Achieving The Pilates Body – Part Two
June 5, 2009 by dorisch
Filed under Pilates Fitness, Pilates Fitness Education, Pilates Fitness Tips
Couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Achieving The Pilates Body, here is the continuing post on how you can achieve this dream. Pilates is a continuing educational process. There is always something new to learn in every Pilates session and this makes the entire workout very exciting and inspiring.
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.
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. Don’t 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.
Third, progress is extremely important. The longer you do the same movements or the same combinations, the easier it will be for your body to perform them. This means your body will be more efficient and burn less calories while doing it, which ultimately means less change for you.
To prevent this from happening, change things up from time to time. If you are taking a class, try to attend a few sessions by a different instructor or look for more advanced sessions. If you are working with a DVD, then you should start attempting the harder move variations as soon as possible. You should also try to find new DVDs to get a variety.
Achieving the Pilates body of your dreams is entirely possible if you give it all your effort and pay attention to these three tips. For faster results, try to mix in as much cardio as possible and change your eating habits.
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