Hello all. I just happened to stumble into this tribe and knew I had to become a member. From reading some of the prior threads, it looks like there are some really knowledgeable instructors and practioners here.

I've never done pilates in class, only at home using various Winsor Pilates dvds: Basic 3 DVD Workout Set and the Maximum Burn 4 DVD set, plus Denise Austin's Hit the Spot Pilates. I really like the Winsor series because they seem to be a little slower paced and very methodical. My favorite workout is the 20 minute workout because it really gives me no excuse to skip a night plus before dance class it stretches and warms me up.

For a while I was hitting it pretty hard and think the Denise Austin one messed up one shoulder so much a cortisone shot was necessary. I blame it on all the t-stand moves. What I don't like about her workout is it's so much faster paced and how many times can she say "zip up your core?"

Anyway, I'm glad to have found this group and hope people don't mind if I ask questions now and again.

Thanks much,

Zina