Gym Fitness for Women

Pilates Equipment? Does anyone knows where can i buy pilates equipment, not the huge bed, i'm looking for the exercise balls and rings, etc., I want to open a fitness center here in mexico, but i'm looking for a good supplier in the usa

What pilates/yoga equipment do I need to practice at home? Any suggestions? I want to do pilates to tone and sculpt my body. The two kits I am looking at both have different equipment. Which should I choose? 1-Karen Voight Body Sculpting System * yoga mat * 2 Vids and booklets * two genie balls 5 lbs weights * 65 cm stability ball Pilates kit * 3 flat and 3 circular bands for stretching * 65 cm stability ball * yoga strap - 8 ft * yoga brick ( whats this for?) * two hand grips * Yoga mat * Yoga chart I'm a beginner so I'm not sure what equipment I will need. I know I definiately want the stability ball.

what is the best yoga routine and pilates routine without weights/equipment? i am looking for some kind of yoga and pilates routine without any kind of weights or equipment, cause right now i don't have any, but in the near future i will get some. i need a 5-7 day routine that is shows the best results and that will tone and slim quick. but i need something that is good for beginners, cause i do not exercise very often. please help.

Need recommendations for fitness equipment: yoga, pilates, stretching? I want to install a small home gym in a 9.5 x 11.5 room (8' ceiling) on my second floor. The purpose of this is two-fold: I need to lose weight, and I need to regain strength and flexibility. I was thinking of installing a ballet bar or parallel bars and buying a new or used Total Gym (for pilates). What do you all think? Anyone have experience with Total Gym? Any recommendations on an alternative piece of equipment?

what is the best equipment from pilates to tone your butt and get rid of the excess butt fat?

With Winsor PIlates Dvds Do I Need Equipment? I want to buy a windsor pilates dvd.. but there are so many to choose from. I want a toning and fat burning/cardio workout that i can do from home without any equipment... any sugestions? thank you!

I'm going to start pilates, what kind of equipment (mat, clothing, etc.) do I need?

How do I know which Pilates workout is right for me? I'm looking for a Pilates workout video, but there are SO many options! How do I know what's right for me? Here are my details: - 5'7" female, 180 lbs - Want to tone and strengthen, but also lose weight - Definite Pilates beginner, but I want advanced options too - Don't own any Pilates equipment; willing to purchase hand weights but not a mat at this time I'm looking for a DVD with different expertise levels, as well as fat-burning options. I appreciate any suggestions!

I'm trying to find a good equipment based Pilates instructor in the Woodlands, Texas. Any suggestions?

Are there any pilates studios in Phoenix, AZ? Do they have pilates equipment? Where is it in Phoenix?

What are the typical markups for fitness equipment? I am looking to sell yoga and pilates fitness equipment and would like to know if anyone knows the markup on these items (mats, stability balls, soft weights, pilates rings etc) and also where a good distributor is for these products?

pilates - mat vs. equipment? Hey...I plan on studying Pilates this summer and I have done mat classes in the past which I enjoyed but people tell me I should use the equipment instead...will i still see the same results as the mat? what are the pros and cons?

Why are people still buying Gratz pilates equipment/apparatus? ? We all know that the quality has gone down hill and certain organizations have even gone to forcing their instructors to buy from them in order to stay in good graces. But is it worth it? I have several of their reformers next to some models not made by Gratz, and it’s obvious to tell with ones are inferior. Gratz stuff is just not worth the money any more and a simple search on Google will tell you that. So why do people keep doing it? Do we really need to belong to that specific group that we’re willing to sacrifice quality, performance, and our clients’ well-being just? Am I alone on this?

Gym Pilates/Yoga (and needed Equipment)? What should you bring with if you are going to take a gym class (pilates and/or yoga). Do they have stuff there? I don't want to show up unprepared.

What equipment do i need to tone my body? EQUIPMENT. No jogging, running, treatmill, pilates, whatever. And no cardio either. What EQUIPMENT? Like that ball thingy or weights or whatever? plz answer! Im trying to tone my body before summer!

what is the best pilates dvd for beginners? I want to start pilates- I know you can do it with exercise equipment or a mat... What does the exercise equipment involve and is it expensive? I'm completely new to this. I want to get a dvd so I can work out in my dorm when i go to college, any suggestions on the best dvd to get?

What's a good, simple, pilates routine that's easily accessible at home? I want to start pilates, but have no time to buy the necessary equipment most routines come with...much less take classes. What's a simple routine that I could do on just my living room floor?

