Joseph asks… What is a good pilates, yoga, or yogalates place in Austin, TX? I live in Austin, TX around the UT campus and I’m looking for a good pilates, yoga, or yogalates studio or gym around there. I was hoping someone with first hand experience might be able to tell me what’s the best [...]

Paul asks… I have short chunky legs! I hate them what can I do to slim them down? I have a pilates video thats about 24 minutes should I workout with that video everyday? They are light exersices. And I have a cardio workout video with a lot of squats, lunges, and strength training. Which [...]

Maria asks… Is Pilates an effective form of exercise? In the long run is it worth taking up? Wil it aid weight loss? Critique answers: Pilates is great, but it’s more for toning and lengthening the muscles, than for burning calories. If weight loss is your primary goal, choose a good (or several) cardio workouts [...]

Betty asks… Would Pilates truly be a New York City thing? I don’t want to step on anyone toes, I know that pilates is performed around the world. Yet feel that pilates sort of has that nyc feel, even though it was invented in europe. Critique answers: Not at all, Yoga is more New York [...]

Lisa asks… Do I wear shoes or go barefoot to pilates? I know that in yoga you usually go bare foot but is pilates the same? I don’t want to look like completely clueless when I go to the class tonight. Thanks! Critique answers: Barefoot. Jenny asks… Can certain yoga / pilates poses affect the [...]

Sandy asks… What do you think of my workout routine? Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: 30 minutes of treadmill at 6.5 mph, 30 minutes of weights, 50 sit-ups Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 50 minute pilates video, 50 sit-ups As far as eating goes I’m eating very healthy. About 1500 calories a day. …. how’s my exercise though? [...]

Jenny asks… How do I make my muscular calves smaller? Ok I have big muscular with a little fat I wanna get rid of it Ok vie been walking and they just keep getting bigger so I stopped What do i do I want them smaLler thinner less thicker I need help And i don’t [...]

Ken asks… 2 questions: Can I do the same Pilates Ab workout everyday? How can I relieve sore abs w/o medications? I found a very effective pilates ab routine on youtube and this is the second day I have done it. Is it ok to do everyday until I am satisfied? My abs are sore, [...]

Sharon asks… How do I do”Strength exercises”? Im working on a new workout plan, and they say that “strength exercises are very important. Im a 16 year old girl. So Should I try pilates? Weight lifting? Where can I find a step-by-step plan? Critique answers: You lift really heavy stuff. David asks… Certified Pilates instructors….? [...]

Maria asks… Is this a good way to exercise as opposed to going to the gym? I don’t like going to the gym anymore. so I thought that I would start doing yoga at home, pilates, dance videos, and going for walks once it starts getting warmer outside. I dread going to the gym now. [...]

James asks… Would pilates help with my back problem, can anyone recommend it? I’ve recently lost a lot of weight rather rapidly, since then I am plagued with back and hip problems. I’ve heard that pilates may help, can anyone recommend it. The weight loss followed stopping medication which had weight gain as one of [...]

James asks… In your opinion what are the best workout videos on the market? What has proven successful for you? ? I am in serious need of some motivation. I’m not overweight or anything, I’m just not very motivated to work out. I love fun dance workouts that are relatively easy to follow and effective. [...]

Betty asks… Which exercise is better for pregnancy yoga or pilates? I am 20 weeks pregnant and cant decide whether to take yoga or pilates classes. Critique answers: Either is good as long as the instructor is aware of your pregnancy and what you should/shouldn’t avoid. You are always safer to not start new exercise [...]

George asks… Is pilates enough for me to maintain my current strength? I want to get back into cardio. I’ve been focusing more on strength these days. I am stronger now from lifting weights and am wondering if pilates would be enough of a workout to maintain my current strength if I do cardio one [...]

Donna asks… Pilates or yoga! please help! 10 points? I was thinking of doing pilates daily because i hear it is good to tone up your whole body…and since i am nor fat or in shape i think it will be just the thing to totally tone my body without getting me muscley…am i right? [...]