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DVDs for exercise
Exercise is well known for its therapeutic ability; not only do we feel much better when we exercise regularly but exercise prompts the Relaxation Response as well. Some forms of exercise, including Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi, are wonderful to use as part of a stress management regime as they all require attention to a specific breathing pattern matched to movement; in simple terms you cannot concentrate on your problems and your breathing at the same time - so you WILL relax!

Pilates Body Control by Lynne Robinson
Review by Amazon.co.uk

Product Description
Pilates will help lengthen, strengthen, tone & condition your body. Pilates uses subtle, slow controlled movement yet achieves dynamic results. From back pain and poor posture to targeting the areas that most people are concered about - stomach, buttocks, thighs and arms - Pilates will enable you to achieve your desired goal.

Synopsis
A combination of slow and controlled movements which strengthen muscles and improves posture. Includes a warm-up, main workout and wind down.

Note from Pat: Lynne Robinson is one of the best known teachers of Pilates and producers of DVDs on the subject in the UK.

Flow Pilates by Carolan Brown
Synopsis from amazon.co.uk
A newly designed series of exercises which use breathing as the key to developing muscle strength. Seven easy to follow sections: 'Warm Up', 'Back Mobility', 'Back Strengthening', 'Seated Abdominal Strength', 'Pelvic Stability', 'Deep Abdominal Tone' and 'Stretch And Cool Down'.

Note from Pat:  I bought the video version in 2003 and used it to supplement my Pilates sessions. It was a bit hard to keep up at first but after a short while I managed to learn the different movements and it was certainly an excellent way of getting very fit. I have just replaced my aging copy with the DVD version.