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PilatesPilates by Rael Isacowitz
Buy new: $10.98 / Used from: $9.99
Best book on pilates that I have found!
Pilates: Body in MotionPilates: Body in Motion by Alycea Ungaro
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.31
I still love this book and its sequel.
Ellie Herman's Pilates Props Workbook: Illustrated Step-by-Step GuideEllie Herman's Pilates Props Workbook: Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide by Ellie Herman
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $8.35
Good book on the use of pilates props for mat.
Stamina Pilates Premier XP ReformerStamina Pilates Premier XP Reformer
Buy new: $379.00 / Used from: $329.00
Low cost effective reformer. I had and used one for over 3 years until I got a professional one.
Stamina Pilates Box and PoleStamina Pilates Box and Pole
Buy new: $129.00 / Used from: $109.99
Basic equipment for Stamina reformers. It extends what you can do on a reformer.
Stamina AeroPilates Lower Body Workout Series DVDStamina AeroPilates Lower Body Workout Series DVD
Buy new: $29.00 / Used from: $23.25
One of the basic level reformer instructional dvds. I still use it from time to time. Although it is limited, you can follow along with it, unlike one of my favorite dvd sets--Classical Pilates.
Classical Pilates Technique: The Complete Universal Reformer Series + Archival English & Spanish (2 DVD Set: Introductory Basic; Basic; Intermediate; Advanced; Super Advanced; Archival)Classical Pilates Technique: The Complete Universal Reformer Series + Archival English & Spanish (2 DVD Set: Introductory Basic; Basic; Intermediate; Advanced; Super Advanced; Archival)
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $15.35
This is a standard for pilates dvd's. I have the whole set of dvds. They are for reference only. I can't follow along with them, but they are beautiful to watch.
Classical Pilates Technique: The Studio Equipment Series (2-DVD Set)Classical Pilates Technique: The Studio Equipment Series (2-DVD Set)
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $19.61
This is a standard for pilates dvd's. I have the whole set of dvds. They are for reference only. I can't follow along with them, but they are beautiful to watch.
Classical Pilates Technique: The Complete Magic Circle Mat Series (Basic; Intermediate; Advanced) & Reformer Mat Workout (Super Advanced)Classical Pilates Technique: The Complete Magic Circle Mat Series (Basic; Intermediate; Advanced) & Reformer Mat Workout (Super Advanced)
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $12.22
This is a standard for pilates dvd's. I have the whole set of dvds. They are for reference only. I can't follow along with them, but they are beautiful to watch.
Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete Mat Workout Series English & Spanish (Modified Basic / Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Super Advanced)Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete Mat Workout Series English & Spanish (Modified Basic / Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Super Advanced)
Buy new: $15.49 / Used from: $10.87
This is a standard for pilates dvd's. I have the whole set of dvds. They are for reference only. I can't follow along with them, but they are beautiful to watch.
Stamina Pilates Magic Circle with Workout DVDStamina Pilates Magic Circle with Workout DVD
Buy new: $29.00
This was my first magic circle and it is good for beginners. If you are strong, you will need a stronger circle.
Pilates with Workout Circle Book & DVD Box SetPilates with Workout Circle Book & DVD Box Set by Dina Matty
Buy used from: $15.00
I have this magic circle and like it better than the Stamina brand one.
15-minute Everyday Pilates: Get Real Results Anytime, Anywhere: Four 15-minute Workouts15-minute Everyday Pilates: Get Real Results Anytime, Anywhere: Four 15-minute Workouts by Alycea Ungaro
Buy used from: $5.00
This is a very entry level book and dvd on pilates.
The Pilates Body: The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body--Without MachinesThe Pilates Body: The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body--Without Machines by Brooke Siler
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $0.01
This is my second favorite pilates book for matwork. I like Ungaro's better, but it's just a personal preference.
Your Ultimate Pilates Body® Challenge: At the Gym, on the Mat, and on the MoveYour Ultimate Pilates Body® Challenge: At the Gym, on the Mat, and on the Move by Brooke Siler
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $4.50
I purchased this follow up book when I got interested in body alignment principle.
The Pilates Promise: 10 Weeks to a Whole New BodyThe Pilates Promise: 10 Weeks to a Whole New Body by Alycea Ungaro
Buy new: $16.53 / Used from: $13.99
This is the sequel to Body in Motion, one of my favorites.
Jennifer Kries: Hot Body Cool Mind - Waking EnergyJennifer Kries: Hot Body Cool Mind - Waking Energy
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $7.86
This is a good fusion of pilates, dance, gyrokinesis and yoga. If I could only buy one dvd about these subjects, this would be it.
Jennifer Kries: Hot Body Cool Mind - Level 1Jennifer Kries: Hot Body Cool Mind - Level 1
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $8.24
This is a good fusion of pilates, dance, gyrokinesis and yoga.
Rael Pilates: System 27Rael Pilates: System 27
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $4.20
A good classical pilates technique video.
Romana's Pilates - Introduction to Pilates MatworkRomana's Pilates - Introduction to Pilates Matwork
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $1.77
A dvd from one of the pilates elders.