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How many times a week would I need to practice Pilates in order for it to be effective?

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Question by SOL: How many times a week would I need to practice Pilates in order for it to be effective?
I’m thinking about investing in private pilates sessions. They expensive, so hence my question.
It would help me figure out the total cost.

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Answer by severus
Figure, one day or two to rest. Book twice a week or thrice, depending on your finances. You should be carefully observing and learning, so you can cut down to once a week. Then, do the other days on your own from your studies.

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Is the Pilates “hundred” exercise effective?

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Question by xoredraiderette: Is the Pilates “hundred” exercise effective?
Anyone heard any positives about this particular exercise?

I did it last night as part of my Pilates fitness routine & core workout and am usually a bit sore afterward but today, did not wake up sore for some reason. :/

Hope I did it right…maybe I am just getting used to the workout routine that I have been doing lately…lol

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Answer by FitGuru
i have done these with my aerobics class and one-on-one with my clients.

i think that when i initially show them the exercise, they think it’s gong to be easy and ineffective. however, when done correctly, it is actually pretty difficult and when you do enough of them (usually 50-100 reps in a row), you will be sore the next day.

so, yes, the are very effective. they work mostly your upper abs. (ab exercises in which you raise your legs or knees works the lower abs).

to do them correctly, just make sure you are not bringing your chin into your chest; keep your head raised so that you are looking at the horizon and also keep your chest stuck out and your shoulders back (so that you are not rounding out your back).

hope this helps!

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What is more effective? Pilates or cardio? EXERCISE?!?

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Question by Ashlyn: What is more effective? Pilates or cardio? EXERCISE?!?
i want to tone and lose inches. which is better for this? or do i have to do both? what kind of exercise, how often, and how long?

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Answer by Stout22
i have the perfect article for you to read. follow the link im leaving and go to womens fitness. theres an article either on the front page or in the training section thats called “strength training vs cardio”. it’ll give u everything ur looking for.

the exercises section will really help you out too

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