i weigh 261 pds. before i got this bad i used to do gunthy renkers pilates with mari windsor. i did pretty well, it was definatly challenging and i like it. after a while though i got used to everything and got bored. but i'm wondering if i do it now, can i lose weight, or is it more for someone whose trying to tone up?
2007-03-14 05:34:46 · 6 answers · asked by Deb M 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
No, it is actually #1 in least calorie-burning exercising
jumping rope burns the most calories... it is also the most fun!!
2007-03-14 05:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Fat burning comes from elevating the heart rate to about 70-80% of your maximum rate and sustaining that level for 20-40 minutes without rest.
Pilates helps to build strength and flexibility, with an emphasis on lengthening the body and aligning the spine, rather than on building muscle mass. The focus is on the "core" region of the body which includes the muscles of the abdominals and the lower back. Because of its focus Pilates has become popular not only in the field of fitness, but also in rehabilitation. It can be used to progress individuals through movements that represent their day-to-day activities. The focus on strengthening the core/powerhouse muscles and improving postural awareness are especially well indicated for the alleviation and prevention of back pain.
2007-03-14 06:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by CPT Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat only when hungry and that too not more than three times a day. Include uncooked fruits and vegetables in ur food. Take nothing but water in between the meals.
Chew each morsel at least 32 times. This improves digestion besides activating ur brain telling u that u have had enough.
Take light exercises and brisk walks regularly preferably twice a day.
U will achieve ur ideal weight in a reasonable time period effortlessly.
2007-03-14 05:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-03-14 05:42:58 · answer #4 · answered by tuff luv 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i like to dance of the pounds which works for me
but you could try mixing pilates with cardio excerise
2007-03-14 05:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by amore 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-03-14 05:43:59 · answer #6 · answered by westphalia1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