A question about Pilates?!
Question:
A question about Pilates?
How often should I do pilates a week? Should I buy a dvd or should I join a pilates studio? Any suggestions to a good Pilates dvd for a beginner?
Answers:
I recommend going to a Pilates studio...at least in the beginning to learn the basic form, breathing, etc. Those are very important if you want to get the most out of your efforts, which obviously you do. Some people do Pilates by video only and claim to be getting good results. I personally do not see how this is possible though. Some things are so subtle I know I would not have been able to figure it out without feedback, which you cannot get from a video.
As for times per week, Joseph Pilates himself said 2-3 times is ideal. He did mean 1 hour sessions with him though, so keep that in mind if you wind up getting some 20 minute DVDs.
Good luck. Pilates rocks!