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Back pain caused from doing yoga/pilates class? Is this normal?
Ok, so I've done a combined yoga pilates class twice in the last 2 weeks called yogalates each a week apart . Both times I have had upper back pain for a few days after the class. I was told that yoga pilates are supposed to help back pain, but I feel its made it much worse. Does it get better? is it normal? should I stop it? I'm in alot of pain.

Will pilates for the stomach area only affect the stomach region?
or all over

How does yoga and pilates helps you lose weight?
Everyone that I talk to that has lost alot of weight or is in really really good shape they ALWAYS say yoga and pilates How does that makes you lose weight?? I considered doing it but I have no idea how and I don't have time to go to take lessons or anything... Suggestions? Should I even try this? I need to lose 10 lbs by summer and I'm dieting and exercising like crazy...

Will pilates help me tone up? Any recommendations for good DVD's?
So I am almost 17, and I want to tone up and loose a little bit of weight. I find that I am not at all overweight, infact I would be considered average maybe less, however I have problem areas that diet and my regular exercises wont seem to budge. I just would like a little more toning.Background I am playing netball as of last week as it is netball season again. This will include one night of training and another 45 minute game on the weekend. I was thinking of maybe doing pilates twice a week? So therefor it would be about a workout 4 days of the week?I was thinking to get a DVD, as I'd rather do it in the comfort of my own home as there are no classes around my town and be able to access it when I wanted to. I was wondering if anyone had any good DVD recommendations what one was good for you good for someone you know or is just a highly ranked one and for how long should these workouts be plus how frequently per week.If you had any success with them, don't be hesitant to tell me your story. I'd love to hear it. And if not, I'd love to hear that too. I just want an honest opinion and I don't want to have to result to an obsessive diet to change this because no diet I've tried has helped, and most are just unhealthy. So please, don't recomment diet choices to change this unless you are saying them to accompany the exercise. Thankyou in advance

Is pilates good or bad for someone who has iliotibial band syndrome?

What is the best at home pilates machine?

Does anyone know any day to day 100% free online or YouTube pilates workout videos?
I want to learn how to be flexible and lose weight at the same time, I thought about joining classes but before I do that i want try it at home to test my endurance rather than pay for classes and give up.Please help any vid will do ..x

Can pilates make you taller?

What is the best beginner pilates at-home DVD?
I'm just starting out and am looking for a good at home pilates DVD. I'd like it to be about a 45 to 60 mins long.

How to become a pilates instructor?
okay..I took several classes of Pilates and I love it its so much fun.and I want to teacher others some day but it seems there's only yoga teacher programs.. I was thinking about taking yoga teacher program but i'm more fimilar with Pilates..so how do u become a Pilates instructor

What should I do if pilates hurts my neck?
I really like pilates but it always hurts my neck afterwards, which makes me think I am doing it wrong. I can't really take real classes right now, so I'm stuck with the bad free Pilates app videos. What should I do if I want to continue pilates but don't want neck pain?

Has anyone grown taller by doing pilates?
I'm 5'0 and i would like to grow taller. I' ve heard that pilates can increase your height. Has anyone from personal expierience, grown taller by doing pilates?

Pilates workout for the butt?
I really feel like trying to get a butt like Kim Kardashian. There are people who have achieved this through exercise, and please don't get me wrong, I understand my butt isn't going to become that way quickly. I do not need to loose weight at all, I'm only 114 pounds and 5 ft 7 tall, so just toning and lifting by building muscle and lift would be lovely. But does anyone know of a good pilates workout that helps to lift and build shape on my butt?

Pilates to tone muscles?
I really want to tone my abdomen and legs with home workouts. I am interested in Pliates and as it is something I have never tried before I was going to buy a dvd in order to tone my muscles. Could anybody with pilates experience give me any advice? Will I tone my legs and abdomen with it? Any dvd recommendations? I am a total beginner.