Question 1

how should someone pursuade someone to do pilates?

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Encourage: You might encourage someone to do pilates by letting them know about the health benefits.

Question 2

is pilates good for osteoporosis?

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Yes, it can be: Weight bearing exercise helps bone building by causing remodeling of bone and by stimulating the bone building cells to lay down new bone.

To the extent that pilates is weight bearing, it will help maintain bone health.

Question 3

what will an elliptical help tone?

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Legs and arms: and above all heart. Elliptical machines provide cardio exercise for all 4 limbs without pounding of running on pavement or treadmill. They work best if you vary your intensity and pace. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 4

is an elliptical trainer effective?

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Eliptical: It all depends on the peron and body of each individual is differnt.

Question 5

is pilates helpful for weight management?

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Absolutely!!: Pilates has advantages by increasing core strength, stretching, raising heart rate, not being as hard on joints as running for some, is calming, builds lean muscle and can be enjoyable!   i call that one of the ultimate exercises!

Question 6

is pilates exercise good for back problems?

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Can be: If your back problems are not neurological then pilates can be a great way to recondition your back and abdominal muscles to provide the strength needed for your back. It is also good for stretching the muscles and giving the back the upright support it needs. You should be sure you have a licensed instructor and ask your doctor if it is appropriate for you.

Question 7

which is better, yoga or pilates or tai chi?

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Each has benefits: This is a bit like asking which is better, apples or oranges. There are many benefits for each of these. Yoga & tai chi are ancient techniques whereas pilates is more recent. All can benefit both mind & body.There are many varieties of yoga & tai chi & many different teachers. Some individuals will prefer/do better with one while another may prefer a different approach. You might want to try each!

Question 8

what's the difference between yoga and pilates?

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See below: Probably the biggest difference is that yoga is fundamentally a spiritual practice. The primary purpose of yoga is to teach students how to quiet their minds and enter a meditative state.  On the other hand, pilates is strictly a physical exercise program, used specifically to correct imbalances in the body, strengthen muscles.

Question 9

how effective is the malibu pilates chair at toning?

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Great: I recommend the pilate chair to my patients more for when they need additional stretching of tight joints.  It works great.  I does help with tone as well, but i would recommend an excercise that adds some joint loading to help with muscle development and bone quality (as long as you don't suffer from arthritis).  Good luck!

Question 10

which is better for toning your body: yoga or pilates?

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Depends: Both yoga and pilates are great for toning your body.  The extent of toning depends on not the workout, but the intensity and volume of the yoga or pilates that you do.  Both will provide a great workout and can challenge even the most physically fit of us!  namaste!

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