If you are incorporating the Pilates equipment no, you do not.
in my opinion pilates work outs do not always need balance. some of the workouts do require balance but some do not it is a matter of strengthening the balance that helps master pilates.
The best pilates video is the Pilates for beginners which is 17.99 on amazon.com
Pilates work out online is a website where you can find a Pilates of workouts online which you can do in front of your computer. You don't need to go to the gym, stay at home and at the same time you could make yourself physically fit.
The Aero Pilates machines are good for both pilates and strength and whole body training and work outs.
Yes, it is a great afforable alternative for in-home Pilates equipment.
To see results Pilates is best when practiced 2-3x per week.
Yes, Pilates can help with spinal compression as all exercises are started from the core and work on lengthening & strethening the muscles.
Both types of pilates are quite similar. They both work on breathing, stretching, balance and toning. The only difference between the two, is that winsor pilates use accessories to assist in the movements, like balls, and resistance bands to name a few.
The Pilates PowerGym comes highly recommended. This machine is compact and storable in your closet, but it also will work your body hard and get you fit.
I work in a Pilates studio and find it hard to find clip art for such a specialized form of exercise. I suggest www.fotosearch.com.
You probably want to start your workout by warming up. Some examples are warming your legs by going for a walk. Some ways to warm your arms are probably lifting light-weight weights. You probably want to end your workout with some yoga or pilates to calm yourself after hard work. You have to take your stress level into account. Make sure that you are absolutely in need of workouts and diets. Or maybe you just want to get stronger, which is when you lift weights thata ren't to heavy, nor too light for you... but just right!
Yes.