i want to start up pilates as a way to shape up. and get rid of some belly fat that i dont want. but my question is will it really work? i have seen all the stuff on tv that says it will work, but i have a hard time believing what the tv says so if it has or hasnt worked for you please let me know. and if it hasnt worked for you... some other ideas of how to shape up would be great!
2007-01-01 03:35:36 · 4 answers · asked by maureen 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes it works;
2007-01-01 03:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here's the simple concept which the media market and the exercise market are well aware of which many everyday consumers are not aware of....In order to lose weight/fat...you MUST perform anaerobic exercise.
The infomercials of many of these exercise programs and equipment are well aware of that, but try to sell you on their product as the one to help you lose weight/fat.
Yes, pilates is a good workout for "toning" the body. But in order to view the results of a toned body, you must eliminate the fat. Pilates is not an anaerobic exercise to totally burn fat.
As with any form of exerted exercise which make the muscles tone or build, it is a benefit in assisting the body of assimilating fat (burn fat). But it is not the main ingredient to burn fat. That's were anaerobic comes in.
Therefore, to properly lose weight / burn fat, you are required to perform anaerobic exercises. There is no other effective way. Pilates, along with other aerobic exercises and equipment will "help", but can not do it alone.
2007-01-01 11:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by S H 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes Pilate's does work
2007-01-01 15:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a class, learn how to do the moves correctly with an instructor
2007-01-01 11:41:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