People often wonder whether Pilate exercises are useful for weight loss or not. But the answer to this question is yes. Just the beginning of a Pilate class can be good enough to start the process of weight loss but in case where a person wishes to lose a lot of weight, some difficult levels of Pilate workouts must be followed regularly.
Infact Pilates alone might not help you to lose the desired amount of weight, but Pilates combined with cardio exercise shall do wonders. The following are a few Pilate exercises for weight loss that you can refer to for help.
- Climb the robe: this method of Pilate workout has proved to be effective for many people who were wishing to lose weight. Sit on the floor or a mat and place your feet a little wider than your body.
Lean as backwards as you can and then try to release your hands so that only your abs are used to move the upper body in the upwards and downwards direction. Repeat this process twice. - Roll up: roll up is one of the most common Pilate workout methods which shall help you to lose weight if done on a regular basis. Lay down on the floor with both your legs and arms stretched out.
Inhale and while inhaling, roll up yourself. Now exhale while stretching towards your toes. Repeat this exercise about four times. - Leg circle: leg circle is another effective and useful method which is used to lose weight by those wanting to adopt Pilate workout methods.
In this method, a person needs to lie down on his/her back and lift his/her legs at an angle of 90 degrees. Next, the person must lift his/her head up and make a circle in the air with one of the stretched out leg.