Lara Hudson

History

Lara Hudson is an internationally recognized star and choreographer of eight award-winning fitness DVD’s, a national magazine cover model, a health & fitness news correspondent, and a Pilates Method Alliance Gold Certified Instructor with over 16 years of teaching experience. She holds additional certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is the founder and creator of The Mercury Method, her signature series of transformational temperature-charged workouts combining the best elements of Pilates, yoga and strength training. Lara has graced the covers of FIT Yoga and PilatesStyle Magazine, and has written articles for MindBodyGreen, SHAPE, SELF, Prevention, Women’s Health and USA Today. Lara graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Theater Department at the University of California, Los Angeles, spent five years as a performing member of the critically acclaimed dance companyDiavolo, and has worked as an instructor and choreographer at UCLA, Loyola Marymount University and performing arts programs throughout the country.

Movies

10 Minute Solution: Pilates on the Ball
10 Minute Solution: Pilates on the Ball
Herself
You’ll use a stability ball to enhance the effectiveness of each 10-minute segment: upper body, lower body, abs, total body and stretch. The ball becomes a fluid and natural part of every movement — boosting resistance, increasing range of motion or adding a balance element. Each non-stop segment includes a wide range of body-part-specific exercises (i.e. the abs section is totally abs-focused). Lara Hudson’s one-on-one teaching features smooth transitions and a quiet intensity. Note: The DVD is completely customizeable — you can program it to play the sections in any order. Requires a stability ball. ©2008
Prevention Fitness Systems - Slim, Strong & Firm
Prevention Fitness Systems - Slim, Strong & Firm
Designed by the experts at Prevention magazine, this unique routine is designed to strengthen, tone and stretch every muscle in your body. The Pilates Core routine works the muscles in your abs and back while sculpting your hips, shoulders and legs. The Ballet Core workout elongates and firms your entire body so you'll stand taller and look slimmer. To achieve maximum results with these exercises, you can use the included resistance band, your own body weight, or hand weights for added intensity. Includes "Smart Ways To Live Well" bonus segments.
10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Pilates
10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Pilates
Herself
No time to exercise? We have the solution for you – the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we’ve developed 5 dynamic Pilates workouts that are just 10 minutes each. The workouts were designed by internationally-recognized Pilates Instructor Lara Hudson using a technique called Power Precision Sequencing that is specifically designed to give you rapid results. These compact, ultra-efficient workouts fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts, or mix and match to hit your own unique problem areas... or do all of them together for one total-body 50-minute Pilates workout! • Super Tones Buns & Thighs • Arm & Shoulder Shaper • Waist Slimmer • Total Body Blast • Slim & Sleek Stretch
10 Minute Solution: Yoga
10 Minute Solution: Yoga
Herself
Five distinct 10-minute segments — each with a specific series of poses, each focused on a specific goal. It’s the ideal way to learn and experience different yoga approaches. Once you’ve found your favorites, you can customize the DVD to play the segments in your preferred sequence. You’ll begin with “basics” — simple breathing and sun salutations. Then it’s “buns and thighs” and “abs” — poses carefully chosen to target specific body areas. “Yoga burn” is a faster-paced series of flowing floor and standing routines. Finally, “flexibility,” emphasizes graceful, tension-releasing floor positions. Lara Hudson’s one-on-one teaching is friendly and easy to follow.
10-Minute Solution: Pilates
10-Minute Solution: Pilates
Herself / Presenter
Lara Hudson is your guide through five workouts: Pilates for Abs, Pilates for Buns & Thighs, Pilates for Flexibility, Sculpting Pilates, and Pilates Burn.