What's the best yoga and pilates at home video for beginners? I want to get started doing some yoga and pilates in my home and I would like to know your opinion on what videos are the best for beginners. I would like videos that are more focused on muscle toning and shaping rather than weight loss as I am 5'8" and only 110 lbs so no need to lose any more weight!! Also, what equipment do I need besides the mat?

Can I skip weight training and do Pilates instead? I'm 20, 5'2", 115lbs, 22% body fat. I'm planning on doing 40mins elliptical training and 20mins of jump-roping 5 times a week. My goal is to reach 17% body fat. I was planning on doing an hour of weight training 4 days a week (just for toning up) but I kinda got discouraged 'coz there aren't many home workouts and I really don't have the budget for more equipment. (I have 2lbs dumbells) I was thinking of skipping weight training altogether and replacing it with an hour of Pilates. What "look" will that achieve? Will it be different than when I'm weight training? And will that affect my metabolism? Note: I don't really wanna build muscles. Just wanna firm up. P.S. Or can you guys refer me to a good (cheap) home workout website? I've basically gone to most of them. Thanks!

What are some good pilates & yoga equpiment that work? I'm looking to start doing pilates and/or yoga and I just want things I can do from my own house. Does anyone know some equipment that is at a reasonable price and works?

How do you know what is the best type of fitness equipment and the best place to buy it from? I like the bowflex commercials and so forth for example. Plus the pilates gym stuff looks good and then the treadmill or cycles look good. I see them for sale everywhere! Qvc has some of the same products as advertised on the products own webpage for example. So where is the best place or store to buy equipment from? I see many at Wal-Mart, Sears, online... everywhere. I want one for strength training/toning and one for cardio. I don't want to spend a fortune, but I want to invest in something that will last and give me good results.

Would you buy exercise equipment online or at a brick-and-mortor store? If you use pilates, yoga or other equipment with a trainer or at a gym would you be more likely to purchase those items online or at a walk in store? Why? Also, which items?

Is the ab rocket / or similar type equipment the best way to get a flat firm stomach ? I know diet and excercise including crunches and pilates are good but they are hard on the back to do alot the pressure etc. Please let me know the best equipment and or excercise diet routine. I am doing a couple of miles of jogging a day and 120 push ups a day to start. The ab rocket was 90 dollars canadian.

Mat vs. Reformer Pilates? I was wondering how essential the reformer and other equipment is in pilates. I have decided to start pilates because I suffer from lower back pain and wanted to strenghten my abs and other muscles to help. Also, I am interested in toning my muscles. I took my first class last week at a pilates studio that offers classes for 3 people at a time at $25 a class. The studio had the reformer, the allegro tower, and some other equipment I don't know about yet. However, my gym also offers pilates classes which are free with membership. My gym does not have the reformer, and the pilates offered is strictly mat pilates. I was wondering if anyone had any opinion as to the importance of the reformer or other pilates equipment. If I will get better results for my back pain using the equipment it might be worth the cost, but I don't want to have to spend extra if the pilates method can be experienced without the equipment.

Is it possible that Pontius Pilate invented Pilates...? ...and the crucifixion of Christ was just a failed attempt to try out one of his new pieces of Pilates equipment?

What are your favorite at home, equipment free exercises for buns, thighs, arms, or abs? I do a 40 minute long pilates workout every morning but would like to increase my workout time to one hour a day. Anything that will help me slim down and produce lean muscle would be fantastic.

Pilates exercises I can do at home? Are there any pilates exercises or moves or whatever I can do at home? I can't afford to toto any classes or buy any equipment so please don't suggest that.

Does the Malibu Pilates chair really work? Or is it just another gimmick piece of equipment?

Questions regarding winsor pilates and pilates in general.? Heyyy!! Ok, so I was wondering if anybody knows a website that sells all the different winsor pilates dvds and equipment. I went to the winsor pilates website but all they had was the special offers. I was also wondering if pelates is as effective as weight training? If I did pilates would I also have to do weight training. I am already doing cardio and want to gain muscle as well as shape my body and decided to try pilates but now I am also reading that if I do pilates I should also do weight training?? Is that true?? Thankssssss! sorry if it was too long

good work outs to do without gym equipment at home? that i can do on my living room/bedroom floor calorie burn, like pilates, rather not add muscle mass x

Pilates for a 13 year old? I've heard nothing but good things about it, I am 13 and it sounds great! Any tips for starting up? I have some On Demand Pilates lessons, do I need any equipment? Thanks!

What kind of exercise is best for losing weight on your thighs? I need something that is simple but effective, and requires no additional equipment. Some people say pilates, but what specific form of pilates? Are there any other types of exercise that can be done easily? Thank you for your help and consideration!

