Question by toothbrushx2: I am interested in yoga and pilates. Do you know of any good beginner books or videos?
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Answer by sokokl
I have the title of two books that may help you find more information. The first one is Pilates for Dummies. Also check to see if there is Yoga for Dummies. I also have the link to a site that may help you find additional resources on Yoga. The link is at: http://yoga.about.com
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Question by new year’s resolutioner: I’m trying to find a good equipment based Pilates instructor in the Woodlands, Texas. Any suggestions?
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Answer by Charlie
Melanie Nasser is wonderful, she’s a retired dancer, and is now teaching at Breathe Pilates Studio. She really knows her stuff, and is a wonderful person to boot!
Her information is here: http://www.melanienasser.com
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Question by Stacey: Is pilates a really good form of exercise?
I am currently trying to loose weight, and so far its going well. In 5 weeks I have lost 11 pounds (5 kilo’s) through basic healthy eating and would like to exercise more. I hate the gym, and have just taken up pilates… I certainly felt it working the next day!! But does any one know if long term it will aid my weight loss?
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Answer by carol_pilates
Yes, Pilates will help you, but in itself it is not enough. For healthy weight loss that you can sustain long-term you need to combine healthy eating habits (which you’ve started doing – congratulations!) with cardio training (brisk walking, cycling and such like) and resistance work like pressups, squats and so on which build and strengthen muscles. Pilates does its bit by strengthening your inner muscles which makes the rest of your exercise much more effective.
If you hate the gym, try getting a Personal Trainer to teach you a home programme, or go to some classes. You don’t need to love exercising – you just need to DO it!!
Best of luck.
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