Anyone tried the Pilates Stick? - Page 2

Marie1120 · 10-01-08, 07:36 AM

Renee - have you seen this?
http://www.power-systems.com/p-3091-...eform-bar.aspx
Also a DVD for using it:
http://www.power-systems.com/p-3092-reform-bar-dvd.aspx

They also sell the one that attaches to the door but I thought this looked interesting for the price.

weighttrain · 10-01-08, 07:49 AM

Renee, check out the Wal-mart Danskin pilates home gym.

Beth

Inchworm · 10-01-08, 09:40 AM

That does look interesting! Also, isn't that the exercise girl from all of the Winsor workouts who usually is right in the front?

Kelly

kelsey211 · 10-01-08, 09:53 AM

Or you can wait for the Gaiam Coreplus Reformer kit with Mari Winsor. Amazon has it for pre-order for $21.99.

Coreplus Reformer kit

On the Power Systems DVDs, I see that Leslee Bender is the instructor. I have a reformer workalong DVD that she put out and she is excellent in it.

I still may hold out for the Pilatesstick though. The cable is heavier and I like the Slastix covering.

Here are some youtube links.

Pilatesstick Basics
Pilatesstick on TV Guide
Pilatesstick

Honeydew · 10-01-08, 10:24 AM

do you think that the leslee dvd would work with the pilates stick? I need to get this! the setup looks so much easier than supreme pilates.

does anyone know how much tension(not sure if that's the word I'm looking for)the stick has? for example, when I've done SP I can only use the long springs as that has enough tension for me.

kelsey211 · 10-01-08, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Honeydew

do you think that the leslee dvd would work with the pilates stick? I need to get this! the setup looks so much easier than supreme pilates.

does anyone know how much tension(not sure if that's the word I'm looking for)the stick has? for example, when I've done SP I can only use the long springs as that has enough tension for me.

I don't know, it's hard to say. Check out the Equipment Section of VF--jahra started a thread on the Pilatesstick. She just ordered it yesterday. She called the company and said they were very helpful.
Pilatesstick

la mancha · 10-01-08, 10:37 AM

I saw the pilatesstick too and really want it, but don't want to pay that.
I am in the process of making one. The description is pretty detailed and on the Youtube video it demonstrates how it goes together and even says you can use springs for the wall mount attachment they make. I went to a physical therapy office and they gave me a long piece of resistance tubing that I will make a fleece sleeve for. I will let people know how it worked.
I am going to combine it's design with the springboard made by Ellie Herman.

I have a Fluidity bar and chose that over the Supreme Pilates. Are the SP workouts still available? From this thread it sounds like I could use the Pilates stick and the Fluidity bar to do the Supreme Pilates workouts.
I would like to see a list of workouts that uses these more low tech workouts that simulate the expensive pilates equipment. Does anyone have a list?

Just on a side note. I am sold on pilates more than ever. Less than two weeks ago I had surgery for problems with stess incontinence. Three days after the surgery I was out walking the dog, making jam, doing light gardening. My ob/gyn and his staff were amazed when I saw him three days after surgery. The strength that pilates builds and how it teaches you to move really helped protect that area and made my recovery easier.

Lori

la mancha · 10-01-08, 03:28 PM

Can anyone explain the difference between using springs and elastic tubing on pilates exercises. Someone mentioned the springs as an advantage and I am curious about that.

Thanks,
Lori

Gibbee · 10-01-08, 04:43 PM

la mancha -

You might catch the covered or wrapped tubing some place like TJMaxx. I picked up a heavy resistance tube with the covering (Like what Gaiam has with Tanja in it on the balance disk - another alternative source available at Target) for something like $9.99 not too long ago.

Honeydew · 10-01-08, 09:30 PM

those of you that have supreme pilates couldn't you use the bar and the springs and the loop things? then we would just have to figure a way to connect it to a doorway have some tubing or something.....but it looks like if you have sp already then you have most of the stuff you need to make your own pilates stick. what do ya think?

