Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : September 8, 2015 6:00 PM IST
Are you looking to lose inches after pregnancy? Or are you looking to tone your entire body? Pilates is the answer for you. It offers a more challenging cardiovascular workout that can boost your metabolism and help you burn fat. You can burn up to 250 calories in an hour of Pilates. Plus, it helps you get a leaner look by improving your posture.
The workout focuses on the core and the lower back muscles. It also engages the muscles of your butt, pelvis and hamstrings giving you a slimmer lower body. Pilates can be an ideal weight loss workout for people suffering from osteoporosis, arthritis and back pain as it does not put too much pressure on the joints.
You need to perform Pilates for a minimum of 45 minutes four days a week to burn a significant amount of calories. Increase your level of intensity to burn additional calories and fat. If you are a beginner, you must first get the technique and the body positioning right. Make sure you learn Pilates under the supervision of an expert to get the steps right.
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