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Pilates for Golf From STOTT PILATES

In your neck of the woods, it might still be a little too cold and snowy to even think about getting outside and hitting the links. However, before you know it, you're going to start seeing that gorgeous spring weather that has you carrying your clubs around in your car at all times, just in case you get a chance to play.
But why wait until it's 70 degrees and sunny to start improving your game? STOTT PILATES® has a Pilates for Golf Power Pack designed to help you prep for Pebble Beach from the comfort of your living room, and I had a chance to check it out.The Golf Power Pack includes a mat, two DVDs (Pilates on the Green, Level 1 and Pilates on the Green, Level 2), as well as a water-resistant, pocket-sized Warm-up Exercise Guide, so you can take your moves with you to the course. I've done a couple of STOTT PILATES® workouts before, so I was really curious to see how this measured up.
STOTT PILATES Giveaway Winner - Sure Beats Chasing Puppies
Your comments for last week's STOTT PILATES® Fit Beauty Giveaway certainly gave me some great ideas for fitting in fitness at home. I loved how so many of you incorporated squats and lunges into your daily housekeeping, and there were tons of other really creative workouts as well. However, as always, there can only be one randomly selected winner, and this time around, it was Jennifer, who says her most creative at-home workout is, "[t]rying to wear out my year-old puppy by running in circles around the living room. I tire out before she does." That's a workout with which I'm very familiar. Also in my repertoire -- leg kicks holding a toy for the dog and push-ups with a puppy climbing on my back. Makes for a real challenge.
Jennifer will receive two STOTT PILATES® DVDs, which will no doubt be a wonderful addition to her at-home fitness routine. Thank you all for entering, and be sure to come back next Monday for another fabulous giveaway -- I'll be looking forward to reading all of your comments!
Reminder - Enter the STOTT PILATES Giveaway!
Everyone I talk to recently is looking to drop a few pounds, and the biggest complaint is that they don't have time to get to the gym. Well, if you start building a workout video library, finding time to get to the gym becomes a little less important, right?This week's Fit Beauty giveaway features two STOTT PILATES® DVDs for one lucky winner. They're simple to follow, but they'll work your muscles in new ways and help you get in fabulous shape.
If you haven't entered already, what are you waiting for? Head on over to the giveaway and enter today -- you only have until Friday to do so!
STOTT PILATES Giveaway

Looking to sculpt long, lean muscles? Want to whittle your middle? Then Pilates is what you want, and now, you have a chance to do it at home with STOTT PILATES®.
This week's Fit Beauty Giveaway offers you home fitness in the form of two STOTT PILATES® workout DVDs. The first one is The Secret to Flat Abs, and is a Level 1 video, so even if you've never done Pilates before, you'll have no problem following along. There's also a Level 2 DVD -- Firm & Fit. Both are part of the STOTT PILATES® Pilates Matwork series, which also includes Core Challenge (Level 3), Strong and Streamlined (Level 4) and more.I've reviewed a couple of products from STOTT PILATES® before and can attest to the fact that this is a relaxing yet challenging way to work out at home. Perhaps you'll win them and find out for yourself! Entering the giveaway couldn't be easier. See below for details.
- To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about your most creative at-home workout.
- The comment must be left before 5pm ET on Friday, January 16, 2009.
- You may enter only once.
- One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
- One winner will receive two STOTT Pilates® workout DVDs (valued at $29.90).
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 or older.
Winner is notified by email, so make sure to check next week to find out if you're the winner!
STOTT PILATES Toning Ball Power Pack

Looking for a simple and fairly easy workout to incorporate into your at-home fitness routine? The STOTT PILATES® Toning Ball Power Pack could be just the thing. It's easy to follow, the equipment (two weighted balls) takes up very little room, and it's just over half an hour long, so you can work it in easily.
When I say it's easy to follow, I mean that in a couple of ways. The instructions are clear and simple -- as was the case with the STOTT PILATES® Mini Flex Ball, there is someone demonstrating and someone instructing at all times, so you can watch or listen (in English or French, for that matter). The transition from one exercise to the next is quick but very manageable. In fact, that's how I could describe the whole workout -- as very manageable, and I think it would be for any level of fitness. I received the Power Pack to review, which includes two one-pound toning balls. To be honest, if I had my choice, I would probably opt for a heavier weight for more of a challenge (and they do offer two- and three-pound toning balls separately, so that's definitely an option).






















