In general, here is how Pilates can aid in weightloss: 1. Pilates is exercise – When a person exercises he or she burns calories and this can aid in weight loss.Pilates is goal based exercise and a person who has the goal of weight loss needs to communicate this to the instructor so that his/her workout can be modified to increase calorie output.It is important to remember that exercise has to happen everyday and a person committed to using Pilates as exercise for weight loss should commit to a strenuous home program as well as 1-2/week in the studio.2. Pilates is a resistance-based exercise that will build muscle Muscle requires more energy, which will in turn burn more calories.3. Pilates decreases pain Pilates is movement and movement creates flexibility.This leads to a more mobile and active lifestyle that will also increase calorie output.Now here is how Pilates at The Pilates Studio can provide additional help for weight loss: 1. The Community at the Studio – The Pilates Studio is a non-competitive studio that provides a wonderful support system. Each client at the studio is a potential resources for recipes, strategies and hugs2. The Empathy of the Instructors at the Studio – Each and every one of the instructors at The Pilates Studio understands that weight loss is more complicated than just calories in and calories out. In your sessions, your instructors will work with you to find strategies that work within your life. They will applaud all of your successes and stand by you during any setbacks…3. Good Sense Health Care in the same studio – The Pilates Studio is lucky enough to house Naturopath Dr. Allison Willette and Good Sense Health Care. We all know that just exercise will not be all it takes for successful weight loss. Dr. Willette works with clients to change nutritional habits and make healthy food suggestions. Dr. Willette will talk to you about your blood sugar, cortisol levels, eating habits, hormone levels and other metabolic factors that make weightloss more complicated.
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