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What are the
benefits of Pilates?
The regular practice
of Pilates will build a strong body with long lean muscles. It will
improve your posture, stability, concentration, flexibility, efficiency
of movement and mobility. Pilates is also used for injury prevention
and rehabilitation. After you leave your Pilates workout expect to feel
taller, lighter and revitalized.
Will I
lose weight with Pilates?
Yes, with
consistent workouts and incorporating a healthy dietary plan.
How
often should someone do Pilates?
Doing two
or three 55 minute Pilates workouts is most beneficial and will
produce the results you are looking for. Committing to one session a
week on a very regular basis is also good, in conjunction with some
other exercise during the week.
Who
should (and does) practice Pilates?
Did you
know that Daniel Craig used Pilates to prepare for his role as James
Bond? Or that Rober Downey, Jr. got into “Iron Man” shape
with it? Pilates is really for every body. In 2005, over 11 million
people practiced it regularly. Regardless of age or fitness level, if
you commit yourself to the study of Pilates, you will realize its
many benefits. And Pilates is excellent for both men and women.
There are
many notable enthusiasts of Pilates including:
Giselle Bundchen,
Faith Hill,
Angelina Jolie,
Tiger Woods,
Annika Sorenstam,
David Duvall,
Adam Scott,
Lebron James, Jason Kidd
and Calvin Johnson.
“In
10 sessions you will feel the difference; in 20 sessions you
will see the difference; and in 30 sessions you will have a whole new
body.” Joseph Pilates
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