Tag Archives: Pilates

New Workouts like RussYoga Defy Gravity

If you thought that wrapping yourself in a yoga pretzel pose was intimidating, fitness classes all over the country are filled with Cirque de Soleil style moves that promise to tone, sculpt and reconnect you with your inner toddler.russyoga

From trapeze classes to rope classes, some of the biggest exercise clubs in the country are jam-packed with devotees who are swinging, twirling and flying through the air with the help of a few harnesses, nets and swings.

These new classes combine acrobatics with yoga and pilates moves. Similar to these classes is a newly- created yoga called RussYog, or “Rope Yoga,” started by Teresa and Jasprit Singh. RussYog uses ropes and poles to develop core strength, enhance flexibility and tone muscles. (more…)

Posted on August 8, 2023 by heather

BlogHer Fitness Prize Pack Giveaways

carmen staicer at blogher

UPDATE: This giveaway has ended.

Congrats to @NicoleGSimonds, winner of the pilates prize pack, and @lauriewrites, winner of the resistance cables.

It’s time for BlogHer! This annual conference brings together women from every corner of the blogosphere to talk about how to do it better, how to reach their audiences and connect with fellow female bloggers.

Our Chief Mom Carmen Staicer is attending BlogHer and we want you to get to know her! You’ll have your chance Thursday morning at the BlogHer 5k Fun Run event (where participants will receive a DietsInReview.com grocery tote!). She’s also going to be there all week, and if you meet Carmen, then you’re eligible to win one of two fitness prize packs!

All you have to do is Tweet this message: @dietsinreview I met chief mom Carmen Staicer at #BlogHer09 and want to win one of two fitness prize packs! http://bit.ly/GOYhl (more…)

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Natalie K

Pros and Cons of Pilates During Pregnancy with Alana Reed

The week of July 20 is Healthy Pregnancy Week at DietsInReview.com.

alana reed pilatesGuest Blogger Alana Reed is the owner of Alana Reed Pilates.  She was given the prestigious certification to teach Pilates in 2001 by Romana Kryzanowska, one of the five living disciples of Joseph Pilates. Alana works in New York City with clients of all ages and abilities.  She specializes in pre- and post-natal Pilates and bone health. To learn more about Alana Reed, visit her website.

Pilates is famous for being a great form of exercise during pregnancy. Not only does it keep you in shape during pregnancy, but it can also help keep traditional aches associated with pregnancy at bay. Also, it can help you get your pre-pregnancy figure back quickly after delivery! (more…)

Posted on July 21, 2023 by GuestBlogger

Alana Reed’s 5 Benefits of Pilates

alana-reed-pilatesGuest Blogger Alana Reed is the owner of Alana Reed Pilates.  She was given the prestigious certification to teach Pilates in 2001 by Romana Kryzanowska, one of the five living disciples of Joseph Pilates.  Alana works in New York City with clients of all ages and abilities.  She specializes in pre and post natal Pilates and bone health.  To learn more about Alana Reed, visit her website.

1. Learn how to use your Powerhouse! – In Pilates, the core muscles are referred to as “The Powerhouse.”  Every Pilates exercise incorporates the use of the Powerhouse. When the Powerhouse is engaged continuously, the abdominal muscles tighten and the entire abdominal region becomes flatter. (more…)

Posted on May 8, 2023 by GuestBlogger

Brooke Siler Pilates Prize Pack Giveaway

Update: Congratulations to Paige for winning the Brooke Siler Pilates Prize Pack!

At DietsInReview.com, we’re welcoming our new Chief Mom, Carmen Staicer, and celebrating the long-awaited arrival of Spring with a giveaway. brooke-siler-pilates-package

The Brooke Siler Pilates Prize Pack is valued at $55 and includes a Pilates Weight Loss for Beginners DVD, The Pilates Body book, Your Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge book, and two DietsInReview.com grocery totes.

You have two chances to be eligible:

  • On Twitter: RT @dietsinreview I want to win the Brooke Siler Pilates Prize Pack http://bit.ly/Pilates
  • Leave a comment in this post  (more…)
Posted on April 28, 2023 by Natalie K

How to Lose Weight at 40

middle age couples walkingAre you in your 40s and having trouble with weight loss? The first step is to start a routine. Figure out what days and what times work for you and devote that time strictly to exercising. Try not to let anything or anyone distract you during this time.