Do Pilates really work? Since its getting cold out and I dont want to really work out everyday in my shop where my work out equipment is, i was thinking about getting a pilates video but I dont wnat to waste my money. Does anyone know if it really works to lose weight and tone your body? Has anyone really seen improvements with it?

*Exercise help* Any good recomendations of good pilates DVD? I wan't to start doing pilates. And I wan't to know if you have any good recomendations for DVDs. (I wan't the name of the DVD and where I can buy it) The only requirements is that it's easy to learn(for beginners) and that it requires NO extra equipment. I'm mean NONE Am also interested in DVDs that might combine other exercises thing such as, cardo, dance..ect..with the pilates. I think that would be fun. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you Tasha=)

Yoga and Pilates; a few questions? 1) What exactly is the difference between yoga and pilates? 2) Which is better? I've lost weight and want to tone up now, but don't know which one to try or which'll be more effective. 3)Do you need certain equipment for each? 4)Is there any good website out there that has free tutorials on each? Thanks Thanks Karatesize! It looks really interesting :D I might just try it out, too

(10 points!!) Pilates?!? anybody know any website that gives a good pilates workout without any equipment and is effective? or anything that you may know?

Yoga and Pilates? What do you do in Yoga and Pilates? What kind of equipment do you use? What clothing do you wear for them? (What type of sports clothing) Thank you.

Pilates?where to start? i want to start doing pilates what are the best videos and equipment for starters?

info on pilates? lets face it.... i dont like my body. i want to start doing pilates not only for that but just because. i am 17 and dont know much about it. i have back problems so will it hurt or harm my back any more than normal??? what are the essentials for starting pilates??? (like give sample equipment or videos or whatever from like target or something idk) how soon will i see the results??? ((i want to tone my thighs, butt, and abs mostly)) how often and for how long each time should i do pilates???? any other info i should know???? thanks :) no one has helped me yet. i am not fat... i just hate my body. i am a cheerleader and i need to lose some weight and tone my body more before next season. I DONT WANT INFO ON DIETS. i dont have an eating issue. i eat just enough and not too much or too little. I JUST WANT INFO ON PILATES!

How can I get a smaller butt? I already cut calories and jump rope 10 mins every other day? i have no excersize equipment and have been going pilates how else can I make my butt smaller?

How can I work out my back and shoulders without weights? I've been working out lately, and since I'm really tight on space, I don't use anything like exercise equipment and weights. Just my Pilates DVD and my mat. But I want to know how to work out my shoulders and my back without going out and buying dumbbells. Also, I don't have any access to a bar for pull ups or anything like that. If anyone has any advice, I'd appreciate it.

Does anyone know of a place on the GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA that works with the PILATES REFORMER MACHINE? I have found a bunch of places on the Gold Coast that do mat pilates or pilates with some floor equipment but I am interested in the actual reformer machine. Like this: http://www.stott-pilates.co.uk/IMAGES/MISC/jane_reformer.jpg I see there is a training place in Brisbane that studies Stott pilates but hoping there is something closer to me on the Gold Coast! Any info is greatly appreciated! :)

When is it ok to edit a Wikipedia page? On the Wikipedia page for Pilates the word "equipment" is used incorrectly throughout the article. The correct word is "apparatus" and the article should be changed to reflect that. I've never really edited something that major on a page and, although I know how, I'm not sure if it is ok to do so. I posted a the issue in the discussion section of the page, but no one has responded. So what is the usual protocol for editing things such as that?

What are the best exercise videos out there that are preferably quick, fun, and really work.? I am I'd say pretty in shape I would like to get a little more hard exercise in. I prefer dance-y things or yoga or pilates. I don't have any equipment though, except for some 3, 7 and 8 pound weights. I'll take any suggestions, what's your favorite??

question about tae bo and pilates? im skinny, and i wanna get bigger, i wanna have a good v-line, bigger chest, but i dont have an weight-lifting equipment. so i was wondering can tae bo and pilates help me getting bigger.

pilates power gym good or bad? Hey, I go to the gym a lot but have recently grown bored with all my local gym has to offer. And the next few months I’m going to be really busy, which will make it difficult to commit to going to the gym for two hours. I want to purchase something for home that will have a lot of weight resistance, and be able to target most if not all of my body. This home gym seems to fall in my price range, and I like that I can still do all the moves I would of done at gym on it as well as addition pilates moves. The web site is here: http://www.thane.ca/products/fitness/pilatespowergym/pilatespowergym.php?gclid=CPPpudPYw4wCFRrnPgodsiUvbA Please check it out and tell me what you think? Of if you have used it if it worked for you? I really do want to get a good work out at home. If you have any other home equipment suggestions let me know.

