November 04, 2013
Pilates for Runners Review and Giveaway
My new love for running sometimes comes with days of sore
muscles. I recently discovered LauraTarbell’s DVD Pilates for Runners and became very interested. I had never
tried out pilates before but thought that something specifically aimed at
runners could be very beneficial to me. Laura has three workout videos out
including: Ultimate Abs and Core and Plyo-Pilates.
I have been battling a cold and decided to try the Pilates
for Runners DVD out on one of my days that I was trying to relax. The video is
56 minutes long and involves many different types of exercise. It includes
abdominal exercises that left my abs burning for 2 days (in a very good way).
It has exercises that you balance on one leg and lift your legs in different
ways to achieve balance.
I like that you use your own body weight to workout. I think
that continuing this DVD could be beneficial for my running. It worked my whole
body which was great. It was really low cardio though and I did not sweat while
doing the DVD.
What I really like about it is that all you need is an
exercise mat which is even optional. This DVD could be done anywhere since no
equipment is needed. This workout is
meant to help increase running efficiency by making you stronger, more flexible
and helping to develop balance and a proper running form.