What does each one focus more on. What are the pros and cons of each? Is one more aerobic while the other strengthens and tones more? (i mean if I buy tapes) Not looking for a answer that just says do yoga, or do pilates.
2006-10-02 08:19:53 · 5 answers · asked by terra_chan 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yoga is more of a stretching excercise and a slower pace. Pilates is faster pace you is more repetitive in exercises. I've done with Windsor Pilates and I've done a Yoga Tape. It depends if you are looking for something to loose weight and tone or are you looking for a strength and stretching?
2006-10-02 08:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Aubrey's mommy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yoga is the best and most time-tested path to physical and mental well-being known to mankind. While some people think of yoga simply as physical exercise, it is actually a complete system for overall health and well-being. It includes everything from physical postures, personal hygiene, and a healthy diet to premeditation, breathing, and relaxation techniques. The most advanced forms of meditation and self-realization are also a part of yoga.
Derived from ancient yoga asanas, the Pilates exercise system was formulated by Joseph Pilates over 80 years ago for more specific and limited purposes. Although Pilates is not a complete balanced or holistic exercise and health system, it is quite useful. Pilates focuses mainly on cultivating core strength in the body and lengthening the spine.
2006-10-02 08:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga combines breathing techniques, poses, and meditation to strengthen and tone the mind and body. I'm not as familiar with Pilates, but I believe it is a more strenous physical workout than Yoga.
2006-10-02 08:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga = Relaxing, and Stretches
Pilates = Abs, intense work-out
2006-10-02 08:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by xportuguesax 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yoga will more likely transform your life and increase your well being. Pilates is more fitness-oriented and will increase your core strength, balance, posture and all those wonderful things.
Try both and see what you like better. But I think yoga provides more for your life in the long run.
2006-10-02 08:27:46 · answer #5 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends are you looking for stretching and strength go for yoga.
pilatis good or spot areas and shaping
2006-10-02 08:30:08 · answer #6 · answered by whisper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