Denise Austin Quotes

That's why I got into Pilates: because I can reduce the stress and impact in my joints while still being able to increase strength and flexibility, and it's going to pay dividends.

I try to keep it in a very low impact - I have scoliosis, so exercises can be really hard on my back, whether it's too much running, jumping or boxing. I'll do those things once in a while, but I keep it mostly Pilates, resistance-band based, softer exercises that build strength from inside the muscle.

I really love Pilates. It lengthens and strengthens without bulking the muscles.

Pilates is amazing, my posture is so much better and I'm even starting to get muscles on my tummy - it's incredible.

Pilates is great.

Pilates is my favorite core strengthener. I do it three or four times a week. With all the strengthening and lengthening, it's like ballet. Plus, you get to do it lying down!

Pilates makes you feel good because you're doing something that's good for your body, and you start seeing it. It elongates the muscles.

Men and Pilates - it's like the hardest thing on the planet to them! They're not used to getting those muscles. Core and butt and stuff - they're so confused.

Pilates helps condition the body without punishing it.

Walking is a very underestimated exercise in North America. It's all run hard, lift weights and push your body, but walking is wonderful for elongating the body and posture.

Injuries are a huge thing for skating. I think skating is a very unnatural sport for the body, very tough on the joints.

In the same way I am addicted to puddings - the sweeter the better - I have become addicted to the daily routines my Pilates and Gyrotonic guru, Nada, puts me through.

Pilates is my favorite meditative way to get in shape. I don't like the gym and I don't like running, so I just lay on my Pilates reformer. It's great.

All the sudden high-impact stress can really take a toll on your body. So if you still want to be active and get in a good workout, go to a yoga class or pilates class, or get in some strength and conditioning.

Ballet Beautiful is really good for me, and it doesn't hurt my back, and it's a way for me to kind of get my heart moving and tone every part of my body.

I quite like Pilates now. I have a Pilates girl in every city.

In between my first and second child, Pilates helped my body a lot.

You don't need any heavy, expensive equipment, and you can do Pilates anywhere, anytime.

Possibly one of the most exciting aspects of Pilates is that anyone can do it, and everyone can achieve amazing results.

Pilates has been around a long time but maybe was taboo in this sport. I think it's only a matter of time before you see a reformer in every big league clubhouse.

I'm trying to get on the yoga/pilates train, but I can't seem to sit still. I imagine a lot of reporters would say the same.

Ballet Beautiful is a workout that transforms the body without overtaxing the system or joints.

Pilates is phenomenal.

Pilates has been the perfect solution to maintaining strength and vitality in my life.

I was a fitness fiasco - until I found Pilates . . . It's been the most gentle on my body I'm longer and leaner and much more graceful. I can honestly say it's changed my body - and my life.