If you take a class, make sure your teacher is qualified – if your teacher is simply not up to scratch your Pilates weight loss effort is going is going to fall flat on its face. Pilates require accurate teaching for you to get the best out of your classes. You can check with your teacher to ask if they are certified as a Pilates instructor.
Take the right class for your ability – if you’ve been doing Pilates for years then a ‘Pilates weight loss for beginners’ class isn’t going to be any good for you. As you get fitter you need to exert yourself more to keep burning those calories. If you’ve got any concerns about being in the wrong class then do make sure you talk to your Pilates teacher as they will be able to advise you.
Take your classes regularly – if you’re only going to Pilates classes (or doing Pilates exercises at home) very occasionally then you’re not going to feel the benefits of Pilates workouts for weight loss. You need to be going to Pilates at least twice a week, and three or more times if you can fit it in. However, be careful not to over-exert yourself; you don’t want to be tired and aching all the time as this will de-motivate you.
Start with standard Pilates – if you’re interested in Pilates weight loss for beginners then you should try the standard exercises, or go to a standard class, that only uses a Pilates mat and no additional equipment or routines. Later you can be more adventurous and use the fitness ball or do Pilates in a swimming pool, but you really must get the basics right first.
Work around an injury – if you’ve suffered an injury or have a weak part of your body then it is completely possible to find Pilate workouts that work around that part of your body. If you’re taking classes then it is a good idea to speak to your Pilates teacher about this.
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