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Topic: Which is best for toning?
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GeminiLover75
Knowflake Posts: 1065
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Registered: Apr 2006
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posted March 02, 2007 07:45 AM
 
Pilates?
Yoga?
Cardio & light weights?I just want to tone up my muscles and lose a LITTLE bit of fat. I already eat healthy, get enough protein, and I walk every day. My fitness level is good. Which of the above three has everyone else tried here? Which seems best? I used to do cardio and weights three times a week and I liked the results, but I'm just wondering if pilates or yoga would be better. IP: Logged |
Neferemi
Knowflake Posts: 26
From: Soon-to-be Boulder, Colorado
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted March 02, 2007 06:16 PM
I've worked with a personal trainer for the past two years, and we've used all three that you mentioned. For me, pilates has been the most effective at overall toning (although boxing a speedbag works like magic on arms!). I would highly suggest a pilates class. There should be inexpensive classes at the Y's, community colleges, etc. It really helps to have someone there who can observe you and make corrections when you are first learning. After you have a grasp, then you can do it on your own with DVDs and books.  IP: Logged |
GeminiLover75
Knowflake Posts: 1065
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Registered: Apr 2006
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posted March 02, 2007 06:30 PM
Cool, thanks for the feedback! I want to tone my arms a little bit, my thighs and my stomach. After not doing any toning on a regular basis for a couple of years, I'm looking a little bit too "soft" for my liking.  Do you think it's possible to learn it straight from a DVD? I did start going to a class a couple of years ago and I learned about the breathing techniques. IP: Logged |
Neferemi
Knowflake Posts: 26
From: Soon-to-be Boulder, Colorado
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted March 02, 2007 07:18 PM
If you've already been to a few classes, and you feel pretty confident about being able to replicate forms on your own (maybe helped by a full-length mirror in the room - I got a cheap one @ Wal-Mart for under $10), then you could try it with a DVD. The worst that could happen is you don't fully pick it up, and you have to enroll in a class. The DVD can always be used, though, so it's not like you're wasting money by trying it first.Here is a good choice for $15: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ALPIQ/ref=pd_cp_d_title/002-0747552-7563231 You can get a "bonus buy" @ Amazon and buy both the Stott Basics (above) and Stott Firm & Fit Pilates DVDs for $25.98 (no tax, plus free shipping!) Something else that I forgot to mention is Callanetics. I have a book on this and some of the exercises are really great for toning. I've talked to a few people who are passionate about it - the fans are few, but devoted! IP: Logged |
GeminiLover75
Knowflake Posts: 1065
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Registered: Apr 2006
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posted March 02, 2007 07:41 PM
Thanks! I'll look into trying a DVD, and perhaps going to a cheap yoga class. (I don't know of any cheap pilates classes around here, but there are always yoga classes that are only a gold coin donation).  Thank you for all the help! IP: Logged |
BlueTopaz124
Knowflake Posts: 1092
From: Portland, OR
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted March 03, 2007 07:29 PM
I took a Pilates class through my local community college and loved it. Had a very good instructor. Her advice was to give yourself at least 5 weeks before seeing results (so you don't get discouraged and give up too early)
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