Pilates

June 14, 2000

Hi Melisa,

I think it would be fabulous to combine Life Lift with a Pilates workout. You can combine Life Lift with any exercise, but I really like the Pilates exercises.

Some would be easier to do if you do the Life Lift breathing first and then the exercises, but some would be great to combine each stretch with the Life Lift breaths.

Take care,

Rashelle

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Hey guys- I was just wondering if any of you have read the Pilates Body. I saw itin B and N and wondered if anybody had tried it. I wonder how well thepositions would work with the breathing??Melisa

June 15, 2000

Melisa,

I not sure what book you are referring to but I love Pilates and think it

combines very nicely with LifeLift. I was doing Pilates before I found LL. I

had tried BF and O. I KNEW getting oxygen was important. My big problem was

my back. BF sent my back into spasms, so did O but I never really could

master O anyhow. That's why I turned to the protected supine workout on a

performer. But it was not a problem with LL.

I have said before that I think the exhale is as important if not more so

than the inhale. If you don't really empty you can't get a full inhale. I

think that is one of the benefits of the LL pause before inhale. You get

really empty, pause then you just have to go for broke on the refill. I have

just been reading Pilates, Return to Life Through Contrology. Here's a quote

that backs that up:

" Lazy breathing converts the lungs, figuratively speaking, into a cemetery

for the deposition of diseased, dying, and dead germs as well as supplying

an ideal haven for the multiplication of other harmful germs. Therefore,

above all, learn how to breathe correctly. " SQUEEZE " EVERY ATOM OF AIR FROM

YOUR LUNGS UNTIL THEY ARE ALMOST AS FREE OF AIR AS IS A VACUUM. Stand erect

and observe how your lungs will automatically completely refill themselves

with fresh air. "

Pilates also teaching you to use your breath with your body movements. That

is use the abs instead of stressing the back as I was. They say your muscles

create a memory so that you just naturally begin to use them correctly in

conjunction with one another.

Hope this helps,

Kate :~)

pilates

> Hey guys-

> I was just wondering if any of you have read the Pilates Body. I saw it

> in B and N and wondered if anybody had tried it. I wonder how well the

> positions would work with the breathing??

>

> Melisa

>

June 15, 2000

Thanks, Kate-

I just saw the book in the store and wondered. Also, I have been having

horrible back pains and horrible posture and thought it might help!!!

Melisa

Re: pilates

Melisa,

I not sure what book you are referring to but I love Pilates and think it

combines very nicely with LifeLift. I was doing Pilates before I found LL. I

had tried BF and O. I KNEW getting oxygen was important. My big problem was

my back. BF sent my back into spasms, so did O but I never really could

master O anyhow. That's why I turned to the protected supine workout on a

performer. But it was not a problem with LL.

I have said before that I think the exhale is as important if not more so

than the inhale. If you don't really empty you can't get a full inhale. I

think that is one of the benefits of the LL pause before inhale. You get

really empty, pause then you just have to go for broke on the refill. I have

just been reading Pilates, Return to Life Through Contrology. Here's a quote

that backs that up:

" Lazy breathing converts the lungs, figuratively speaking, into a cemetery

for the deposition of diseased, dying, and dead germs as well as supplying

an ideal haven for the multiplication of other harmful germs. Therefore,

above all, learn how to breathe correctly. " SQUEEZE " EVERY ATOM OF AIR FROM

YOUR LUNGS UNTIL THEY ARE ALMOST AS FREE OF AIR AS IS A VACUUM. Stand erect

and observe how your lungs will automatically completely refill themselves

with fresh air. "

Pilates also teaching you to use your breath with your body movements. That

is use the abs instead of stressing the back as I was. They say your muscles

create a memory so that you just naturally begin to use them correctly in

conjunction with one another.

Hope this helps,

Kate :~)

pilates

> Hey guys-

> I was just wondering if any of you have read the Pilates Body. I saw it

> in B and N and wondered if anybody had tried it. I wonder how well the

> positions would work with the breathing??

>

> Melisa

>

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June 15, 2000

Sounds like Pilates would be great for you. I think it will only enhance

your LifeLifting.

Good luck,

Kate :~)

RE: pilates

> Thanks, Kate-

> I just saw the book in the store and wondered. Also, I have been having

> horrible back pains and horrible posture and thought it might help!!!

>

> Melisa

>

January 2, 2001

Pliates IS a fad, and unfortunately is seems as though it's here to stay for

a while. Don't get me wrong - doing Pilates beats the hell out of doing

nothing, and I'm sure there are a few exercises unique to Pilates that might

be pretty good. Just like yoga has some unique exercises that are pretty

good.

