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Pilates for Abs is an exercise DVD led by fitness instructor Kathy Smith. This program utilizes moves from the Pilates school of exercise to tone and strengthen the abs and flatten stomach muscles. Pilates for Abs includes an 8 minute warm up and a 22 minute stretching and toning routine. There is no set up required for this program beyond putting the DVD in a player, and no batteries are needed.
The DVD itself is portable, but you will not be able to work out with Pilates for Abs just anywhere, as it requires a DVD player. As most Pilates routines feature floor work, you may also need an exercise mat. Getting the intended results from Pilates for Abs will take a lot of hard work and motivation, as many pilates followers agree. You will also need to focus on your form while doing Pilates for Abs, as is the case with most Pilates workouts.
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| Company |
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Pilates for Abs is part of the Gaiam fitness series. This brand produces a whole line of Pilates, yoga, and toning DVDs. As far as we can tell, Gaiam does not cover Pilates for Abs with a warranty or satisfaction guarantee, although the various retailers that carry this product might offer one. At this time Pilates for Abs is not cleared for use by the FDA, nor does it have any third party research backing the claims made about it.
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| Positives |
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• Pilates for Abs is compact for travel
• You can use Pilates for Abs to tone and strengthen your abdominal muscles
• Pilates for Abs is available from a number of online vendors
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• You may not be able to use Pilates for Abs on the go or while you perform other tasks
• Pilates for Abs does not appear to come with a manufacturer’s satisfaction guarantee
• Pilates for Abs is not cleared for use by the FDA or backed by third party research, according to current sources
• Pilates for Abs does not appear to exercise your abdominal muscles for you
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Pilates for Abs sells for various prices, up to $35 or so. You can find this DVD at many online retailers. Expect shipping prices, policies about international orders, and delivery times to vary between retailers.
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| Conclusion |
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Pilates for Abs is an exercise DVD that uses Pilates moves to tone and firm the abs. You can use this product wherever you have a DVD player and enough room to move. However, it appears that Pilates for Abs will not work your abdominal muscles for you, so you will need effort and motivation to use this product. It also seems that Pilates for Abs is lacking a warranty, FDA clearance, satisfaction guarantee, and third party research results.
There are, however, products that come with all of these benefits, and some of them can even be used in conjunction with a DVD workout program like Pilates for Abs. One such product is The Flex Belt, a well known and well liked abdominal toning belt that uses EMS technology to work out your abs for you, even if you don’t have the time or space to do a normal routine. Some online sources say that putting The Flex Belt to work in conjunction with a fitness program such as pilates based exercises or even weight training could provide faster and more significant results. You can find out more about the fitness product you are interested in purchasing by looking at all the free comparison and review websites free for the public to view. These sources could give you more tips on how to maximize your efforts and stay on track with even some of the most challenging exercise styles out there.
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