Pilates advanced program

Pilates is an exercise program designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. Poses are systematic and utilise specific breathing techniques that make them extremely effective in encouraging muscle strength and tone. Pilates has been used extensively by dancers and sports professional but is also suitable for persons interested in improving overall fitness. Benefits from practising Pilates include: increased lung capacity, flexibility, improved posture and balance, back strength and muscular definition particularly in the abdominal region. Presented by practitioner Allan Menezes, this disc is designed for those who are fit and strong and would like a challenge to their current fitness program. Chapters include: introduction and pre-start tips; breathing techniques; rollup/hundreds/roll over; single leg circles rolling like a ball; single and double leg stretch; criss cross spine stretch; open leg rocker/corkscrew; saw/neck rolls; swan 1 and 2; single and double leg kicks; swimming/breast stroke; neck pull/bicycle/scissors; shoulder bridge; rotation twist jack knife; leg kicks/teaser lower and raise; leg pull front and back; side twist/boomerang/racking; rest position/push ups; cool down/arm swings. Some poses require the use of props, many of which should be found around the home. Menezes instructs two individuals whilst discussing the poses at length. The disc also contains frequent English subtitles, which pertain to key components of the pose. To reduce the risk of injury, consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise program.