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Forum: Advanced Weight Loss 
04-02-2007, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 323
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ScarlettNala Can Pilates be replaced for a musculation session? My weekly plan at the gym is: Mon - musculation (all body takes 2 hours) Tue- CV 30 minutes and situps. Wed - musculation (all body takes 2 hours) Thur- CV 30 minutes and situps. Fri - musculation... |
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Forum: Advanced Weight Loss
04-02-2007, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 323
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ScarlettNala Difference between Yoga and Pilates? Hey everyone, The question is in the title really? I have been more of a cardio and weights girl but thinking about incorporating one of these...anyone wish to help me on explaining the two? Thks... |
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Forum: Advanced Weight Loss
04-02-2007, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 323
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-23-2007, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
Posted By
maleficent Don't let fear of bulking prevent you from using... Don't let fear of bulking prevent you from using weights -unless you're doing some steroid using... women can't bulk - we just don't have the chemical make-up to do that :D |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-30-2007, 03:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
Posted By
lukewarm I'm going to be doing pilates twice a week and I... I'm going to be doing pilates twice a week and I have my first class in about 6 hours. She has those big machines so I'm pretty excited. I'll let ya know in a couple weeks if I think it's doing... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-23-2007, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
Posted By
perfect_thrill I use the videos.
The point of pilaties is low... I use the videos. The point of pilaties is low endurance work out. You're basically using breathing methods and mild exercise that is using your muscles to build more muscle and strengthen without... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-23-2007, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
Posted By
perfect_thrill I absolutely LOVE Pilaties! It's such a great... I absolutely LOVE Pilaties! It's such a great exercise and it's very relaxing. You can usually start seeing a difference within' a week if you do pilaties for 15 minutes a day! I've lost 2 inches of... |
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Forum: Advanced Weight Loss
04-02-2007, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 323
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WineDeer Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates, and his... Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates, and his own discoveries as to what made a better athlete. The work in Pilates is centered around the body core -- in other words, the stomach and the back --... |
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Forum: Advanced Weight Loss
04-02-2007, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 323
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KissMyHuman Yoga increases strength, flexibility, and body... Yoga increases strength, flexibility, and body awareness (basically balance). Yoga is also deeply rooted in the ideas of meditation, etc. Pilates incorporates yoga along with gymnastics and even... |
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Forum: On Topic
11-21-2006, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 476
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delilah I have tried pilates but i take it more as a... I have tried pilates but i take it more as a recreation and not a serious exercise regime. Nothing beats a good cardio workout if you want to lose weight. |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-23-2007, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
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notme I use yoga and pilates video's, too.
Ages ago, I... I use yoga and pilates video's, too. Ages ago, I used them and actually managed to loose quite a few inches. Stayed the same weight though, but it was nice! I started doing them again but only once... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-23-2007, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
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ElenaDragon Yoga/Pilates Does anyone do yoga or pilates regularly? I'm wondering how good they are as strength exercises. If I'm only looking to lose weight, not bulk up, would they work in place of lifting weights? |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
06-11-2007, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 202
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Truly Fair I have been to the odd intermediate pilates class... I have been to the odd intermediate pilates class at the gym.. and really don't find it strenuous at all I have almost nodded off on some occasions (well it's dark and warm) and yes I do do it... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
06-07-2007, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 202
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ElenaDragon I have been doing Pilates a few times a week, and... I have been doing Pilates a few times a week, and I just started a Yoga/Pilates DVD. It works my muscles, but it is easier and more relaxing for me than cardio. I find myself refreshed instead of... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
06-07-2007, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 202
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notme I live for that stuff! I do like pilates and love... I live for that stuff! I do like pilates and love that it's so hard for my washboard abs sister to do. I can do it easily now (well, at least not with too much difficulty) and my sister struggles.... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
06-30-2007, 02:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 280
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HappyHendrix A hard sweat with yoga or pilates? I am bored senseless with my stationary bike. The summer days are to hot for walking/running anyway(100+). Plus I work a lot anyway. I really want to do something else that is fun and more... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
06-30-2007, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 280
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lukewarm I have never tried yoga so I can't comment on... I have never tried yoga so I can't comment on that. But I do Pilates 2x a week and yes I sweat because you work every muscle in the class and the key is balance and keeping your abs tight. I'm much... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
07-01-2007, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 280
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MsGhettoBooty Hi there HH,
personally speaking, I've used... Hi there HH, personally speaking, I've used Winsor Pilates (advanced as well as the 20 min DVDs) and I definitely work up a sweat. I try to fit in Pilates twice a week as well. When I first... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
06-07-2007, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 202
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beadmakergirl Hats off to anyone who does Pilates! For the last few months I have been using my treadmill & light weights as a workout. I started Pilates using a dvd yesterday. How can anything that looks so easy be that hard? My hats are off to... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-31-2007, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
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Nyara I've been taking a yoga class for about 8 weeks... I've been taking a yoga class for about 8 weeks now, and I love it. I think it's great for flexibility, core body strength, and an overall sense of well-being. I don't know that it would replace... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-23-2007, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
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ElenaDragon Thanks, your response helps a lot! I do feel... Thanks, your response helps a lot! I do feel like I am working the muscles during the exercises, I just don't feel sore afterwards, which seemed odd to me. I'll keep at it though and hopefully I'll... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-23-2007, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
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ElenaDragon It's not really the fear of bulking... I just... It's not really the fear of bulking... I just don't like lifting. It's boring. :p I have a pilates DVD with 5 10-minute exercises I've been doing. They each focus on different areas (like arms,... |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-24-2007, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
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ElenaDragon I already have cardio in my routine (DDR,... I already have cardio in my routine (DDR, exercise bike) and another general exercise (figure skating). I just needed some strength training to round it out. :) |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-23-2007, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
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GoodFriendEva21 Oh i love pilates.. i have winsor pilates.. (the... Oh i love pilates.. i have winsor pilates.. (the orignal dvd tho) within the first week you can tell clothes fit you better.. but you should combine it with an aerobic workout |
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Forum: Weight Loss Through Exercise
05-29-2007, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 332
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sunkissbabe I blend various workouts along with eating... I blend various workouts along with eating healthy. I live in a small town and cannot make it to the gym. I bought a few yoga and pilates workouts having absolutely no faith that they would work. I... |
