pilates and yoga help ppl!?
ok, i bought two exercise DVDS of pilates and yoga.
- do these exercise videos REALLY help you?
- do you need yoga bricks to perform the exercises (instructor uses them)
- is it okay if i substitute a carpet for a yoga/pilates mat?
- if i do plan to buy a mat, do i have to buy both a yoga and pilates mat or will one do for both?
- for those of you who practise yoga and pilates, do you really feel a difference in your way of life, body, and health?
It does help. Pilates helps to strengthen your core which most people are too lazy to work on. Your core is your abdominal area, there is also some emphases on strengthening your back through this. Your body gets it's balance from being strong and well rounded. Your abs are what will give stability to the rest of your body. Pilates also helps lengthen and strengthen your extremities (arms and legs). People call this toning or defining
Yoga helped me to relax and to learn to breathe well. Eventually it helped me become more flexible.
Your mat should just be a comfortable cushion for you. Make sure you can do the moves without any excess pressure on joints or any kind of pain. Your carpet can be abrasive, and carries dust mites…not healthy for the breathing. The accessories are very helpful. You do not need to go to an expensive place to find these. Even Ross, or Marshall's have these products regularly.
These videos will help you only if you use them, and are consistent. If you become lazy…they will not work. Find out what works for you. Some people can do this by themselves, others may need a friend or family member to do it with them. Some people need the social environment of a gym. Find out what works well for you.
Congrats on the start. Keep the fire burning! Stay healthy – a gift to yourself.
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4 comments
spiderwebs28 on August 19, 2007 at 9:51 am
-Yes, they really help. Those types of exercises are great for your body and mind!
- If you don't have the bricks, you can use weights, but start out small, like 2 lbs. Or you can use cans of food or pop
-Yes, many people do'nt even use mats. Just make sure you're on a soft surface that won't injure your back
-No, any type of mat will be fine
-Everyon'es different, but you should feel a difference if you do it regularly
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rob on August 19, 2007 at 9:52 am
They make a huge difference in overall core strength, but the secret is knowing how to breath when performing exercises. I think that would be hard to learn from a video. Yoga-deep breathes, in through nose and out through nose, filling the whole abdomen and chest. the breath is supossed to be used to help warm the body. Pilates-in through nose and out through mouth, deep breathes but more focused in the abdomen.
Yoga bricks not needed. I have never used them.
A mat helps, particularly with yoga (hand and foot traction). I bought one for about $10 at Target and the same one can be used for both.
I feel both have made a huge difference for me in balance, posture, muscle tone-if you are doing them strictly to lose weight, not the right exercise program.
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M S on August 19, 2007 at 10:05 am
It does help. Pilates helps to strengthen your core which most people are too lazy to work on. Your core is your abdominal area, there is also some emphases on strengthening your back through this. Your body gets it's balance from being strong and well rounded. Your abs are what will give stability to the rest of your body. Pilates also helps lengthen and strengthen your extremities (arms and legs). People call this toning or defining
Yoga helped me to relax and to learn to breathe well. Eventually it helped me become more flexible.
Your mat should just be a comfortable cushion for you. Make sure you can do the moves without any excess pressure on joints or any kind of pain. Your carpet can be abrasive, and carries dust mites…not healthy for the breathing. The accessories are very helpful. You do not need to go to an expensive place to find these. Even Ross, or Marshall's have these products regularly.
These videos will help you only if you use them, and are consistent. If you become lazy…they will not work. Find out what works for you. Some people can do this by themselves, others may need a friend or family member to do it with them. Some people need the social environment of a gym. Find out what works well for you.
Congrats on the start. Keep the fire burning! Stay healthy – a gift to yourself.
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empire2324 on August 19, 2007 at 10:05 am
wow. of course these work. but you must know in order for them to work you have to do them everyday and eat healthy. a rug is sufficent unless your exprecienceing sorness from laying on the carpet.
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