The Pilates Body In 3 Important Steps
August 2nd, 2009 5:56 amNothing worth having will ever come to free, including the Pilates body that you dream of achieving. When you are serious about transforming your physical appearance through exercise, there are three tips you must remember.
Before we get to the tips, lets talk about your options for getting started with this form of exercise. The easiest and cheapest way to start is to buy a DVD and learn from your own home. If you are new to exercise and are self-conscious about attempting the moves in front of others this is your best option.
If you want to learn from home and can afford to spend a little more, you may want to purchase Pilates equipment that is designed for home use. This is the way Pilates is really meant to be performed, though DVDs offer very effective variations on the moves without the equipment.
If you learn best from others, then you may want to look around to see if there is a nearby Pilates studio. This way you learn from someone who knows what they are doing and can ensure that you naturally stick to the three steps to be presented here in a moment.
You could also find classes through a local gym and pay a little less.
Whether you decide to learn from your own home or get some instruction, keep your mind tuned to these three tips.
First, pay attention to correct form for every move that you learn. While form is always important in exercise, it is critical with this form. The long, lean muscles that Pilates is famous for creating depend on you working the right muscles in the right way.
When working out at home, consider sitting down and watching your DVD before you actually attempt the moves. This will allow you to get an idea for the correct form without straining to see the screen from the floor. If you are lucky enough to be taking classes, then your instructor will be able to help with form a lot.
Second, consistency is very important. You cannot do this type of exercise every once in awhile and get the body you desire. It takes consistent work to form a great body. Dont expect results overnight, but give it all your effort at least three to four times a week and you will definitely start to see changes.
Progress: Doing the same workout and the same moves will eventually become less effective. As your body gets used to the movements it will become less challenging. You wont work as hard and your body will not change as dramatically.
If you are taking classes try to go to different sessions with different instructors or try out an advances session every now and then. At home, you should mix in different DVDs and attempt the harder variations of moves as often as possible.
It does take some work to achieve the Pilates body you dream of, but it is entirely possible if you put out the consistent effort. To speed up and intensify your results, mix in a lot of cardio exercise and watch what you eat as well.
