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Pilates in the simplest form is a series of exercises that are designed to help you improve your flexibility and strength by doing different types of balancing and stretching moves.  Pilates was invented by a man named Joseph Pilates, who actually was incarcerated in a prison during the second world war.

From the time that Joseph Pilates was very young, he took much inspiration from the ancient Indian art form that is known as Yoga, and also of Zen Buddhism, and the physical exercises that soldiers in the roman and  Greek empire used to use to tone and condition their body.  He uses this different techniques to help himself gain strength.

Pilates, while he was in prison, taught other prisoners the exercises he used — in the German interment camp, to help them stay physically fit.  He also introduced the idea of a workout mat, and invented a make-shift version out of bedding, with removed bed springs. Read the rest of this entry »

Many people who are looking to get into doing pilates, do not want to have to travel to a class every time they want to do a session, or would much prefer the convenience of learning and practicing this form of exercise from the comfort of their home. This is why many people come looking online to learn about doing pilates, techniques, and even watch videos to see demonstrations of the moves they will soon be performing.

Pilates Videos on About.com the website linked here is a great resource for videos regarding pilates, that can all be watched online at your convenience through your computer. About.com has teamed up with Pilates on Fifth to create some very good Pilates exercise videos that you can view anytime.

Another good site to learn from is this website right here, they have many examples that are for beginners, that will get someone who has never done pilates before, doing it for the first time.

There are many resources for learning pilates online, between this website, the websites I have listed, and what you can find on google — you can be a master without ever leaving your bedroom (although we recommend you take a step outside at least every once and a while)

Welcome to Pilates Workouts

Pilates is a form of exercise that really targets your core muscles. Pilates not only makes you fit and trim, it makes you strong and centered as well. Pilates has become very popular due to its benefits on the body in so many ways.

Pilates is an exercise program that incorporates exercises that target certain areas of the body at a time whilst concentrating on a particular breathing pattern. Due to the breathing aspect of Pilates you will become quite conscious of your pattern of breathing during the exercise routines.

Along with many other benefits, Pilates assists the spine by promoting proper alignment and there is a strong focus on improving the strength of the muscles that lay deep within the torso.

You will actually find that by using Pilates you wont be as stressed about day to day events. Here at Pilates Workouts you will find all the information and products you need to start getting your own Pilates body.

We have a Pilates Store for all your Pilates needs and you’ll even find some free exercises here too.

Browse around and you’re sure to find all you need to get your Pilates underway.