The question to ask is what Pilates exercises beat free weights in strength

development. Like I said, there might be a couple unique exercises, but if

you had to choose one method over another (Pilates vs. free weights) I'd

like to hear the argument for Pilates.

The fact that Rosemary is seeing Pilates studios all over West L.A. isn't

surprising. In L.A., the latest exercise trend is always more desirable

than the most productive method. BTW, I gotta say I'm a little embarrassed

that there was a Pilates article in Milo

Burkhardt

Strength and Conditioning Coach

UC Irvine

Rosemary Wedderburn wrote...

I'd like the list's " take " on this technique. I've sort of

dismissed it because it seems to be the latest fad. If you drive up

Wilshire Blvd through Santa and Brentwood, you'll see a

" Pilates " practioner every couple of blocks. This sort of thing

always makes me wonder if those who are offering their services

really know what they're doing or they're just getting on the latest

bandwagon. It reminds me of each cardio craze, like Tae Bo, that

blow in and out of gyms on a constant basis.

Then lo and behold, there was an article in the December 2000 MILO

written by a man who is a serious trainer who said that Pilates has

helped him immensely. He talks about body balance, such as a

chiropractor or PT would notice. He does state in the last

paragraph that ph Pilates, the developer, didn't believe in

weight training because he thought it made people musclebound. But

the author feels that the two compliment one another. Since this

article appeared in MILO, it got my attention.

Any comments? If you think it's worth doing, then how does one go

about finding a decent instructor?

Rosemary

April 19, 2001

Pilates is a great form of exercise, strengthens the core muscles in

the trunk of the body. I don't see any reason why you couldn't do it

as well as the BFL workouts. Bill P. always says that anyone who is

already active (plays sports recreationally) should continue whatever

activity they are already doing. Just be careful not to overtrain.

Jen B.

> is it ok to do pilates,during body for life?

April 19, 2001

Pilates is a great form of exercise, strengthens the core muscles in

the trunk of the body. I don't see any reason why you couldn't do it

as well as the BFL workouts. Bill P. always says that anyone who is

already active (plays sports recreationally) should continue whatever

activity they are already doing. Just be careful not to overtrain.

Jen B.

> is it ok to do pilates,during body for life?

September 10, 2002

Kim,

I haven't done Pilates in awhile, but I really like the results I got

from it when I was doing it. I've heard a lot of positive comments

about the Winsor Pilates. I find Pilates not only good for core

strength but it's a good relaxing type of exercise for me also. It

also helps get me to stretch which I don't do enough of anyway. I'm

supposed to stretch 5-10 minutes a day for my neck and I'm often just

too darn lazy!

Colleen

> I was wondering if anyone out here has done Pilates, and what they

> think of it? I just got the Winsor Pilates video tapes the other

> day, and I've done Pilates twice--both after my weight lifting

> sessions, rather than doing them the same days as cardio. I like

> it! I do the 20 minute program, or part of the 50 minute program.

> It's pretty cool. Totally different 'moves' than I'm used to

> ( " rolling like a ball " , etc)....i was laughing at

myself...wondering

> what the heck I look like rolling around on the floor, and REALLY

> laughing when I found out how NOT limber I am! I think this

tape

> will help my flexibility, plus I can really feel the workout in my

> thighs and tummy today. Whoo hoo! I just thought I'd

throw

> a workout that is a little " different " in my routine--shake things

up

> a bit. Plus it isn't 'jarring' or hard on the joints.

> Kim

September 10, 2002

Kim,

I haven't done Pilates in awhile, but I really like the results I got

from it when I was doing it. I've heard a lot of positive comments

about the Winsor Pilates. I find Pilates not only good for core

strength but it's a good relaxing type of exercise for me also. It

also helps get me to stretch which I don't do enough of anyway. I'm

supposed to stretch 5-10 minutes a day for my neck and I'm often just

too darn lazy!

Colleen

> I was wondering if anyone out here has done Pilates, and what they

> think of it? I just got the Winsor Pilates video tapes the other

> day, and I've done Pilates twice--both after my weight lifting

> sessions, rather than doing them the same days as cardio. I like

> it! I do the 20 minute program, or part of the 50 minute program.

> It's pretty cool. Totally different 'moves' than I'm used to

> ( " rolling like a ball " , etc)....i was laughing at

myself...wondering

> what the heck I look like rolling around on the floor, and REALLY

> laughing when I found out how NOT limber I am! I think this

tape

> will help my flexibility, plus I can really feel the workout in my

> thighs and tummy today. Whoo hoo! I just thought I'd

throw

> a workout that is a little " different " in my routine--shake things

up

> a bit. Plus it isn't 'jarring' or hard on the joints.

