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Mari Winsor Pilates for Pink DVD

I was looking to add a new Pilates DVD to my workout collection, and I have found the best results with Shape DVD’s. I found the Mari Winsor Pilates for Pink DVD, which included a pink exercise band and donated $1 from my purchase to breast cancer research. There are three separate sections, and you have the option to do them separately, or all together for a fifty minute workout. There are sections on upper body, lower body, and abs. I thought the workouts were okay. They were less challenging then other Mari Winsor workouts I have tried, and I got a little bored through some of the sections. They feature basically all of the regular Pilates stretches, but they were more difficult with the added resistance of the band. I think having the band included makes the DVD worth it, and if you are a beginner to Pilates, I would suggest picking this one up.

Get In Shape…For Charity!

Shape Magazine has released an article about joining a running training program- so you can keep yourself healthy and fit while raising money for a worthy cause! Charitable organizations have increasingly been partnering up with road races to motivate more and more people to join in- and there are many great charities to choose from! Shape.com listed a handful on their website and someinclude:
Team LIVESTRONG (Live Strong.org) – Raises money for cancer and increase awareness
Joints in Motion (Arthritis.org) – Supports Arthritis Foundation
The Reeve Foundation (ChristopherReeve.org) – Supports victims of paralysis.
After you find the charity that is right for you and get signed up, they provide you with a running training program, a schedule of group runs and a coach. Then the fundraising begins. Most organizations will give you all the tools you need to get started, including tips for online fundraising, how to include your family and friends, and even way to utilize social networking pages, such as Facebook and Twitter.
Visit Shape.com for more organization information, and tips on how to succeed in your race!