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10-01-08, 07:36 AM
Marie1120 VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SE Wisconsin	Renee - have you seen this? http://www.power-systems.com/p-3091-...eform-bar.aspx Also a DVD for using it: http://www.power-systems.com/p-3092-reform-bar-dvd.aspx They also sell the one that attaches to the door but I thought this looked interesting for the price. __________________ Marie 2010 goal - 300 workout sessions 304/300 2009 - 312/300 "Those who remove mountains begin by carrying away small stones." - Chinese Proverb "Getting up in the morning is a case of mind over mattress." Ziggy

10-01-08, 07:49 AM
weighttrain VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: So Cal	Renee, check out the Wal-mart Danskin pilates home gym. Beth __________________ I was an infomercial participant in BSS1 I was Master Trainer for the Pop Pilates format prior to Cassey Ho breaking her NAFC contract

10-01-08, 09:40 AM
Inchworm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island, NY	That does look interesting! Also, isn't that the exercise girl from all of the Winsor workouts who usually is right in the front? Kelly

10-01-08, 09:53 AM
kelsey211 VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD - CA	Or you can wait for the Gaiam Coreplus Reformer kit with Mari Winsor. Amazon has it for pre-order for $21.99. Coreplus Reformer kit On the Power Systems DVDs, I see that Leslee Bender is the instructor. I have a reformer workalong DVD that she put out and she is excellent in it. I still may hold out for the Pilatesstick though. The cable is heavier and I like the Slastix covering. Here are some youtube links. Pilatesstick Basics Pilatesstick on TV Guide Pilatesstick

10-01-08, 10:24 AM
Honeydew Join Date: Jul 2002	do you think that the leslee dvd would work with the pilates stick? I need to get this! the setup looks so much easier than supreme pilates. does anyone know how much tension(not sure if that's the word I'm looking for)the stick has? for example, when I've done SP I can only use the long springs as that has enough tension for me.

10-01-08, 10:37 AM
la mancha Join Date: Sep 2002	Making one I saw the pilatesstick too and really want it, but don't want to pay that. I am in the process of making one. The description is pretty detailed and on the Youtube video it demonstrates how it goes together and even says you can use springs for the wall mount attachment they make. I went to a physical therapy office and they gave me a long piece of resistance tubing that I will make a fleece sleeve for. I will let people know how it worked. I am going to combine it's design with the springboard made by Ellie Herman. I have a Fluidity bar and chose that over the Supreme Pilates. Are the SP workouts still available? From this thread it sounds like I could use the Pilates stick and the Fluidity bar to do the Supreme Pilates workouts. I would like to see a list of workouts that uses these more low tech workouts that simulate the expensive pilates equipment. Does anyone have a list? Just on a side note. I am sold on pilates more than ever. Less than two weeks ago I had surgery for problems with stess incontinence. Three days after the surgery I was out walking the dog, making jam, doing light gardening. My ob/gyn and his staff were amazed when I saw him three days after surgery. The strength that pilates builds and how it teaches you to move really helped protect that area and made my recovery easier. Lori

10-01-08, 03:28 PM
la mancha Join Date: Sep 2002	springs versus elastic tubing Can anyone explain the difference between using springs and elastic tubing on pilates exercises. Someone mentioned the springs as an advantage and I am curious about that. Thanks, Lori

10-01-08, 04:43 PM
Gibbee VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	la mancha - You might catch the covered or wrapped tubing some place like TJMaxx. I picked up a heavy resistance tube with the covering (Like what Gaiam has with Tanja in it on the balance disk - another alternative source available at Target) for something like $9.99 not too long ago.

10-01-08, 09:30 PM
Honeydew Join Date: Jul 2002	those of you that have supreme pilates couldn't you use the bar and the springs and the loop things? then we would just have to figure a way to connect it to a doorway have some tubing or something.....but it looks like if you have sp already then you have most of the stuff you need to make your own pilates stick. what do ya think?