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J9-13
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What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?
I seriously need to whip my @ss into shape! 
I want to get on some sort of weekly regimen with walking/light running and alternate with either yoga or pilates on the alternating days. I needs to lose a good amount of weight and tone up big time!
Help!  
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Posted 11/4/10 10:40 AM  |
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Re: What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?
Other than they are both mind-body workouts, they can be completely different. There are many different styles and it also depends on the instructor.
Check out youtube for some videos, it's much better if you can see the difference. I personally feel like Pilates is better for toning, but yoga is better for overall strength.
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J9-13
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Re: What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?
Posted by LiveForMoments
Other than they are both mind-body workouts, they can be completely different. There are many different styles and it also depends on the instructor.
Check out youtube for some videos, it's much better if you can see the difference. I personally feel like Pilates is better for toning, but yoga is better for overall strength.
Thanks for your reply. I actually have some yoga and pilates DVD's. I've done the yoga tape before but it just felt like meditation and I was bored out of my mind. LOL. I def. need toning so maybe I'll give Pilates a shot!
Thanks so much!
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| Posted 11/4/10 10:50 AM |
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Re: What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?
I could be wrong but isn't pilates more focused on things like abs and don't they use a machine sometimes?
I go to hot yoga 2-3x a week and it definitely is a worthwhile work-out and good for overall toning and weight loss.
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J9-13
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Re: What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?
Posted by mzsocialworker1
I could be wrong but isn't pilates more focused on things like abs and don't they use a machine sometimes?
I go to hot yoga 2-3x a week and it definitely is a worthwhile work-out and good for overall toning and weight loss.
Hmmm....hot yoga? That sounds interesting!!
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| Posted 11/4/10 11:56 AM |
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Re: What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?
i second the hot yoga thing.
try these sites: www.yoga-oasis.com
and
www.hotyogamassapequa.com
both studios are great for beginners, and have awesome first time student deals.
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| Posted 11/4/10 12:39 PM |
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J9-13
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Re: What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?
Thanks girls!!
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