Pilates

Can anyone tell me how soon you start seeing results from Pilates? Also, is this something that you would recommend? Thanks for your help!

A month ago I was asking the same questions. And finally I just went to the library and ordered a couple of books and found some beginner dvd's and decided to try it!

I have to say that I love it! I didn't start my weight loss with exercise. I lost 45lbs by eating better, and then eating right ! And 2 months ago I finally felt ready to tackle exercising. So I can most definatly relate to where you are coming from!!

Anyways, for me I found that I really enjoyed the Winsor Pilates for Beginners dvd. Check your local library and see if you can get it from there and try it out. That has been a HUGE help for me. I hate to spend money on dvd's and not use them!

I have found that as a beginner in Pilates, that this is a great workout of the abs and legs. Strenghthing your back and gives me more flexiablity. In my first week I did Pilates 4 days. And at the start of the next week I noticed that my back was not hurting in the streatches and I was streaching further.

By the end of my second week, I realized that the weight wasn't coming off as fast as I wanted and after reading some articles I figured out that Pilates is very effective if mixed in with Cardio. When I started doing both I have seen quicker results. I even add a little bit of weights to a couple of the moves.

I would definatly give it a try. You don't need anything to do it. I did buy a yoga mat (only because it was on sale!)but you could always use a towel. I hope I have helped and not rambled on to much. If you have any more questions, always feel free to ask. If I don't know the answer, I will try and find it or help you find someone who does!

Good luck!!