> Kim

May 18, 2004

Regarding being singled out in class - I thoroughly enjoy my

water walking/water aerobics class. I go to the AM session and am

probably the youngest (at 55) in the group. Most of the women have

had knee and/or hip replacements. One woman has had both hips and

both knees replaced but she comes to every session. Anyway, we all

have scars it's just that mine is all the way down my back.

Also, the daughter of our instructor has scoliosis and went to

the same doctor I did before he retired so we had a lot to talk

about. Yes, I get the same goofy questions about setting off alarms

in airports and I do set them off. I just tell people of my

experiences and how the people in some airports and much nicer than

others.

On days when my legs are really bothering me I will walk with a

cane when I go shopping. It's interesting to observe the different

reactions you get from people. I have found that most people are much

nicer when I am walking with the cane. And yes, shopping carts are

just wonderful for support. I have no trouble grocery shopping or

Target shopping. Whenever I go to the bookstore or library it seems

like the books I'm looking for are usually on the bottom shelf.

That's when I'm glad I have my cane for support in getting up and

down.

Take care everybody and have a good day. Barbara

April 22, 2005

At 03:33 PM 4/21/2005, Stacey Melvin wrote:

>I am looking for an easy pilates workout. I have

>Pilates Beginning Matwork...will that be hard on my

>neck??

hi stacey - i think that you will find pilates to be easier on your neck

than traditional supine (laying on your back) ab exercises are. listen

closely to the pilates instructor... s/he should definitely tell you how to

hold your head (sometimes you hold your head up, sometimes you tuck your

chin into your chest).

:*carolyn.

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May 26, 2005

Hi! I jsut love the method! Those drums are very motivating, they

rev me up and Rashelle calms me down! Does it get any better??

Connie

-- In LifeLift , " Rettig " <drettig@w...> wrote:

>

> Liz got me hooked on The Method

> and crunch

> My favorite is Target specifics

> have fun

> R

> Re: Liz's Mon. Workout

>

> Hi ,

>

> " Winsor Pilates " is good however I love, the " Method.... Target

Specifics " with Kries, " The Method.. Pilates Precision

Toning " , " Crunch.. Pick Your Spot Pilates " and Prevention's Flatten

Your belly with Pilates. These are the ones that I normally use.

>

> Love, Liz

>

> What can changing the way you breathe do for you? Everything!

> See why tens of thousands agree, Life Lift is the best!

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>

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May 26, 2005

Thanks for the input. I love to hear what everyone thinks.

Love,

January 16, 2006

good job on workout #6 Carolyn ! I managed to get my regular

workout in as well. I was beginning to wonder if I would or

not..... I got 30 minutes of it done while both boys were sleeping..

then my 20 minute of abs while my baby was awake and literally

crawling all over me.. and then I waited until dh got home and did

Power half hour thighs...

Darcy

Day 6/21 dc completed...

At 08:17 PM 1/16/2006, you wrote:

>this afternoon i did pilates with janis saffell... i really love doing her

>workouts!

>this pilates session was part of her 'brand new butt plus pilates' dvd.

>this workout is for the entire body -- upper, abs and lower and janis uses a

>dynaband during the whole thing, which i found to be very refreshing and

>interesting.

>this workout is 45 mins including a cardio warmup and then a cooldown

>consisting of stretches also done with the band.

>janis picked upbeat music to workout with and i enjoyed the tunes. also the

>background exercisers demonstrate various degrees of strength and

>flexibility. one shows beginner mods during the whole workout.

>janis cues and instructs very well... i felt that i got alot out of this

>session.

>:*carolyn.

>

January 16, 2006

In a message dated 1/16/2006 10:45:52 P.M. US Eastern Standard Time, ledman@... writes:

I got 30 minutes of it done while both boys were sleeping.. then my 20 minute of abs while my baby was awake and literally crawling all over me.. and then I waited until dh got home and did Power half hour thighs...

Darcy,

I'm so impressed with how you get your workouts in having 3 little ones. Good for you!

*~**~*

January 16, 2006

In a message dated 1/16/2006 10:45:52 P.M. US Eastern Standard Time, ledman@... writes:

this afternoon i did pilates with janis saffell... i really love doing her>workouts!

I really enjoy Janis Saffell. I first saw her on Crunch when it was on ESPN way back when. I got her Strike Zone workout, but it was a little too easy so I sold it.

