Winsor Pilates Review

Find out if this extremely popular home fitness program really works...

Winsor Pilates is a very popular home fitness program developed by Mari Winsor, one of the fitness industry's most well-known Pilates instructors. Mari's program focuses on bodyweight-only exercises which stretch, strengthen, and tone all the muscles of the body, especially those of the 'core' - or abdominal & lower back - regions. As with most Pilates-based workouts, Winsor Pilates provides a great mind-body workout routine that can actually increase your energy levels over time.

As a body-toning program, there's no doubt that Winsor Pilates is effective. Pilates Method exercises have been used for decades by top dancers, athletes, and even movie stars to increase 'flexible strength' throughout the body while improving overall muscle tone. Although the movements really aren't easy at first - especially for someone who's never taken a Pilates class - Mari Winsor does a good job of teaching proper technique and exercise form in all of her videos.

The only 'negative' thing about the Winsor Pilates program is that it is marketed as a weight loss solution. Pilates by itself has never really been considered an effective exercise for burning fat, mainly because the exercises are done too slowly to get the heart rate up sufficiently. And, even though the Winsor Pilates routines involve a kind of 'sped up' Pilates - and you will probably 'lose inches' while doing it - it's still not a great stand-alone weight loss solution.

However, when combined with a healthy eating plan (one is provided with the program) and some form of aerobic exercise - performed 2 or 3 times per week - Winsor Pilates can certainly help you achieve a leaner, firmer, healthier body quickly. It's a great alternative to 'typical' weight training because it's not only highly enjoyable, but it also builds the kinds of functional strength and flexibility which can help you stay injury-free for a lifetime.

Here is some helpful information from the Winsor Pilates web site:

Why Use Winsor Pilates?

Winsor Pilates has been purchased by over 4 million people worldwide - from people like you and me to celebrities who can afford to go anywhere, but choose Winsor Pilates to get fit fast. The key is Mari Winsor's dynamic sequencing technique – an easy-to-understand combination of exercises done in a specific order and rhythm to produce maximum results! Unlike some fitness programs, Winsor Pilates does not require any equipment and can be done at home or while traveling. Some people even practice it at work!

Anyone can do Winsor Pilates, at any fitness level!

Mari uses a unique 3-D Training tool to ensure you are performing the exercises properly to obtain maximum results. Click here to view sample moves and see how easy they really are to do. Mari shows you how to modify the exercises while you're building strength so they're easy to follow at your own pace.

Winsor Pilates Develops Your 'Powerhouse'

Mari works with your "powerhouse," or core muscle groups - abdomen, lower back, hips and buttocks - to sculpt a streamlined body. Her special method, and the key to the Winsor Pilates system, is dynamic sequencing, an easy-to-follow combination of exercises done in a specific order and rhythm to produce a low-intensity calorie-burning workout that sculpts your body slim and helps you lose weight and inches. Not all Pilates programs are designed the same. Working with your "powerhouse," the Winsor Pilates program does it all!

We understand that choosing an exercise program is not always easy. That's why we created this step-by-step guide to help you decide which Winsor Pilates basic system is right for you.

View the guide here

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More helpful links:

Winsor Pilates @ About.com
Winsor Pilates @ FitnessInfomercialReview.com
Pilates Method Overview