
Pilates is a unique way of getting your whole body into good condition and toning up all your muscles. It consists of a series of exercises which are suitable for everyone, which develop both strength and suppleness, and its aim is to make the muscles required for good posture even firmer. Pilates gives priority to the movements being performed well, freeing up tension, and developing good muscle coordination and control. In this session, we have selected the pilates exercises which are the most effective for exercising and strengthening your abdominal muscles. The Pilates "Abdominal Special" training programme contains exercises on 3 progressive levels of difficulty, and you can therefore choose the exercises you wish to do according to your own level of ability. The development of your abdominal muscles will make it easier to stand up and to hold yourself well, and will also ease any back pain.

Pilates is a unique way of getting your whole body into good condition and toning up all your muscles. It consists of a series of exercises which are suitable for everyone, which develop both strength and suppleness, and its aim is to make the muscles required for good posture even firmer. Pilates gives priority to the movements being performed well, freeing up tension, and developing good muscle coordination and control. In this session, we have selected the pilates exercises which are the most effective for exercising and strengthening your abdominal muscles. The Pilates "Abdominal Special" training programme contains exercises on 3 progressive levels of difficulty, and you can therefore choose the exercises you wish to do according to your own level of ability. The development of your abdominal muscles will make it easier to stand up and to hold yourself well, and will also ease any back pain.
2006-05-16
0
Strengthen your abdominal muscles and improve your back posture in just 20 minutes a day.
0.0Through an intimate conversation, Steph Jane, age 28, shares the struggles and lessons her second diagnosis of stage-4 cancer has taught her. From being genuinely present and savouring simple moments to thoughts of the future and what really matters, Steph reveals beauty and wisdom which transcend appearance and years.
6.7When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit.
9.5A recently widowed Mr. Jordan finds himself stuck in the health system as he battles cancer alone.
0.0An entertaining, secular, and educational look at the benefits of mindful practice, 'The Mindfulness Movie' brings together an unprecedented group of the world's leading neuroscientists, psychiatrists, authors, and others to decode mindfulness. First, they help to define what mindfulness is and how the concept of neuroplasticity plays into the practice. Then, they walk you through eight practical, foundational mindful lessons--like managing stress and mindful eating. Finally, meet some heartwarming veterans and teens who are using mindfulness to overcome issues like PTSD, depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety, and everyday life stresses. Everyone, regardless of belief system or background, has something to gain from watching ' The Mindfulness Movie.'
0.0Awarded Top Workout DVD of 2006 by Natural Health Magazine, this Weight Loss Pilates program is a great way to slim down and develop a long, lean, graceful body. Fitness expert Ellen Barrett chose the best of the best out of three types of Pilates - standing, side-lying and mat Pilates - to create three different 10-minute routines.
0.0Xis and Ypslon's wedding anniversary may bring shocking revelations and reflections on certain habits.
Awaken to a beautiful sunrise over Maui with renowned yoga instructor Rodney Yee in "A.M. Yoga for Beginners," and then unwind under a spectacular Death Valley sunset with Patricia Walden in "P.M. Yoga for Beginners." The former is a gentle, energizing workout that will prepare you for the day ahead, addressing stress with flowing yoga poses and stretches to soothe tense muscles and erase worries. The latter provides a calming evening workout.
0.0Stretching for Pole is a program designed by pole champion Alethea Austin to gain full body flexibility and extension specifically for pole dancers. Some of the exercises in this video will use your pole as a tool to aid you in stretching. Focusing on warming up the body correctly providing insider tips to maximize your stretching and gain flexibility in your back and splits.
4.0Galaxina is a lifelike, voluptuous android who is assigned to oversee the operations of an intergalactic Space Police cruiser captained by incompetent Cornelius Butt. When a mission requires the ship's crew to be placed in suspended animation for decades, Galaxina finds herself alone for many years, developing emotions and falling in love with the ship's pilot, Thor.
Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming explains, demonstrates, and discusses the Eight Pieces of Brocade (jian shen ba duan jin), a qigong practice for health and wellbeing. The Eight Pieces of Brocade is a sequence of eight movements intended to build qi, promote blood circulation, assist the immune system, strengthen the internal organs, and energize the body. Dr. Yang teaches both sitting and standing variations of the practice.
7.5Documentary about the connection between diet and the brain.
5.0Herbalist Letha Hadady shares the secrets of her trade in this fascinating lesson in nontraditional medicine, revealing which Chinese herbs help mitigate conventional Western diseases such as high blood pressure, depression and diabetes. You'll also discover certain food products that contribute to overall health. Follow Letha to her kitchen, where she concocts her potent potions, and find out how you can replicate her approach in your home.
0.0P90X® is a complete 90-day home fitness system designed to get you in the best shape of your life. 01 CHEST & BACK - Targeted strength and definition workout 02 PLYOMETRICS - Explosive jumping cardio routine 03 SHOULDERS & ARMS - Potent combination of pressing, curling, and fly movements 04 YOGA X - Combines strength, balance, flexibility, and breath work 05 LEGS & BACK - squat, lunge, and pull for a total-body workout 06 KENPO X - Intense cardiovascular workout with punching and kicking 07 X STRETCH - Achieve a higher level of athleticism over a longer period of time 08 CORE SYNERGISTICS - Build and support multiple muscle groups while conditioning your body. 09 CHEST, SHOULDERS, & TRICEPS - Target both large and small upper-body muscles 10 BACK & BICEPS - Flex those powerful biceps and focus on toning and tightening these showcase arm muscles. 11 CARDIO X - A fun, low-impact cardio routine 12 AB RIPPER X - Sculpt the six-pack abs of your dreams
Chunyi Lin teaches introduces viewers to his Spring Forest Qigong system, with a focus on practices for health and wellness.
0.0Rodney Yee leads a yoga sequence that combines physical conditioning and mental focus to improve your sporting performance.
1.0The Other Side of AIDS takes us behind the hype and headlines and into the heart of a brewing controversy over the cause and treatment of AIDS. Through candid interviews with doctors and scientists representing both sides of the issue and HIV positives on and off the drugs, the film opens minds and much-needed dialogue. Informative without being instructive, it raises fundamental questions about what we think we know. Its surprising and sometimes shocking revelations inspire us to take a closer look at HIV and AIDS and the systems that support our current views.
Eating, 2nd Edition: Introducing The RAVE Diet presents graphic evidence of how animal foods are not meant for human consumption, and how the suffering and death of the animals "takes revenge" on the humans who eat them by causing most of our chronic diseases, and how the switch to a all whole-food plant based diet can begin to reverse many of these diseases in as little as three weeks.
0.0Floorwork is home to some of the most racy and eye-catching moments in Pole Dance and is where Alethea Austin unleashes her sexiest moves and showcases her signature style. These instructional DVDs will guide you through Alethea's favorite moves and transitions on the floor designed to help both beginner and advanced dancers develop fluidity and raw sensuality in their movement. From shoe slides to the overshoulder split. This DVD demonstrates how to lift off the floor with Alethea's style. Whatever your pole aspirations are, this floorwork program will help you gain body awareness. Core strength, and controlled fluidity that will translate throughout your pole dance style.