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Which is a better exercise to lose weight, Yoga or Pilates?

Question by pochacco630: Which is a better exercise to lose weight, Yoga or Pilates?
I’m planning to do either or, if not both of them but just wanted to know which one will help you lose more weight rather than just toning? i’m not really a spiritual person so i might skip the yoga and there are so many different types of yoga to choose from, so i’m basically clueless. It seems like Pilates provide more of a workout but …

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Answer by Nicole
pilates tones and lengthens while yoga targest relaxation and reliving stress. they are both good workouts but pilates is more physical and yoga is also great for physical but more mental

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Yoga and Pilates; a few questions?

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Question by Katie: Yoga and Pilates; a few questions?
1) What exactly is the difference between yoga and pilates?

2) Which is better? I’ve lost weight and want to tone up now, but don’t know which one to try or which’ll be more effective.

3)Do you need certain equipment for each?

4)Is there any good website out there that has free tutorials on each?

Thanks
Thanks Karatesize! It looks really interesting đŸ˜€ I might just try it out, too

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Answer by millskarate
Both are similar. They concentrate on slow, stretching and positions. I prefer practicing Karate, it’s more dynamic and explosive to tone the body. But, that’s just me. Good luck.

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