kids go to school in our town and live in
our town.
Well, let's see what the kids choices when they grow up.WantFit
rjroubi
Cathlete
Wow! I wonder why anyone would say the Pilates reformer was for less advanced clients (was she Reformer Certified?). Did you ever see someone do the Teaser on the reformer on box working against springs? I'll tell you from personal experience, it's a humbling experience until you can do it and a lot more difficult then doing it on the solid ground. The Mat and Reformer compliment each other very well. Basically, the mat focuses mainly on core strength where the equipment combines both the core and strength training. They are wonderful combined.
As for the breathing, depending on the method of Reformer instruction and teaching.....usually beginners breath differently so they learn to keep their body in proper alignment and keep the scapulae stabilized. (Beginners have a tendency to lift their chest.) As they advance, the breathing changes and is more in line with weight lifting.
Just my 2 cents,
Robin (currenty working on my reformer certification )
As for the breathing, depending on the method of Reformer instruction and teaching.....usually beginners breath differently so they learn to keep their body in proper alignment and keep the scapulae stabilized. (Beginners have a tendency to lift their chest.) As they advance, the breathing changes and is more in line with weight lifting.
Just my 2 cents,
Robin (currenty working on my reformer certification
)