Alan Menezes Movies
Pilates for Athletes features instructor Allan Menezes leading the viewer through a Pilates workout designed to work muscles used most commonly by athletes. In addition to improving breathing techniques and increasing flexibility, the exercises on this video will stretch muscles in order to help prevent injuries. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
Instructed by Australian Pilates practitioner Allan Menezes, this Pilates workout has been carefully designed for those suffering from lower back pain. Unlike many abdominal workouts, Pilates strengthen and tones the back muscles without causing stress to the spinal cord and surrounding areas. Like most Pilates workouts, this production emphasizes the importance of stretching and proper breathing techniques. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
Instructed by Australian Pilates practitioner Allan Menezes, Pilates Pre-Natal Program encourages a working for a healthy fitness level in all stages of life, including pregnancy. The program allows pregnant women to build and maintain muscle tone throughout the gestation period, and emphasizes the positive effects the exercises will have on mother and child alike. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
Pilates Principles features instructor Allan Menezes leading the viewer through a Pilates workout designed to showcase the basic benefits of the Pilates system. The video explains how the system strengthens abdominal muscles and improves posture. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
Instructed by Australian Pilates practitioner Allan Menezes, this workout offers an easy-to-follow routine for those able to perform the Pilates: Basic Program with relative ease. Based on the original teachings of Joseph H. Pilates, the intermediate program continues it's focus on building muscle tone without adding bulk. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
Instructed by Australian Pilates practitioner Allan Menezes, this advanced Pilates workout is based on the original teachings of Joseph Pilates. Among the goals emphasized are strengthening the long muscles of the body, stretching tight muscles and mobilizing stiff joints, further improving one's breathing technique, and achieving an increased amount of stamina. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
Hosted by pilates expert Allan Menezes, Pilates for Beginners exposes the viewer to a variety of stretching techniques that help people learn the basic building blocks for more complicated pilates workouts. In addition to proper stretching, the video focuses on breathing techniques, and maintaining proper posture. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
