Richard asks… Does some exercises causes one to become aggressive? I have noticed any time i do intense work out like sprinting, step aerobics my calm cool nature becomes very agressive and i have always seen this when i do extra hard work outs but when i do normal light work outs like pilates yoga [...]
Linda asks… Exercises to have arched back like ballerina? what excercises to ballerinas do to be able to arch their backs so much? is there any pilates moves to help me have a more nimble back? thanks! Critique answers: Ballet dancers are NOT suppose to have arched backs. If you are asking about keeping the [...]
James asks… How do you do pilates? i really want to flatten out my stomach a little because i’ve been gaining some stomach weight for the 3 months. and i heard that pilates give you a really good stomach work out&helps improve muscles. so my question is, how do you do pilates, and is there [...]
Maria asks… What are the best books/DVDs for learning Yoga and Pilates? I understand that others have asked similar questions but I didn’t find an answer to help. My doctor recommended that I start Yoga for some of my health concerns. I looked into classes and can’t afford any right now. I was looking at [...]
Chris asks… What are some simple exercises I can do to get and stay in shape? Something like yoga or pilates? Or just being on the elliptical..? I don’t want to lose weight I weigh 126 lol I’m just really out of shape Critique answers: I usually check out magazines like Seventeen for work out [...]
Mary asks… Can pilates help your ab muscles get flat besides a diet? Im on a diet.Can pilates help your ab muscles get flat besides a diet? Critique answers: Pilates is said to be the best thing for ab muscles. Mandy asks… Does pilates count as my cardio? Does circuit training take the place of [...]
Joseph asks… Would you please recommend a good pilates CD for a beginner/intermediate? I have no clue of which to choose, and need to start doing these wonderful exercises! Critique answers: There’s Pilates for Dummies which I think is better for helping with technique. I have also used Winsor Pilates in the past and it [...]
Paul asks… How much weight can i lose in a month if i do these exercises? im a teenage girl (15 years) i weigh around 114 and im 5’9 i need to be around 110 in a month. i do pilates almost every day for an hour and walk on the treadmill for an hour [...]
Sandra asks… Does anyone know of a pilates DVD shot on a beach? I am looking to do pilates at home but I really like the kinds of DVDs where they are shot on a beach. Does anyone know of any good ones? Would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks. Critique answers: A: I recommend the [...]
John asks… I’d like to try yoga or pilates, but can’t do classes/buy a DVD, so is there anything on the Internet to try? I’m 15, and I can’t pay for anything really (and fyi, parents can’t either), so I was wondering if there are videos or simple instructions I could download or find on [...]
Richard asks… I took a pilates class now this part of my body hurts? I am a runner so I am active and I work out everyday. Yesterday I decided to go to a pilates class for fun. Now today it hurts to walk and my left leg where it attaches to the body it [...]
Steven asks… Exercises for dancers to improve & maintain flexibility? I’m a dancer and I would like to join some form of exercise that tones the muscles and improve/maintain flexibility. should I do pilates or power yoga? Or any other suggestions? I would also like to ask that if one has abs, does it make [...]
Charles asks… what are some good exercise videos/tools to buy? What do you think about exercise balls or bands? Pilates? I want to make a good investment that will keep me healthy and maintain a good weight Critique answers: You can’t go wrong with resistance bands. They are so versatile, and can be used in [...]
George asks… Pilates for back and neck pain? I’ve been suffering from neck and lower and upper back pain. Would Pilates help, and if so, should I do them even though I have chronic pain? Will I have to wait for the pain to go before doing the exercises? Critique answers: I remembered i had [...]
Daniel asks… What are some good ways to lose weight while breastfeeding? Like the question states I am breastfeeding so no crazy stuff like taking pills or cutting out foods. I have been walking and trying to eat sensibly but I seem to be stuck at my weight. I have been thinking of buying the [...]