How do I motivate my wife to lead a more active lifestyle ? She tells me she wants to get in better physical shape, and I buy her all of the equipment she needs, the running shoes, the outfits, the pilates mat and ball, the videotapes, the baby jogger, the iPod, but she never does anything. Am I being manipulated, or is there something else I can do to get her motivated without getting angry? Serious answers only. Thank You.

How do I tone up my thighs and get flatter stomach? Ok, here is the deal, I read lots and lots on exercises but I have one problem that noone seems to know the answer to. I would like to try pilates but I am very short (4'10) and it doesn't seem like people make exercise equipment for the vertically challenged. Help anyone? Am I too short for pilates? By the way, I have knee problems so cant run to burn calories/fat.

What is the best exercise for maintaining suppleness and keeping weight in check? My gym has closed and there isn't another one near me for miles. I'm not a keepfit fanatic, but I know I'll quickly turn to blubber if I don't do something. I haven't got room where I live for any large bits of equipment, so does anyone know of a good book or dvd that I can get some help from. Would something like Pilates or Yoga help?

what are some good pilates equipment? I want to start doing Pilates and am wondering what are some good pieces of pilates equipment i could buy that would be really effective.. i'm not talking about the big machines they have but more like the bands or big balls they sell.. whats the best way to lose weight with which type of equipment? Thanks!

What is the best cardio/aerobic videos out there for beginers? I need something that isnt to harsh on the arches of my feet and something that is great for cardio and or aerobic. I am 70 pounds overweight and pilates and yoga are extremly hard with a big belly. So something that stays up and keeps you moving. Please no equipment!

What kind of indoor work out can i do to lose weight? With no equipment and in about 20 minutes. i want something intence and moving, no pilates or anything. links appreciated!

Pilates? At Home Cardio? I am 16, about 5'9 or 10' and have been growing ever closer to 180 pounds. I feel terrible about myself considering I was about 155 one year ago. Anyway I've been eating a little better and doing pilates at home. Will pilates make me gain weight because it builds muscle? How can I do some at home cardio without any fancy equipment? Will running help?

Where can I find Privately Owned fitness studios? I am a student from Chicago writing a paper on a visit to a studio I aspire to work in. I plan on owning my own fitness studio or gym, and I am looking for privately owned fitness studios that offer yoga, pilates, strength training and cardio equipment. Does anyone know any off hand or can they refer me to a website that will help me?

What is the most efficient way to begin practicing Pilates? Recently, I've taken up an interest in Pilates. I love that it not only provides a workout, but also that its therapeutic and stresses the importance of focusing, breathing techniques and circulation. The only other exercise that provided those things and got me in the best shape of my life was when I was a swimmer in high school and when I swam in the military (I don't have the feet for running). However, I don't have a pool now and the health club pools are expensive and seasonal. Anyway, back to pilates. My fiance is not comfortable with the price of pilates studios or with the price of the equipment. I don't feel comfortable with simply getting a video because this is all new to me and I want to take it seriously and be properly trained. Does the less expensive equipment (such as the chairs and barrels) provide similar benefits as the reformer, trapeze and "cadillac"? Can someone get the same benefits without any equipment? Are the videos just as good? I need some educated direction :) Thank you!

what are some good forms of exercise to lose weight? I know there is: Walking Running/Jogging Dancing Swimming Lifting Weights Jumprope Biking Sports Pilates/Yoga Other types of aerobics But what are some others? I don't want a low impact exercise but more like on a medium level. I babysit my nephew all day, i don't have a car to go anywhere, I don't have a gym membership or any exercise equipment, so what are some things i can do that i won't absolutley hate? Ahhh i need help, please help.

How long to get my old body back? I am 5'2", normally 108 pds. I have gained 30 pds. w/ my first baby (due any day now). I am curious how long it took other first time moms to get their old jeans back on... I plan on breastfeeding which I know helps. Also, suggestions on ways to get my shape back? I live in a cold climate and am not big on exercise, don't own any equipment, but don't mind pilates, hiking, biking and walking.

Can anyone recommend a good health club/gym in Philadelphia? I am looking for a reasonably-priced health club offering basic gym equipment and weights, as well as locker rooms. I would like to find a location in Center City or South Philly. I would like to find a place also offering classes (pilates, aerobics, yoga, etc.) and/or a swimming pool. I don't need to meet all of these characteristics. Thanks!

Best hard core pilates dvd? My girlfriend wants the best pilates DVD on the market to work out with at home. She needs the advanced level stuff and I am besides myself. She has no equipment only workout mats and space. Can anyone recomend anything? While your at it she also wan'ts a yoga one that's more for stretching and cooling down. I could use help on that too. TAHNKS! Sorry for the spelling. I can't go back an edit that.

