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Natala says:

hi. I am currently doing personal training with a trainer at the gym, focused on all-over strength building and toning. I've been thinking about switching to Pilates because it combines core-strength building. Will pilates still be strength-building?

Posted April 13, 2009
Katie says:

I'm also wondering about Pilates. I'm particularly interested in gaining more ab and lower back strength. Does anyone know if it will interfere with my yoga practice or compliment it? I currently do power vinyasa a few times a week.

Posted April 15, 2009
ThuAn Bui says:

Hi Natala and Katie,

I combined pilates with hatha yoga in college. I did yoga 2x/week (M/W) and pilates 1x/week (F) and trained for track (ran) 5 days a week. I also did strength training 2x/week and cross training (cycling) 1x/week.

The pilates and yoga complemented each other - the pilates added strength and built on the flexibility I was developing in hatha. I thought the strength training in pilates was highly valuable, as it was functional strength training. I was learning how to move and control my body while developing strength.

Katie, how long is your power vinyasa class? I would assume that as long as you didn't cut back on class attendance, pilates would complement your yoga practice. Pilates is a bit slower paced than the power vinyasa classes I've taken, so keep that in mind.

Hope that helps ladies!

Posted May 18, 2009
Dave Schappell says:

I'm proud to say that I took my first Pilates class this weekend at Conscious Body Pilates -- it was awesome! Almost all core strengthening/abs, and I'm really feeling it today -- was funny that I started to lose focus as I got tired, and needed to be reminded to keep my back flat/down -- but, I've been noticing my posture ever since (because of the slight soreness). I'm looking forward to making it part of my regular routine, and maybe/hopefully cutting back on the chiropractor visits a bit.

This was the Pilates studio that I went to -- very nice:
http://www.teachstreet.com/teacher/conscious-body-pilates

Cost of the first private lesson was $65 (I think) and then duet (2-person sessions) are $40-$45; Mat Classes (not using the machines) are in the $20-$25 range. So, I'll probably do once/week, and see if it improves my posture/core strength.

Anyone else have other ideas/questions?

Posted June 08, 2009
OCR Pilates says:

I strongly recommend Bodycenter Studios
You can check them out at: http://www.bodycenterstudios.com

Their statement:
"Bodycenter is a unique Pilates and bodywork studio directed by a partnership of established practitioners.
Each of us has an extensive background in movement, a thorough education in anatomy, and a broad range ..of experience teaching Pilates to a diverse population.
Our purpose is to uphold a standard of excellence in Pilates and movement.

Posted July 20, 2009
sarah9 says:

Hello,

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Regards,
sarah_9

Posted August 24, 2009
Jacob Smith says:

Pilates has become the talk of the town now days, I wonder what kind of training they are providing can anyone help me out on this.
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Jacob
http://www.trainwithmeonline.com Weight Training

Posted October 04, 2009
Body Redemption Fitness Training says:

Neither approach is generally superior to the other; they're just different, so that the better choice varies across individuals. All resistance training, including Pilates, builds strength. Pilates focuses on core strength, as you know, whereas traditional strength training methodologies are less body part focused. Traditional weight training can, if one wishes, build more strength, but I doubt you're interested in powerlifting. The major difference that may concern you is that traditional methods allow for more complete body sculpting.

Posted November 11, 2009