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Q&A: Should I lose weight first and then start pilates or do both at the same time?

Question by pinkghost15: Should I lose weight first and then start pilates or do both at the same time?
Hi, I really want to lose 30lbs because I’m about 50lbs overweight. But I also want to get a really tight core like I used to have but I don’t know whether I should start running and lose the weight first and THEN start pilates for my abs and stuff or if I should do both.

Best answer:

Answer by rosann hudson
Speaking from personal experience and observation over the course of many years, I can say with some certainty that anyone who commits to Pilates workouts will create a trimmer appearance, and most will lose significant weight.
Answer: Pilates is famous for creating long, lean, fit bodies. There are many ways that doing Pilates supports weight loss and a trimmer appearance:
Exercise burns calories. How many calories you burn depends on your body type and your level of exertion.

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Q&A: How often should I do Pilates and cardio, since I want to do both?

Question by Katie: How often should I do Pilates and cardio, since I want to do both?
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 should I go by?
My #1 goal is to lose weight. I know Pilates isn’t meant for that, but I would like to get toned also and it seems like a great way to go about it.

Best answer:

Answer by Terry C
every other day

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