Tag: Lose Weight
Is there an alternative to Pilates with the same results?
April 7th, 2010, 1 Comment
Sandra asked: Hello. I’m trying to find a good cardio workout that provides the same benefits of Pilates…but isn’t actually Pilates. In my body shaping class at school, we did Pilates so much that I wanted to kill Joseph Pilates (and the person who thought of Windsor Pilates as well). Is there anything I can [...]
What kind of exercise do you recommend I try, pilates or yoga?
March 21st, 2010, 2 Comments
mrr86 asked: I want to buy an exercise video, because I want to tone up and lose some weight. I go to the gym, but I just started, and I would like to be able to fit something in on the days I cannot make it to the gym. I have a chubby [...]
How long will it take me to lose weight doing pilates and stationary bike?
March 16th, 2010, 2 Comments
gnatbug asked: I’m 28 years old with three children under my belt. I’m at 140 right now and my goal is to be 120. I’m not overweight being that I’m 5′7 but I’m not in that great of shape and miss being small and petite. Could some aerobics with the pilates do [...]
How often should I do Pilates and cardio, since I want to do both?
March 16th, 2010, 1 Comment
Katie asked: I don’t want to go overboard, but I want to see results. I’m going to be doing Pilates at home and going to the gym. Honestly, the only the I really do at the gym is the elliptical macine. So how many days a week should I do each? What kind of schedule [...]
What benefits will I get from regularly attending yoga classes?
March 12th, 2010, 1 Comment
BlueEyesLikeTheSky asked: I just left my first yoga class and feel amazing - good mood, less tense - is that all possible from just one hour session or is it in my head? I can’t wait to go back, and am planning on going 3 times a week. What are some other benefits to this [...]
I want to get started in Yoga, how do i start and is it a good workout?
March 12th, 2010, 4 Comments
ilovebobsaget2 asked: I’d like to lose some weight and also get alittle toned. I am planning on starting some cardio but also was interested in yoga. Is yoga a good work out? What does it mostly impact? How do i get started? Are there any workout videos or equipment you’d recommend? [...]
How do I know which Pilates workout is right for me?
March 3rd, 2010, 3 Comments
Lubsy asked: I’m looking for a Pilates workout video, but there are SO many options! How do I know what’s right for me? Here are my details:
- 5′7″ female, 180 lbs
- Want to tone and strengthen, but also lose weight
- Definite Pilates beginner, but I want advanced options too
- Don’t own any Pilates [...]
What kind of exercise do you recommend I try, pilates or yoga?
February 19th, 2010, 2 Comments
mrr86 asked: I want to buy an exercise video, because I want to tone up and lose some weight. I go to the gym, but I just started, and I would like to be able to fit something in on the days I cannot make it to the gym. I have a chubby [...]
What type of yoga is best for a beginner who is specifically looking to reduce stress?
February 19th, 2010, 4 Comments
cutekiller asked: I’m trying to decide between 2 classes being offered locally: Kundalini Yoga and Hatha Yoga. The course descriptions make Hatha sounds a bit more kinetic, but since I’m new to all this I really don’t know which is best. My goal is to reduce stress and muscle tension.
By the way, I [...]
How much yoga can I incorporate in my exercise regimen when trying to burn fat?
June 1st, 2008, 1 Comment
melissa13182 asked: I weigh over 240 lbs. I’m 5′4″. I’m miserable with myself and like all women, it’s my Old-New years resolution to lose this weight. I love yoga (yet haven’t been doing it for a few years), but I don’t want to over-indulge in it to the point where I’m not [...]
