Does it work, I am a skinny girl who just wants to get tone and flatten on my stomach. Does pilates work?
2007-02-07 00:23:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes, Pilates does work, especially for increasing strength in the core or powerhouse (i.e. your abs, including obliques, and lower back) and improving muscle tone in the abdominal region (i.e. the "stomach" area).
As with any type of exercise, you must be consistent with your practice of Pilates to see results. Pilates in particular requires a lot of concentration and mindfulness. Just going through the motions doesn't do much, if anything for you. You have to focus on proper form and breathing.
I find that with regular Pilates practice (2-5x/week, depending upon the type of Pilates I do and my current exercise regimen), my pants fit more loosely, but I personally don't lose weight with Pilates. I do see changes in my strength, abilities, and muscle tone, especially around my midsection.
Joseph Pilates said that in 10 session you will feel a difference, in 20 you will see a difference, and in 30 you will have a whole new body. For the most part I found that true, although no one can escape their genetic destiny in terms of body type. That said, I moved in a different way and saw my body differently, so in that sense I did have a whole new body. My results from Pilates are subtle. My core (abs and lower back) are so much stronger. I have better posture, and I have less lower back pain and even tension. Pilates helps me train the muscles that pull in my tummy, acting like a natural "control-top" or girdle. I've seen some increases in flexibility, too. And Pilates has helped me gain confidence in my body.
2007-02-07 03:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by blueyed_puella 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it focus on a lot of core strength so you will tone up and flatten your stomach.
2007-02-07 00:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by couty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-07-13 07:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! it tightens and tones...is low impact and makes you more flexible. who could ask for anything more?? :-)
2007-02-07 00:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by YSIC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
definitely!
2007-02-07 00:26:21 · answer #5 · answered by corkscrewpirate 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