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Pilates Secrets: Basic Mat Workout (2004)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 34M

Director : Raymond Lewis

Synopsis

PILATES SECRETS shows you the Pilates mat techniques as you have never seen them before! The Pilates method is a regimen/series of isometric exercises that simultaneously stretch, strengthen, tone and align the body, while eliminating excess tension and strain on the joints. PILATES SECRETS offers step-by-step instruction for 32 popular Pilates mat exercises as demonstrated by two awe-inspiring young men in the nude. This program incorporates the floor techniques that are designed to help you improve your posture, tone and tighten your mid-section.

Actors

Anthony Steward
Anthony Steward
Pilates Trainer

Crews

Raymond Lewis
Raymond Lewis
Producer
Raymond Lewis
Raymond Lewis
Director
Kalvin Dobbs
Kalvin Dobbs
Director of Photography
Cutter Hackman
Cutter Hackman
Editor
John Seemore
John Seemore
Musical
John Whitestead
John Whitestead
Lighting Artist
Connie Rice
Connie Rice
Makeup Artist
Marlena Larchmont
Marlena Larchmont
Set Designer
Hector Gonzalez
Hector Gonzalez
Production Assistant

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