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Anyone Use A Pilates?

Sapphiregal — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 20:38:42 GMT

Several times over the years I have considered getting a Pilates machine. I watch Marjelen (spelling?) demonstrate the exercises you can do, and, of course, she makes it look so easy. HSN has one as their today's special and I am leaning toward going for it.

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jlkz — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 20:43:30 GMT

@Sapphiregal

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Re: Anyone Use A Pilates?

nana59 — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 20:46:56 GMT

every piece of exercise equipment i have ever bought just ends up being something to hang my clothes on.....lol...

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Mary Bailey — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 20:46:35 GMT

I have the Pilates chair (QVC/Susan Lucci) I really like it! Motivation is the only thing holding me back.

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itsmetoo — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:26:00 GMT

@nana59 wrote:
every piece of exercise equipment i have ever bought just ends up being something to hang my clothes on.....lol...

@nana59 That was me too until I got the Pilates. I love it and have had it for about 15 yrs now.

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geezerette — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:19:40 GMT

I have used an AeroPilates for about 15 years now. It's the only piece of exercise equipment that didn't end up as a clothes hanger in my house!

It's helped me maintain my flexibility, although I do admit that I haven't been using it every day for a while like I used to and I sure can tell the difference. At first, some of the exercises were not easy, but enough of them were for me to keep at it. And eventually the hard ones became easier as I became stronger and more proficient at them. The videos really helped a lot in the beginning.

And I think the thing I like best about it is that many of the exercises are done lying down. My kind of exercise! 😄

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ellaphant — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:20:12 GMT

I don't know anything about Pilates except that while it's good for toning and keeping limber there is no cardio benefit and that's what I want. The best thing I ever did for exercise was to buy an Ellipttical machine! The sporting goods store delivered and installed it- no more gyms that are a pain to get too, crowded, freezing and blasting music! I now exercise no matter the weather or time of day. An Elliptical has no impact on the joints - or lower back- as a treadmill used to bother my lower back. And , it works! I weigh less- much less than I did in college!

Re: Anyone Use A Pilates?

itsmetoo — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:31:18 GMT

@Sapphiregal wrote:
Several times over the years I have considered getting a Pilates machine. I watch Marjelen (spelling?) demonstrate the exercises you can do, and, of course, she makes it look so easy. HSN has one as their today's special and I am leaning toward going for it.

@Sapphiregal

I have had one for many years now and absolutely love it. Only piece of exercise equipment I've owned that hasn't ended up as a clothes hanger. I don't know how old you are but it's great for stretching, especially as we age, and the rebounder is great for cardio. Thank you for posting this because I have been waiting for QVC to have one to replace my 15 yr old one and never thought to check HSN.

Re: Anyone Use A Pilates?

itsmetoo — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:28:10 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
I don't know anything about Pilates except that while it's good for toning and keeping limber there is no cardio benefit and that's what I want. The best thing I ever did for exercise was to buy an Ellipttical machine! The sporting goods store delivered and installed it- no more gyms that are a pain to get too, crowded, freezing and blasting music! I now exercise no matter the weather or time of day. An Elliptical has no impact on the joints - or lower back- as a treadmill used to bother my lower back. And , it works! I weigh less- much less than I did in college!

@ellaphant

You can get an excellent cardio workout on the Pilates using the rebounder.

Re: Anyone Use A Pilates?

lovemyparrot — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:29:16 GMT

I was considering ordering the HSN Today's Special as my very old Pilates machine has more or less run its time. But, I see the same piece of equipment here at QVC with the stand (that costs $129 on its own). The Q's price for the whole thing is $399 versus HSN's $369.

The only thing stopping me buying at QVC is the horrible shipping charge of $56.22. If they had free shipping I would be sold.

Any ideas when there might ever be a free shipping day again?

What do you think of the HSN deal vs. the QVC one?

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Tangocash — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:55:40 GMT

My BF and I both love this machine. We got it about 5 or 6 years ago. We don't always use it, but right now, we have started up again. It really makes you feel much better. We have a spare room that we use as a gym. We have a treadmill, a TV, and the Pilates machine in it. Along with the machine, we ordered the stand to go wth it. It's a must!! We have charts on the wall, and I typed up a list of my most favorite excersises, (in very large font), on the wall too. Overall, it's the best excersise piece, or program I've ever had.

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Tadaki — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 22:05:32 GMT

I have one I've used for years. I use it with other things like yoga and walking, so I don't use it every day. I do use it regularly, though.

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 22:40:50 GMT

@Sapphiregal wrote:
Several times over the years I have considered getting a Pilates machine. I watch Marjelen (spelling?) demonstrate the exercises you can do, and, of course, she makes it look so easy. HSN has one as their today's special and I am leaning toward going for it.

@Sapphiregal

I've had the Aeropilates for several years and still use it regularly. If you are new to this, I would suggest you find an exercise class somewhere in your area where you can get, for instance, 3 introductory classes on a Pilates machine (not exercise on the floor) so you have the input of an instructor for familiarization. By the time your machine comes, you will be "experienced" and the machine won't look like something from Mars to figure out. JMO

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mom2four0418 — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 22:44:29 GMT

I have the Aero with stand and purchased it on EBay for a great price.

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1Snickers — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:51:09 GMT

My Pilates is old and up a spiral staircase. My husband took it up about 20 years ago. He passed away 16 years ago.I have knee and back trouble now and can't do it so it's folded in the corner. The plastic wheels fell off in pieces. It squeeked anyhow!
I can't get it downstairs. maybe throw it over the balcony.
Can't take the screws out to dismantle it they're welded.
Will call Got Junk and pay to dispose of it and other junk.

If you get one be careful where you put it.

Re: Anyone Use A Pilates?

itsmetoo — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 01:06:50 GMT

@lovemyparrot wrote:
I was considering ordering the HSN Today's Special as my very old Pilates machine has more or less run its time. But, I see the same piece of equipment here at QVC with the stand (that costs $129 on its own). The Q's price for the whole thing is $399 versus HSN's $369.

The only thing stopping me buying at QVC is the horrible shipping charge of $56.22. If they had free shipping I would be sold.

Any ideas when there might ever be a free shipping day again?

What do you think of the HSN deal vs. the QVC one?

@lovemyparrot

I like the one at HSN better because it's 4 cords and if I'm looking at the right one on QVC it's only 3 cords. While I like the idea of the stand some on stands can't be folded. I don't know if that's the case with this one though. It's something to consider unless you plan to keep it up all the time.

Edited to add: I also like that the HSN one has the raised cords instead of the cords connected to the base of the machine like on the QVC one. I think it would make doing some of the over your shoulder exercises a lot easier to do. The cords rub on my back now. I am also considering replacing my very old machine.

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chvall99 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 01:03:03 GMT

I have the same model and package that is the HSN today's value. It is very solid and I enjoy using it. Having said that make sure you have the floor space for it. It is large and pretty heavy. No way you would be sending it back! I do like though. I worked out on mine this morning!

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ROMARY — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 01:20:23 GMT

I'd love to have a less expensive 'rebounder' part of it.

Just for lying down and using it as a trampoline type of effect.

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BExplorer — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 04:16:50 GMT

I have an AeroPilates Reformer and I absolutely love it and am glad I purchased it five years ago!