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Is Pilates a great form of exercise?

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Question by honibear35: Is Pilates a great form of exercise?
My lower back hurts alot and I was wondering if stretching with Pilates would be good for my back. I also have to stretch bands. Please give me some info.

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Answer by syooq
Pilates is a very good health regime that can release any amount of tension in any part of your body and also an effective alternative to stay in shape thanks to the easy moves and flexes and also the way of breathing. But do consult your doctor or your personal trainer regarding your back problems if you want to start out with Pilates. These professionals can advice you about the regularity of doing it based on your complications and might have some customised technics that you can follow in order for you to enjoy your Pilates sessions without straining your back complications.

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What is the best form of exercise to firm tummy, yoga, pilates or thai chi?

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Question by Hilary C: What is the best form of exercise to firm tummy, yoga, pilates or thai chi?

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Answer by br@ski
stomache exercise=Lie on the floor, legs straight out, hands at your sides. Lift your legs straight up (not bending your knees at all) until they’re at a 90 degree angle (or close). Lower your legs and repeat without letting your legs touch the floor. For more challenge there is equipment at most gyms that will allow you to raise yourself up using your arms as support and dangle your legs. You can perform leg lifts there too. If you’re using this piece of equipment, you can make it easier by just raising your knees to your chest. It’s more difficult to raise your legs to a horizontal position with your legs straight. This helps firm up the lower abdomen. If you’re truly a monster, try doing leg lifts with a medicine ball hanging from your feet. Or hang from a pull up bar and raise your legs in front of you all the way up to the bar.

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