Pilates

Original post by Jenn04

Nov 19, 2008 01:25 PM

Ok so who goes and who loves it? Ive dont a lot of research and it seems alot of celebs do it so I jumped on the band wagon and started myself!

I have been going once a week for 6 weeks and so far I really like it - feel a bit addicted. My gym only offers the class once a week -booo. I would really like to take it twice a week (on top of weight training, running, other cardio) but not sure if I should go to a studio or not.

I am curious about the pilates that use the machines...my gym has those classes too for additional $$ ofcourse.

OR should I just get a dvd and if so - which do you recommend? Thanks girls!

MikeandJess Posted: Nov 20, 2008 02:11 PM

Re: Pilates

you can rent videos from the library and if you like them you can purchase them.

Jenn04 Posted: Nov 20, 2008 02:28 PM

Re: Pilates

Posted by gemmifer

I hated it! I did it for 2 years w/a personal trainer 3 to 4 x a wk for 60 min. I found that my body was stronger for sure, I was always sore, but it did not trim down inches w/out cardio.

It built up areas -muscles that I didn't care for to be built up - boxy like around my back and hip area.It definitely changes the shape of your body.
Even my hub noticed it and told me to no longer to do it.

I found Yoga is just better in general for strength.
I also felt it was gimmicky for weight loss.

I think everyone's body might be different.

Jenn - did u do reformer or mat? I don't want to be boxy. I already feel that my shoulders are getting weird and bigger from running so much - ughh

Jenn04 Posted: Nov 20, 2008 02:54 PM

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Also I know there is only 1 Winsor Pilates...but I see many different dvd's. I am looking on ebay and see a 3pack (abs, buns, something else), advances, ugh so many

JennNicole Posted: Nov 20, 2008 03:32 PM

Re: Pilates

Posted by Jenn04

Posted by gemmifer

I hated it! I did it for 2 years w/a personal trainer 3 to 4 x a wk for 60 min. I found that my body was stronger for sure, I was always sore, but it did not trim down inches w/out cardio.

It built up areas -muscles that I didn't care for to be built up - boxy like around my back and hip area.It definitely changes the shape of your body.
Even my hub noticed it and told me to no longer to do it.

I found Yoga is just better in general for strength.
I also felt it was gimmicky for weight loss.

I think everyone's body might be different.

Jenn - did u do reformer or mat? I don't want to be boxy. I already feel that my shoulders are getting weird and bigger from running so much - ughh

I did both but mostly the reformer machine.