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Q&A: How do I tone up my thighs and get flatter stomach?

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Question by Wysdom: How do I tone up my thighs and get flatter stomach?
Ok, here is the deal, I read lots and lots on exercises but I have one problem that noone seems to know the answer to. I would like to try pilates but I am very short (4’10) and it doesn’t seem like people make exercise equipment for the vertically challenged. Help anyone? Am I too short for pilates? By the way, I have knee problems so cant run to burn calories/fat.

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Answer by Fitty
Instead of running, try an ellipse machine, or spinning class. I just made that switch myself. It takes longer than running but I can do it with less pain.

The change was based on advice from an orthopedic surgeon.

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what parts of the body does Pilates (mat) exercise tone?

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Question by APRYLL: what parts of the body does Pilates (mat) exercise tone?
I have heard several things.
I want to tone my arms, abs, but and thighs. I am not overweight, just a little “loose”.
I am signing up for a Mat Pilates class – does it truly target these areas?

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Answer by vegan_lauren
yes! omigosh, the FIRST time i went my arms and butt AND my thighs (yes, the horrible inner thighs!!!) looked and felt toned. i’ve since then lost 60 pounds!!! so, yes, it does =]

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