This is true. I took reformer Pilates for 4 months at club Pilates and I definitely felt progress but didn’t see physical results. I do mat Pilates at home once or twice a week in addition to my strength training now and love it.
Pilates was designed for people recovering from injuries or illness, including childbirth For core work and pelvic floor it’s really great, just depends on what people expect from Pilates
I'm petite, and it worked for me it actually changed my body drastically. I also did cardio kickboxing 2 times a week and pilates 2 times a week and then lifted weights 1 day, but not heavier than 8pnds and treadmill on that one day. Pilates is everything it changed me. I just did mat pilates. Pilates changed my body and mind more than any workout I have to say. I had real strength for real life and muscle endurance, which I didn't get from weight lifting. Plus heavy weight lifting producers cortisol not good
I am 5 feet and it absolutely helped me, my class was small, 4 people, and my instructors always pushed me to my limit and I absolutely got a great workout and looked amazing. The quality of the instructors matters more than height imo. (I did reformer pilates)
I was recommended Pilates post couple of injuries but they were very clear like this. They told me it would be a great recovery for exercise workout that will allow me to rebuild and recover strength in key muscle areas and give me overall core strength to support other areas but we would move to weight and cardio in about 3-4 months to actually see results and lose weight
You do recommend getting 30 minutes of cardio per day- do you think barre is ok for petites just for that purpose? A short routine along with weight lifting?
Love Pilates in lieu of yoga.. keeps me feeling like the muscle gets lengthened and stretch keeps the fascia from bad alignment. Yet totally agree in regards to weight loss it is not the magic sauce… but more like self care for the other activities that I do. Still suggest swimming to build a cardio threshold and low impact burn. Builds muscle and strengthens back, core and ankles to then graduate from walking to running and other higher impact activities. Love the running because you get the biggest bang for your time. 30 minutes a day can keep you locked into a good vo2 max and sprints or low pace days can challenge you or keep your cortisol levels down. Kickboxing great as well and for those who start with over 50 lbs to lose Zumba or dance aerobics and walks threw out your day as well as no night eating - will amaze you. Love the petite guides and so encouraged that some has addressed height as a challenge to the one size fits all weight loss programs out there.
I am quad dominate and 5’2. It’s hard to tell what you consider “overdeveloped quads.” Lifting heavy weights will put on muscle (if you eat enough protein). Naturally you will loose fat overtime (more muscle burns more calories). You won’t turn into a bodybuilder because even bodybuilders struggle to maintain what they look like- it won’t happen on accident.
@@AppleBottomJ i am a 5’3 dancer, with a rectangular/athletic body type! So i really do put my quads to good use and i put on muscle pretty easy so theyre already pretty thick muscular (25in) and i wouldn’t want them to get any bigger bc they would bulge out of my frame making seem unbalanced or too compact! But ty i think ill keep squatting heavy for a few months and re-evaluate later c:
@@keex8833 My thighs are 25 inches, too. 29 waist, broader shoulders. I put on muscle easily and look more athletic so I know what you mean. lol I lift weights with my legs 1-2 times a week. I squat 135 lbs for a couple sets of 6-8 reps for reference. I do many other leg exercises like Bulgarian split squats, etc. I also train the upper body (chest, shoulders, arms, and back). Good luck on your fitness journey!
This is true. I took reformer Pilates for 4 months at club Pilates and I definitely felt progress but didn’t see physical results. I do mat Pilates at home once or twice a week in addition to my strength training now and love it.
Pilates was designed for people recovering from injuries or illness, including childbirth
For core work and pelvic floor it’s really great, just depends on what people expect from Pilates
no pilates was created in a prison during ww1 bc the inmates had no equipment.
I'm petite, and it worked for me it actually changed my body drastically. I also did cardio kickboxing 2 times a week and pilates 2 times a week and then lifted weights 1 day, but not heavier than 8pnds and treadmill on that one day. Pilates is everything it changed me. I just did mat pilates. Pilates changed my body and mind more than any workout I have to say. I had real strength for real life and muscle endurance, which I didn't get from weight lifting. Plus heavy weight lifting producers cortisol not good
Did you do mat Pilates like UA-cam
I am 5 feet and it absolutely helped me, my class was small, 4 people, and my instructors always pushed me to my limit and I absolutely got a great workout and looked amazing. The quality of the instructors matters more than height imo. (I did reformer pilates)
Absolutely! Took it for 2 years and had to go back to the gym! It also took my shape away... but felt wonderful for stretching...
Great info! Thank you for creating this video.
You look gorgeous in this look!
So interesting! I’ve always wondered about this.
glad it was helpful!
I was recommended Pilates post couple of injuries but they were very clear like this. They told me it would be a great recovery for exercise workout that will allow me to rebuild and recover strength in key muscle areas and give me overall core strength to support other areas but we would move to weight and cardio in about 3-4 months to actually see results and lose weight
Love your approach
Great and much needed info, thank you !
my pleasure!
You do recommend getting 30 minutes of cardio per day- do you think barre is ok for petites just for that purpose? A short routine along with weight lifting?
Would u say it's good to do a core focused pilates once a week in addition to a regular strength training schedule
How can I as a petite begin building significant muscle while being mindful of a back injury?
Do you think growwithjo's walking workouts will work?
Yes
What about reformer Pilates?
I think Pilate would be just a great supplement
Love Pilates in lieu of yoga.. keeps me feeling like the muscle gets lengthened and stretch keeps the fascia from bad alignment.
Yet totally agree in regards to weight loss it is not the magic sauce… but more like self care for the other activities that I do.
Still suggest swimming to build a cardio threshold and low impact burn. Builds muscle and strengthens back, core and ankles to then graduate from walking to running and other higher impact activities.
Love the running because you get the biggest bang for your time. 30 minutes a day can keep you locked into a good vo2 max and sprints or low pace days can challenge you or keep your cortisol levels down.
Kickboxing great as well and for those who start with over 50 lbs to lose Zumba or dance aerobics and walks threw out your day as well as no night eating - will amaze you.
Love the petite guides and so encouraged that some has addressed height as a challenge to the one size fits all weight loss programs out there.
Can i squat heavy? Im a bit worried about overdeveloping my quads as a petite
I am quad dominate and 5’2. It’s hard to tell what you consider “overdeveloped quads.” Lifting heavy weights will put on muscle (if you eat enough protein). Naturally you will loose fat overtime (more muscle burns more calories). You won’t turn into a bodybuilder because even bodybuilders struggle to maintain what they look like- it won’t happen on accident.
@@AppleBottomJ i am a 5’3 dancer, with a rectangular/athletic body type! So i really do put my quads to good use and i put on muscle pretty easy so theyre already pretty thick muscular (25in) and i wouldn’t want them to get any bigger bc they would bulge out of my frame making seem unbalanced or too compact! But ty i think ill keep squatting heavy for a few months and re-evaluate later c:
@@keex8833 My thighs are 25 inches, too. 29 waist, broader shoulders. I put on muscle easily and look more athletic so I know what you mean. lol I lift weights with my legs 1-2 times a week. I squat 135 lbs for a couple sets of 6-8 reps for reference. I do many other leg exercises like Bulgarian split squats, etc. I also train the upper body (chest, shoulders, arms, and back). Good luck on your fitness journey!
How do you feel about spin classes ??❤
Thats just a ton of cardio