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lillae
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Posted: 23 January 2006 05:31 pm |
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Just wondering if anyone else is doing Pilates as exercise. I know there are a ton of different Pilates exercise tapes out there. The ones that I use are more for strength training exercises than for cardio. However, there are points during them that I certainly feel my heart rate going up a little higher (probably because I am so out of shape).
I try to do these about 3 days a week and than add in some cardio the rest of the week. I just don't really like going outside in the very cold or the very hot to walk around the block. I don't have any cardio equipment I do have a Walk away the pounds video. I do that occasionally. Any suggestions on how to turn pilates into the cardio would be great. I understand that the resistance training is extra good for creating lean muscle mass and improving the metabolism.
thanks
Lil
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Javan
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 22 February 2006 10:34 pm |
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| I started this last night with the Winsor Pilates Tapes. Figure I will give it a try on my days off of exercise. Did the beginner tape last night. No issues from the body, so I may try the intermediate on Thursday.
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trimB
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 23 February 2006 03:43 pm |
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I had to same response when I first tried a pilates DVD... no big deal, I can do this. Then I took an actual class at my local gym - I wasn't doing the exercises quite correctly and that's why it seemed so easy! If you can invest in just one actual pilates class (maybe a free 'trial' class?), then you might learn alot about the correct forms & postures. This really makes all the difference with the effectiveness of the exercises. They are quite subtle.
I loaned my beginner's DVD to a couple of friends, and they had the same experience. They returned the tape and told me it was not hard at all. Maybe you are in super-great shape, so it's different for you... I just wanted to throw out the idea of at least one "in-person" class if you can possibly arrange it.
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Javan
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 23 February 2006 07:05 pm |
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| I may try that. I intend to do the intermediate version tonight.
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rose11
Past Member
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Posted: 24 May 2011 09:04 am |
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Take a help from personal trainer, Pilates trainers are coming at your place, There are several agencies providing the personal trainer.
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Javan
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 15 October 2011 12:40 am |
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| I tend to do Pilates whenever I get into the workout mode, as is the case recently. I find that after a bit of aerobic time, some pilates thrown in is a perfect workout.
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