Is there an alternative to Pilates with the same results?

Posted October 30th, 2008

Sandra asked: Hello. I’m trying to find a good cardio workout that provides the same benefits of Pilates…but isn’t actually Pilates. In my body shaping class at school, we did Pilates so much that I wanted to kill Joseph Pilates (and the person who thought of Windsor Pilates as well). Is there anything I can [...]

What is more effective for losing belly fat, pilates or walking for 30 min?

Posted October 29th, 2008

beach and angel asked: I workout 5 days a week and eat healthy, but what would be more of a benefit for the stomach, pilates or walking? I feel like walking mostly helps my legs and thighs, but I really need to lose the love handles and mid section. I am thinking of alternating 2 [...]

Does pilates actually work? How fast do you see results?

Posted October 29th, 2008

pinkfusion15 asked: I really want to know if doing pilates does tone your body and how fast you can notice the results. Plus, does anyone know any good websites for pilates?Ted Antone

Pilates question? How do you isolate your pelvic floor muscles?

Posted October 23rd, 2008

ck asked: I’m very fit and active but have started doing some at-home pilates dvds. They say to contract your pelvic floor, but I’m not exactly sure if I’m contracting the correct muscles. Are they kegel muscles, something different, or a combo of muscles? Thanks!Douglas Markham

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What is the difference between stability ball and pilates sand ball?

Posted October 20th, 2008

p0pec0ver asked: What’s the difference between the two and which one works better? Some sites says pilates help you keep fit and looses more weight than stability. Can we use pilates sand ball at home?Justin Tinney

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how to add pilates to your cardio and strength training workout?

Posted October 18th, 2008

kburgess612 asked: i do cardio monday , wednesday, friday. strength training tuesday thursday. saturday all together. i recently read about pilates and heard you should do 3 days a week but not in a row. so would it be best to add pilates to my cardio days or my strength training days ? can [...]

pilates?

Posted October 13th, 2008

Lucy M asked: if you do pilates everyday for 1 hour, how long will it take to notice weight change and a more fit body. and do pilates even work??Kenneth Mccleary

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What do you wear when practicing Pilates?

Posted October 9th, 2008

monkey mom asked: I’m trying to find the most comfortable/functional clothing to wear while doing pilates. The back fastener on bras hurts my spine, but sports bras aren’t that comfortable either. Also, do you wear pants or shorts?Russell Nagy

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What is some good music to listen to, to do yoga and pilates at home?

Posted October 7th, 2008

Kristen H asked: Any good albums you listen to at home to do pilates, meditate and do yoga? I haven’t do this for my research for my novel, since I’m not flexible to do yoga and pilates. But any preferences of any music to do it to, from pilates and yoga instructors, and any one [...]

How much would private pilates instruction cost?

Posted October 3rd, 2008

beachiolli asked: I am an athlete with a bad back, and I have heard pilates can really strengthen my core and be beneficial to what I want to do. However, I have heard that if you don’t get proper instruction, you can make things worse rather than better.
I am going to start looking in my [...]