If you want to work out at home, Pilates is one of the best workouts for you to do because it can be so space conscious. Though there are gadgets and machines out there, all you really need is a mat. However – if you have the space, you could also set up your Pilates home studio. And still, you can sort of meet it halfway by purchasing a few select items such as the Pilates ring to enhance your workouts. Here’s the lowdown.
Pilates How-To
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Oct 09
An Online Pilates Guide
To help you out on your journey to become fit with Pilates, I love hunting online for some free resources for you to use as a Pilates Guide. Sure, it’s a small investment to buy a DVD or book or even to take a class or two – but that’s not to say that there aren’t some spectacular resources online.
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Oct 09
Pilates for Abs – Tips and Strategies
It’s impossible to read a fitness magazine nowadays without coming to the realization that Pilates for abs
is one of the best ways to get the muscles in your core fit and toned. The reason why it works is because Pilates not only works the abs but also the rest of the muscles in your core. It also helps stretch out your core.
I just did some hunting on youtube and found this video demonstrating some Pilates moves that you can use to help tone your abs. I suggest watching the video and trying some of the moves to see if you like it. Notice the way she’s demonstrating the breathing and make sure to keep that up for the whole workout.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you work through this video:
- Remember to breathe. Focus on each breath. This helps build your core even more.
- Concentrate. Concentration is key. Focus on each movement and you’ll work your muscles even harder.
- Keep proper form. Watch her form in the video and mimic it as best as you can.
- Allow the movements to flow. Each movement should flow easily from one to the next. The first few times may be a little choppy but you’ll get better as you gain more experience.
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Oct 09
Basics of Pilates for Weight Loss
If you need to shed a few pounds, you may want to consider using Pilates for weight loss. Before we get started, let me just say that although Pilates gives you a great workout, it’s not magic. With Pilates you burn calories and create lean muscle and both of these things help promote weight loss. However, other forms of weight bearing workouts (like hitting the weight room) can also do those things.
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Oct 09
Pilates Workout – Mat Exercises
If you are looking to do a pilates workout, mat exercises are considered the backbone of the method that Joseph Pilates came up with. Sure, you can buy fancy products and machines to help tale your Pilates to the next level. However, if you really want to learn the Method from the inside out, your training begins on the Mat.