Question 1

can pilates harden my body?

Accepted Answer

Pilates: Pilates will strengthen your core muscles.

Question 2

how should someone pursuade someone to do pilates?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

what is a good way to start getting into kickboxing and pilates?

Accepted Answer

Stretch: Stretching is amazingly underrated- take a long time(20minutes minimum)- to stretch all muscles- use your own resistance and door jams, stools etc you will avoid injury and before u know it your range of motion and activities will greatly improve! also, stretch after for a good 10 minutes as well!

without stretching you will hurt yourself.

Question 4

would enrolling in a fletcher pilates program be beneficial for my health?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pilates is a great part of a balanced exercise program.

Question 5

i'm 5'6-5'8 and 123-126 lbs. what is average time to lose 10lbs from taking 1hr pilates almost everyday?

Accepted Answer

No need to lose: Your BMI is about 19.2 which is healthy and on the lower side of the healthy scale, so no need to lose weight. Pilates is a great exercise, but try to maintain the current weight you have!

Question 6

is pilates good for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

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 7

is pilates helpful for weight management?

Accepted Answer

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 8

is pilates exercise good for back problems?

Accepted Answer

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 9

which is better, yoga or pilates or tai chi?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what's the difference between yoga and pilates?

Accepted Answer

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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Scott pilates

A member asked:

Can pilates harden my body?

A member asked:

How should someone pursuade someone to do pilates?

A member asked:

What is a good way to start getting into kickboxing and pilates?

A member asked:

Would enrolling in a fletcher pilates program be beneficial for my health?

A member asked:

I'm 5'6-5'8 and 123-126 lbs. what is average time to lose 10lbs from taking 1hr pilates almost everyday?

A member asked:

Is pilates good for osteoporosis?

A member asked:

Is pilates helpful for weight management?

A member asked:

Is pilates exercise good for back problems?

A member asked:

Which is better, yoga or pilates or tai chi?

A member asked:

What's the difference between yoga and pilates?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?