Equipment questions? I'm looking for equipment to work on inner thighs primarily. I was thinking of getting a Pilates ring. Are those more effective than ordinary thigh lifts and are they worth it? What kind of ring (metal, rubber, etc) and what brand is the best to achieve toned (NOT bulky) inner/outer thighs? -Thanks! Going to a gym is NOT an option.

pilates moves? i'm trying to slim down a little and i'd like to try pilates. does anyone know any easy pilates moves that i can try? preferably things that don't require any equipment. thanks!!

what are some good exercises to do at home to help lose weight? I don't have any exercise equipment and I live in an apartment complex. I was just wondering if anyone knows of any exercises that I can do at home to help keep me active besides the obvious. If you have a website that perhaps has like a diagram that shows how to do the exercise that would be great. I have tried yoga and pilates, tae bo, but would like to see if theres anything different I can try and if I can make use of household items to work out with?

Pilates??? Hi, I'm thinking about starting pilates for a conditioning program to develop my body for basketball. Do you think this is a good idea? If so what equipment do i need to start? and do u know any websites about pilates and the exercises you should do?

Free workouts? Pilates, etc? Hello I want to find some kind of free workout from the internet. Either videos or just text. I want something pilates or something where a move is described and I do it over and over. I do not have any exercise equipment and do not intend to buy any.

Pilates??? Okay, so lately I am hearing everyone talking about pilates and how wonderful it is, so I was wondering, is pilates really that wonderful? If it is, how do you get started on it? Is there special equipment or videos?

Taking pilates classes... what to expect? I've been interested in doing pilates for a while. I bought a video online (it turned out to be a VHS tape.. oops) and the vcr recently ate the tape. So, I think I'd like to try to actually take a class somewhere, so I can have the benefit of an instructor and other people. For those of you who take pilates classes, how much does it cost? If I take a class in some gym, will they make me buy a membership too? What is the typical age range of the people who take pilates? I'm 24... hope I can find a class with others around my age in it. Also, what clothing do people wear? I'd hate to show up looking out of place. Any other equipment I should buy or bring? And, finally, how many times a week is your class? just one? or more? Thanks :D

I want to get into pilates! How do I come about that? Hi! I've been looking around and have finally decided to try pilates! I'm kind of clear about the benefits of it, but all I really want out of it is a healthy body and an inch or two of height gaining- not to mention a better life style of exercising! (Since I don't exercise at all now.) I've been wanting to do it for so long now... But I'm not sure how to set up these things. I have questions about it though before I start! - Does anyone know of any pilates step-by-step things? I want to take things slow and work my way up healthy. - Does anyone have any recommendations for any kind of pilates video? I'm thinking about only doing this at home- I kind of can't hit the gym yet... - When do you do pilates? And what time is the best to do so? - What is the equipment that I need for stretching exercises? - How long do I have to do pilates and for how many days a week? Please give me good answers! =] -Mairy

Windsor Pilates? I need a good pilates workout. I have heard great things about Windsor....but I went to the website and there are about a million different things - equipment, videos, etc...that you can buy. What do I need....really...to achieve weightloss goals? Does anyone recommend another video?

What is the difference between an exercise ball and pilates ball? What is the difference between a stability (pilates) ball and an exercise ball? I am thinking of buying a Swiss Ball (http://www.sissel-online.com/product/abs_exercise_ball.php) or a Stott Stability Ball (http://www.stottpilates.com/equipment/balance.html#Anchor-StabilityBall-23522) I know one says pilates but what is the difference? Are these balls not really the same? Could I not use a pilates ball for different ab exercises etc? Have you bought any great brands of exercise balls that you like? Thanks!

Why do my hips hurt when I run? I haven't pushed myself to hard (I'm pretty sure), I workout regularly, I stretch, I strength train, I do different things like swim and use other cardio equipment, do pilates - what else can I do to get rid of this pain?

super crazy get ready for lax at home with limited equipment? heres what i have 2 sticks 2 balls(shush up) pilates stuff a full basement bad knees what could i do to get me seriously trained with out killing myself or having to go to a full gym(besides crunches and situps) thanks so much : )

How to becoming fit... can you help me to plan an exercise routine? I have all the exercise equipment needed to be fit and strong... But i have no idea where to start... I am fitter then the average person but can not run any longer then 15mins... My equipment includes: -Abswing -treadmill -boxing bag -skipping rope -weights -winsor pilates series on dvd -a yoga dvd - and i also live right next to an oval I am unhappy and I feel very ungreetful! Please help me pick myself up!