Pilates has grown in popularity over the last few years to strengthen muscles and increase flexibility. It’s a relatively low-impact exercise, so there are a lot of questions about if it can help with weight loss.
In this blog, we cover the ins and outs of Pilates and if it can help with weight loss.
Pilates is a low-impact mind-body workout regimen, effective for building lean muscles, increasing deep core strength, improving your posture, and toning up your overall body.
Pilates was originally created to help dancers recover from injuries, but it can be an effective fat-burning workout when practiced regularly and with increasing difficulty levels. The techniques used in Pilates target both the big and small stabilizer muscles that help to lengthen your body and correct your posture.
Pilates helps to maintain lean muscle mass, improving your metabolism, thus helping your body to make use of more calories. Combining Pilates with a balanced diet and other aerobic exercises will also help you lose more weight and keep it off.
This will depend on whether you are doing mat or reformer Pilates. The difficulty of the class can also affect how many calories you burn, along with often you are doing Pilates. Every person is different, so it’s best to consult with a Pilates instructor on what kind of Pilates will be best for you.
During every Pilate session, you will be practicing a full-body workout that utilizes all muscles in your body while targeting the core muscles. Every movement will help you achieve flexibility, strength, and control over your body.
It’s a great exercise to begin Pilates as it will engage not just your upper body and arms but also your core and legs.
It's an efficient technique to strengthen your core, balance, and coordination by targeting the rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, and hip flexors.
It’s an advanced form of mat Pilates that stretches the lower back and hip muscles, strengthening the core while alleviating stress and tension.
It’s a combination of core-strengthening (plank) and cardio (jumping jack) exercises. It’s a total body workout that strengthens your cores while burning fat from your tummy.
Lunges are done using a chair, making it more intense than a normal lunge, which helps in improving balance while increasing your metabolism to boost weight loss.
These Pilates exercises can be effective for your weight loss, but you should always consult a professional instructor before starting any of them.
At Living Proof NYC, we offer one-on-one Pilates training sessions. Whether you want to strengthen your core muscles or burn calories, we can help you achieve it. Contact us today to book your consultation and try a free Pilates introductory session.
