[mealiusarses]

Although I can see how my current 20min tape would be easy for someone in shape it still stretches me (legs still not perfectly straight and
breathing getting better). It has been good for me and I think I will keep with it long term and just mix with something else.

[RussellPG]

Thanks I found the WEB site and ordered the tape. I like the idea of exercises that shape. This claims to work on the belly. Sounds good.

[Pataacculakp]

Is the dvd for this really $60.........? or am I looking at the wronf thing?
Would someone post a link for me, there are sooooooooo many on here.
Thanks :P

[TpDoctorOneTp]

Hi All,

I justed to say that I got my Winsor package in the mail yesterday.

didn't even know it had come until late last night and I found it sitting on my kitchen counter. So, I'm thinking I will either get off my butt this morning and go do the 20 min workout, or wait until this weekend and try the longer ones. Probably should start with the 20 minutes though, just to see where I am at in the scheme of things. Just not sure if I want to start today, on a Friday,, or on another day that would be easier to track. But that shouldn't really matter should it? as long as I'm writing it down, huh?

talk to ya later as I need to take my measurements again so I know exactly where I started.

[viagracheapest]

Can't wait to see 20 days is a short time to see a result. I hope it's true.

[Pharmadryg]

BJ: I have done the 20 min tape every day except Sat morning. If I do not do it first thing the TV is occupied. I'm certainly not doing everything correctly but getting better the legs up straight is still hard for me as
is breathing correctly on some. Form may be important but I have seen almost an inch (maybe 3/4") decrease in my waist over 2 weeks. I call that pretty good. I do find that during the day just by habit I'm doing the breathing and pulling my tummy flat. Maybe that helps. My house is a converted beach house not that big and little storage so gym equipment is not an option.

I haven't had a chance to look at the longer tape but it will give me something to work towards for the weekends. Right now the 20 mins fits into my routine.

[weluvjessicaalba]

I'll probably be pretty uncoordinated to start. Ev once I get the tape will I be able to learn this myself or is a course pretty necessary to start.
Are there any tips they gave you in class that we should know to start?
Thansk

[g4YthYXx]

I think the inches are also because I'm staying fairly strict on the diet to keep my dh company. I've been at about the same weight (just under 140) but the inches have been going down. My sister in law recently said Wow you've lost a lot since X-mas (I haven't more or less just the pound or two I gained during holiday eating) but the inches continue to drop. I was really out of shape all fat and no little muscle before so I think it's refing going on in any event it's great and I hope people who are discouraged about weight also measure because that's where it sometimes shows.

I'll try doing some extra stretching. Also some lifting cans for the upper arms which is my remaining real problem area.

[AffipgyncDync]

I tried the Accelerated Workout a few days ago. Wow! Some of that stuff is impossible. I can't imagine I'll ever be able to do them.

I loved the leg part though!

[appleiphoneees]

The accelerated tape will come with time. Whether you have tried it and not been able to do all of them, or you are working with the 20 minute session and haven't tried it yet,,, it will come with time.. also some of the exercises in that session depend heavily on flexibility.. *this could also be some reason for not getting legs straight*..

Don't worry girls.. it will happen and your dedication is awesome!!

*I should also add days #6&7 to my log, as I hadn't done it yet*

I haven't measured to see if I've lost anything yet. I think I'm going to wait until I've been doing it closer to the "you will notice results by" xx date.. lol.. I figure if I don't see any improvement in the intermittent, that I may get discouraged and quit... but on the other hand,, if I start feeling that way, then I probably will measure just to see if I'm fooling myself and just not noticing.

Maybe try a 5-10 min warm up/stretching session. (touch your toes standing w/legs together and then with them apart... and then one leg each way,, to try and gain flexibility??) it might help

[maxsobq]

From what I understand of Pilates, form is pretty important since you don't do many repetitions. Anyway, for exactly that reason I bought a low end machine which at least partially helps me get into the right form (kind of like nautilus vs. free weights). I need to do this more frequently. I am hoping to not need the video that goes with it so that I can actually not be reliant on the TV (which I don't seem to get unlimited access to that often in the evening!). The first time I used it I thought "this easy" until I went to go walk upstairs and my legs refused to budge! I didn't get all achy the next day though. My abs got so sore from one day doing things that didn't seem like much that I couldn't even laugh or sneeze.

[mikeydesignzinc]

firelady, oh, I can definitely feel it working on my tummy. That's my goal too. It's the only place that I feel I really need to lose from now.

[Acciblyfluila]

I've been doing the 20min tape for 18days (most in a row only missed one day). Hip measurement does not seem to have changed much but my waist is slightly over an inch smaller. Although I feel a little sore
this has made me feel more energized in the morning. I've added the arm exercises and some stretching. Hope to walk more when the weather gets better.

[RicyReetred]

new me, the info that comes with the workout says that you will feel a difference in 10 days and see a difference in 20 days. That is great motivation for me.

[spaxiaroorbes]

YYAAAYY Firelady,, now that's the kind of thing I like to hear!! 1/2 inch (possible) in 8 days, is no small potatos.. well, I guess it might be no potatos at all!!! lol...

Now, I think that kind of motivation, (measurable) is just what I need to get my butt in there in the mornings and do this. Ofcourse, it would have to be after the kids leave, but that's ok.. I think for those kind of results I can forfit 20 min in the morning!!

[ManituIKOL]

Wow, Firelady! An inch! But I think I'll wait another week before I measure again - that will be one month.

Evvrdy - thanks for the encouragement. I really want to get to the place that I can do the 20 minute workout like they do!

[ButKnillinoi]

Can people suggest a favorite Pilates exercise video tape? One for someone who is not all that physically adept.

[bjacogaerllyo]

I am planning to buy a second 20min tape so I can vary my morning routine. It has to be 20min because that is the max time I can fit in between when my DD leaves for school and I leave for work.
My sister has pilates tapes featuring Jillian HesseL (spelling?) and she says she likes her for a beginner. What about it? Should I vary with a short cardio tape?

[Xqjfxmfk]

Did another session of the accelerated video.. (these are the 1 hour ones).. so that is the 3 that I commited to for this week.. but hopefully, the goal is to be able to integrate this atleast 2 more times this week.. Tues and Thurs are pretty good days.. for the accelerated session,, and maybe if I can get up the gumption to do it in the morning, I can do the 20 minute session the other day..

So, this is day#3

[SpeavaJap]

I have heard really good things about the Windsor Pilates, especially as it relates to the tummy. I bought a machine from QVC and the little I have worked with it, my tummy ended up quite sore without my even realizing it till later.