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Question by Aqua Bubbles: How do I get flat sexy abs with no yoga or pilates or situps?
I can’t do sit ups because I have issues with my back. And I’ve never really understood yoga or pilates. So please help me get flat sexy abs before spring so I can be ready for my bikini! Thanks!

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Answer by Joshua
Try squats, keep your back stright and it shouldnt hurt, if it hurts, your doing it wrong

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Question by mori_duin11: Alternate way to inflate a pilates swiss ball?
Looking to buy a very cheap swiss pilates ball that does not come with original pump. I do not have a bike/basketball air pump either. Any ideas? Is it possible to inflate just by blowing into it?

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Answer by Renee
I don’t think you will be able to inflate pilates ball without a pump.
I bought a simple pump a the 2-Dollar-Shop, that does the job as you normally only need to pump it up once.

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Question by pinkbrillopad: How many time a week should I be doing my Pilates workout?
I am currently doing Pilates. I was just wondering how many times a week I should be doing it and if that is enough? Should I be doing another sort of workout?

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Answer by John
12 Week
4 day per week workout
You should design the exercise. You can do.

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Question by SOL: How many times a week would I need to practice Pilates in order for it to be effective?
I’m thinking about investing in private pilates sessions. They expensive, so hence my question.
It would help me figure out the total cost.

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Answer by severus
Figure, one day or two to rest. Book twice a week or thrice, depending on your finances. You should be carefully observing and learning, so you can cut down to once a week. Then, do the other days on your own from your studies.

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Question by : Is Pilates good as yoga when it comes to flexibility?
Can Pilates make you as flexible as doing yoga? I mean in gymnastics, do people do Pilates more or yoga?

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Answer by Kelly Hache
pilates is really good for building muscle, better than yoga and im guessing the stretch is just as good

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Question by Katya K: How do I loose fat after building muscle with Pilates?
I have been doing Pilates and/or Yoga every other day and walking for 2 months. I am building muscle noticibly and getting more flexible, but am also getting “puffier”. I look fatter because I have built muscle but not lost fat. What should I add to my work out regimine?

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Answer by Heather E
just work out i was fat once to just do it no affence

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Question by Laura: How many calories do you burn pilates?
How many calories do you burn when doing 30min of pilates? I did the 10 minute solution perfect body pilates.

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Answer by Alexandria
It all Depends on How Hard and How much you Gave during your Pilates.
But an Hour I say around 200 calories.

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Question by muffinbear: What is better for increasing flexibility: yoga or pilates?
I’m getting more serious about dance and I would really like to become more flexible (better extensions, better back flexibility, etc). I would also like to strengthen my core. Should I take yoga or pilates? Both? Something else?

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Answer by siu pa
Both of them

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Question by Lubsy: How do I know which Pilates workout is right for me?
I’m looking for a Pilates workout video, but there are SO many options! How do I know what’s right for me? Here are my details:

- 5’7″ female, 180 lbs
- Want to tone and strengthen, but also lose weight
- Definite Pilates beginner, but I want advanced options too
- Don’t own any Pilates equipment; willing to purchase hand weights but not a mat at this time

I’m looking for a DVD with different expertise levels, as well as fat-burning options. I appreciate any suggestions!

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Answer by gated_amp
i dont know which one is right for you but here is some additional advice: pilates doesnt really burn that much fat. try adding in a cardio routine and slowly reducing calories and fatty foods. you will need protein though since pilates is so muscle and strength intensive. you’ll start to see some better gains with an interdisciplinary routine like that. good luck ! =)

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Question by S: Does anyone know of a good pilates work out?
I’m a ballet student and am needing to incorporate an ab workout into my routine. I’m looking for a short (about a half an hour) workout that’s effective, maybe at an intermediate or advanced level. I’ve already developed my abdominal muscles to some extent, but I’ve heard that pilates can really “shock them into shape” and that pilates is good for dancers. Any suggestions?

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Answer by Sirena
Pilates won’t “shock them into shape” – that’s a common misconception. And it certainly won’t give you a six-pack,because it works on the deep core muscles.

The other point about Pilates exercises is that if you don’t do them exactly right, they do no good at all.

I’d recommend you book one private lesson with a Pilates instructor. As a dancer, you’ll pick up the correct form and you’ll then be able to practice on your own.

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