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Pilates??

bargainsgirl — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:02:22 GMT

What ever happened to Aero Pilates with Marjolian? I always felt inspired after watching her!

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amyb — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:27:58 GMT

Pandemic, I think.

She switched to HSN for a bit, then 2020. She did and does some Facebook lives from time to time. She has videos on Youtube. She has a video library on her website that you can try free for 2 wks, then pay to join.

I wonder also, as things open back up if she will be back on the air, probably on HSN, as I think she switched from QVC years ago. Haven't seen her on QVC for about 2 to 3 years.

If you want to still be inspired there are some videos on YouTube, including her presentations on QVC and HSN. I watch them sometimes when I'm on my machine or want to be inspired and motivated again.

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amyb — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:41:37 GMT

Just found this series on YT:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD-usRc1aUw

Starts with beginner level, and then progresses, apparently. I'm going to check it out! I've just started to use my machine again.

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geezerette — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 16:52:46 GMT

@amyb wrote:
Pandemic, I think.
She switched to HSN for a bit, then 2020. She did and does some Facebook lives from time to time. She has videos on Youtube. She has a video library on her website that you can try free for 2 wks, then pay to join.
I wonder also, as things open back up if she will be back on the air, probably on HSN, as I think she switched from QVC years ago. Haven't seen her on QVC for about 2 to 3 years.
If you want to still be inspired there are some videos on YouTube, including her presentations on QVC and HSN. I watch them sometimes when I'm on my machine or want to be inspired and motivated again.

Yep.

They moved the Pilates Reformers to HSN a while ago. Then with the pandemic, once their inventory of machines got low from what I understood they couldn't get any more. So I think the shows dwindled because they didn't have much to sell.

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Flyer98 — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:12:06 GMT

May I ask what at home Pilates reformer you ladies own and if you like them? I go to a Pilates Mat class twice a week but would love to have the option to do reformer at home.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:37:58 GMT

I enjoyed watching her and she was definitely a good spokesperson for the product and clearly it works. I don't know how old she is but she has such a lithe, strong body.
I bought one from QVC Tsv years ago and used it all the time. I would definitely consider getting another one. I've been using my husband's total gym for now.
I've never been to a class so I'm not sure how it compares to the real deal.

@Flyer98 wrote:
May I ask what at home Pilates reformer you ladies own and if you like them? I go to a Pilates Mat class twice a week but would love to have the option to do reformer at home.

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kate2357 — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:28:30 GMT

@Flyer98 wrote:
May I ask what at home Pilates reformer you ladies own and if you like them? I go to a Pilates Mat class twice a week but would love to have the option to do reformer at home.

I have the original Reformer w/ four cords, she debuted on QVC years and years ago. I still use it at least 2 x week. I added the rebounder and have the rack that gets it up off the ground. It has to be one of my best purchases of fitness equipment.

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conniekl — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 01:13:42 GMT

I started out with the 3 cord. I liked it so much that I sold it and got the 4 cord and rebounder and the stand. I use it 4-5 times a week. I had it for 18 years till one of the wheels broke- I guess from age because I'm very small. I decided to buy the 5 cord with the rebounder and stand. I just got it 2 weeks ago and love it! I do notice that when I use it, I stand up straighter. I've had 2 orthapedics and a p. therapist that were shocked at how flexable I am and told me to keep doing it. It's the best purchase for me!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 16:47:33 GMT

I had a Pilates Refomrer with the Robounding panel and I also purchased a platform for it. It was a decent machine but it took up too much room. I wish I could sell it.

Susan Lucci has endorsed Pilates and she looks amazing at 75 yrs. old!

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JamandBread — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 17:43:19 GMT

A real Pilates Reformer machine costs a couple thousand. I have used them in studios and they are way above and beyond the machines sold at QVC and HSN. The range of motion achieved on a professional machine, pls the ability to add boxes and overhead contraptions for further stretching are beyond compare.

I have a Pilates Power Gym and I like it, but I'll take the professional reformer any day if I had the room and could afford it.

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Ciona — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 18:58:43 GMT

I have the 5 cord reformer with the riser, rebounder, box, and pole. Four years ago I found it in a pawnshop, in perfect condition, and no price on it. I asked the price and they said they didn't even know what it was and told me to make them an offer....so I offered them 50.00 and they said okay I alternate using it and my total gym.
With the rebounder if you use some moderate hand weights and coordinate arm movements with leg movements while rebounding you can get a good cardio workout.
P.S. my profile picture is me at 63......and I can still do that at 66.

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Enufstuff — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 22:54:28 GMT

@Ciona What a great deal you got. Years ago, I bought the

Reformer XP with four cords and the rebounder. I loved using it

and I felt great, still using it in my 60's. Then my arthritis got worse in my knees and I injured my shoulder, reaching for something in the supermarket. I stopped using my Reformer and it sat for years.

Since that time, shoulder and knees have worsened and

I tore the meniscus and chipped a bone in my knee. I also have arthritis in my feet. I fugured that I would probably never use

the Pilates Reformer again. Last summer, I placed it outside along with the rebounder. In less than an hour, someone took it. I hope that she enjoys it as much as I did.