How often should I do Pilates and cardio, since I want to do both?

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

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 is the difference between stability ball and pilates sand ball?

Monday, March 15th, 2010

p0pec0ver asked: What’s the difference between the two and which one works better? Some sites says pilates help you keep fit and looses more weight than stability. Can we use pilates sand ball at home?

How fast did you see results with pilates on your legs?

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Charlotte G asked: I have “thunder thighs”. They are about 24″ around. I would like to slim them down and have started Pilates. Does anyone have an idea of how early you will see changes?

Do the handles or sidebars come with the Malibu pilates chair?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

hooziernut asked: I have noticed on different reviews of the pilates chair that some peope refer to the ‘handles’ while others claim that they did not receive them. Can anyone that purchased the Malibu chair advise if the handles came with the product?

Is it better to do Pilates when your muscles are cold or warmed up?

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Rachel asked: I have heard that stretching when your muscles are cold is bad because it simulates muscle pulls. However, if I do Pilates after a cardio work-out, I can’t do the moves as well because my muscles are contracted. Thanks!

Would you do pilates before or during an attempt to lose weight?

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

I_love_English asked: I am wanting to lose weight, but I do not feel that I am at a fitness level to be able to do pilates. My question is: would you lose the weight first and then do pilates to tone, or should I do exercises/diet to lose weight along with pilates? I am just [...]

What does it mean to exercise using pilates?

Friday, February 26th, 2010

shamrok asked: Do pilates also strengthen muscles or is it mostly mental? I want to become stronger, faster, more explosive and better conditioned. Someone recommended pilates for men, but I’m not sure what it means. Would pilates help me achieve those goals? or is it more of a yoga type of [...]

pilates?

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Lucy M asked: if you do pilates everyday for 1 hour, how long will it take to notice weight change and a more fit body. and do pilates even work??

After how long will you start seeing results from pilates workouts?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

. asked: I’m not doing any cardio, just pilates. How long until I see results? I’ve been doing 10 minutes to target abs, 10 minutes for lower body, and 10 minutes total body. I can definitely feel the pain, but no results yet. How long until I see results?

How many times per week should I do pilates?

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Dolce_Vita asked: So I just got started on it yesterday and loved it (bought a couple dvds). I am really sore from it today. Is it okay if I do it everyday for 5 days a week, or should I do it every other day to let my muscles rest? I am [...]