Secondly, start slow and gradually progress to longer, harder workouts over time. (more…)

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Matt

How to Lose Weight at 60

elderly couple swimmingSixty down and many more to go! Are you in your sixties and searching for some new ways to lose or maintain your weight? Diet is the most important factor in these efforts. Try to limit your fat consumption and focus on smaller portion sizes. I recommend eating five or six small meals a day rather than three large ones. Eating six meals a day is rather time consuming, but worth it if you have time.

Also, I feel that balance and stability is vital for your age. Thus, I recommend Yoga and Pilates. Yoga improves your posture, endurance, flexibility, balance, sleep, joint range of motion, and many other benefits as well. Try engaging in a Yoga class for 30 to 60 minutes a day for two to three days a week. (more…)

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Matt

Sandra Bullock Gets Paid to Stay In Shape

sandra bullockSandra Bullock opens up to InStyle Magazine in the March 2024 issue. The interview included questions from readers and fans, one asking how she stays in shape.

The actress reminded them that it’s her job to do so.

“People ask, ‘How do actresses do it?’ Um, they pay us to do this in order to look good on film. I do Pilates, kickboxing, weight training. When I’m in Austin, I run or ride a bike. If I can work out every day, I will. But there are times when I won’t do anything for two weeks, and I’m like, ‘You know what? I talk enough to burn calories.'”

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Natalie K

Susan Lucci’s Workout on Rachael Ray

Susan Lucci uses the Malibu Pilates Chair for workouts.

Susan Lucci uses the Malibu Pilates Chair for workouts.

Susan Lucci appeared on two television shows yesterday- All My Children, where she’s played Erica Kane for 40 years, and Rachael Ray, where she told the audience her fitness secrets.

It’s not really news that she’s a petite and trim woman, but she works hard to maintain that figure. She says during Dancing with the Stars, where she had practices throughout the week and two performances, her dance instructor encouraged her to eat 3,000 calories each day. “I got to eat everything that wasn’t nailed down,” she said. The trade-off was that Lucci had to get into what might be the best shape of her life to compete. She learned the dancer’s strength training tool – pilates. She’s still using it, and said she uses a Malibu Pilates Chair. She said this approach incorporates cardio with a traditional pilates workout. She says you’ll be strengthening your core, as well as “lengthening, toning, sculpting really long, sexy lean muscles.”

You can see Susan Lucci on the Home Shopping Network February 2.

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Natalie K

Kate Winslet’s Secret to Staying Thin

This isn’t earth-shattering news, but I’ve always thought of Kate Winslet as a pretty woman. I just used to see her as cute in the bookish kind of way. However, somewhere along the way she turned into a downright knockout. It’s not like I’ve followed her that closely, but it seems like she’s played into the Vogue cover thing more in recent years.kate winslet

By Hollywood standards, she has spent some time with a less-than-perfect weight. By that I mean, probably 5-10 pounds above a rail. These days, she can hold her figure up with the best of them. So what’s her secret? It’s pretty simple, actually.

“I don’t go to the gym because I don’t have time, but I do Pilates workout DVDs for 20 minutes or more every day at home,” Winslet tells the UK edition of Elle.

Winslet also says that she eats sensibly, with the very English assertion that she doesn’t “stuff down chocolate biscuits.”

She’s also had a bit of a sexy makeover, with a sleeker hairstyle. And there’s talk of some plastic surgery work done (a nose job). I’m not a gossip hound by any stretch, so maybe this is public knowledge.

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Jason

11 Benefits of Pilates

Pilates was founded by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. Pilates focuses on the core muscles as well as the postural muscles all over the body, which helps keep the body balanced and spine supported. This type of exercise teaches breath awareness, muscle control, and mental strength.pilates

Yoga Vs. Pilates

Pilates is somewhat similiar to Yoga, but it has its diffences as well. Yoga consists of maintaining body positions for excess amounts of time to build strength and endurance. It also focuses on inhaling and exhaling through the nose. Pilates uses total body movements to increase strength and endurance. Pilates also incorporates mat work and the Pilates machines while focusing on inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth.

Benefits of Pilates

  1. Refreshing Mind-Body Work-out
  2. Increase Flexibility/Balance
  3. Increase Strength/Endurance Without Bulking Up
  4. Prevent Injury
  5. New Challenge
  6. Increase Core Strength
  7. Improve Overall Mental Well-Being
  8. Improve Sleep
  9. Improve Circulation
  10. Improve Posture
  11. Improve Confidence About Self And Body
Posted on August 2, 2023 by Matt