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Discovering Pure Classical Pilates: Theory and Practice as Joseph Pilates Intended – The Traditional Method vs. The Lies for Sale

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Discovering Pure Classical Pilates: Theory and Practice as Joseph Pilates Intended – The Traditional Method vs. The Lies for Sale

Discovering True Classical Pilates looks deeply into Joseph Pilates’ original method of mental and physical conditioning by describing its foundations, goals, movement qualities and benefits. Specific attention is given to the ways in which market forces and individual creativity or ambition lead to deterioration and commercialization of the original Pilates method. This book stands in contrast to various “how-to: resources of his exercises and workouts. Instead, Discovering True Classical P

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Q&A: Is there a limit to how many times a week one should practice Pilates?

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Question by Megs Golightly: Is there a limit to how many times a week one should practice Pilates?
I love doing Pilates. As a former ballet dancer, it is a way to retain my flexibility and lean muscles. I have heard warnings, though, that practicing Pilates too often can cause the abdominal muscles to overly form and cause the stomach to look larger because of the muscle. I’m just curious– what exactly is too often?

Best answer:

Answer by Kris
I’ve never heard anything like that. I have heard and read that you only need 30-45 minutes a few times a week for the benefits to be fine. However, most people love doing them and continue to do them daily, and there really isn’t any harm.

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What pilates/yoga equipment do I need to practice at home? Any suggestions?

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Question by dangergirl7121: 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.

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Answer by EMERY
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