I have thought so many times about getting her Brand New Butt Plus Pilates workout, but I'm not a big fan of Pilates.

*~**~*

January 17, 2006

You are so sweet . Thank you... Correction though - I only

have 2 little ones (unless you count dh) This group is the

only one that " understands " exercise. I so wish my husband would

just say " boy you sure work hard to look the way you do " ... or just

some recognition for my commitment.... I'm glad I have you guys.........

tonight, was a bad night. I have pink eye so my eyes are killing

me.. I'm just wore out and frustrated. I was going to just go to

bed, but I knew I had my 21 day challenge so I thought I'd do 30

minutes at least.... WELL, I am happy to report and an hour and 20

minutes later I completed my workout fully This challenge has

helped a lot. I am just trying to unwind and get my butt to

bed. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.. I can spend some time

w/ my boys AND get my workout in at a decent time.

Darcy

day 7/21 dc completed.. (wow, 33% done already!)

At 06:50 AM 1/17/2006, you wrote:

>In a message dated 1/16/2006 10:45:52 P.M. US Eastern Standard Time,

>ledman@... writes:

>I got 30 minutes of it done while both boys were sleeping..

>then my 20 minute of abs while my baby was awake and literally

>crawling all over me.. and then I waited until dh got home and did

>Power half hour thighs...

>

>Darcy,

> I'm so impressed with how you get your workouts in having 3

> little ones. Good for you!

>

>*~**~*

>

January 18, 2006

You're too kind Carolyn! Thank you They probably look worse

than they feel. I think the worst part is that I can't wear my

contacts! UGH.. I'm so tired of my glasses already! LOL...

Darcy

At 08:48 AM 1/18/2006, you wrote:

> > tonight, was a bad night. I have pink eye so my eyes are killing

> > me.. I'm just wore out and frustrated.

>

>omg darcy! geeze this must be so hard for you! my hat goes off to you

>for feeling so lousy and still working out! i hope that your eyes are

>better very quickly. what a bummer!

>:*carolyn.

>

February 1, 2006

Hi Jen,

If I do a Pilates video I do 10 to 25 LL breaths before and after the video. If

I do Pilates on my own I do a normal LL breath and while I'm holding my breath I

do the Pilates movement. I do a LL breath before each Pilates exercise.

Love, Liz

---

Hi Im new to breathing deeply

I am trying to figure out how to combine the breaths with pilates.

can someone help me? I really think that is the answer for me. I can'e do as

much as I used to because of my knees.

thank you so much

Jen

February 1, 2006

Liz thats really a terrific idea... If you don't mind I'll give it a

try as well? Thanx... L & L ~Marleen

>

> Hi Jen,

>

> If I do a Pilates video I do 10 to 25 LL breaths before and after

the video. If I do Pilates on my own I do a normal LL breath and while

I'm holding my breath I do the Pilates movement. I do a LL breath

before each Pilates exercise.

>

> Love, Liz

> ---

> Hi Im new to breathing deeply

> I am trying to figure out how to combine the breaths with pilates.

> can someone help me? I really think that is the answer for me. I

can'e do as much as I used to because of my knees.

> thank you so much

> Jen

>

April 3, 2006

--- Pat Lusher <patlusher@...> wrote:

> As for Pilates movements. I have heard of Pilates, but have never

> experiened it.

>

> Love always,

> Pat

>

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QVC has really good pilates shows I think. There are some coming up, if

anyone is interested in catching them. I got my machine about 10 years

ago, and last year added the cardio board to it. I bought the elevator

stand for my model, and I find it easier being off floor level.

I haven't done any videos that demo floor exercises..I've only used a

machine.

I haven't weighed myself nor have I taken my measurements yet...something

is always happening. But today I put on a pair of jeans and didn't have

to do the wiggle to pull them up..they went over my hips easier.

On the sleeping again... I had started taking melatonin supplements

many months back to try and help me sleep (worked midnites for 31 years

and my internal clock was so messed up.) It shouldn't be taken nitely,

more for like jet lag, to get yourself back on track. Well, it got so I

couldn't sleep without it at all. I'm happy to say I haven't had

melatonin all week (started doing the LLs a week ago) and I have been

sleeping quite well. Despite some

very stressful times. (Iraq) One nite I was tossing and turning, and

didn't want to take the supplement, so I did about 15 LL instead. And I

went to sleep shortly afterwards and woke rested. (when I toss and turn,

it usually goes till the sun comes up..so I end up sleeping all day again,

which I don't want to do.)

Deanne

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April 3, 2006

Sounds Awesome Deanne

Your on the right track to recovery

blessings

R

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