I want to get toned?

Question

I was looking at pictures oif me from a couple summers ago and I was in such great shape. The thing is I didnt work out then and I dont now. I'm not fat at all, just out of shape. My stomach has a little pouch and my dream is to be in amazing shape by summer. Does Pilates work?

if so how often should i do it and can i buy the dvd's at target

im 5'4 110 pounds

Answer 1

Pilates, like any type of exercise, will work IF you are consistent and dedicated. You are given yourself enough time, so if you practice Pilates regularly, do cardiovascular exercise or at least maintain an active lifestyle, and eat in a healthy manner over the next few months you should be in great shape.

Pilates is a toning exercise. You are working your muscles, increasing strength. Although you do burn calories while doing Pilates, you do not burn as much as you do, say, running or even walking. Additionally, you are not working your heart strong enough for it to count as cardio. That said, by toning your muscles you are doing good things not only for your health and ability to live life to the fullest but you are also ensuring that when you do lose weight you will have shapely muscles that will help you look and feel even better.
By the way, Pilates will help you with your flexibility, an often neglected part of fitness.
A good weight loss program, then, will combine both strength / toning and especially cardio. You want to do strength / cardio 2-3x / week, and make sure you have at least one day of rest each week so your body can recover. Depending upon your goals, you should get at least 30-60 min., maybe even up to 90 min., of cardio activity daily, up to 6x/ week. You don't have to hit the gym daily, but make an effort to include more walking, taking the stairs, etc., in addition to finding physical activities that you enjoy doing. Walking, jogging, or running, even chasing after little ones; aerobics; swimming; kickboxing; spinning or bike riding; dancing; and many other types of activities count as cardio. Breaking exercises up into little chunks throughout your day is just as effective as setting aside large blocks of time, and any sort of activity that gets your heart pumping counts as cardio.

I personally have found that Pilates has helped me tremendously in gaining strength, especially in my core (abs and lower back), improving my posture and flexibility, and pulling in my tummy. I haven't lost much weight, if any, with Pilates; for my body what I eat affects my weight more than anything else, although I need exercise to aid in loss or at least maintenance. I *look* like I weigh a couple of pounds less than I actually do when I am very diligent with my Pilates practice, though.

Yes, you can buy Pilates videos at Target. You'll most likely see some of Winsor Pilates' videos, and you may also find videos by Shape, Leslie Sansone, Prevention, or The Method. (I haven't checked my Target's shelves too recently.) If you're looking for more information on Pilates videos, I highly recommend CollageVideo.com, where you can see previews of the videos they have in stock and read customer reviews; VideoFitness.com, where you can read consumer reviews of a ton of videos and ask questions on their forum; and YourExerciseDVDs.com, where you can read professional reviews of a number of videos.

Answer 2

In order to loose your belly you will need to do cardiovascular work outs. Sit ups will help you tone the muscle once you loose the weight that is front of it. There is no better way to loose unwanted pounds then by running or swimming or any excercise that helps you burn extra calories.

Answer 3

for losing weight- replace two meals with cellular nutrition currently availble in 63 countries only through authorised consultants,and having one meal of your choice, plus water one liter for every 44lbs for desired results.anf
for maintaining weight- have once the above mentioned nutrition program and two meals of your choice,plus water -one liter for every 44lbs of body weight.
44lbs of body weight.
Male=1"=1kg=2.2lbs
women 1"=800gms=1.76lbs standard weight
now You can work out your possibilities
Fat% Men 16% and women 26%
Men 2000-2200 calories, women 1500-1800 calories(intake)

Answer 4

belly dancing works miracles and so does any exercise withyour waste like salsa merenque sit ups

Answer 5

you need cosmetic surgery RIGHT AWAY!